Following on from its role as official vehicle partner in 2017, Land Rover has increased its commitment to Blair Castle International by signing a three-year title sponsorship agreement. The event will now be known as the Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials. Scott Dicken, Jaguar Land Rover UK Marketing Director said: “Land Rover is … Continue reading “Blair Castle International Horse Trials welcomes Land Rover as title sponsor”
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Volunteer application is now open!
Volunteers applications are now open, and you can apply directly on our website using the following link: https://www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk/home/volunteers/ We’ll need people who are willing to help, whether for one, two or the full five days; below is a list of roles for volunteers during the event….. Arena Crossing Point Stewards Cross Country Crossing Point Stewards … Continue reading “Volunteer application is now open!”
Fantastic Fundraising Total
SCAA, Scotland’s only charity-funded air ambulance helicopter, was the 2017 official charity partner of this year’s event. Through a variety of fundraising activities and corporate support, SCAA secured nearly £17,000 during the event, providing a valuable contribution to their vital service. Among the activities in aid of SCAA were a Whisky Tasting and staff fundraising … Continue reading “Fantastic Fundraising Total”
CIC3* Recognition of Scoring Error
The organisers of Blair Castle Equi-Trek International Horse Trials (24th-27th August) can confirm that there was an error in the scoring of the straight CIC*** class at this year’s event. The winner on the day was Harriet Wright riding Ngong Hills. On reviewing video footage it transpires that Ngong Hills had two, not one show … Continue reading “CIC3* Recognition of Scoring Error”
Blair 2017 Survey
We are collecting feedback from this year’s event. If you would like to contribute please click on the link and complete the survey! Your opinion is important for us as we are trying to be better each year! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/F9VTLHH
Sunday Eventing Wrap
CCI1* – Emily Parker is Highly Delighted Scotland’s Emily Parker made it a win on home soil when taking the One Star class in style, climbing up from fifth to second to first with the completion of each phase. She rode David Mactaggart’s eight-year-old Highly Delighted to victory, adding nothing to her first phase score. … Continue reading “Sunday Eventing Wrap”
ERM Round Up
Aussie Rules in Event Rider Masters CIC3* As expected, the optimum time proved the most influential factor in the final cross-country phase of the Event Rider Masters (ERM) CIC3* and it was two Australians, Shane Rose and Christopher Burton who lived up to their reputations as ‘speed kings’ to take the top two podium places. Great … Continue reading “ERM Round Up”
Second Horse Inspection
There was plenty of drama prior to a fence being jumped this morning, with horses withdrawn, horses eliminated and one severely lame jockey. Local rider, Emily Parker once again kicked off proceedings at 7.30am in the main arena. In the CCI1 Star, Opposition Hemera, the second ride of Kirsty Johnston, was the first horse to be … Continue reading “Second Horse Inspection”
Saturday Eventing Roundup
All of the Three Day Event classes had their leaderboards turned inside out during the cross country phases, as did the one class to complete today, the CIC3*. CIC3*- Young Rider reigns supreme Harriet Wright and Ngong Hills won the CIC3* on a three phase score of 66.7, ahead of Matthew Heath and Cooley Lord Lux … Continue reading “Saturday Eventing Roundup”
Chantal Siddle: Bouncing Back
After a traumatic few years, which would have knocked some people out of the sport, Chantal Siddle today defied all the odds, and completed the CCI One Star cross country at the Blair Castle Equi-Trek International Horse Trials. Chantal suffered a heart attack whilst competing just over two years ago, on the very same horse who … Continue reading “Chantal Siddle: Bouncing Back”