The Eventer Challenge, presented by Spillers at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, is a hugely popular competition with over 800 riders competing over the two days of competition.  Thursday – day one, is the Riding Clubs’ opportunity to display their talent at both 90cm and 100cm. The competition is a Derby style with a section of eight to ten show-jumps and six to eight cross country fences, plus a joker fence. Each team has four riders who enter the arena following each other, they have to complete the course within an optimum time.   BPIHT Riding Club Eventer Challenge - 100cm ...

Day one of competition at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials got underway today and the sun shone brightly over the Palace Arena where the dressage was taking place for the CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S for eight-and-nine-year-olds. It was almost a Team Price double going into the lead overnight when at one stage both Tim and Jonelle had the top spots – Jonelle took the lead in the CCI4*-S class heading into the lunch break on Full Monty De Lacense and just after lunch, husband Tim went into the lead on Happy Boy in the CCI4*-L. It didn’t take long though for Louise ...

The trot-up, sponsored by British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet, played out in the sunshine at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials this afternoon. The Palace made for a magnificent backdrop as 81 horses were accepted in the CCI4*-L. Riders presented the horses to the Ground Jury of President Andrew Bennie (NZ), Mr Les Smith and Ms Nikki Herbert. The Vet Delegate was Alison Butler and FEI Chief Steward Nicky Salmon. Highlights of the trot-up had to be the best dressed competition sponsored by Hiho Silver who craft artisanal jewellery designed to take you from ‘mucking out to going out’. Judged by Hiho’s ‘King ...

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is delighted to announce that Agria, provider of the UK's only lifetime equine insurance, will become title sponsor of Blenheim for three years from 2025. Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is a CCI4*-L and 8 and 9 year old CCI4*-S event involving dressage, cross country and show jumping, which runs over four days (this year from 19 to 22 September) and began in 1990. Previous winners read as a who’s who of eventing, including many of the greatest names in the sport such as Pippa Funnell, William Fox-Pitt, Yasmin Ingham and last year, Paris Olympic ...

Take a look at some of the clothing exhibitors that you can expect to see at BPIHT this year and find out what the pick of their collection is! Cotswold Fox Featuring a new generation of eye-catching country casual wear such as unisex quarter zips, gilets, polo shirts and shorts, Cotswold Fox aims to bridge the gap between affordability and great quality to fill your wardrobe with timeless countryside staples. Jemima Gray, founder of Cotswold Fox says: “I would choose the Cirencester Quarter Zip in a choice of six colours! Such a timeless classic that can be dressed up or down ...

Dog Agility Visit our agility course, run by Mutts & Butts, which any breed can enjoy. There’s no pressure. Dog agility is a fun sport that you can enjoy with your dog at your own pace and convenience. You don’t have to be fast – just have a good sense of humour (and some energy). Sara Hall of Mutts & Butts says: “We are so excited to be running an arena at The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (BPIHT). This gives visitors a chance to have a go at dog agility for the first time, or demonstrate how brilliant their dogs ...

With just 100 days to go until the much-loved Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials descends on the stunning surroundings at Blenheim Palace, tickets are already selling like hot cakes. This hugely popular event is set to bring together some of the best riders, horses and equestrian enthusiasts from around the world. The Horse Trials is gearing up to build on the success of a bumper attendance in 2023.  In this Olympic year, there may also be an opportunity to see some medal winners in action – hopefully from Team GB. In addition to getting up close to the ...

Buying new tack can be a significant investment but it also makes a huge difference to the comfort and performance of your horse. It’s important to us to have the best in the industry for our visitors to speak to and buy from which is why we have brands such as Devoucoux, Fairfax, Voltaire, Childeric, Rich & Son Saddlers and more! We’ve asked these experts to provide us with an insight into their history and why well fitting tack is so important. Craftsmanship Devoucoux stands out for its exceptional know-how, combining authenticity and technical expertise. Since 1985, we have been designing ...

  British Equestrian explain the charter: Launched in March 2024, the Charter for the Horse is a pledge to be adopted across the equestrian sector to underpin our commitment to safeguarding the mental and physical wellbeing of our equids. All 19 of the British Equestrian member bodies have signed up to the Charter and we'll collectively work towards the highest standards in the six key areas of: Empathy Care Respect Consideration Ethics Learning Welfare is at the heart of everything we do at BPIHT, from course designing to bedding, cross country cool down to maintaining good ground and everything in between. ...