NEW! Tri-Zone BE100 Eventers Challenge

Competing at BE100? Now you could have the opportunity to compete at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials.

If you are a regular on the BE100 circuit then you could compete at Blenheim Palace in an exciting competition being launched this year.

Imagine riding in front of an enthusiastic Sunday crowd at the September three-day-event. Completing a mixed course of 1m-1.05m show jumping and cross-country fences in the Bladon Arena in the time nearest the optimum with the fewest jumping penalties and being crowned inaugural winners of the Tri-Zone BE 100 Eventers' Challenge!

The brainchild of Blenheim Event Director, Mandy Hervieu, the competition aims to give local amateur combinations a thrilling experience in terms of venue and competition. Up to 120 competitors can be accommodated; the qualifying standard is three double clears at BE100 venues within 65 miles of Blenheim Palace between August 31st 2009 and 1st July 2010.

Mandy says, "Our Riding Club and Pony Club Eventer Challenges have been so popular that we wanted to give more amateur riders the chance to compete at Blenheim in a similar format. Additionally as the qualification is based on jumping results only even if you have a horse whose dressage is not the best you can still qualify "

Equilibrium Products jumped at the chance to sponsor the Eventers' Challenge. Felicity Norrie Marketing Manager says, "As a company we are always looking to offer all levls of riders access to the best products, the best training and the best competition. In supporting the Tri-Zone BE 100 Eventers' Challenge we hope to further such ambitions and offer these competitors an unforgettable experience."

In addition to this great new competition spectators attending the event on Sunday 12th will be able to enjoy watching some of the up and coming young event horses at three star level go cross country over the CIC*** course - incorporating many of Blenheim's famous fences and the famous river crossings plus see many great displays, demonstrations and attractions, shop till they drop and watch the show jumping finale of the CCI*** competition featuring most of the world's leading professional riders.

Advanced discounted price tickets for the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials and full details of the programme, and Tri-Zone BE 100 Eventer Challenge competition, qualifying venues and dates and full information are available at Blenheim Palace Horse Trials