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Month: August 2026

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International Membership Owners

Defender Burghley Horse Trials

To aid you with your planning ahead of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials next week we have pulled together some useful information about the event.

Our hospitality marquee will be open daily on Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 08:30. For Saturday we will open earlier at 08:00.

For a second year we warmly welcome the British Polo Gin team into the hospitality marquee. Rich and his team will be offering charcuterie boards, hummus and crudités, free range bacon butties, fresh seasonal salads, snacks and so much more.

Lycetts are once again offering complimentary tea and filter coffee to all members on a help yourself bar.

Stable field passes are available to fully paid-up members. If you would like a pass, please come along to the EHOA Marquee from Thursday morning to collect yours. One pass is available per membership. These passes have been made available thanks to the very generous team at Burghley, and we kindly ask that members respect the privilege and do not abuse the arrangement. Thank you to the Burghley team for their continued generosity and support.

Guests are permitted to use the EHOA facility if accompanied by a member, but they will be asked to pay per day they attend. Prices for 2026:

  1. Thursday – £25
  2. Friday – £30
  3. Saturday – £35
  4. Sunday – £15

On Thursday the Annual EHOA AGM with take place in our hospitality marquee after the conclusion of the dressage in the main arena (exact time will be sent to the membership after start times have been released, along with the agenda).

The Scone to Burghley cyclists will join us in the marquee at the conclusion of the AGM to celebrate their huge achievement of some 600 KMs in three days!

Friday sees EHOA board director Mark Corbett walk the hallowed turf at Burghley. Members and their guests are welcome to join him to listen to his insight on the course, fence design, riding lines, distances and so much more. Donations welcome, which will go the GCF. To join in, please sign up at the Welcome desk in the marquee. We will meet at the marquee at 12 noon.

Friday is a busy day in the marquee with the Georgie Campbell Foundation (GCF) joining us in at the conclusion of dressage for a cross-country preview. The evening will start at around 17:00. Tickets to be purchased in advance online here and EHOA members will receive a £10 discount. All ticket holders will receive a complimentary drink on arrival. The preview will be led by Nicole Brown and she will be joined by a panel of riders and Clayton Fredericks, one of the assistant course designers so it’s definitely the place to be!

If you are unable to attend Burghley this year, don’t miss out on the action and subscribe to Burghley TV where all three phases will be streamed. To find out who is competing the list of competitors is here.

Finally, we have updated our clothing range. Please do take a look and order yours, which will be delivered to you directly at home. You can find the EHOA range here: https://em-e.uk/order-online/ols/categories/event-horse-owners-association?page=2

The Board are looking forward to welcoming those members coming to Burghley.

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EHOA Events

Scone Palace International Horse Trials

 Good Evening All,  

Scone Palace starts with dressage in all sections tomorrow morning with the CCI-L sections having done their respective trot up’s earlier this afternoon in the Scottish sunshine.

Event address: Scone Palace, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 6BD – please follow horse trials signs. Entrance Policy – Competitors will be issued with one rider pass plus one groom pass. Each registered Owner will be issued with one pair of passes, with a maximum of two pairs of Owners’ passes per horse.

Owners’ Hospitality is available to all Owners and EHOA members and is run by the event organisers. The dedicated hospitality marquee, overlooking the Main Arena, will be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday to Sunday, offering complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day. Should you have any questions or wish to check your EHOA membership status, Tor Rickcord will be available to assist onsite or drop me a message on: Alex.vantuyll@ehoa.org Website: https://www.sconehorsetrials.com/

Live streaming available on clip my horse with a subscription. Equireel onsite filming the action. Results on eventing scores: https://www.eventingscores.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=2981

Unable to attend and you would like to see the cross country course then visit the cross country app here. For those members who said there were attending the Weatherbys drinks reception on Friday and no longer able to please do let the Weatherby’s team know as the function is at capacity and there is a waiting list!  

Enjoy the Scottish hospitality.
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Events Membership Owners

Georgie Campbell Foundation

After the success of last year’s event we are thrilled to host an event for the Georgie Campbell Foundation again.

Following the success of last year’s sell-out event, join us for the 2026 XC preview panel in the EHOA tent at Burghley. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great company, and the chance to hear from top riders and a course designer as they share their thoughts on the course, strategy, and what to expect from this year’s competition.

This event is a fundraiser in support of the Georgie Campbell Foundation, honouring Georgie’s legacy and helping to improve cross country safety and support the next generation of event riders.

Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Buy tickets here

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of reflection and expert insight ahead of cross country day.

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EHOA International Membership

Congratulations

Many congratulations to Peter Nixon who recently won the “Silver Camera” at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026.

This is awarded by the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein for the best international equestrian sports photo of the year. Peter won for a shot from the MARS Badminton Horse Trials.

Peter said “being nominated alone was an honour, up against around 130 entries from photographers worldwide. Hearing my name called just before the Team Jumping final in Aachen was surreal”

Peter is often spotted out and about taking photos for the EHOA.

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Events Owners

Frickley Park

Underway yesterday was the start of Frickley Park.

Location: Frickley Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7BU

Details:

Entrance Policy – Free Entry for BE members showing their membership QR card, otherwise £20 per car on the gate for the duration of the event. Each ticket valid throughout the event.

This evening if you are stabled onsite you are invited to drinks party kindly hosted by LYCETTS, an EHOA partner.

Evening Restaurant – Sit down evening restaurant available for bookings on a first come basis, priced at £42 for a three course, table service dinner. Bookings available at www.frickleypark.co.uk

Photographer: www.equestrianphotography.co.uk

Equireel onsite filming the action

Have a good weekend.

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EHOA Membership

Philip William Ellicott

Philip William Ellicott of Chilton Trinity passed away peacefully on 16th July 2026 aged 74 years.

Philip will be sadly and dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Bridgwater on Friday 21st August 2026 at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to The Eloise and Katie Memorial Trust can be made online at www.hbiffen.co.uk or sent to H Biffen & Sons Ltd. 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater Tel: 01278 423333

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EHOA Membership Owners

AGM NOTICE

Please find here the notice of our AGM that will be held on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 4.30pm in the EHOA marquee at Burghley Horse Trials.

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Events International Membership

Birketts at Burghley

Our loyal partners Birketss have extended a great invitation members that will be at Burghley on Saturday 5th September.

Please click here for further details.

If you wish to join, please do email the team.

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Events Grass Roots International Membership Owners

Eventing this weekend

Good Morning,

Today sees the start of 2 BE fixtures:

Bicton – Bicton Arena, Yettington, East Budleigh, Devon, EX9 7BL

Northallerton – Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Myers Lane, Yafforth, Northallerton, North Yorks, DL7 0LH

Event Specifics

Bicton

  1. Entrance Policy: £10 per car (all occupants) – free if displaying a current BE membership card. Under 12’s are free & dogs are welcome on a short lead.
  2. All terrain vehicles/motorcycles will not be permitted. Bicycles cannot be used on the track of the cross-country course.
  3. Photographer – www.esp-photographic.co.uk/
  4. Equireel onsite filming
  5. Dressage sheets – Please leave a SAE / your email address at the secretaries.

Northallerton

  1. Please do not turn off the main roads until you see BIG BROWN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE signage.
  2. Parking – follow directions of stewards
  3. Complimentary entry
  4. Photographer – www.pauldobsonphotograhy.co.uk

Good luck to everyone.

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EHOA Events Membership Owners

Eventing this weekend

A busy week of eventing with competition running at the following locations:

Bishop Burton – Bishop Burton College, Bishop Burton, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QG

Burgham – Burgham Park, Burgham, Northumberland, NE65 9QP

Blindley Heath – Blue Anchor Farm, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Surrey, RH7 6JL

Dauntsey – Brook Farm, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5JA

Event Detail:

Bishop Burton

  1. The team from EHOA discount provider An Eventful Life are onsite capturing the action – order your video straight from the website here
  2. Photographer – Matt Nuttall

Burgham

  1. DIRECTIONS: Burgham will be well signposted from the A1 by AA yellow road signs. Situated approximately 30 miles north of Newcastle and 10 miles north of Morpeth, it is less than two miles from the A1 road. 
  2. Entrance Policy The event will be strictly ticketed using an e-ticket system – please ensure you have yours ready at the gate on arrival
  3. There is an owner’s facility onsite that is run by the brilliant team at Burgham  – they are extending the invitation to all attending EHOA members to come and use the facility, which is located on the side of the jumping arena. On offer tea, coffee and light refreshment throughout the event.
  4. An Eventful Life onsite filming
  5. PHOTOGRAPHY: Is being provided by 1st Class Images. Images will be available to purchase onsite as well as online via www.1stclassimages.com
  6. PRIZE-GIVINGS: there will be prize-giving for all sections at the podium next to the Main Arena in front of the Hospitality Marquee. Please attend or send a representative out of respect for our sponsors.
  7. More detail on: www.burghaminternationalhorsetrials.co.uk
  8. Please email completed prize money form to admin@burghaminternationalhorsetrials.co.uk  Prize form can be downloaded from on Eventing Scores. Please ensure all forms are returned by Friday 28th August 2026 latest

Blindley Heath

  1. Entrance Policy – Spectators: Prebook tickets via the link at www.blindleyheathhorsetrial.com after 13th July. £5 per spectator (under 16s go free if accompanied by an adult). Free for BE members and Owners on production of a current BE Membership ECard or Competitor Number.
  2. Photographer: www.spidge.co.uk
  3. Equireel onsite filming
  4. Dressage Sheets: collect from Information Hub or email info@blindleyheathhorsetrials.com  with competitor number.
  5. Prize Money: Download form from www.blindleyheathhorsetrials.com  or Eventing Scores. Email form to accounts@jhbuilders.co.uk
  6. More detail on: www.blindleyheathhorsetrials.com

Dauntsey

  1. Equireel onsite filming

Finally with the generosity of longtime EHOA member Plum Rowland the winning team of competitors at Bishop Burton in the 2* will be eligible for additional prize money from Plum. Plum and the EHOA are supporting the next generation of riders coming into the Sport. Alongside the prize money each athlete will receive a year’s complimentary membership to the Association which they can use themselves or donate to a family member. Good luck to all competitors.