This week sees 5 days of competition at Aston le Walls and then Thursday is the start of Belsay.

Event Locations

1. Aston le Walls – Washbrook Farm, Welsh Road, Aston le Walls, Nr Daventry, Northants, NN11 6RT
2. Belsay – Belsay Hall and Castle, Belsay, Northumberland, NE20 0DX
3. Brechin Castle – Brechin Castle Equestrian Arena, Maulesden, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6RL

Event Specifics

Aston

1. Directions – Due to on-going HS2 work please access Washbrook Farm from the A361 as the road from the A423 through Lower Boddington is closed.
2. Prize Money Claim form should be completed and returned to astonlewalls.ec@gmail.com by 9 June
3. Photographer- Matt Nuttall
4. Equireel capturing XC action
5. For disability access to the cross country please see the Secretary in the Log Cabin for assistance from the Health and Safety Steward at the event.
6. Online programme available here  

Belsay

1. Directions – Anyone using the A696 between the A1 and Ponteland during the event week, please be aware there are gas repairs planned which will have traffic lights in place.
2. Entrance policy – Each registered Owner will be issued with one pair of passes, with a maximum of two pairs of Owners’ passes per horse. If more passes are required in the case of syndicates, please contact the Belsay Estate Office on 01661 881206
3. Hospitality on offer from the team at Belsay adjacent to the Womble Dickinson arena. The Tent has been made possible with the help of RBC Brewin Dolphin and Minuty Rosé through the relationship with Bon Coeur Fine Wines. Paid up EHOA members welcome to use the facility – there will be a membership list with names on for checking!
4. Complimentary Refreshments -there will be tea and coffee and pastries available in the morning. There is a complimentary glass of Minuty Rosé for owners.
5. Matfen Hall/AdGefrin Bar – this is a ‘Jack N Jill’ bar that crosses between the main hospitality tent and the EHOA/Members tent.It will be run by Matfen Hall who will be selling drinks.
6. Deli Dash Lunch – anyone in the EHOA/Members tent can purchase lunch from Deli Dash (one of the catering stands) – we will have one of their card machines and can take money on their behalf then we will send one of our student members of staff to collect and bring back to the tent for the person who has ordered (see attached menu).
7. Discount provider An Eventful Life will be filming the action
8. Live streaming available from Horse & Country TV
9. Ecovoltz another discount provider are also onsite and offering limited bike servicing slots. Please book in advance with Tracey: ecovoltz@outlook.com

Brechin Castle

1. Photographer – Action Replay
2. Online programme here

Final note from our new sponsors Birketts:

Join Birketts and Ellacotts on Wednesday 13 May for their joint webinar: Equine Tax and Succession: Navigating Changes to APR and BPR.

With key changes that came into effect from April 2026, Birketts’ and Ellacotts’ legal and tax experts will provide practical guidance on how these updates could impact members of the equine community particularly focusing on those running studs and full livery yards. The session will start at 7pm and will include a live Q&A.

Register your place here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5fa250ac-52c7-4c43-b07d-2d50745500e9@2a4b4f8e-7761-42e2-8cd5-56877b923b32

Enjoy the next few days.