Please find attached a generous invitation from Lycetts, one of the EHOA partners, inviting members to join the team at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials for drinks.
On the invitation it has the details of who you should respond too.
See you there!
This week sees eventing take place at Cornbury Park.
Event location: Cornbury Park, Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3DG
Owners’ Passes & Hospitality
Owners’ Passes:
Up to three pairs of registered owners of competing horses will be able to gain entry to the event using their e-ticket. E-tickets will be sent to the email addresses registered on the British Eventing database.
If you are not currently registered on the BE database as an Owner, please complete the form below. Today is the final day to apply, so please do so as soon as possible if you have not already:
Cornbury Owners’ Pass Application
Owners’ Hospitality
All registered owners of competing horses will also have access to the generous Owners’ Hospitality facility, situated alongside and overlooking the Main Showjumping Arena.
You will receive an e-ticket by email, which can be exchanged for a wristband at the Information Tent. Please note that e-tickets will only be sent to email addresses registered on the British Eventing database, and you will not be able to access the Owners’ Marquee if you are not registered. We strongly recommend checking your owner status in advance to avoid any issues on arrival.
The Owners’ facility will offer:
A few other useful details
News from Burghley – XC action kicks off at 11:30. Running orders and results can be found here: https://burghley-horse.co.uk/runningordersresults
If you are not here and would like to watch you can subscribe to Burghley TV for just £25 and watch the action live from you at home – https://tv.burghley-horse.co.uk/
The only other event taking place this weekend is:
Epworth – Epworth Equestrian Ltd, Scawcett Lane, Epworth, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1LQ
Details
The in house Cafe’ has both indooor & outdoor seating areas overlooking the SJ arena where a wide range of delicious hot & cold food is available all day to go with your fresh bean coffee
Prize money claim forms to be sent to john@epworthequestriancentre.co.uk
Good luck if you are out with your horse this weekend.
Details on Cornbury to come early next week.
Just a reminder about the Annual AGM which is taking place on Thursday at Burghley Horse Trials – all the details you need have been emailed to you.
If you are unable to attend but would like to vote please do complete the proxy form and email it to alex.vantuyll@ehoa.org
Should you have any questions, please do get in touch otherwise see you Thursday.
On a separate matter, for those members coming to Burghley tomorrow to watch the trot up, the hospitality marquee will be open for an hour post trot up should you wish to pop in for a beverage.
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:
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.
| 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. |
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.
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.
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.
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
