Search
Facebook Twitter Instagram

Author: Rebecca Elvin

Categories
EHOA Events International

Eventing this week

Another busy week as we head towards the last month of eventing in the UK.

This week’s events :

Little Downham – Ely Eventing Centre, Downham Common, Little Downham, Cambs, CB6 2TY

Osberton – Osberton Estate, Worksop, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, S81 0UG

Event Specifics:

Little Downham

  • No car pass required.
  • The CCI4*-S classes will count towards the EHOA 4* league that has been generously supported by Elite Sportshorse Acquisitions this year. The cheque presentation will take place at the EHOA Annual Awards lunch held at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday November 19th.
  •  There will be an Owners lunch organised by the team at Little Downham, hoping you have already booked in.

Osberton

  • Please bring reusable cups, as we are aiming to improve our green credentials. We will have reusable mugs available for sale at £5 each
  • The Owners Facility is the Caunton Clubhouse – which is located round the Bennington Arena. All members, owners, EHOA and HTSG members are welcome.
  • There will be complimentary tea & coffee available throughout the day, with breakfast, light lunches and afternoon tea available for purchase.
  • All owners with horses running at the event will be able to get into the event via their BE QR codes, which can be found on their BE membership login pages.
  • Car Parking for owners with horses running can park in the Owners Car park which is over the hedge from the stables, everyone else can park in the car park which is about 200m from the main arena.
  • For any ticketing queries please email tickets@bedeltd.co.uk
  • Evening Bistro on Fri & Sat night is available for purchase (via our website) for £33pp. It is a set menu each evening within the Caunton Clubhouse.

Good luck to all competing and please do not hesitate to contact the team at BEDE if you have any questions (georgie@bedeltd.co.uk)

Final note: – Winning owners will have a prize at prize giving so if someone is able to be in attendance that would be fantastic.

Categories
Awards Committee EHOA Events Membership Owners

Annual Awards Ceremony,

The EHOA annual awards luncheon held at Cheltenham Racecourse near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire in the UK on the 13th November 2022.

Dear Members,

We invite you to attend the EHOA Annual Awards Ceremony, to be held together with British Eventing and the British Horse Foundation at Cheltenham Racecourse, from midday on Sunday 19 November 2023. (See attached invitation). 

We are delighted at the prospect of again celebrating the achievements of the eventing season at Cheltenham Racecourse along with our equestrian friends.  The Association, British Eventing and the British Horse Foundation will present their awards and trophies to the leading horses, riders and owners prior to enjoying a delicious lunch in the Festival Restaurant. Afterwards, attendees are free to relax in the restaurant, to follow the excellent racing at the home of jump-racing, or to make a visit to the many quality Christmas shopping stalls. 

  • Tickets include dining and wine, access to the racecourse, race card and parking. Members: £130 ; Guests: £145
  • To reserve tickets please email:  theehoa@gmail.com 
  • State the number of tickets required, the names of your guests and where possible mention particular dietary, access and seating requirements. 
  • Early reservations to facilitate catering arrangements gratefully received. 

We acknowledge the Association’s partners’ support throughout the season and of this celebration in particular. Brompton Private Wealth, Elite Sporthorse Acquisitions, Shearwater Insurance Services, Taylor Woodcock Kingston, Weatherbys and BETTALIFE. 

We look forward to seeing many members and guests at Cheltenham for a fun filled afternoon.  Book now if you would like to attend.

Very best regards,

The EHOA Board 

Reservations: theehoa@gmail.com 

Enquiries: 07710 344 008

Categories
EHOA Events

Eventing this weekend

Eventing this weekend –

  • Moreton Morrell – Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell Centre, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9BP
  • South of England International – The South of England Showground, Ardingly, Sussex, RH17 6TL
  • Alnwick Ford – Alnwick Ford Farm, Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8EQ
  • Chard – Chard Equestrian, Higher Purtington Show Field, Chard, Somerset,  TA18 8QY

Event Specifics:

Moreton Morrell: Rosettes up to 6th place can be claimed by sending SAE to Wayne Rodwell, Moreton Morrell College, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, CV35 9BL.  This must be done by 20th October 2023 latest.  Please state on envelope name of horse, rider, section and bib number. Dressage sheets can be collected on the day from the Information Point after 1 hour of completion of test. The information point is located in the main equine centre by the Therapy Centre & indoor/covered riding arenas -on the way to the dressage field.

South of England: event website: www.southofenglandhorsetrials.co.uk Owners of competing horses are admitted free but must show their membership identification code along with their rider’s number. Passengers that are not Owners must purchase an admission ticket:  https://seas.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/autumnshow (Children Under 16 Free). Wristlets will be issued at the main gate on arrival to enable you to walk the cross country course. BE Owners and members can use the members facilities upstairs in the Norfolk pavilion throughout the weekend.

Alnwick Ford: no special notifications this week.

Chard: Directions – From North – Leave M5 at Junction 25 and follow A358 to Chard, after the B&Q store traffic lights take the take 1 st left signposted Cricket St Thomas, at the Tesco roundabout take the A30 to Crewkerne. Follow the road for approx. 4 miles past the Cricket St Thomas Golf Club & The Windwhistle Inn. There is a large layby on the left and a turning right signposted Chard Equestrian Centre and Wayford & Winsham turn right and after a short distance, the showground entrance is on your right. From the west – Leave Exeter on the A30, after Honiton stay on the A30 towards Chard. Go straight through the town of Chard, at the Tesco roundabout take the A30 to Crewkerne. Follow the road for approx. 4 miles past the Cricket St Thomas Golf Club & The Windwhistle Inn. There is a large layby on the left and a turning right signposted Chard Equestrian Centre and Wayford & Winsham turn right and after a short distance, the showground entrance is on your right.

Good luck to everyone with horses out competing this weekend.

Categories
Awards EHOA Events International Owners

The Childeric Saddles Little Downham Horse Trials 

The Organisers of Little Downham have been in touch with the very generous offer below.

“Owners of competing horses are offered a light lunch in the officials barn at Little Downham Horse Trials on Tuesday 26th September.  Please email Sarah at littledownhamht@gmail.com by Saturday 23rd September PM to book yourself in. Sponsors Landscope Land & Property are also supporting with a complementary gin bar – a great way to toast a great day!”

Don’t miss out, book today!

Categories
EHOA Events International Membership

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Just a quick update on Blenheim for the next few days.

We have a hospitality marquee which overlooks the main arena so you can watch the CCI4*L & CCI4*S from the comfort of our area which has a small garden too. To access the area you must arrive through the Palace Pavilion and be in possession of your EHOA enamel badge or a silver Blenheim Owners wristband to show the security on the entrance. All well behaved dogs welcome.

The CCI4*L winner will receive the perpetual EHOA bronze that was designed by an EHOA member. 

If you are a new member that has recently joined at either Burghley or Cornbury and are planning to attend please contact Alex ASAP so she can issue you your membership card. 

Just a word of warning, there will be no access to the horse trials from the Bladon gate after 8am, you will need to use the main entrance.

Please allow plenty of time for the last part of your journey, there are road works on the A34 junction with the A44 and then some more road works with traffic lights on the A44 heading towards Woodstock. You have been warned!

Good luck to those with horses competing.

Categories
EHOA International Membership

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Wednesday sees the start of the International Horse Trials at Blenheim Palace, where the EHOA have a hospitality marquee, which is situated alongside the main arena.

The Trot up starts at 15:00.

Event Details: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire,  OX20 1PS

If you are an Owner with a horse competing in the International sections you should have received your passes, if not please contact: katrina@bpiht.co.uk

Bicycles are permitted for riders, owners and trainers on the designated routes only.  This includes Electric bikes, but they MUST be registered with the Secretary on arrival at the event.  Electric bikes are also available for hire from Eco-Voltz, who will be based on site. They are also a discount provider to all members.

More all information on the event please look at their website: www.bpiht.co.uk.

One other point please – we have a lot of outstanding membership subscriptions – please could you pay if you wish to access the hospitality at Blenheim. Should you no longer wish to be part of the membership, please send me a message, either email or whats app, and I will remove you from the data base.

Thank you

Categories
EHOA Events International

Cornbury Horse Trials

Just a quick update on arrangements at Cornbury for the next few days. There is an Owners marquee over looking the main arena where all EHOA members are welcome alongsde Owners of competing horses.

If you are heading to Cornbury, there is Owners parking available. However, it is not that obviously so please take the horseboxes/officials entrance not the new public parking entrance. This will take you past the horseboxes to the owners car park but it’s not signposted owners from the road.

The forecast is for hot weather. While Cornbury  Park’s trees offer plenty of shade and there are great cooling facilities for the horses competing, spectators might be advised to leave dogs at home – and to bring sunscreen and a hat!

Categories
Committee EHOA Events International Owners

Defender Burghley XC course walk

EHOA Board member Mark Corbett will do a course walk at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials for members on Friday 1st September.  

Mark has more than 30 years’ eventing experience at international level from 1* to 4*. He now concentrates on coaching, holding a Level 3 UK Coaching Certificate.

Meet at the EHOA tent at 12 noon.   It will take about 2 hours.

Categories
EHOA Events International Membership

EHOA syndicate brokerage

Another rider with an exciting syndicate opportunity joins our riders directory!

We are pleased to provide an update that another rider – Annie Smith based in Lincolnshire, has joined our riders directory.  EHOA members can access our updated riders directory which provides details of all their exciting syndicate opportunities plus Annie’s marketing document via the secure cloud storage link previously distributed.

EHOA board member Ruth McMullen will be at Burghley and will be very pleased to provide further information in person on the syndicate brokerage.  Email theehoa@gmail.com with any queries.

Categories
Committee EHOA Events International Membership Owners

Eventing in the next fortnight

A busy few weeks ahead with events and EHOA hospitality on offer.

Currently taking place:

  • Blair Castle – Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5TH
  • Wellington International – Highfield Farm, Hook, Heckfield, Hampshire, RG27 0LE
  • Shelford Manor – Shelford, Shelford Manor, Notts, NG12 1ES

Next week:

  • Burghley Horse Trials – Barnack Road, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2LH
  • Sapey – Wolferlow, Nr. Upper Sapey, Herefordshire, HR7 4QA
  • Epworth – Scawcett Lane, Doncaster, Epworth, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1LQ

Following week:

  • Cornbury International & Young Horse Championships – Cornbury Park, Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3DG
  • West Wilts – West Wilts E C, Melksham Road, Nr Trowbridge, Holt, Wiltshire, BA14 6QT
  • Frenchfield – Frenchfield Farm, Carleton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TZ
  • Chillington Hall – Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1RE
  • Burnham Market – Sussex Farm, Burnham Market, Norfolk, PE31 8JY

General Notes:

  • Blair – Hospitality on offer for all Owners and EHOA members alongside the main arena
  • Wellington – EHOA are supporting the Pony Club 110 Championships an din return the Pony Club have generously offered to have any EHOA members in their tent on Saturday and Sunday as a destination for all members to sit, rest, meet etc. There are also some Owner provisions put on by the event near the main arena. There is also a dedicated Owners car park. You will need to show your BE QR code to get in.
  • Shelford – no requirement to print your own numbers, the event are doing them, please go to the secretary to collect them on arrival.
  • Burghley – EHOA hospitality available from Wednesday afternoon onwards, located alongside ring 2. New catering provisions so pop in and see the team. Card facilities available for those members that need to renew their subscriptions – or purchase for their friends!
  • Sapey – Entrance Policy – All cars will be admitted including all occupants to the event free of charge. One Way Traffic System- Please note: One-Way Traffic System for Boxes and Trailers. Entry: Please come in from the B4203 ONLY. There is no access from B4214 (Stoke Bliss/Kyre). From Tenbury Wells do not follow SatNav on to B4214 Bromyard Road. You must take B4204 towards Clifton-upon-Teme, then right onto the B4203 towards Bromyard. Exit: All lorries and horse trailers must turn right on exit and go via B4214 until 3pm or thereabouts. Please note the One-Way will not apply to other road users so please proceed with care on the Wolferlow Lane
  • Epworth – Epworth is once again going “PINK”. It would be fantastic if we could beat last years £11,000 raised for Breast Cancer Research with donations, sponsorship & the raffle. So please support us in any way you can. Tell your riders please – This year there are two Prizes to be won – one for the Best Dressed “Pink” rider in the Show jumping arena (within BE rules) & one for the Best Dressed “Pink” rider on the XC course.
  • Cornbury – Owners facilities on offer throughout the event, situated just above the main arena. They still need some volunteers for the event – more details here – https://www.cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk/volunteer-application/?fbclid=IwAR27emeo-2IQ91pzscoO5SOrg227HLowmtVmkya8_L9eu96v90PTR1ncRsE
  • West Wilts – complimentary entry to all attendees
  • Frenchfield – Entrance Policy – BE members will be admitted free of charge.  All other spectators will be charged an entrance fee of £10 per person – children aged 12 & under admitted for free. Provisions will be made for disabled persons to have suitable access to dressage, show jumping and a designated area on the cross country. All Terrain Vehicles / Motorcycles will not be permitted except for disabled persons. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
  • Chillington Hall – individual rosettes to 10th in each class. Prize winners or their representatives must attend the Prize Giving, failure to do so may result in prizes being forfeited. All prize money will be paid by BACS. Competitors must email the Prize Money Claim Form from Eventing Scores to the Organiser – vickylplant@gmail.com  by 23:59 on 1st October 2023. Dressage sheets can be collected from the Information Point, once the section has completed dressage. Dressage sheets will be posted if you leave a stamped-addressed envelope with horse number(s) noted on the rear.
  • Burnham Market – still accepting entries. Prize claims forms can be submitted online – https://www.musketeer.co.uk/2023-prize-claim-forms by October 1st.

Good luck and have fun.