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In Sympathy – Paul Ridgeon

Paul Ridgeon died peacefully at home, aged 93, with family around on Wednesday 12 November, 2025.

His funeral will be held on Friday 5 December at 3pm. It will be at the Cam Valley Crematorium, Great Chesterford, CB10 1FE.

Family flowers only.

If further details are required please contact Judie on X13jms@yahoo.co.uk

Paul and his family have been avid supporters of the Association – long before I was ever involved and have owned horses with various riders over the years.

The Board have passed on their condolences to the family.

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EHOA Events International Membership Owners

British Eventing message to Owners

Dear Owners,

I wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you — the incredible owners who make British Eventing what it is. Your dedication, patience, and unwavering belief in your horses and riders truly underpin everything that happens in our sport.

We know that ownership in eventing isn’t about financial return — it’s about passion. It’s about early mornings, long drives, muddy boots, and the thrill of watching your horse and rider give their all across country. You invest not just your resources, but your hearts — and that commitment creates the magic we all feel at every event.

Your support brings horses, riders, and teams together; it builds friendships and keeps this sport alive. We’re endlessly grateful for your generosity and enthusiasm .

A special thank you also goes to the EOHA team Alex W, Alex VT, Tor and their teams. Your hospitality, kindness, and tireless help at events brings warmth and professionalism to every occasion.

From all of us — thank you for everything you do, and for sharing this wonderful sport with us.

Many thanks,

Rosie Williams OBE 

Chief Executive Officer, British Eventing

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EHOA Events Grass Roots International

Final weekend of the season

Yesterday saw the penultimate event start at Bicton, and the weekend you have Tetworth.

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

Tetworth: Tetworth Hall, Tetworth, Nr Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire, SG19 2HT

Event Specifics:

Bicton

  1. Entrance Policy: Free entry for BE members with the membership card, otherwise it is £15 per car.
  2. EHOA hospitality on offer for all members. Situated alongside the dressage arena’s. Come and join us for a warm cuppa!
  3. EHOA supporting the BE90 3DE with additional prize money for owner / riders
  4. You can watch the action live on Clip my Horse with a subscription
  5. Live scoring on eventing scores: https://www.eventingscores.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=2658
  6. Photographer – https://www.esp-photographic.co.uk/
  7. Equireel onsite filming the action
  8. Moe details on the website: https://bicton-arena.co.uk/

Tetworth

  1. All dogs on leads, at all times please
  2. Photographer: www.mattnuttallphotography.co.uk
  3. Equireel onsite filming
  4. Please return completed prize money forms by 17th November

International Events

Pau 5*

This afternoon sees the start of Pau 5* in the southwest of France. Good luck to all members that have horses competing. Should you wish to follow the action please see below.

Trot up list here – it starts at 4pm UK time and all dressage will be on Friday 24th starting at 8am UK time.

You can watch here and all results can be found here.

Have a good few day everyone.

Kind regards,

Alex

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EHOA Events

The action this weekend

A busy penultimate weekend of Sport this weekend.

  1. Oasby 3 – Foxdale, Oasby, Nr Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3NA
  2. Littleton Manor – Littleton Manor Farm, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8QZ

Action overseas comes from:

  1. Le Lion D’Angers, France for the World young horse Championships
  2. Maryland 5* in America

Event Specifics:

Oasby

  1. Complimentary entry for all
  2. Dogs on leads
  3. All Terrain Vehicles/Motorcycles/motorised bikes/mobility scooters, please see www.bedeltd.co.uk  for the ‘Wheeled Vehicle Policy’
  4. Photographer – Athalens
  5. XC Videos – An Eventful Life – use your discount code should you wish to purchase your video

Littleton Manor

  1. ALL ACCESS VIA FLANCHFORD ROAD
  2. Car entry £10
  3. Dogs on leads
  4. No all terrain vehicles please
  5. Complementary course walk for riders, owners and all supporters focusing on the BE80 tracj with David Merrett. Meet at start box Friday 16:30
  6. Equireel filming the action

Le Lion d’Angers

You can follow the action from France via the scores on World Sport timing: https://results.worldsporttiming.com/event/306 or via Clip My Horse: https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/events/16913 you will need a subscription! More details can also be found on their website: https://www.mondialdulion.com/en/

Maryland 5*

All details can be found on the website: https://www.maryland5star.us/

Want to watch? The 2025 event beginning with the CCI3* & CCI5* horse inspections on Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00 pm with CCI3* and 2:00 pm with CCI5* via the ClipMyHorse.TV Player. Viewing is free in small player mode on both the Maryland 5 Star website and ClipMyHorse.TV. Please note: The full screen viewing or app download requires a ClipMyHorse.TV subscription to watch the livestream through their site.      

Final announcement for this week – we are looking for some assistance with the hospitality marquee next week at Bicton. Does anyone have some time on either Wednesday or Thursday to pop in and check on things in the marquee at all please? If you do, please send me an email. I will be around Friday and Saturday. Many thanks.

Good luck to everyone out and about over the next few days – plenty of Sport on offer for people to enjoy.

Alex

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EHOA Events

Osberton

This week sees a lot of owners and riders heading to Osberton.

Location: Osberton Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0UG

BE registered Owners will receive a car pass via email (to their BE registered emails) by Monday evening, if you haven’t received the tickets and you were expecting to, please email tickets@bedeltd.co.uk. All tickets will be revalidated each evening so you can use each day. No tickets are required for entry until Friday 3rd October.

To get to the event please follow S81 0UE, as you get closer to the event you will pick up YELLOW horse trials signs. Please follow these into the event and through the village. All owners and riders have dedicated parking which is just over the hedge from the stable yard.

On arrival please go to the event office to collect your owners badges (2 per owner) as you will need this to claim your complimentary tea & coffee! 

There will be an owners pavilion onsite which we will be shared with our Public Café. Please show your Owners badges on arrival and you will be able to enjoy complimentary tea & coffee throughout the weekend. There will also be breakfast and lunch available within the area for you to purchase. The Café will also have a live stream of the XC over the weekend in for you to enjoy. We encourage owners to bring their own reusable mugs, to help us improve our green credentials however there will be mugs available to use for a small desposit.

Owners who are planning on camping for the event, need to have booked their complimentary space via our box office using the code OWN100. We do not have hook up available however you can bring your own generators. 

Osberton Bistro will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings for you to enjoy a relaxed 2-course meal with your riders and teams. Please ensure you have booked this prior to arrival as it is very popular. Use the link (https://osbertonhorse.co.uk/bistro/) to book directly with the caterers.

An Eventful Life will be covering the cross country all weekend and Athalens will be the photographers.

We are looking forward to seeing you all and wish you all the best!

Good luck too you all.

Alex

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Little Downham.

On Tuesday you will find a cracking day of sport at Little Downham.

Location: Ely Eventing Centre, Downham Common, Little Downham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 2TY

Event Specifics:

  1. Complimentary entry for everyone.
  2. No electric bikes on XC course when course is live.
  3. Equireel onsite filming.
  4. Dogs on leads

Generously, the Little Downham team are welcoming owners of competing horses to join them for a light lunch in the Officials barn. 

Please RSVP no later than 10:00 am MONDAY to littledownhamht@gmail.com to indicate attendance. Owners will then need to collect a lunch ticket from the Info Point adjacent to showjumping. Lunch will be available between 12-2PM.

Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

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Events Membership Owners

The British Eventing Support Trust Winter Ball

The British Eventing Support Trust Winter Ball

We are delighted to announce that the British Eventing Support Trust’s glittering Winter Ball returns to The Savoy, London on Saturday 29 November 2025. This prestigious evening brings together friends and supporters of our sport for a night of elegance, entertainment and fundraising in support of event riders’ wellbeing.

Guests will enjoy a black-tie occasion with a champagne reception, dinner, dancing and the chance to bid on exclusive prizes in our silent auction. Most importantly, every ticket purchased, and every bid placed will help the British Eventing Support Trust continue its vital work supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of British Eventing competing members.

“As a patron of the British Eventing Support Trust, it would be fantastic if you could all support the Winter Ball. The money raised from this event will help assist even more riders.” Nicola Wilson MBE, Patron

How to buy tickets

Tickets are now available to book, with two tiers of pricing:

£250 per person – seated on a table of 10 or 12

£350 per person – seated in a prime location in the ballroom, with two bottles of champagne on the table

Click download the booking form here.

Sponsorship opportunities

Alongside ticket sales, the British Eventing Support Trust Winter Ball offers excellent opportunities for sponsorship, with packages to suit individuals and businesses alike:

  1. Headline Sponsor – our premier package with maximum visibility, full-page profile, extensive branding and two gold tables in prime positions with champagne included.
  1. Champagne Reception, Entertainment and Table Décor Sponsors – high-profile branding opportunities with recognition before, during and after the event, plus a gold table for 12 guests.
  1. Table Name Sponsor (new for 2025) – name a guest table for just £250, with acknowledgement in the programme and on the seating plan. A prize will be awarded for the most creative table name, so get your thinking caps on.
  1. Heads and Tails Game Sponsor (new for 2025) – donate prizes for our much-loved pre-dinner game, which raises around £2,500 each year. Includes two complimentary tickets.

For full sponsorship details, please contact Lexi Hambro at events@besupporttrust.org.uk

Learn more about the British Eventing Support Trust and the important work it carries out by visiting https://besupporttrust.org.uk

kind regards from,

The British Eventing Support Trust Board

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Events International Membership Owners

Eventing this weekend

Eventing this weekend takes place at:

Moreton Morrell – Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell Centre, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9BP

Kelsall Hill – Kelsall Hill EC, Organsdale Farm, Middlewich Road, Kelsall, Cheshire, CW6 0SR

Alnwick Ford – Alnwick Ford Farm, Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8EQ

South of England – The South of England Showground, Ardingly, Sussex, RH17 6TL

Event Specifics

Moreton Morrell

  1. Directions can be found here
  2. All dogs on site must be kept on a lead at all times and all mess must be picked up
  3. Programme – https://www.eventingscores.co.uk/uploads/events/2644/MM2%20Programme.pdf
  4. Photographer – 1st class images: www.1stclassimages.com

Kelsall Hill

  1. Entrance & exit into the event is via the Centre’s main entrance. Please do follow instruction given by the Kelsall Hill staff upon arrival.
  2. Complimentary entry for all
  3. Photographer – Matt Nuttall: www.mattnuttallphotography/eques
  4. Equireel onsite filming
  5. Clip my horse are onsite filming the action – you will need a subscription to view

Alnwick Ford

  1. Dogs on leads at all times please.
  2. EHOA discount provider – An Eventful Life filming – use your code to purchase your video

South of England

  1. COMPETITORS MUST DISPLAY THEIR BIB NUMBERS ON ENTERING THROUGH THE SOUTH GATE.(All Equestrian traffic)
  2. OWNERS OF HORSES COMPETING WILL BE EMAILED A PASS ON THE WEEK OF THE EVENT TO PRINT OUT. THEY ARE ADMITTED FREE BUT MUST PRODUCE BE MEMBERSHIP IDENTIFICATION WITH THEIR RIDER’S NUMBER. ALL PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES IF NOT THE ACTUAL OWNER MUST PURCHASE AN ADMISSION TICKET PRIOR TO ARRIVING.https://tickets.seas.org.uk/events/1316/autumn-show-horse-trials (Children Under 16 Free). YOUR WRISTLETS FOR ACCESS TO X-COUNTRY WILL BE ISSUED AT THE HORSE GATE ON ARRIVAL.
  3. OWNERS & BE MEMBERS HAVE THE USE OF THE MEMBERS FACILITIES UPSTAIRS IN THE NORFOLK PAVILION THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
  4. BE COURSES WILL BE OPEN FOR COURSE WALKING AFTER 2PM UNTIL 7.30pm on FRIDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
  5. CCI2*-S & CCI3* – S AFTER GROUND JURY INSPECTION 5.30pm – 7.30pm ON FRIDAY
  6. Photographer: Spidge Photography: https://spidge.co.uk/
  7. Equireel onsite filming

More details on: www.southofenglandhorsetrials.co.uk

Eventing action abroad

For those interested in following the action for Lignieres Nations Cup in France the action can be found on clip my horse – https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/events/16984 Results on: https://app.horses-and-competitions.com/live/event/3381/show/2025_CI_0898_C_S_12_01/ranking/

There are also a large number of UK based individuals in Ballindenisk, Ireland. All results can be found here.

Have a good weekend of sport.

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EHOA Events International Uncategorized

Aspen Cooling Osberton International

Some information for our grassroots members ahead of the Aspen Cooling Osberton International (2) which runs from 1st – 5th October 2025.

We are supporting the team at Osberton by awarding additional prize money for the highest placed EHOA member in the CCI1*-Intro and BE105 Amateur class. To be eligible for these prizes you will need to register via the BEDE website. For ease here is the link: https://bede-events.co.uk/leagues/

Good luck to you all.

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EHOA Events Membership Owners

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

The European Championships start today morning at 10:30 at Blenheim Palace.

The EHOA have a hospitality marque alongside the main Championship Palace arena and we are looking forward to welcoming all members. Newspapers, tea / coffee and limited snacks on offer alongside 2 televisions showing the action. We also have a garden overlooking the Palace arena so you won’t miss the action from the Championships. Guests are permitted if space allows! £10 per person in cash please. The card machine was not enjoying the lack of signal today. Please download a copy of the running order to your phone or print it off before you come. The start list can be found here: https://bpiht.co.uk/results/#18sept Results will be on the big screens. Just a heads up there are no paper copies of running lists so come prepared!

For those members that have never been to Blenheim before you must enter via the Palace grounds via the Hensington Gate – postcode OX20 1UL and follow the parking directions. Parking is free.

The 8/9 CCI4*S dressage can be found the Churchill arena – just below the Pony Club jumping arena and before the main trade stand complex.

On Friday afternoon at 16:30 Lycetts are hosting a drinks reception for all EHOA members in our hospitality marquee. Tim Slinger and his team are looking forward to seeing you.

You will need to show your 2025 membership card to access the marquee.