Thursday sets the tone for the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, as dressage gets underway. Rooted in military tradition and classical elegance, this opening day highlights harmony, precision and partnership between horse and rider.

Timetable

Please note this timetable is provisional and is subject to change.

CCI4*-Long

Palace Arena

  • 08.00 Car Parks Open

  • 08.30 Gates Open

  • 09.00 Shopping Village Opens

  • 10.30 – 12:00 Palace Arena Dressage Test

  • 12:30 Palace Arena Gareth Hughes Dressage Masterclass

  • 14:00- 16:30 Palace Arena Dressage Test

  • 17.00 Shopping Village closes

  • 18.30 Close

GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old Class

Churchill Arena

  • 08.00 Car Parks Open

  • 08.30 Gates Open

  • 09.00 Shopping Village Opens

  • 10.0012:00 Churchill Arena Dressage Test

  • 13.00 Churchill Arena Falconry

  • 14.00 – 16.30 Churchill Arena Dressage Test

  • 17.00 Shopping Village closes

  • 18.30 Close

evoke Riding Club 100cm Eventer Challenge

Bladon Arena

  • 08.00 Car Parks Open

  • 08.30 Gates Open

  • 10.30- 15.00 evoke 100cm Eventer challenge

  • 17.00 Shopping Village closes

  • 18.30 Close

evoke Riding Club 90cm Eventer Challenge

Hensington Arena

  • 08.00 Car Parks Open

  • 08.30 Showground Opens

  • 09.00- 17.00 evoke 90cm Eventer challenge

  • 17.00 Shopping Village closes

  • 18.30 Showground Closes

What’s On

Set in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, visitors can also enjoy a bustling shopping village, food and drink stalls, and family-friendly attractions, making it one of the highlights of the Blenheim Horse Trials weekend.

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