New Zealand Olympian Tim Price produced a classic display of horsemanship when he posted his first win at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire, in the most dramatic of weather conditions. The black clouds that had been threatening finally burst as the CCI4*-L neared its tense climax in the showjumping arena, but Tim's mount, Susan Lamb and Therese Miller's 12-year-old Happy Boy, was immaculate over the fences, despite the soggy conditions. Happy Boy won the prestigious World Championship for Young Horses at Le Lion d'Angers, France (as a seven-year-old) in similarly damp weather on a grass surface. “I held ...

The second day of the RoR dressage competition, sponsored by Allen & Page brought forward more ex-racehorses enjoying new careers in dressage to the Churchill Arena on Friday. The first class of the day the RoR Allen & Page Southern Regional Novice Open Championship was won by Judy Bradwell riding Burrows Light with a score of 71.67% with a margin of 1.34% to her closest rival in second. Judy bought Rupert as he is known was bought by Judy last September after coming out of racing in July.  He is very clever I started competing him in June and he has ...

BLENHEIM PALACE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS 19 – 22 SEPTEMBER 2024   Sunday 22 September 2024 1.00PM Following a fall at fence 10c in the CCI4*-S 8 and 9 year old class at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire, Louise Harwood (GBR) was immediately attended to by the onsite medical team and has been transferred by road to the John Radcliffe hospital in a stable condition for further treatment. Her horse, Blues Cloud was assessed by the on-site vets, walked back to the stable and is uninjured. Our thoughts are with Louise and all of her connections.

BPIHT Pony Club Eventer Challenge - 100cm Team Competition Heythrop Hawks one of the teams form the Heythrop Pony Club were the victors in the 100cm Pony Club Team Eventer Challenge.  Louise Hodges who spoke on behalf of the team was so pleased for the entire team.  “ The team were so excited to compete in this incredible atmosphere at Blenheim and to jump the famous water jump.  Charlie Thomas and Rosie Brookes have horses very new to them so they were very pleased with their performances which bodes well for future teams.  It is such a wonderfully organised  event and ...

The great New Zealand horseman Tim Price has yet to add the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials to his many accolades, but that could be about to change now that he has taken the lead in the CCI4*-L after cross-country with an exemplary round on Susan Lamb and Therese Miller's Happy Boy. "He was foot perfect," said Tim, who is also lying eighth on CHIO 20. "I asked him quite a lot at fence five [the Blake Morgan Flyer] and he really stood off. I decided to take the long route at the top water at 15 [the James Hallam Insurance ...

On Thursday, the prestigious Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials hosted the RoR Showing Series Qualifier. The series showcases the incredible versatility and elegance of retrained racehorses, as they compete for sought after spots in the National Finals at Aintree in 2025. Spectators were treated to an impressive display demonstrating newfound skills and elegance beyond the racetrack. In the stunning estate of Blenheim Palace, it was a celebration of dedication, hard work, and the next careers for these magnificent horses. Winner of the Open In Hand was 6-year-old bay gelding, Star Caliber shown by Barry Smith.  Barry’s wife used to ride him ...

The amazing array of stands at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials was judged on Thursday afternoon by Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill along with Horse Trials Committee Member, Phil Duff.  The September sun really set off the range of stands and the individual characters of the brands exhibiting to the utmost making for a fascinating afternoon. The trade stand award for Best Open Space Stand 2024 was presented to Oxford based Volare Aviation who offer a unique concept in private aviation and investing in or owning a private jet or helicopter. Katie Guilbert, Head of Marketing was delighted the stand won the award, ...

Jérôme Robiné, a member of the German Army, has made an assured start to his first visit to the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire and leads the CCI4*-L at the end of the dressage phase. Jérôme, 26, scored 22.8 after an excellent performance with his 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse, Black Ice, a horse he has been riding for four years. They were the only combination from the field of 78 to earn an 80% score from the ground jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL, president), Les Smith and Nikki Herbert. “My horse is really on top of this level at ...

The Eventer Challenge, presented by Spillers at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, is a hugely popular competition with over 800 riders competing over the two days of competition.  Thursday – day one, is the Riding Clubs’ opportunity to display their talent at both 90cm and 100cm. The competition is a Derby style with a section of eight to ten show-jumps and six to eight cross country fences, plus a joker fence. Each team has four riders who enter the arena following each other, they have to complete the course within an optimum time.   BPIHT Riding Club Eventer Challenge - 100cm ...

Day one of competition at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials got underway today and the sun shone brightly over the Palace Arena where the dressage was taking place for the CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S for eight-and-nine-year-olds. It was almost a Team Price double going into the lead overnight when at one stage both Tim and Jonelle had the top spots – Jonelle took the lead in the CCI4*-S class heading into the lunch break on Full Monty De Lacense and just after lunch, husband Tim went into the lead on Happy Boy in the CCI4*-L. It didn’t take long though for Louise ...

The trot-up, sponsored by British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet, played out in the sunshine at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials this afternoon. The Palace made for a magnificent backdrop as 81 horses were accepted in the CCI4*-L. Riders presented the horses to the Ground Jury of President Andrew Bennie (NZ), Mr Les Smith and Ms Nikki Herbert. The Vet Delegate was Alison Butler and FEI Chief Steward Nicky Salmon. Highlights of the trot-up had to be the best dressed competition sponsored by Hiho Silver who craft artisanal jewellery designed to take you from ‘mucking out to going out’. Judged by Hiho’s ‘King ...