THE WORLD’S LEADING RIDERS TO COMPETE AT HARTPURY

The NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials takes place from Wednesday – Sunday    7th – 11th August

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This is the eleventh year of the International Horse Trials at Hartpury and is now a firm favourite in the Eventing calendar.

Once again the world’s leading riders are competing at this prestigious event.  Over 300 entries have been received which include  Olympic medallists William Fox-Pitt,  Nicola Wilson, Andrew Nicholson and  Mark Todd together with Pippa Funnell, Blyth Tait,  Matt Ryan and Lucinda Fredericks just to mention a few!

Hartpury provides a magnificent setting for the all round test of horsemanship.  The ground team are busy preparing, mowing and irrigating the course which has been revamped this year by top international course designer, Eric Winter and built by Andrew Hunter. Hartpury has made a huge investment in the irrigation system to provide a top quality track which will challenge competitors and delight spectators.  The spectacular Indoor Equine Arena and Outdoor Complex provide the perfect setting for the Dressage and Show Jumping phases.

The Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse classes for four and five year olds will take place on Wednesday, 7th August providing enthusiasts with the opportunity to spot the ‘stars’ of the future.

There will be a wide variety of Trade Stands to browse throughout the event.

Schedule (daily start 8.00 am – 8.30 am) see time table attached

Wednesday 7th Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Qualifier

Thursday, 8th and Friday 9th Dressage; Saturday, 10th Cross Country; Sunday, 11th Show Jumping;   Prizing giving approx 4.30 pm.

Admission is free on Wednesday to Friday.

Saturday and Sunday – £10 per person, children under 16 free.  Car parking is free

Full catering, fast food outlets and bar facilities will be available throughout the event.

Timetable:

Wednesday 7th August 2013

08:30 Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Qualifier 11.00 Ground Jury Course Inspection CCI* & CCI**

14:00 Competitors’ Briefing CCI* & CCI**

15:30 First Horse Inspection CCI*

To Follow First Horse Inspection CCI**

16:00 Ground Jury Course Inspection CIC***

Thursday 8h August 2013

08:00 CIC*** Guinea Pig

08:20 Dressage CIC*** Hartpury Arena

09:10 CCI* & CCI** Guinea Pig

09:30 Dressage CCI* International Arena 2

09:30 Dressage CCI** International Arena 1

18:30 Riders meeting CCI* & CCI** (Hartpury Arena)

19.30 Competitors’ Reception Legends Bar

Friday 9th August 2013

08:00 Dressage CIC*** Hartpury Arena

09:00 Dressage CCI* International Arena 2

09:00 Dressage CCI** International Arena 1

18:30 Riders Representatives’ Meeting (All Levels)

19:30 NAF Riders Party Sponsor’s Marquee

Saturday 10th August 2013

08:30 Cross Country CCI*

10:30 Show Jumping CIC*** International Arena

11:30 Cross Country CCI**

14:30 Cross Country CIC***

18:30 Dismounted Prize Giving CIC***

Sunday 11th August 2013

08:00 Final Horse Inspection CCI*

09:30 Final Horse Inspection CCI**

10:00 Show Jumping CCI* International Arena

13:30 Mounted Prize Giving CCI* International Arena

14:30 Show Jumping CCI**

16.30 Mounted Prize Giving CCI** International Arena

 

NB. Timings are subject to change at the discretion of the OC.