France's Astier Nicolas won the CCI4*-S at Blair Castle 2019 and also became the Scottish National Champion (much to his amusement!)
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Land Rover Blair Castle International 2021 - find out more here
The 2021 Land Rover Blair Castle International is shaping up to be a bonanza of an event.
Two members of the Tokyo gold medal winning team already have their entries in, as has past World and European Champion Zara Tindall and the Horse Trials organisers are working closely with British Eventing to ensure international riders can attend under the Elite Athlete Exemption so they won’t have to quarantine when coming to Scotland.
Entries for the International classes are still open, and the event is hoping to see a bump up in the number of CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L entries between now and the closing date. So don’t miss out and get your entry in now!
Entries are very strong for the Scottish Grassroots Eventing Festival, providing lower level competitors the chance to compete in front of the iconic Blair Castle, shoulder to shoulder with the professionals and an additional, third day of cross country has been added
“The biggest news is that we are working hard to make sure we can accept as many BE 90 & 100 entries as possible, so that we don't have to ballot or wait-list” say the organisers
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“So we have adjusted the timetable so that the non-championship BE90 & 100 will now be doing their cross country on Friday. We're working on the schedule, site plan and everything else now, and for anyone who simply can't make Friday work, we'll do our best to help get them into British Showjumping or any showing classes on the weekend that will suit”
A new CCI1*-Intro competition is being trialled, with well over 100 combinations already entered, and there has been a recent addition to the schedule – a Home Pony Team International with riders tackling the new CCI1* track. This has come about following the disappointment of not being able to send a team to the FEI Eventing European Championship for Ponies in Strzegom this summer. Twelve combinations have been selected to compete for Great Britain, with several teams from Ireland also expected.
Away from the eventing classes are British Showjumping and showing classes plus the highly charged and competitive Pony Club games – not forgetting the new Heart of the Highlands shopping area, showcasing local and small Scottish businesses, and Blair’s renowned variety of tradestands – less than normal due to restrictions, but still a wonderful selection of favourites.
A new Catering Director, in the form of Alec Cruikshank of Fonab Farm / Event Boxes Ltd, brings a fresh take on catering outlets and hospitality options as he plans to make Blair memorable not just for horses and shopping, but for eating too.
So why not treat yourself to lunch in the Sponsor's Marquee at Blair Castle during the Horse Trials? Perfect for you and your guests, clients, owners & friends – find out more here
The event is hoping to be able to allow increased spectator numbers and is working on approvals for this. Currently a limited number of tickets are still available, and can be purchased through the Blair Castle Horse Trials website – please note that there will be no tickets on the gate.
