Alec Lochore of Musketeer Event Management has been appointed as cross country course designer for The Event at TerrraNova in Florida, USA. This will be Alec’s first design of a CCI4* course in the United States, adding to his already extensive resumé.
Musketeer Event Management runs multiple high profile events from grassroots to CCI4* level in the UK and Alec has also been Technical Delegate, organiser, or course designer for major events including three Olympic Games, the World Equestrian Games, and European Eventing Championships
Alec takes over from Captain Mark Phillips who was a key contributor to the original development and construction of TerraNova Equestrian Centre’s cross-country course and has served as course designer from the inaugural event in 2021 through last November’s CCI 4*-L (watch our interview with Mark at TerraNova 2023 here)
Captain Mark Phillips has passed the torch to Alec Lochore for the 2024 Spring event (March 27-30) where he will be course designer for The Event at TerraNova CCI 4*-S, CCI 3*-S, and Advanced divisions alongside Mogie Bearden-Muller, course designer of the CCI 2*-S, CCI 1*, and Intermediate-Intro levels.
With The Event at TerraNova running just one month before the Kentucky Three Day Event and Badminton, Alec aims to bring new features to the course suitable for horse and rider combinations early in their spring season.
“It is important that those heading to the big spring events have a proper run and jump bold fences and good lines,” says Alec “It is equally important that those horses coming through to 4* for the first time are encouraged, educated, and challenged appropriately, so my challenge will be to create something to suit all.”
The Event at TerraNova CCI 4*-S division also provides a minimum eligibility requirement opportunity for riders pursuing qualification for selection on the Olympic eventing team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.
“We look forward to welcoming back our international competitors and riders of all levels to enjoy The Event at TerraNova this March! We are looking forward to continuously improving this event and are excited about the future growth,” says Molly Oakman, President of Events at TerraNova.
Entries open February 13 and close March 12 at www.evententries.com
Find out more about The Event at TerraNova and the TerraNova Equestrian Centre in Myakka City, Florida in our article here.
