Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials appoints Stable Events to deliver event
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (BPHIT) has a new organiser. Stable Events, organiser of The Game Fair and GWCT Welsh Game Fair, has taken over the organisation of the equestrian event. Stable Events replaces the Jockey Club, which organised the previous two events.
BPHIT, which takes place from September 14-17, features competitions in eventing, including dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
James Gower, managing director of Stable Events, said: “The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials have a rich history and we’re committed to upholding that tradition and making this year’s event even more special.”
Roy Cox, managing director of Blenheim Estates, said: “We are delighted to announce these dates which continues over 30 years of this World Heritage Site providing a platform to our gold medal winning athletes, aspiring competitors and amateurs alike. All in front of the many tens of thousands who come to enjoy such a great sport in such a great setting making such special memories.
“We look forward to working with Stable Events – a company who know Blenheim Palace well and there is lots more news to come, including members from all areas of the eventing community who will help make sure BPIHT is the first date in your calendar every year.”
Helen West, CEO of British Eventing, said: “British Eventing (BE) are delighted that Stable Events has been appointed to run Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials and excited that the event will go ahead in 2023. The Blenheim Palace event is a key date in the British Eventing calendar, providing a pathway event to the 5* level of the sport.
“We are particularly encouraged by initial conversations with the organisers around reinstating opportunities at Blenheim Palace for our grassroots members. There is real appetite from Stable Events to add value to the BE membership, with indications that free member parking will be provided, along with other membership discounts being explored. This means that Blenheim Palace will be a showcase for the whole sport, benefitting as many of our members as possible.”
