7 new shows for 2020 you won’t want to miss *H&H Plus*

[subscriber-content] Cornbury Park Horse Trials Cornbury Park, Oxon, 11-13 September What’s on: this new event set in Lord Rotherwick’s Oxfordshire family estate hosts CCI2*-S and CCI3*-S classes over three days. What we’re most excited about: the stunning setting of this 5,000-acre estate, formerly a horse trials venue, should prove a suitable replacement for Gatcombe’s autumn event. Cirencester Park International Horse Trials Cirencester Park, Glos, 21-22 March What’s on: making a comeback after a 47-year break, this event will host classes from novice to open intermediate. What we’re most excited about: returning to this beautiful parkland setting after nearly half a century to watch top-class eventing action. Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park International Thoresby Park, Notts, 27-29 March What’s on: replacing Belton Horse Trials, this new event boasts a packed schedule with international classes at three- and four-star as well as an OIU21 trial, ONU18 and U25 trial. What we’re most excited about: world-class equestrian sport alongside a fun-filled day of family entertainment. Wellington International Showjumping CSI2* Wellington Riding, Hants, 19-21 May What’s on: Wellington’s inaugural CSI2* with FEI ranking classes and a prize fund potentially up to a total of €50,000 (£42,500). What we’re most excited about: a thrilling three-day showjumping extravaganza at a super facility. Bicton International Showjumping Bicton Arena, Devon, 10-13 September CSI2* What’s on: for the first time ever, Bicton will host CSI2* classes in its pretty TopSpec Arena alongside one-star and young horse classes. What we’re most excited about: a team of top-class grooms will be on hand to help competitors unload on arrival, and there’s live music and a hog roast on Saturday night. Petplan Equine Summer Area Festival Championships Arena UK, Lincs, 10-13 September What’s on: aimed at grassroots dressage riders, the addition of the Summer Championship will be the perfect finale to the first new summer season of Area Festivals. What we’re most excited about: a fantastic array of classes from prelim to inter II and freestyle to music classes in a championship setting. British Dressage Middle Tour Festival Keysoe, Beds, 3-6 December What’s on: held during Keysoe’s High Profile show and replacing the small tour championships, this will incorporate inter II, inter B and inter A/B freestyle classes. What we’re most looking forward to: a brand new middle tour festival to provide more opportunities for riders competing at the FEI levels of inter II, inter A and inter B. [/subscriber-content] You might also be interested in... [collection name="small"]

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