Blenheim is back!

Witness the pros in action and enjoy a family day out at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace, the horse trials brings together elite riders and their horses from around the globe. Taking place from the 19–22 September, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. 

Top-class competition

The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials’ main feature is the four-star competition and it’s sure to be a spectacle as top riders battle it out to win the prestigious trophy. 

Don’t miss the stars of the future in the young horse class and check out the hotly contested Riding Club and Pony Club eventer’s challenge. If you’re visiting the event on the Thursday or Friday, you’ll get to see the ROR Southern dressage championship, too. 

Did you know? 

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials first took place in 1990. Lucinda Fredericks was the first-ever winner of the event, and there have only been two years that the event hasn’t run – 2008 due to bad weather conditions and 2020 due to Covid-19. 

Did you know? 

Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it’s legally protected due to its cultural and historical significance. 

Family fun 

There will also be a variety of attractions and activities so you can really make a weekend of it with your family, whether or not they’re horse lovers! Explore an extensive shopping village, take a ride on the new big wheel and tickle your taste buds with the huge range of food and drink on offer. 

Plus, there will be loads of exciting demonstrations and displays in the Blenheim and Churchill arenas. These include falconry, mounted police, the Shetland Pony Grand National and liberty ponies – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Did you know? 

Ros Canter won the four-star competition in 2023 with Izilot DHI. 

Did you know? 

Young equestrian fans will have the chance to meet social media stars Harlow White and This Esme. 

Become a VIP

If you want to make your trip even more special, why not upgrade to the members enclosure or the VIP Palace Pavilion? Or you could opt for lakeside parking on the cross-country course, which is the perfect picnic spot where you can watch the action unfold. You can even pre-order a Fortnum & Mason hamper via the box office and collect it when you arrive – now that is a luxurious treat! 

Did you know? 

If you’re a BHS member, you can take advantage of complimentary tickets on Thursday and Friday. All you have to do is enter your membership when you book. Plus, you can get 20% off all four days of the show, so why not make the most of it and organise a trip with friends?  

Did you know? 

Radio DJ, author and presenter Sara Cox will be interviewing riders at the end of the cross-country phase on Saturday. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bpiht.co.uk