Bolesworth in numbers

Quick-fire facts you never knew about The Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show

It can be hard to get your head around the scale of a big equestrian sporting event – with several arenas, countless classes and an extensive ground team behind the scenes, there’s a lot to take in and plenty to appreciate. We’ve rounded up some essential Bolesworth 2021 (July 7–11) stats to get you in the mood for the buzz of an international show.

• 6,500

…acres to admire. Bolesworth’s expansive private estate, set in idyllic Cheshire, boasts gorgeous scenery to enjoy and explore – and far more than just a leg stretch’s worth!

• 2,200

…rounds will be jumped over the course of the five-day show, with unmissable action from start to finish. And, if that’s not enough, a wander down to the collecting ring will produce even more jumping to feast your eyes on.

• 2,000

…bales of shavings will be used. With many showjumping rounds come many horses and they’ll get through a mammoth amount of bedding. Well, they need to be stabled somewhere!

• 1,000

…hay bales will be munched on. We won’t tell our horses or they’ll be booking tickets of their own…

• 71

…countries will be able to enjoy a livestream of the action – talk about a wide audience!

• 70

…classes will run throughout the show to ensure a packed and varied timetable.

• 2

… competition arenas to watch the action unfold in – the vast International Arena and the Castle Arena and its view of…

• …1 Bolesworth castle

The stunning and historic seat of the Barbour family – we love a showground overlooked by a stately home!

For more information, and to book your tickets, visit bolesworthinternational.com