Blenheim Horse Trials Cancelled

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Blenheim Horse Trials Cancelled

It is with great regret that the organising committee has taken the decision to cancel the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, for which the cross-country and jumping phases were due to take place this weekend (September 13-14).

The decision was taken after the dressage phase, when further very heavy rain had fallen on already muddy ground.

Director Mandy Hervieu said: �This is so disappointing, because a huge amount of work has gone into the organisation of Blenheim. The whole team has worked incredibly hard to cope with the conditions, especially David Evans and his course-building team, who have been working round the clock to try and improve the ground on the cross country course.

�However, the safety of horses and riders is of paramount importance, plus vehicular access, and it was decided that the ground conditions could not ensure this.�

Blenheim�s host, The Duke of Marlborough, commented: �It�s so frustrating, because we were set for a great weekend with a terrific cross-country course, which has been reversed for the first time, and a very strong field of horses and riders due to tackle it. This is the first time we have had to cancel the event.�


Posted : 13/09/2008 12:11:48

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