Two days of exciting competition.
NEW FOR 2010
Extra classas - BE80(T) and Novice
We are very proud to be holding our Fourth British Eventing Horse Trials at Chilham Castle and hope all riders, spectators and volunteers enjoy a fantastic day in the beautiful landscape, originally laid out by Capability Brown in the 18th century.
Eventing is the ultimate challenge for horse and rider, testing the horse’s obedience, ability and stamina and the rider’s control, skill and knowledge. The trial is split into three phases: dressage, show-jumping and cross-country.
Dressage
Will test the harmony, balance and ability of the horse and rider. All competitors will attempt to perform the prescribed movements in the same order in the dressage arena.
Show Jumping
Is designed to test the jumping ability of the horse and the skill and control of the rider over a moderate course of typical show jumps.
Cross Country
Is a major test of the skill and bravery of horse and rider. They have to deal at speed with the height and spread of the fences, as well as the natural contrasts in the environment.
First Time as a spectator at a Horse Trials?
Helpful information
Spectators are encouraged to walk the cross country course.
You are reminded that half-a-tonne of horse travelling at speed cannot swerve easily, so please keep children under control, dogs on leads and stay out of the path of the horses. Please listen for the whistles warning of the approach of a competitor. Please obey all instructions given by officials.
What to wear?
We can’t control the English weather! August can be anything from a blazing hot sunny day to heavy rain, so please make sure you are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.
High heels are not practical, particularly if you want to walk the cross country course.
Please be aware that Chilham Park is undulating parkland and if there has been rain it can be muddy and slippery, particularly on the cross country course.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome at Chilham Park but must be kept on lead AT ALL TIMES.
Chilham are excited to be running a BE80(T) class during the Chilham Castle BE Affiliated Horse Trials on Sunday 15th August 2010. We have developed our course and many new jumps have been built to make it an excellent introduction for riders new eventing.
Competitors in BE80(T) benefit from the experience of BE Accredited Coaches who are on-hand to give help and guidance.
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In order to compete on training tickets, horse
and rider must either be on the British
Eventing database as free lifetime registrations
or by being previously registered with BE,
before purchasing training tickets. |
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Lifetime Individual Registration |
Click Here |
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Training Tickets can be bought on-line or
download an application form from the
BE website.
KBIS customers will be pleased to know
that they are entitled to a free training ticket. |
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| BE Training Ticket |
Click Here |
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For the British Eventing booklets: Click Here
How to Start Eventing
Dressage for Eventers
Show Jumping for Eventers
Cross Country for Eventers |
Finally, we have put together some useful points for competitors. The following list is not meant to be comprehensive and competitors are solely responsible for making sure they comply with ALL British Eventing rules. If you are in any doubt, please feel free to contact the Organisers.
- Competitors must bring the horse passport
- Each horse must have a current and up-to-date horse vaccination certificate, please make sure this available on the day of competition.
- All hats must be tagged
- All competitors must wear a Medical Armband
- Please make sure your Back-Protector complies with BE rules.