Popular Network International Gatcombe Autumn Horse Trials take place over the weekend of 18/19th September

The popular Network sponsored Gatcombe Park International, Novice and Intermediate Event takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September. The event will feature an entry of international riders on each day.

 

It is anticipated that amongst the anticipated entry of over 500 riders there will be riders from twelve different countries, giving a truly international flavour to this popular annual event and it is expected that Gatcombe based Zara Philips will be competing on both Saturday and Sunday.

 

Now in its seventeenth year of running, the event takes place on a course designed by HRH the Princess Royal and her event organiser Pattie Biden. This event utilises a different area of the Gatcombe Park Estate to that used by the Festival of British Eventing which takes place in early August.

 

Starting at 9.00am on both days, the event will feature the dressage, show jumping and cross-country phases running throughout both days. The event attracts many interesting shops to the trade stand area, which will include the Gatcombe Collection. At various times during both days, HRH The Princess Royal will present prizes to winners in each of the various sections.

 

Gatcombe Park is situated at Hampton Fields, mid-way between Minchinhampton and Avening; the event will be signposted from both directions. Spectator admission is £5 for a car and occupants. For full information about directions, accommodation, timetable and all entries visit our web site www.gatcombe-events.co.uk

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Tel: 00447836201371 or e-mail gatcombe-events@fodenjn.com