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Eventing at Cumwhinton continues to develop One day eventing has taken place over the established course at Cumwhinton since 2004 and this year’s British
As work to prepare the cross country course for this year’s event gets into top gear, Equine caught up with organiser Peter Bainbridge to find out what challenges await this year’s competitors.
With this year’s British Eventing one day event less than a month away, plans for the ongoing development of the popular Cumwhinton event were laid many month ago and work to prepare the site for this year’s fixture is already well in hand. The cross country course and event layout benefited from significant changes last year and worked well, so this year the changes are less ambitious and more about adding to the enjoyment for both competitors at every level, along with spectators.
Organiser Peter Bainbridge explains: “This will be the 14th running of Cumwhinton Horse Trials and since it began in 2004, our aim has always been to promote and develop the equestrian activities that take place here. “We are planning some upgrades to the cross country course for this year, which will include upgrading of both permanent and portable fences and incorporating some changes in order to ‘freshen up’ the challenge for competitors. “Last year’s event was busy, which everyone will probably remember and by continuing to re-invest in the event infrastructure, we once again expect to welcome competitors from across a wide region. We are also extremely grateful to the dedicated volunteers – around 200 of them – whose
generous commitment of time and expertise is fundamental to the event’s success. Without all of them, Cumwhinton Horse Trials simply couldn’t happen and on behalf of us all, I would like to thank them for their ongoing support.
“The support of sponsors too is of immense importance and we are delighted to welcome back some long standing supporters alongside new brands that will be of interest to everyone at this year’s event. Please do get in touch if you would like your business to join them. “The event is a fun, family friendly day out and easy to reach from anywhere in the region. On behalf of all of those involved with the organisation of the event, we look forward to welcoming you and sincerely hope that everyone who competes, spectates and supports over the weekend thoroughly enjoys the whole experience.”
To find out more about Cumwhinton Horse Trials, visit
www.cumwhintonhorsetrials.
co.uk and find the event on social media.
On the weekend following the event, Murray House Livery will be holding a Hunter Trial, with classes at 70cm, 80cm and 90- 100cm levels, which are once again Eland Lodge qualifiers. Find out more online at www.
murrayhouselivery.co.uk
The exciting cross country phase runs on both days of the event, offering fabulous viewing of all the fences and the opportunity to get ‘close up’ to the action
Eventing fixture, which runs on August 20th and 21st, will once again benefit from the ongoing investment by the host Bainbridge family in developing the facilities and infrastructure on the easily accessible site just off the M6 at Junction 42, south of Carlisle in Cumbria.
2017 Trade stands and sponsors
As this issue of Equine went to print, the following brands were amongst those who had confirmed early support for this year’s event...
Ark Vet Centre has newly extended its Practice at Lockerbie, providing modern facilities for routine and emergency care. Visit
www.arkvetcentre.co.uk Ark Vet Centre will again provide the event’s specialist equine veterinary services.
A W Jenkinson is a long standing supporter of Cumwhinton Horse Trials and will once again provide its high quality Equestrian Woodfibre to enhance the footing on the event site. Visit www.
awjenkinson.co.uk/sales
Blackdyke Farm offers riding lessons and stable management lessons for clients of all ages, alongside competitions and training clinics. Visit
www.blackdykefarm.info Blackdyke Farm is a returning sponsor on the cross country course.
Equine magazine publishes the printed and digital editions of the popular monthly magazine and its associated website www.
theequinesite.co.uk
Equine magazine returns as a cross country and section sponsor.
Equine magazine and
www.theequinesite.co.uk are once again supporting the event with cross country fence and section sponsorship
TopStocks returns this year with handmade riding stocks in quality cottons, tana lawn and silk; Vintage and modern stockpins; Horse and dog themed handmade greetings cards and homeware. TopStocks is a section sponsor and will have a well-stocked trade stand at the event.
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