The British Eventing Support Trust will be Cornbury House Horse Trials’ supported charity for the 2025 event, which runs from 10-14 September at Cornbury House, Oxfordshire.
Founded in 2021 with the aim of helping British Eventing competing members going through difficult times, the British Eventing (BE) Support Trust has grown into a recognised charity in the equestrian world and an organisation that event riders, no matter what level they compete at, can apply to for support. It is committed to helping them get back to what they love – riding and being around horses, as well as supporting the research, development and implementation of initiatives to maintain the safety and welfare of riders.
At the 2024 Cornbury House Horse Trials, the charity raised more than £17,000 via a special silent auction, which will take place again this year. Additionally, purchasers of tickets to the event can donate at the point of sale. The BEST buggy service, which takes visitors from the main event site to the dressage arenas in front of Cornbury House, returns for 2025, operated by the British Eventing Support Trust, and there will be an opportunity to donate to the charity as spectators are ferried around the Cornbury parkland .
“It is a great honour for the British Eventing Support Trust to have been selected as the charity partner for Cornbury House Horse Trials,” said Ian Stark, OBE, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “This distinguished event exemplifies excellence within our sport, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness of and support for our work. The Trust plays a vital role in assisting British Eventing competing members during times of hardship, and this partnership will enable us to continue and expand that essential support.”
Jane Hunter-Walsh, the charity’s General Manager, added: “We’re incredibly grateful to be part of such a world-class celebration of eventing and are looking forward to working with the team at Cornbury for the second year running. It’s a brilliant event that’s always so well attended by competitors and spectators, which means it is the perfect place to raise awareness of our work. We’re busy planning some great fundraising events, so keep an eye on our social media for more information.”
Tickets for Cornbury House Horse Trials go on sale on Thursday, 1 May at 12 noon. Visit www.cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk for more information and to buy tickets.
As well as a feast of equestrian sport, featuring many of the world’s most famous riders, Cornbury Horse Horse Trials is an innovative and exciting blend of local, sustainable food and drink from our neighbouring farms, premium hospitality, and interactive children’s activities in the stunning setting of Cornbury Park.
To buy tickets and for more information, visit cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk.
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