COMPETITION
Win tickets to Chatsworth
International Horse Trials
nce again the world’s top riders are expected to
compete at The Dodson and Horrell Chatsworth
International Horse Trials set to take place on
16th to 18th May 2014.
These three days of thrilling equestrian sport,
combine with entertainment for all the family in the
beautiful surroundings of the Chatsworth Park.
Stone and Eccleshall Life has once again teamed
up with organisers of this thrilling and popular event
to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to
this world class competition which includes
everything from elegant dressage, to exciting show
jumping and thrilling cross country.
Giving a fresh approach to the event as company
Dodson and Horrell announced its renewal as title
sponsor of the Chatsworth International Horse Trials
a new organising team for 2014 has also been
appointed.
Patricia Clifton, a well-established face on the
international horse trials circuit, will act as director,
with experienced back-up from Gail Dale as event co-
O
ordinator.
A former competitor, Patricia is a regular British
Eventing steward and FEI technical delegate who
officiated at the European Eventing Championships
in Sweden last year; she is also closely involved with
developing the sport in Africa. Gail was secretary at
Bramham Horse Trials for many years and now acts in
the same capacity at the Festival of British Eventing
at Gatcombe.
“I’m looking forward to it with both huge
excitement and a certain amount of nervousness
because Chatsworth is such a special event held in
great affection by so many people,” said Patricia of her
appointment. “But I know I’ve got a terrific team of
supporters behind me who will carry on the good work
in producing one of the best horse trials in the
country. I also couldn’t be more delighted that Dodson
and Horrell are continuing as our title sponsor – they
provide the perfect support to this event.”
The annual event, a favourite with spectators and
competitors alike, is held in the magnificent setting of
the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s parkland at
Chatsworth near Bakewell in Derbyshire and takes
place this year on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May.
Ian Stark, a five-time Olympian, continues in his
role as designer of the CIC3 and advanced crosscountry course, and David Evans, who was
course-builder at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will
produce the CIC1 and novice track.
There will be cross-country action on both )M