A PRESTIGIOUS horse-riding event is returning to Princethorpe College for its 25th anniversary.
The National Schools and Riding Clubs Two-Day Event, organised by Stoneleigh Riding Club, will be hosted on the Princethorpe College estate later this month.
One of only a few ‘long format’ events open to all grassroots riders, the event offers an opportunity for competitors to experience the thrill of a full weekend of competition.
Bud Jackson, the chair of Stoneleigh Riding Club, said: “We are looking forward to working with the Princethorpe team once again.
“This is a key date in the equine calendar for so many schools and riding clubs across the country. Stoneleigh’s long-format event is one of only a few and this year’s 25th anniversary event is already shaping up to be the best one yet.”
The event is open to all and offers classes at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 100cm.
Individual and team entries from riding clubs and schools are particularly welcome, and there are classes for all schools and for independent schools.
Headmaster Grove du Toit said the college was looking forward to welcoming competitors.
He added: “Watching the riders make their way around the cross-country course is always exciting and a huge highlight of the weekend.
“We are especially pleased to be building again on the success of the 70cm class, which broadens the entry, especially to schools’ competitors.”
This year’s competition takes place from Saturday May 23 to Sunday May 24, with dressage and showjumping on day one, and roads and tracks, steeplechase and cross-country on day two.
Admission to the event for spectators is free, with the event running from 8.30am to 6.30pm on both days.
Entries are now open and will close on Friday May 15.
Visit www.stoneleighridingclub.com/schedules for more information.
