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A SAD GOODBYE TO WESTON PARK HORSE TRIALS

It is with a heavy heart that we have concluded that Weston Park Horse Trials will no longer continue. The contribution that our Sponsors, Competitors, Volunteers, Officials and Trade stands have made over the years has set this event as one of the best. For us you have been part of the Weston family, we should all be proud of what we achieved none of which would have been possible without your support and we are devastated to be sharing this news.  

Weston Park Horse Trials came into the Horse Trials Calendar in 1978 then run by the Staffordshire BHS Committee. Judith Ratcliff and myself as Chairman of Staffordshire BHS were invited to ride the Park with the then Agent Mr. Weston, it was easy to see the possibilities were endless. My son James was born later that year, so I stepped down until I was summoned by Col. Peter Hodson then Head of Horse Trials to a meeting at the end of 1983.I was asked to talk to Lord Bradford to take up the running of the Spring and Autumn Horse Trials and move the Pony Club Championships from Stoneleigh onto the beautiful Weston Park Estate to be ready for the following year 1984. Col. Hodgson was not a man to say no to, the rest is history. Forty years as Organiser, James grew up in the Park and has worked his way up to be a well-respected Gold Level Course Builder. Along with his wife Vicky we have a beautiful Granddaughter Bea. We have always thought our Team was a dynasty always able to continue at Weston Park.

This year for the first time Abandonment Insurance for adverse weather is either not available from Insurance Brokers we have been quoted a 24% premium to cover the sum being insured for Spring and Autumn Events.

The financial risks of running a green field site event with the added burden of being sandwiched between two FEI events with no chance of a change of date puts us under financial pressure. The lack of Abandonment Insurance at an affordable cost in April weighs heavy, we do have the new BE Abandonment Policy to cover riders entry fees for a 60% entry refund that we have to pay into. Unfortunately for some years Events have been unable to run on entry fees alone. Financial stress to repay Sponsorship, Trade stands, Start Fees, Gate Admission and all our service contracts for a spring event is no longer feasible as they must be covered by insurance, Marquees, Loos, Public Address, Porta Cabins etc..  Our Facility Fee (rent) Paid to Weston Park has risen significantly, as have our other costs, all must be paid if we ran or had to cancel. 

Brighter News - Chillington Park -1st & 2nd June and 14th & 15th September are on track to run. We all look forward to seeing you at Chillington.

A Huge Thank You from all of the team

Best wishes  

Janet and Vicky.

logo-brooke-legacyWeston Park Horse Trials 12th & 13th October 2019 are delighted to announce that Brooke Legacy Equestrian are to Sponsor the BE100 sections at this event. The Autumn event is building momentum as we move into the count down with only 4 weeks to go entries are coming in well so we are set for another great Weston.
Janet Plant Weston Park Organiser commented. "We were thrilled when Brooke Legacy Equestrian approached us to join the team of Sponsors they have a unique position in the equestrian gap catering for inequality of sizing throughout the market from the smallest to the tallest rider. Their emphasis is on maximum comfort and performance, with high quality eco-friendly fabrics. Brooke Legacy Equestrian will fit in well with our team of Sponsors, taking on the Sponsorship for BE 100 section will allow Brooke Legacy Equestrian to talk to competitors on their trade stand taking their unique product to the heart of their customers. Based locally to Weston Park in |Burton on Trent we hope that this partnership will grow as the company grows."

Brooke Legacy Equestrian commented "We are so honoured and thankful to be sponsoring Weston Park Horse Trials. Our riding wear was designed for riders of every height and build in three collections of Petite, Standard and Tall Sizing. We offer peak performance clothing for every ride that offers maximum comfort with zero restriction. All our clothing has been designed for the most sensitive of skin using the highest quality eco-friendly fabrics. As a small growing company we aim to bring a range of riding wear we felt was highly missing in the equestrian market"

The Weston Park team looks forward to welcoming competitors and supporters to the Event this October. For full information please visit http://www.westonht.co.uk


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Brooke Legacy Equestrian website can be found at https://www.brookelegacyequestrian.com


Interviews and photo opportunities can be arranged. For further details please contact:
Press Officer: All Press enquiries to Rachael Morley - Tel: 07889 0831943 or email Rachael

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Competitor Quote 1

This our third year at Weston 2 and it didn’t disappoint

...A lot of events don’t get it quite right but Weston is tops. Thank you and your team and volunteers for all you do

Jo & May Blackman-Howard

Competitor Quote 2

Congratulations to Janet Plant and team

...on a great event. One of the best venues anywhere and can only get better. Deserves supporting!!

Mark Todd

Competitor Quote 3

Weston Park is my favourite event

...always so well organised with a great atmosphere. I have had an amazing day

Sapphire Graham

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