Bumper entries and world class riders head to Osberton International horse trials

The country’s leading riders are set to converge on Osberton International Horse Trials later this month.

The very best eventing action is set against the scenic backdrop of Osberton Estate in Nottinghamshire, with the event running from September 29 to October 2.

Considered to be a launch pad for the champions of tomorrow, Osberton graduates made up 68 per cent of the finishing field at this year’s prestigious Burghley Horse Trials.

Riders already confirmed to be taking part include Piggy French, William Fox-Pitt, Oliver Townend, Tom McEwen and Kitty King to name just a few of the world class riders.

Stuart Buntine of BEDE Events, organisers of Osberton, said: “We are so proud that many horses successful at Osberton International then go on to win at major championships around the world and are graduates of the Nottinghamshire event.

“We are delighted with the entry numbers and are really looking forward to an Osberton to remember.”

Featured at the event will be the Young Horse Championships as well as the 2* and 3* sections.

In the Howden Way Young Horse Championship, 3* is for seven-year-old horses, 2* for six-year-olds and the five-year-old 1*. Also featured is the Springfield Stud four-year-old showcase.

The field of riders entered for Osberton is top class, with Ros Canter bringing five horses across the 3*, five and six-year-old sections.

William Fox-Pitt is heading to Osberton with two rides in the six-year-old section and Duke Legacy in the 3*.

Pippa Funnell makes her way to Nottinghamshire with a ride on Billy Wander in the 3*, while Piggy French, fresh from her triumph at Burghley is double-handed in the seven-year-old finals.

Also showcased across the event will be carriage driving trials and other displays from shire horses.

A wide range of food and drink stalls will be available across the week, with tickets available now including for camping and picnic parking.