Newsflash

Following an inspection this morning by BE and FEI officials, it is with great sadness that we announce the abandonment of Belsay International Horse Trials 2024. Laura de Wesselow, Organiser said: “After an unusually wet Winter and Spring, intermittently persistent (and sometimes torrential) rain over the last week has left the ground saturated with standing water across the site. Entrance gateways are already turning to mud and while we have looked additional hard core and even temporary tracking, it would be very difficult to get lorries and emergency vehicles on site safely. Furthermore, with standing water on the cross country course and all around the show jumping arena, the event would be seriously compromised for competitors and spectators alike. With competitors, trade stands and officials due to start arriving on Tuesday, we have had to take this decision today to avoid people starting long journeys, only for the event to be cancelled later in the week. We certainly do not take this decision lightly, after 10 years of building the horse trials, with the help and support of all our sponsors, officials, contractors, volunteers and competitors. We are insured and will be processing refunds.  Please bear with us while we deal with the insurance company.”