Somerley park international horse trials

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Read more. April 09, When I'd first drawn up my list of Events to attend in Somerley Park hadn't been on my list but Howick had; Howick is basically just down the road and Somerley is a couple of hours away. But when Sunday at Gatcombe was cancelled and potentially diverted to a third day at Somerley I was drawn to look at the participants on Wednesday I realised it made more sense to travel to Somerley mid-week and leave the rest of the Easter Weekend free for other things.

Sorry Howick! So I had a good idea where I was headed and made good use of Rownhams on the M27 to stock up on coffee and calories for the day.

A diet of double shot cappuccino, Belgian chocolate tiffin, double double decker and double boost probably isn't ideal but I did have a bottle of water as well to keep me hydrated.

Once across the rickety bridge how long will that remain Discovery proof? M3 to the A31 past Ringwood, then take the B towards Verwood, then the right-hand fork to Alderholt. The entrance for horseboxes is two miles on the right after a sharp right bend. Do not enter from A with horses as there is a weak bridge with a weight limit! This is a compact event with no phase more than 5min from the lorry park, atmospheric main ring and water complex. The dressage is in a large, flat field with plenty of room.

The showjumping is on old turf in a very large arena. Fences and warm-up will be moved if the ground becomes cut up. The ground is well draining sand over gravel. Permanent and portable fences provide a variety of educational questions. The tracks are up to height and bold, but straightforward too; suitable for first-timers.