PRESS

Once again, Symm is delighted to be sponsoring the 14th Symm International Horse Trials at Hambleden. Now in its second year as an internationally recognised event, 2011 promises to be even more exciting as it builds upon its success of last year.

CEO, Aidan Mortimer said, “When we sponsored the Symm International Horse Trials for the first time, in May 2010, it was a new and exploratory event for us, and one of our key objectives has been to increase awareness of these trials, and particularly to support younger riders. The Hambleden estate is one of the most beautiful areas that I know, with its glorious woodlands and rolling parkland – it’s a wonderful day out”.

A new initiative for 2011 is the provision of an Organisers’ Hospitality Marquee for the Event Horse Owners Association (EHOA). Situated by the first water jump adjacent to the spectacular bluebell woods, Aidan Mortimer added “Without the owners, the sport of eventing simply would not exist. Therefore we wanted to ensure that owners and members of the EHOA are well looked after at our event, by providing complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to meet with friends and catch up on the day’s events”.

Organiser Lisa Hughes commented, “In our first year with Symm, their sponsorship allowed us to make a number of significant additions, which we will continue to build upon this year. This includes our programme of 5 training bursaries with a particular focus on youth development, increased prize money, start fees at the level they’ve been for many years, and a 100% refund policy. In addition to the new marquee, we are also building further new feature fences on the cross-country courses. There will be more stands offering `retail therapy’, as well as delicious food and drinks on offer. Try Symm’s speciality tea `No ordinary builder’s tea", and sausages from the estate!
 

COURSE INFORMATION:
Design work has now started on the new fences for each of the cross country courses, and riders can expect to see some exciting new feature fences, that Hambleden has justifiably become famous for! For further information about our event please see the feedback on the Event Riders Association website - www.eventridersassociation.org
 

Organiser - Mrs Lisa Hughes

Phone:01491 571353. Fax:01491 576960.
Email:lh@ues-admin.com
http://www.symminternationalhorsetrials.co.uk

Contact number during event: 07710 556468 (20 April onwards - PLEASE DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER BEFORE 20 April)

Entries Secretary - Mrs Josie Brettle
Chambers Place, Goring Heath, Reading, Berkshire RG8 7SJ.
Phone:01491 680136. Mobile:07811 140833.
Email:JosieBrettell@gmail.com.
Web: www.bdwp.co.uk/jcottam

CIC TROT - UPS

• Bridle numbers must be worn at all times throughout the competition
• Passport & vaccination certificates must be left with the secretaries
• Riders with more than one horse can produce them together provided they are in the same section

Numbers 351-377 12.45- 13.15
Numbers 378-397(& 718) 17.00-17.30

Numbers 401- 425 13.15-13.45
Numbers 426-445 17.30-18.00