Blair

[sbloom]

Who's going?!

Please come and say hello, I'm going to be all on my tod, stand 164 block 13...I know it should be busy (I've not done it before) but if it's not definitely come and say hi!

 

[HeyMich]

Me! Can't wait ?

 

[MrsMozart]

Not this year

Hope you all have a wonderful time!

 

[countryal]

I am - really looking forward to it!

 

[suebou]

Me and I will!

 

[EventingMum]

Just arrived at Blair, the weather has dried up a bit this afternoon so here's hoping it stays that way. It's unlikely to be as hot as last year. My son, who is working in the event stables, arrived on Sunday, as usual it's very busy for them.

 

[paddi22]

are you in Southern Ireland at any stage?

 

[Britestar]

Who's going?!

Please come and say hello, I'm going to be all on my tod, stand 164 block 13...I know it should be busy (I've not done it before) but if it's not definitely come and say hi!

Do you have bridles?

 

[sbloom]

Do you have bridles?

No sorry, it's all about the saddles, I barely have anything to sell from the stand (and I don't do bridles anyway I'm afraid).

 

[holeymoley]

Still swithering on going up or not. Decisions!

 

[MagicMelon]

Going to spectate Friday, will try to stop by and say hi, sadly as much as Id love a new saddle I got fired last month from my job so no money to spare! Good luck, hope it goes well for you! Think weather will be ok... hope so! Ive heard you should take loads of midge repellent!

 

[LeneHorse]

Just a quick question - can you buy tickets on the gate on the Saturday?

 

[EventingMum]

Just a quick question - can you buy tickets on the gate on the Saturday?

The website said you could but I'd check just to make sure that is still the case.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Unfortunately not but maybe next year. Have fun all those heading there!

 

[Caol Ila]

Yet another year, and me not going. I've lived in Scotland since 2007.

One of these days.... I just can't be a*rsed driving up the A9 and dealing with crowds/parking chaos/the utter sh*tshow that is the A9 in the summer.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Just getting myself organised to head over. I'm there all four days again so looking forward to catching up with lots of people.

 

[LeneHorse]

The website said you could but I'd check just to make sure that is still the case.

Thanks EM - I managed to get them online - being a mean scot it meant we saved a few quid ?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I don't get the fascination with Blair. I don't mind competing there but just going for a day out is my idea of hell ?

 

[holeymoley]

The A9 is okay if you hit the right times.


Not impressed with the prices- £15 entry today and tomorrow then whacked up Saturday to £32 or something like that. Suppose Saturday bound to be the busier day but really

 

[Caol Ila]

I think 0300 is the right time to be on the A9 in the summer.

Some friends are up there today. If I can get in touch with them, I might ask them to peruse trade stands for a bit for Hermosa.

 

[Chappie]

I'm going on Saturday with some others from my yard - we're glad the forecast seems decent!
We usually go on Fridays, which are of course not as busy as the Saturdays, but we are arriving early so hope to get a nice spot to sit. Looking forward to it, I don't go to many events! I don't anticipate lots of bargains in the stalls but that's ok, I don't have much put by for shopping this year. Always happy for the chance to go and see so many magnificent horses!
Hope y'all going have a great time.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Another gorgeous sunny day here! Lots of native pony showing and some dressage!

 

[PaulineW]

Anyone that has been so far, did you notice if the pick n mix treat stand is there this year?

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Anyone that has been so far, did you notice if the pick n mix treat stand is there this year?

I can't say I've noticed any but I haven't been round that many of the stands, apart from the drink ones and the fold seats!

 

[holeymoley]

Anyone that has been so far, did you notice if the pick n mix treat stand is there this year?

It is, I’ve seen them advertise on FB that they are there this year.

 

[luckyoldme]

Yet another year, and me not going. I've lived in Scotland since 2007.

One of these days.... I just can't be a*rsed driving up the A9 and dealing with crowds/parking chaos/the utter sh*tshow that is the A9 in the summer.

It was very very quiet heading North tonight..not so quiet heading South.

 

[PaulineW]

It was very very quiet heading North tonight..not so quiet heading South.

There was a bad crash at Dalwhinnie. Not sure when the road reopened but there were diversions

 

[MagicMelon]

There was a bad crash at Dalwhinnie. Not sure when the road reopened but there were diversions

It was a nightmare Friday with the crash, it was closed at 1.30 which we didnt know so we left Blair at 3.30ish. Sitting in the jam took 1.5 hours and we were some of the first to be directed onwards as they were reopening the road. That took another 30 mins... Glad there werent too many horse lorries/trailers at that time of day.

What did everyone think of Blair this year?

 

[EmmaC78]

I can't say I've noticed any but I haven't been round that many of the stands, apart from the drink ones and the fold seats!

The folding seats were selling like hot cakes when I was there on Saturday!

 

[holeymoley]

It was a nightmare Friday with the crash, it was closed at 1.30 which we didnt know so we left Blair at 3.30ish. Sitting in the jam took 1.5 hours and we were some of the first to be directed onwards as they were reopening the road. That took another 30 mins... Glad there werent too many horse lorries/trailers at that time of day.

What did everyone think of Blair this year?

We enjoyed it. It was insanely warm today. Can’t say I thought much of the shopping- all very samey. I was on the hunt for a new pair of long riding boots and yard boots for the Winter and succeeded with neither. I also went to get a tub of the maxima treats and there were only 3 choices left when I went back to get them so a bit disappointed about that. However we enjoyed the atmosphere and glad to be part of it. Also over 1hour from Blair to Perth roundabout this afternoon ?