Festival of Champions ... has anyone been?

[sp33dy]

I've qualified for the scottish one (tack and turnout and riding club horse) and quite fancy going for the experience as showing isn't my normal thing.
Has anyone had any expieriance at the other ones?

Thanks

 

[Libbyn1982]

Well done!! I've been a few years when they just did the one show each year at Birchinley Manor and then at Valliants and it's fab!!!! It's a really good chance to experiance a bigger show with the idea that most of the people qualified have done so from RC level. Fingers crossed I will qualify for the winter festival again this year at Aintree (moved venue again!) and I can't wait - even though we'll never get placed it's just a great day that makes me feel a bit special anyway!!

 

[josiesmithuk]

hi there,

We did the Harrogate one the other month, they all put a lot of effort into it. A really nice day with lots of nice sashes and rossettes.

 

[Samcook]

I've been for the last couple of years at Valiants, and really enjoyed it. The standard is usually very good, and the rosettes, sashes and plaques are lovely. There's music, lights and a big crowd. It's a great atmosphere too, and really exciting. Tia, my cob, loves it.

I didn't go to Harrogate as it clashed with Garstang, and I haven't been to the Scottish one, but I believe it was very good last year.