David Evans returns for a fourth year as course designer of the CCI4*-L class at Blenheim Horse Trials in 2021, although he has been involved with the event for more than two decades.
The fixture is made up of two classes – the CCI4*-L is run over a longer course and is a test of stamina. The CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-old horses is a shorter course, with a focus on testing and educating young horses on the ascent of their careers.
The CCI4*-L cross-country phase is held on Saturday (18 September), starting at 11am. It features 25 fences and approximately 41 jumping efforts. The exact number depends on the routes riders choose to take, as there are black-flagged options at some combinations. The distance is set at 5,965m and has an optimum time of 10 minutes 28 seconds.
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