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Blenheim Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious four-star international three-day events in the world. It is held in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the home of the Duke of Marlborough, in Oxfordshire. This year’s Agria-sponsored event, which is run by the Stable Events team, will take place on 17-20 September 2026.
The main arena, where the dressage and showjumping take place, is set in front of beautiful Blenheim Palace and the event usually hosts both a CCI4*-L and an eight- and nine-year-old CCI4*-S class, alongside a range of supporting competitions.
History of Blenheim Horse Trials
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‘All the talent in the world’: sky-high ambitions for rising star after pillar-to-post victory in Blenheim’s young horse CCI4*-S -
‘He has scope for days’: jumping phase proves no obstacle for dressage leader in Blenheim’s young horse CCI4*-S -
Quantas flying high as world number nine soars into the lead in Blenheim young horse class -
‘A shock today, but I knew he had that score in him!’ Gemma Stevens takes impressive dressage lead with jumping star in Blenheim young horse class -
Why is Blenheim Palace covered in white wrapping? Here’s everything you need to know -
‘Riders need to know their horses well’: watch Kitty King walk key fences on the Blenheim European Championships cross-country course -
Bumper ticket sales, BBC coverage and hints about cross-country as preparations for home European Championships in full swing -
Places to stay near Blenheim so you don’t miss any of the eventing Europeans’ action -
‘I was honoured to be asked’ says top British course-designer called up for Blenheim Europeans -
British venue to host eventing European Championships in September 2025 -
Andrew Nicholson: ‘Credit to British events where it’s due’ -
‘This year has been a challenge!’ Update from rider injured in Blenheim fall -
‘I do not take these days for granted’: crowd favourite adds first Blenheim title to impressive list of achievements -
‘I think the world of him’: rider makes history en route to victory in Blenheim CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-olds -
Update issued after five-star rider suffers fall at Blenheim Horse Trials
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Three held with one out at final Blenheim Horse Trials trot-up, plus Zara Tindall among overnight withdrawals from top 15 -
‘He jumped his socks off’: exciting prospect leads Blenheim’s young horse class after two phases -
‘Cheeky chappy’ comes good on influential cross-country day in Blenheim’s CCI4*-L -
‘I wanted to give up’: Blenheim rider bounces back from ‘rubbish season’ to impress with ‘cheeky’ horse
