Festival of British Eventing
The Festival of British Eventing (5-7 August 2022) 
is held at Gatcombe Park each summer and incorporates the British Open, intermediate and novice championships, as well as The Corinthian Cup amateur championship and a Retraining of Racehorses championship.
As well as the prestigious eventing championships, Gatcombe is hosting a Burghley young event horse qualifier, an arena eventing competition and Pony Club showjumping, enabling riders of all ages to experience the special atmosphere of the Festival of British Eventing.
Gatcombe is the home of the Princess Royal and spectators can enjoy the beautiful parkland bowl during this weekend of top class eventing. There is also extensive shopping village, with a wide range of food outlets, plus arena attractions providing entertainment for all the family.
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Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe cancelled: plans to run later in 2020 also shelved
‘We were simply not able to guarantee the medical cover and other key resources to ensure the safety of our competitors, volunteers, officials and estate staff’
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Top mare takes British open championship: ‘Gatcombe is her cup of tea’
The top prize went to New Zealand in today’s British open, but Ben Hobday grabbed a slice of the action as the best British rider
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British double as first winners crowned at Gatcombe’s Festival of British Eventing
There was a sense of déjà vu at the Festival of British Eventing today as two riders who won last year repeated their success
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Mary King: British open is not the rider-frightener of old *H&H VIP*
The course has changed, but this is still a hot competition, says Horse & Hound's NEW eventing columnist
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Cross-country speed proves key in battle for British Open at Festival of British Eventing
Time proved as influential as ever in the battle to win the prestigious British Open title at Gatcombe
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Tom McEwen claims his first Festival of British Eventing title
Cross-country time proved as influential as always in the novice and intermediate championships at Gatcombe
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7 things to see, do and drink at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe
Whether you want to see top horses, have fun with your dog or buy a premium gin, Gatcombe has something for all the family this weekend
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Wallace The Great to follow in Valegro’s footsteps at Festival of British Eventing
The super-mule is to strut his stuff in front of thousands of people this weekend
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11 reasons we enjoyed the Festival of British Eventing as much as this dog...
The promise of top class eventing might have pulled in the punters for the Festival of British Eventing, but once they'd arrived at Gatcombe Park, it was a whirlwind of Pony Club showjumping, the Shetland Grand National and dog agility
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Gemma Tattersall crowned British Open champion at Gatcombe
Time proved influential at Gatcombe, as usual, with fast cross-country rounds causing a shake-up of the leader board
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Oliver Townend on top form at Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe
It’s close at the top of the Event Rider Masters CIC3* after the first phase, while Ben Hobday has collected his first Gatcombe title
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Valegro to delight fans at Gatcombe’s Festival of British Eventing
Fans will be able to meet the dressage superstar
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'It's not acceptable': four-star rider chased by dog at Gatcombe
Olivia Wilmot was riding in the advanced section at the Festival of British Eventing when the incident occurred. Please note video contains swearing
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Going, going...! Marvel at the thrills and spills from the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe
There was plenty of action unfolding at Gatcombe, bathed in glorious sunshine. Here's some thrills and spills you can't afford to miss...
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Oliver Townend wins his first British Open title at Gatcombe
Find out who gave Oliver a run for his money in the prestigious championship at Gatcombe
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'It's my first big win': new face pips Oliver Townend at Gatcombe
Find out which riders were crowned intermediate and novice champions, and who leads the British Open
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Game of Thrones equine stars head to Gatcombe
The Festival of British Eventing is welcoming the Devil's Horseman display team back after a nine-year break
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Andrew Nicholson reveals he could have been paralysed by neck injury
"The injury I sustained to my neck would have caused paralysis... in 98% of cases," said Andrew, who is now recovering at home
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Andrew Nicholson 'walking unaided' following neck surgery
Andrew Nicholson's family has said the eventer is "making good progress" following surgery on his neck
