Rock on Rockingham

Rockingham International Horse Trials
returns to Rockingham Castle from Friday
20th through to Sunday 22nd May, bigger
and better than ever. A firm favourite in
the calendars of many of the best event
riders in the world, it also attracts an everincreasing
number of spectators who flock
to the castle to enjoy a day filled with
top class sport, country demonstrations,
children’s entertainment and fabulous
shopping.

The stunning 11th century castle and
spectacular Welland Valley provide a
perfect backdrop for a family day out. For
equestrian followers there will be top event
riders, some of whom will be heading out
to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games later
in the year; show jumpers; pony club
competitors; and young event horses – the
stars of the future.

For spectators who prefer their four-legged
companions to be of a smaller variety,
the Nuneaton Dog Display team will be
demonstrating, as will the Mullencote Gun
Dogs and the Empingham Dog Agility
Team; the latter will be running a ‘have-ago’
arena so that canine family members
can be put to the test. X-Treme Falconry
will also be at the event, and children can
enjoy the always popular climbing wall.
Rockingham International wouldn’t be
Rockingham International without some
good shopping to be had. Visitors can buy
everything from a Landrover or hand-made
Robert Loomes English watch to clothing,
jewellery, gifts and homewear.

If this all sounds like thirsty work, there will
be a large, on-site bar and numerous food
outlets to cater for all tastes and appetites.
It is not all to eat on-site either; countless
folk are seen leaving with a box from The
Brownie Company, while other stall holders
market delicious jams, pickles, cheeses
and sweets.

There truly is something for every member
of a family. The more riders and spectators,
who can experience the ever-more action
packed programme and enjoy the stunning
parkland at Rockingham Castle, the better.
The event’s organising team are counting
down to this year’s trials with their usual
excitement; visitors can be sure of a warm
welcome at Rockingham International
Horse Trials.

For more information visit www.rockinghamcastlehorsetrials.com

20th - 22nd May 2016, Rockingham Castle
BE100, Novice, Intermediate, CIC 1* & 2* classes,
Burghley Young Event Horse, BSJA Show Jumping, Arena Eventing,
Pony Club Show Jumping & Robert Loomes & Co Championship.
Gun Dog Displays, Falconry, Have-a-go Dog Agility,
Climbing Wall and much much more.
Trade stands, bar & catering

 

Rockingham International Horse Trials

Rockingham International Horse Trials