Houghton Horse Trials
Go straight to the latest Houghton Horse Trials news
The Houghton International Horse Trials are set in the impressive grounds of Houghton Hall in Norfolk and take place during May each year.
Since it became an international event in 2007, the competition has gone from strength to strength. The event now welcomes around 700 horses through its gates each year, including more than 350 international competitors.
International classes range from CCI2*-L to a CCI4*-S competition that incorporates a round of the FEI Nations Cup eventing series, welcoming some of the best event riders in the world. Previous winners of the four-star class include Mark Todd, Ingrid Klimke, Tom McEwen, Piggy March and William Fox-Pitt.
Houghton also hosts the CCI3*-L under-21 national championships, providing the opportunity for the public to see some of Britain’s best up-and-coming young eventing talent in action.
On top of all the international action there are more than 70 trade stands and a variety of other equestrian competitions including British Showjumping classes, Burghley young event horse qualifiers, arena eventing and Pony Club team showjumping.
-
-
One-eyed top event mare delights with sparkling performance on return from injury
-
‘I heard my ankle crack’ – rider makes remarkable comeback for international success 10 weeks after fall
-
William Fox-Pitt and Little Fire blaze to Houghton victory while Brits top eventing Nations Cup opener *H&H Plus*
-
Ros Canter clocks up a double at Houghton International *H&H Plus*
Ros Canter was in top form as she dominated both the CCI3*-L sections at Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International
-
FAB-U-LOUS dressage, a horse who apologises and not sleeping much – 11 great quotes about eventing in May 2019
With no equestrian sport at present due to Covid-19, we look back at the funny, touching and intriguing things event riders told our reporters in May 2019
-
Young Brits shine as Germany bags fifth Houghton Nations Cup win in a row
Three Brits made their senior team debuts at Houghton, while the Norfolk venue proved a happy hunting ground for Germany for a fifth year running
-
Rider calls for hats to be worn at trot-ups: ‘I had 20 stitches but still jumped a double clear’
Rebecca Page was kicked in the face at the first horse inspection at Houghton, but remarkably went on to complete the event
-
Harry Meade: Top grooms deserve huge respect *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's eventing columnist reviews Houghton, takes a look ahead to Olympic selection and explains why good grooms deserve more credit
-
Which cross-country fences caught riders out at Houghton's Nations Cup CIC3*?
Find out where the problems were on the Nations Cup CIC3* cross-country course at Houghton Hall International Horse Trials
-
Germany victorious at Britain’s eventing Nations Cup
Houghton Hall's eventing Nations Cup competition was nail-biting right until the very end this weekend (26-29 May)
-
Advanced event horse put down following leg injury
A four-star horse has been put down after breaking his leg at Houghton Hall CCI2*. Despite their efforts, vets were unable to save the seasoned eventer.
-
H&H's eventing editor Pippa Roome: Being a selector must be a nightmare [H&H VIP]
Pippa Roome discusses the perils of being a selector, with some imminent decisions to be made which could cost Olympic qualification
-
Simon Grieve's eventing blog: managing a tricky woman
Our eventing blogger has had a rollercoaster few weeks. Find out why in his latest update
-
Britain takes second in eventing Nations Cup at Houghton
An inexperienced British team put in fantastic performances to finish in the runner-up spot behind the Germans at the EQ Life Houghton Horse Trials
-
Walk the CICO3* cross-country course at Houghton [PICS]
Take a look at our photos of every cross-country fence on the CIC3O* course at the EQ Life Houghton Horse Trials
-
Houghton International Horse Trials: what riders need to know [H&H VIP]
Get the lowdown on this fixture from Eventing magazine's horse trials guide — including what riders say about the event, plus vital statistics
-
Houghton Horse Trials blog: FEI Nations Cup, weird weather and dramatic moments
Find out what horse H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome wanted to take home from Houghton Horse Trials as Britain won the Nations Cup competition
-
Houghton International Horse Trials seeks sponsor
The horse trials is searching for a title sponsor after Subaru ended its association with the event after six years
-
Lauren Shannon's blog: how Gentel Lux and I jumped 1.75m at Houghton
H&H eventing diarist Lauren Shannon proves a game contestant in the high jump competition at Houghton and enjoys a flurry of eventing after all the cancellations
