The palace

Provisional timetable for the 2009 event

This is a provisional timetable and may be amended nearer to the event date.

Wednesday 9th September

15.30  1st CCI3* Horse Inspection  - - near stables, entry and parking complimentary

Thursday  10th September

08.00 Gates open. Access to retail village from 09.00 until 18.00. Free entry after 15.00

08.40 'Guinea Pig' CCI3* Dressage Test for judges to compare marking systems

09.10 Onwards  CCI3* Dressage within Marlborough Arena

09.00 - 17.00  Dodson & Horrell Riding Club Team Competition within  Bladon Arena

10.00 - 16.00  Attractions and displays within Blenheim Arena

Friday  11th September

08.00 Gates open. Access to retail village from 09.00 until 18.00. Free entry after 15.00

08.00                  CIC3* Horse Inspection near stables and car parking

09.10 'Guinea pig' CIC3* Dressage test for judges for juges to compare marking systems

09.30 onwards CCI3* Dressage within Marlborough Arena.

                            CIC3* Dressage  within the Churchill Arena

09.00 - 17.00  Dodson & Horrell Pony Club Team Competition within Bladon Arena

10.00 - 16.00   Range of attractions and displays within Blenheim Arena

Saturday 12th September

07.30 Gates open. Access to retail village from 09.00 until 18.00

08.00               Cooked breakfast available for purchase in VIP Members' pavilion

10.00               CCI3*Cross-Country phase (until approx 15.00)

15.00               CIC3* Show jumping in Marlborough Arena

10.00 - 16.00 Range of displays and attractions within Blenheim Arena

Childrens attractions including play area with inflatable games bouncy castles  climbing walls etc.. 

Sunday 13th September

08.00 Gates open. Access to retail village from 09.00 until 17.00

08.00 Cooked breakfasts available for purchase in VIP Members facility

08.00               CCI3* Final Horse Inspection - near stables

08.45              Start of CCI3* showjuming for lower placed horses in Marlborough Arena

11.00              CIC3* Cross Country  Phase

12.45             Parade of hounds

13.30             CCI3* Showjumping for top 25 placed horses in Marlborough Arena

15.00            Anthony Nolan Fun Run on cross country (Call for info).

16.00           Presentations in Marlborough Arena by The Duke of Marlborough

17.00           Secondary presentations in VIP Members facility

10.00 - 16.00 Range of attractions and displays within Blenheim Arena

08.30 - 10.30 Masterclass withn Bladon Arena

13.00 - 15.00 Masterclass within the Bladon Arena

Childrens attractions including  play area with inflatable games/bouncy castles, climbing walls etc..