8 and 9 Year Old Horse CIC3* Competition

Blenheim introduced a special three star CIC (Concourse International Combine) class for 8 and 9 year old horses in 2009 which has since become highly popular and hotly contested.

Slightly less demanding than the CCI3* with a less technical and shorter cross country course, this class has attracted some of the best up and coming horses of this age group and has become a British Championship. A maximum of 70 horses are able to compete in this highly subscribed competition which is seen as a key step on the pathway of those aiming for international stardom.

Past winners have gone on to achieve considerable CCI4* success, notably 2010 champion NZB Land Vision winning Badminton in 2011 with Mark Todd, 2011 title-holder William Fox-Pitt clinching the top spot at Pau partnered by Oslo and 2012's winners Andrew Nicholson and Quimbo (pictured below) going on to win Kentucky 4* the following Spring.

To enter for the CIC3* riders and horses must have already attained successful result at two star CIC level and below and they must apply for a place to compete at the event. Entries for the 2015 event will open in August. All applicant entries must be approved by their National Federation.

For more information on this championship, please click here.

Notice to all competitors: The FEI Clean Sport guidelines must be adhered to. You will find all you need to know about the FEI Rules on doping and medication, as well as information about the Equine Prohibited Substances List here www.feicleansport.org.