Attractions & Displays

There’s more to Blenheim than just world class riders and their horses…

Throughout the event there is a marvellous selection of trade stands, a sumptuous food hall and a well-stocked craft pavilion, plus a series of thrilling demonstrations and displays in the Attractions Arena which are entirely free of charge to watch. Click here to see the current daily feature list.

The British Horse Society

Our Official Charity for this year, The British Horse Society, have put together a number of exciting demonstrations that will be happening over the course of the 4 days. Thursday and Friday will feature dressage demonstrations on both days, with the Thames Valley Mounted Police being featured on Saturday and Sunday. Also organised by the BHS is something very different to anything we have seen here at Blenheim before, a Western vs. Dressage Pas de Deux on Saturday. This promises to be an interesting display that will definitely be a crowd pleaser for all the family.

A Bit on the Side 

A Bit on the Side are a renowned group of side saddle riders who are all members of the Side Saddle Association. Each of the ladies 

BE Demonstration

British Eventing last year showcased their popular Bailey’s Jump Training series in an interactive demonstration on Thursday and Friday in the Blenheim Attractions Arena, followed by a Question and Answer session in the Learning Area.

Highly respected and experienced BE Accredited Coaches Nick Gauntlett and Jonathan Chapman delivered the demonstration, which took the form of a ‘mini’ Jump Training Competition. The two Coaches kicked it all off with a course walk to which audience members were invited to participate, and then warmed up the riders before putting them through their paces over the Jump Training course. Riders received feedback from one of the Coaches before jumping the course again, using the Coach’s feedback to improve technique and style.  

Abingdon and Witney College Dog Agility

Watch the students demonstrate their dog training skills developed as part of a course at Common Leys Farm Campus. Have you ever wondered how to train your dog to climb an A-fram or run through tunnels? They invite you to bring your dog along and have a go - a must do!

The High Jump Challenge

This simple but VERY exciting competition will take place on Saturday 10th September. The rules are simple - he who jumps highest wins! 

Watch Parelli In Action 

The Parelli Program is a people- training program focused on the study of horse behaviour and horsemanship skills. The Program spans Four Savvys, or areas of development, through four distinct levels of skill improvement. 

Parelli Natural Horsemanship's goal is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide and for the benefit of horses and the people that love them. The program encourages students to develop creative problem- solving skills and think in a lateral manner, while taking non-verbal feedback and expression of the horse into consideration. 

Richard Waygood Cross Country Skills Masterclass 

We are pleased to welcome back to the Attractions Arena, Richard Waygood, former Riding Master of the Household Cavalry, International Event Rider, Chef d’Equipe of the GB Senior Dressage Squad, Chef d’Equipe and team trainer of the GB CIC** European Eventing Team and renowned trainer of riders from Grassroots to International level.

Dressage Masterclass with Richard Baldwin

Blenheim is delighted to be welcoming back Richard Baldwin again this year for another of his brilliant dressage masterclasses. Richard is a dressage judge, rider and trainer who has competed up to advanced level.

Medieval Falconry on Horseback

Jacky Knightley and Bob Edwards – Medieval Falconry on horseback, are returning for the first time 2014, to show their wonderful birds on display. They will be doing a display everyday, which is outlined in the timetable to the left.

"Get Ready For Hunting" with the Heythrop Hunt

RideSmart with Jon Pitts

RideSmart is a new way of getting the most out of you and your horse. It considers the traditional methods of training horses but looks outside of the box and introduces a new, better way to form a partnership with your horse. Developed by human performance expert Jon Pitts, it takes into account new scientific research into what makes an elite rider and delivers this information in an innovative, clear and easy to understand way. RideSmart will make you think differently and engage with your horse, offering a comprehensive journey of development to help fulfill every rider’s goals. We want you to be better, safer and more confident… RideSmart…..BECOME THE RIDER YOU WANT TO BE.

Bareback Demonstration with Grace Taylor 

On Sunday Afternoon Ann Taylor of Aston Le Walls Equestrian centre will be putting daughter Grace through her paces over fences. However this is no ordinary Jumping demonstration as Grace will be riding bareback! Grace, a young rider, has evented up to 2* level and regularly rides bareback to improve her position and core stability. A demonstration not to be missed.

Heart Of England PC Musical Ride