Hartpury Festival of Dressage 4th – 8th July 2012

Hartpury College is delighted to announce a new Sponsor for the 2012 CPEDI.
The Hartpury Para International Dressage competition will be sponsored by

ArcEquine tissue repair system has been developed after many years of academic and practical research with the help of successful National Hunt trainers, leading riders from all Olympic disciplines and a multitude of other specialists.

ArcEquine has proved highly effective throughout all UK equestrian disciplines and members of the British Olympic equestrian team. Hartpury College welcomes this complementary partner as Headline Sponsor for the Hartpury Para International Dressage competition.

This year's event

Set amongst the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, the Hartpury Festival of Dressage will deliver five days of outstanding equestrian sport from 4th – 8th July, including an FEI CDI***. This top level of International competition will see some of the best riders on their way to London 2012.

We are also in for a very special treat in the FEI CPEDI*** sections, Hartpury has been asked to make this into a very special Para outdoor competition this year, the new surface on the International outdoor arena is the same as the London surface, plans are afoot for extra flowers and dressings to give the athletes a real atmosphere as a dress rehearsal for London 2012. 4 other countries are already making inquiries so the international battle is on. Hopefully the Hartpury Individual Para Champion will also be the London Gold medal winner for the Paralympics.

The very popular Shearwater Young Dressage Horse Championship will take place on the Saturday. Hartpury provides a fabulous setting for this most powerful and elegant of sports. Spectators and competitors alike can soak up the atmosphere of the event from the tiered seating overlooking both the outdoor and the magnificent International Indoor Arena Complex.

Gala Evening

Following last years ‘sell-out’ Gala, the highlight of the week will once again be the Saturday Gala Evening where spectators will be treated to an outstanding programme of dressage competition to include the International FEI CDI *** Grand Prix to Music Freestyle, the Shearwater Young Dressage Horse Championships and the BYRDS A Squad Final.

Spectators can choose to view the Gala Evening from a reserved grandstand seat or enjoy the VIP treatment with our ‘Dressage Gala’ package. This includes a champagne reception and a superb four course dinner.

Whether you are a potential competitor, a fan of the sport or have no idea what dressage is about but fancy experiencing something completely different, the Hartpury Festival of Dressage Gala Evening promises evening with the dressage stars, sip your champagne, then take the best seats in the house for a fabulous four course dinner while watching the performance. This will be a night to remember as the grace, beauty and elegance of the CDI*** Grand Prix Music Freestyle gets under way. Tickets for the Champagne reception with four course dinner plus half a bottle of wine per person will be £60.

Buy your tickets through the online shop

For online ticket sales visit the Hartpury online shop.

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Hartpury Festival of Dressage 2011