The Equine Affairs Grasshoppers Series 2002

Equine Affairs - the UK's Leading Competition and Training Information Service is pleased to announce their continued sponsorship and support of the Equine Affairs Grasshoppers Series for 2002. The Series is aimed at those starting out in Eventing, and is judged on STYLE and PERMORMANCE, with the aim of encouraging competitors to improve technique, and therefore to better their results.

Judged by Trainers from the BE Accredited Trainers list, the session starts with a conducted course walk given by the Judge. Each competitor will then jump a short course, receive individual help and advice from the Judge, then jump again. When all the riders have completed the training, the Competition round will be held which will be scored by the Judge. Score/comments sheets will be given, and the riders with the highest scoring rounds will qualify for the Final at the prestigious Windsor International Three Day Event on 24th May 2002

Qualifiers will be held at the following centres across the UK

3rd February Hartpury College
16th February The Equestrian Centre, Keysoe
19th February Towerlands Equestrian Centre
23rd February Golden Cross
3rd March Bishop Burton College
17th March Manor House
26th March Marksfield Equestrian Centre
29th March Addington Manor
3rd April Somerford Park
4th April West Wilts Equestrian Centre
14th April Strathearn Eventing Centre
24th May FINAL - WINSOR HORSE TRIALS

Victoria Lewis, Managing Director of Equine Affairs says; " We are very pleased to support the Grasshoppers series again this year, it is a unique opportunity to offer training, advice and support within a competitive environment for riders of all ages. " For further information on the Grasshoppers qualifiers, please log on to www.equineaffairs.com or contact British Eventing.