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Attelage at Blenheim

AN ATTELAGE DE TRADITION MEET

With grateful thanks to his Grace the Duke of Marlborough

20th September 2026

Hon Judges: Richard James • Elizabeth Cartwright-Hignett

The most prestigious carriage driving event of the year

Discover the very best of traditional carriage driving within the magnificent splendour of Blenheim Palace.

This is a new type of competiton and our very first Attelage de Tradition Meet which is a short format Attelage competition. This event will be run in conjunction with Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials as part of their lunchtime main ring display. The Attelage at Blenheim will be held in a quiet corner the estate away from the main hustle and bustle, with a stage managed main ring display at lunchtime.

Run over one day, participants will undertake the customary AIAT Three stage presentation judging followed by a short drive through the park to enter the main arena for a timed display and three PC difficulties. There is no cones stage in this competition.

You can learn more about the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials event here:

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Would you like to help support our event and offer a few hours on Sunday 20th September? We are looking for a number of volunteer Marshalls to help our carriage procession through the public areas of the Blenheim Palace grounds. This will simply involve standing along side the track and advise members of the public to stand aside to allow the carriages to pass. This will be for a few hours whilst the carriages travel from the Attelage Arena to the Palace arena and back again. Free access passes with lunch and refreshments will be offered for your support. If you would like to help, please contact Lester on 07858501427 or drop an email here: