About the Ballygraffan International Horse Trials

Where
Ballygraffan, Killinchy Road, Comber, Co. Down > see map
Set in the Strangford Lough Conservation Area in the picturesque undulating drumlin country of Co. Down, Northern Ireland, Ballygraffan International Horse Trials is easily accessible, only 25 mins drive from Belfast and approximately 2.5 hours from Dublin. The area is famous for it’s magnificent views across Strangford Lough and situated amongst many historical landmarks. For more local interest information.

What
The event is moving from strength to strength both in terms of a sporting competition and as a great day out. 2008 will bring bigger challenges than ever before at Ballygraffan International Horse Trials, and we look forward to seeing horse and rider take on the newly extended cross-country course. A further 16 acres has been added to the course taking in fantastic views of Strangford Lough. If you would like to know more about the COURSE changes for 2008, just click on this link.

Who
Hugh Lochore our outstanding course designer will once again design a testing course with new demands for both horse and rider. The excellent skills of the course builders the Willis Brothers will implement these developments with their usual precision and expertise. Both competitors and spectators will enjoy a superb world-class course.

International & local riders will attend the two-day event, and will participate in Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross-Country CIC* (one star) & CIC** (two star) competitions under the charge of Event Director, Jean Mitchell.

Event hosts June & Jim Burgess are looking forward to this years competition, they said:
"We are delighted with the extensive developments to the course this year with the extra land, seventeen new fences including a much more substantial water jump, it’s looking fantastic. We're expecting more competitors, both local and international riders and we’ve got more on offer for the spectators too, everything is set for a great weekend."