A FORMER international event rider has taken over the running of this year's Blenheim International Horse Trials.
Andy Griffiths, assistant director to Mike Etherington-Smith, steps into his shoes as the new director for the staging of this year's event between September 6 and 9.
It is now the third biggest horse trials in Britain and attracts top national and international riders. The Oxford Times is among the sponsors Mr Griffiths said: "I am really looking forward to being more fully involved. I've hunted in the area all my life and it feels like home."
Mr Etherington-Smith is the new director of Sport at British Eventing, the horse trials national governing body.
This year's programme features dressage on September 6 and 7, cross-country on September 8, while on the final day show jumping.
To book tickets at advance discount prices visit www.blenheim-horse.co.uk or telephone the box office on 0871 789 4037.
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