Event Diary - 2019
This is the lst of all known tentpegging events in taking place in the UK (and beyond, if we have a team attending). BTA events are indicated so.
Dates are added as we know them. If a schedule and entry form are available, click to download the full event info.
Some events will host training for newcomers as well as competitions.
You are welcome to come along to an event to find out more on foot too. Ground crew members are also always welcomed with open arms!
Forthcoming Events:
(Scroll down for previous events)
Colour-codes:
Competitions organised under BTA rules (includes BTA/ITPF)
Competitions organised under ITPF rules
Training events
Display or Demo
Coach / Judge training
* means points earned at this event count towards annual BTA award trophies
September 28/29
Mini Moor Tentpegging Competition
Sampford Spiney, Devon
TPF rules - Low key, small event to end the season. Please contact organiser Tina Ricketts Smith for more details:
Previous events:
17/18 August
BTA Yorkshire Championships*
Burton Salmon, Leeds LS25
13 July 2019
Forces Equine Games (ITPF / BTA)
Arena UK, Allington Lane, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2EF
Newcomers training session after competition at 5.30pm.
14 July 2019
Punjab Lancers Show (non-BTA/non-ITPF)
Birmingham
Monday 17 June 2019
The Royal Tournament - Tentpegging*
Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 0HX
Run under Royal Tournament rules. BTA members are welcome to compete.
Saturday 25 May 2019
Spooners Show
Location: Spooners Showground / Huckworthy Lodge, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6LP
Entries close on May 1 2019.
27 April 2019 (note date has changed from Sunday 28 to Saturday 27 - confirmed))
UK Armed Forces Equestrian Champs*
Addington Equestrian, Bucks MK18 2JR
Includes SLR qualifier for Royal Windsor Horse Show
23 / 24 March 2019 (confirmed)
Training Day (Saturday) / Competition (Sunday)*
Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DL
10 March 2019
Training Day
Dallas Burston Polo Club, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DL
12.30-3pm. £30 per person/horse.
9 February 2019 (confirmed)
Annual General Meeting
Sysonby Knoll Hotel, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 0HP
AGM at 3pm, with the BTA dinner following that evening.
November 25 2018 (confirmed)
Southern Lancers - Training (11am-1pm)
Horsham and Mid-Sussex Equestrian Academy, Hassocks, BN6 9DE
For more details, please contact via the Southern Lancers Facebook page>
Horses may be available to hire. Newcomers welcome.
This day will also be a training day for our GB Under 21 team heading to Oman in January 2019. We aim to have a sports psychology session for riders on this day too.
December 9 2018 (confirmed)
Introduction to Tentpegging Training (10.30am-12.30pm)
Cross Farm, Colethrop, Gloucestershire GL10 3EW
All ages welcome; In conjunction with Stroud brand of the Pony Club. Cost £20/person.
For more details, please contact BTA-credited coach: sam_goss@hotmail.com
October 20 2018 (Confirmed)
Forces Equine Day - Demo
Moreton Morrell College, Warwick CV35 9BL
October 13 2018 (Confirmed)
Army and Royal Artillery Hunter Trials - Tentpegging
Larkhill Racecourse, Sailsbury Plain, Wiltshire
October 7 2018 (confirmed)
Southern Lancers - Training (11am-1pm)
Horsham and Mid-Sussex Equestrian Academy, Hassocks, BN6 9DE
For more details, please contact via the Southern Lancers Facebook page>
Horses may be available to hire. Newcomers welcome.
September 29/30 (Confirmed)
International Competition
Hippisch Centrum Muiderberg, near Amsterdam, The Netherlands
September 15/16 2018 (confirmed)
West Oxfordshire Riding Club Tentpegging Competition (ITPF rules)
Aldsworth, Gloucestershire
September 14 (Confirmed)
Blenheim International Horse Trials - Demo
1.30-2pm; Attractions Arena
Event website: https://www.blenheimhorse.co.uk/attractions-arena
September 9 2018 (confirmed)
Frampton Country Fair
Gloucestershire
Tentpegging display forms part of the main ring entertainment. Teams pre-selected from regiments by invitation only. Public welcome to watch as part of main show. Event website: http://framptoncountryfair.co.uk
September 4-9 (Confirmed)
International Competition
Frankfurt, Germany
We sent a GB team to this event: Read more here>
August 19 2018 (confirmed)
Watford Mela, Watford
BTA members are welcome to compete.
August 12 2018 (confirmed)
Mega Mela, Birmingham
BTA members are welcome to compete.
August 4/5 2018 (Confirmed)
BTA Yorkshire Champs
Venue Burton Salmon, Leeds LS25. ITPF rules.
Newcomers training available.
Closing date for entries: July 19
July 23/24 2018 (Confirmed)
Training Camp with Dalene Baksa - South Africa's highly-regarded coach!
Sampford Spiney, Devon
£20/day for non-members (includes day membership fee); £10/day for members.
All levels catered for. This event would be particularly useful for competitors looking to improve and for those aiming for GB team selection. Participants may also have the opportunity to ride out onto Dartmoor.
Contact BTA Events Secretary Tina for more info: naturalbacksadmin@btconnect.com
July 22 2018 (confirmed)
Punjab Lancers Show
Birmingham
BTA members are welcome to compete.
July 2018 - Dates TBC
Junior International Competition (Under 21)
South Africa
We are sending a team of young riders, their coach and team manager to compete in an invitational international in the Western Cape.
June 30 2018 (Confirmed)
Larkhill Armed Forces Day
Larkhill Racecourse, Sailsbury Plain, Wiltshire
June 23/24 2018 (Confirmed)
Royal Tournament
Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Non-BTA competition run under BTA and ITPF rules.
May 26-28
Judge and Coach Training Standardisation Weekend
Course for those interested in becoming accredited judges or coaches. We are also looking for riders and their horses to take part in the practical sessions.
May 11 2018 (confirmed)
Royal Windsor Horse Show - Sword, Lance, Revolver - for qualified riders only
April 22 2018 (confirmed)
Spooners and West Dartmoor Show (ITPF rules)
Dartmoor, Devon
April 22 2018 **Tentpegging classes cancelled due to waterlogged ground**
UK Armed Forces Equestrian Championships (Confirmed; BTA rules)
Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Addington, Buckingham MK18 2JR
Venue website:
March 31/April 1 2018
Easter Skill at Arms Competition (BTA)
Dallas Burston Polo Club, Stoneythorpe Estate, Southam, Warks CV47 2DL
March 17 2018 (confirmed)
BTA Training Day
Dallas Burston Polo Club, Stoneythorpe Estate, Southam, Warks CV47 2DL
Venue: http://dbpoloclub.com/facilities/#outdoor
From 12 noon - 3pm; All levels catered for, including newcomers.
February 17/18 2018
2017 BTA Awards Dinner and AGM (Confirmed)
Saturday February 17 - Dinner: Syonsby Knoll Hotel, Melton Mowbray
Sunday February 18 - AGM: Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray
