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The new look Petplan Equine Area Festivals will begin at Wellington Riding in Hampshire and Rockrose Equestrian Centre in East Lothian, Scotland this weekend.

The Area Festivals take place from Aberdeenshire to the Channel Islands and celebrate dressage at all levels from Preliminary to Intermediate II. There is also a new under-18 section in response to British Dressage members asking for an age limited competition for young riders.

“We can’t wait for the Petplan Equine Area Festival season to get started,” commented Kate Hopkins, Marketing Executive at Petplan Equine. “The Area Festivals have always been a great success and provide grassroots horse and rider combinations with the perfect start to affiliated competition. Open to all riders who want to experience the thrill of competing in championship-style conditions, the Petplan Equine Area Festivals have a relaxed, friendly and encouraging atmosphere. The new style Area Festivals will allow even more competitors to get involved and be part of a very special competition.”

Petplan Equine Area Festivals – 2017

Wellington	Hampshire	11 - 14 May
Rockrose	East Lothian	13 - 14 May
Arena UK	Lincolnshire	20 - 21 May
Kingswood	West Mids	2 - 4 June
Moreton	Dorset	3 - 4 June
Pachesham	Surrey	10 - 12 June
Codham Park	Essex	17 - 18 June
Alnwick ford	Northumberland	17 - 18 June
Tushingham	Cheshire	24 - 25 June
Muirmill	Ayrshire	24 - 25 June
Allens Hill	Worcestershire	30 June - 2 July
Brook Farm	Essex	30 June - 2 July
Aintree	Merseyside	5 - 9 July
Crofton Manor	Hampshire	7 - 9 July
The Cabin	Aberdeenshire	1 - 2 July
Sheepgate	Lincolnshire	7 - 9 July
Mount Ballan	Monmouthshire	14 - 16 July
Moreton Morrell	Warwickshire	20 - 22 July
Myerscough	Lancashire	27 - 30 July
Chester Hall	Kent	12 - 14 Aug
Duchy	Cornwall	11 - 13 Aug
Beacons	Carmarthenshire	12 - 13 Aug
Keysoe	Bedfordshire	19 - 21 Aug
Northallerton	North Yorkshire	18 - 20 Aug
Sparsholt	Hampshire	25 - 27 Aug
Hartpury	Gloucestershire	27 - 28 Aug
Jersey	Jersey	2 - 3 Sept

Finished in the top ten of your Area Festival section at Prelim to Advanced Medium or the top five at PSG to Inter II? You've qualified for an Area Festival Final!

Fieldhouse	Staffordshire	22 - 24 Sept
Oldencraig	Surrey	23 - 24 Sept
Houghton Hall	Cambs	23 - 24 Sept
Widmer	Buckinghamshire	27 Sept - 1 Oct
Manor Grange	West Yorkshire	7 - 8 Oct
Morris	Renfrewshire	14 - 15 Oct
Bicton Arena	Devon	21 - 22 Oct
Pencoed	Glamorgan	28 - 30 Oct

To find out more information about plans for the 2017/18 series please visit our website: www.petplanequine.co.uk/area-festivals

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Petplan Equine offers comprehensive insurance cover for horses and ponies aged from 30 days old. Established over 25 years ago, Petplan Equine understands the evolving equestrian market and strives to enhance knowledge and understanding of the equine world through employing horse enthusiasts and working closely with the equine industry.

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