British Horse Society Scotland Announced as 2026 Charity Partner

Scone Palace International Horse Trials’ supported charity for the 2026 event will be British Horse Society (BHS) Scotland, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. 

Georgina Charlton, National Manager for British Horse Society (BHS) Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be named Scone Palace International Horse Trials’ charity partner for 2026. Being chosen in the same year that we celebrate the 60th anniversary of BHS Scotland makes this recognition even more special. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase and champion the work BHS Scotland does to support horses, their owners, and everyone who loves them across all of our charitable areas.”

The proceeds from the official course-walks with top riders around Scone Palace’s stunning cross-country tracks will be donated to the charity, which will also man the popular “shop and drop” facility at the event. 

The BHS Scotland stand near the picturesque main arena will feature a mechanical horse, where visitors can experience the feeling of riding, and there will be a range of BHS activities in the children’s area.

Scone Palace International Horse Trials also hosts the BHS Scotland Riding Club Style Jumping Championships, which takes place in the Murray arena on Saturday, 29 August and includes a Services section, and the BHS Scotland Championship Finals Series of working hunter classes on Thursday, 27 August.

In addition to the stand near the main arena, the charity will have their event lorry near the cross-country course. Visitors can head there to learn more about the BHS’s amazing charity work. The BHS team will be happy to chat about what they do, becoming a member and your local riding club. 

They will also be running some exciting Continuing Professional Development events for equestrian professionals during the event. Nick Gauntlett FBHS will be delivering a training session during the first horse inspection for the international eventing classes on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 August, a cross-country course-walk and a dressage study group to discuss elements of the CCI4* competition. On Thursday, 27 August, there’ll also be a session with expert Denise Richardson-Rowell to find out all about working hunter competitions and discuss elements of the championship classes.

Scone Palace International Horse Trials’ Event Director Alec Lochore said: “BHS Scotland is a very important charity to everyone involved in all the diverse areas of the equestrian world. We are keen to promote a love of and an understanding of horses, and to share our passion for them with people who may not have had the chance to experience our community, and partnering with BHS Scotland is a great way to do this.”

About British Horse Society Scotland

Leading equestrian charity British Horse Society (BHS) champions and improves safety for horses and horse lovers, equine welfare, off-road access, participation and education. Whether a horse owner, happy hacker, carriage driver, coach or parent of a pony-loving child, the charity is here to protect and support horses, as well as people, so they can find happiness, confidence and contentment together. With its thriving community of volunteers, BHS makes sure that everyone – no matter their background - can experience that special feeling that comes with being around horses. 

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