Please note, updates will be made available for 2026 volunteers in the next few months.
We are excited to invite you to join the team at this year's Scone Palace International Horse Trials.
By volunteering, you will play a crucial role in making this event a world-class experience and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Over the course of the event, we will need volunteers for various roles including crossing points, arena party, course building, collecting rings and more.
The competition will include CCI1*, CCI2*-L, Pony 2*, CCI3*-L, CCI4*-S & CCI4*-L Scottish Grassroots Festival Championships, and grassroots eventing classes. We will also have some non-eventing classes including Hunters, Highland Pony’s, NPS Scotland and Pony Club Games.
Volunteer shifts will be full day shifts. If you’re not able to volunteer for a full day we do have a limited number of part day roles.
Please sign up to the role on the day(s) you are interested in helping with. If you sign up to a general or floating role, we will do our best to assign you to a position based on experience and availability as indicated in the questionnaire you will complete. Not all roles require equestrian experience, but all roles are important, and your help is very much appreciated!
Whilst we encourage and appreciate our younger volunteers, any volunteers who are under 18 will need to be accompanied by a Parent / guardian who is working the same shift and role as them.
In return for volunteering, you will receive a range of perks based on the number of days worked including tickets to the event, camping and event merchandise.
You will also receive a packed lunch, snacks & refreshments on the days you are working.
Admission for all 4 days of the event, Free season camping and a Joules polo shirt.
Admission for all 4 days of the event and an item of Event Merchandise.
Free admission for either Saturday OR Sunday (alternative that which you are volunteering on)
Free admission to the event on any one day of your choosing outside that which you are volunteering on.
Volunteer applications are now closed. For enquiries please contact us at: volunteers@sconehorsetrials.com
You can also keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on volunteering.
We are here to answer your questions. If you need more advice, please contact us.
We are using the eventing volunteers system for everyone who would like to volunteer to help at Scone Palace International Horse trials. You can access the website via the following link EventingVolunteers.Com
We recommend creating an account with Eventing Volunteers in advance. This will make it easier for you to sign up to volunteer at Scone Horse Trials when available.
Yes, simply state in your questionnaire who you would like to work with.
Please ensure you have signed up to the same shift / days as your friend(s). If you are signed up to different roles / shifts as, we won’t be able to pair you together.
Absolutely! We always encourage and welcome new volunteers within the eventing community.
Certain roles require people who have experience or specific training but there are still plenty of areas you can volunteer and help with.
You will be given a full induction on your allocated role and your fellow volunteers and event staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
The link below will take you to British Eventing wrbsite who has some useful information on the different types of roles required to run a full day of Eventing. Please read to help advise you on the best role for you.
Please feel free to contact volunteers@sconehorsetrials.com and our Volunteer Coordinator will be happy to advise the best roles for new volunteers and answer any questions.
Some specific roles are not available to view on the Volunteer system. If you are a Jump Judge or working with an organisation you will be sent a separate sign-up link to Eventing Volunteers to use.
If you are still struggling to find the role you are looking for, please contact volunteers@sconehorsetrials.com and someone will be able to help.
We do not operate a wait list system for volunteer shifts/roles.
If another volunteer cancels their shift, a slot will open in that role.
We will keep all registered volunteers informed of available roles and to let you know if additional people are required for any roles or shifts.
We always encourage young volunteers to join us and help on event. However, all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult during their shift.
Both the u18 and accompanying adult must be registered on the volunteer system. Please indicate in your questionnaire the adult/u18 you are to be paired with for your shift.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a dog friendly site; however, we cannot allow your dog/s to be with you during your shift in the interest of safety.
Please be aware we also conduct a strict policy prohibiting dogs to be left in vehicles for any length of time. If dog/s are left unattended for any length of time in a vehicle, where we are legally able to do so, we reserve the right, if necessary, to force entry into a car to release any animals which may be suffering.
A full day shifts is typically between 8 or 9 hours long depending on your role and the competitions being held that day. Some days may be shorter than others.
Please be assured regular breaks will be provided throughout the day.
We offer a very limited number of half day shifts.
Once you have created a profile and completed the questionnaire, please email volunteers@sconepalace.com for more information.
All shifts are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to you via the volunteer system and updates will also be available on the notice board within the volunteer tent.
Please ensure you regulalry check your Volunteer Portal to receive all updates.
Yes, we have a dedicated team who will be covering roles to allow breaks throughout the day. If you need to take a break or leave for any reason, we ask you to contact the volunteer tent, and someone will attend to cover your position.
If you are unhappy with your allocated role or shift, please get in touch with the team via the volunteer system and we will do our best to re-allocate you.
We request you do not swap shifts with other volunteers without contacting the Volunteer Coordinator. It is important for us to know who is covering each role in the case of an emergency and to ensure positions are appropriate filled in the interest of the safety of all on site.
Lunch is available to collect from the volunteer tent at the start of your shift.
A team will also be on hand throughout the day to provide refreshments to you on shift. The volunteer tent is open throughout the day for refreshments and a place to sit.
Please check the event site map when available for the exact location of the volunteer tent.
We will be able to provide options for those with dietary and allergy requirements.
Please ensure you have stated this in your questionnaire at sign up to allow us to cater appropriately for you on the required days.
Yes, there will be multiple options to purchase food throughout the day and in the evening.
A full list of all of the catering concessions and trade stans will be available to view on our website before you arrive.
We are here to answer your questions. If you need more advice, please contact us.
We have a limited number of electrical hook-ups available for Caravans and Campervans. We are not able to offer hook ups for tents.
You can add extra cars and a hook up to your booking by signing in to your account.
Yes, however you will need to purchase a camping pitch via the box office in advance.
Yes, however anyone who is not volunteering will need to purchase admission tickets in advance to enter the event.
The event also needs to know the names of all those staying on the camping pitch in the interest of health and safety and as required by law. Please ensure you provide accurate details of all those camping on your pitch.
You can add extra adults and children to your booking by signing in to your account.
Yes, please contact info@sconehorsetrials.com and we will be able to assist with this process.
No, camping is non-transferable.
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