Central Scotland Horse Trials hosts quiz night and silent auction

Central Scotland Horse Trails are hosting a quiz night and silent auction in order to raise money to contribute towards the running costs of the prestigious horse trials which take place at Scone Palace, Perth.   The evening is set to be held on 6th March at Cleish Village Hall, Kinross, (10 minutes from J5 M90), and the auction has already raised some amazing prizes including a stallion covering from Hedgeholme Stud, based in Darlington home of quality TB stallions, which has been kindly donated by Andrew Spalding. In addition to this also on offer is a flatwork lesson with Olivia Wilmot (nee Haddow) on the advanced event horse Patris Filius and lessons from Olympic event rider Ian Stark, Les Smith, Jennifer Johnson and Elizabeth Leslie.  Teams of four are invited to enter the quiz which is open to everyone and will be based on general knowledge. Home cooked food will be included in the cost of the team entry, which is just £30 per team of four. Participants are asked to bring their own drink, although tea and coffee will be available.   Organiser Sarah Oakden said “The evening is being held to keep the horse trials running and so that we can continue to improve the event. It’s an evening for everyone and it’s an opportunity for people to catch up and have a nice social get together away from the stables!”  The horse trials, which are held in the beautiful surroundings of Scone Palace, are being held on Friday 23 – Sunday 25 April 2010 and once again is set to attract a high standard of both national and local competitors.   For tickets, more information and to donate auction prizes contact Sarah Oakden on 07789 438839. For more information on Central Scotland Horse Trials and for advertising or sponsorship opportunities visit http://www.centralscotlandhorsetrials.co.uk/.  Ends.  Notes to Editors: Central Scotland Horse Trials was the first ever one-day fixture in the UK’s eventing calendar. Established on 30 April, 1950,   it consisted of dressage, roads and tracks and cross country. The format was pioneered and run by Lieutenant Colonel Mick Lindsay following a run round Badminton in 1949. He thought a one-day event would be accessible to more riders and set up the Central Scotland Horse Trials Committee, which is where the event got its name.Today the horse trials are run by James Oakden and his hard working team, all of which are enthusiastic volunteers.  The horse trials now consist of three phases, dressage, cross country and show jumping.As well as the ‘grass roots’ classes last year (2009) the Horse Trails added an extra class, a CIC**, taking the event to international status.The August event sees Central Scotland Horse Trials host the prestigious Scottish Open and Novice Championships, which again is expected to attract a large number of competitors and spectators to the area.   For more information contact Liz Daniels on 01577 861662, email: liz@daniels2003.freeserve.co.uk, or James Oakden on 07778 928115