Bramham Horse Trials

[1] The event first ran in 1974 under the direction of George Lane Fox, then owner of Bramham Park and was won by American rider Bruce Davidson from a field of only 25.

The horse trials has grown considerably over the years, gaining international status in 1981.

There has only been one cancellation in the event's history, which was in 2001 due to the foot and mouth disease epidemic.

The main horse trials regularly attracts in excess of 140 competitors internationally.

[2] In 2012 Bramham attracted its largest ever field, and was used by many as a final run for the London 2012 Olympics.