College to host annual British Eventing's Festival of Youth

MAJOR NEW CHAMPIONSHIP FOR BISHOP BURTON

- By DEBORAH HALL

Saffie Osborne on Bishop Burton College's cross-country course Picture: Adam Fanthorpe

(Adam Fanthorpe)

BRITISH Eventing (BE) has unveiled the Festival of Youth, a major new championship event launching in 2026, and it is to be held in the heart of East Yorkshire.

Set to become the flagship destination for every rider under 21, the festival marks a bold evolution of British Eventing's youth pathway - bringing competition, education, community and celebration together in one inspiring summer showcase.

To be hosted annually at Bishop Burton College, from 2026 to 2031, the Festival of Youth will bring the nation's most talented young eventers together for a week of top-level sport and unforgettable experiences on and off the field.

While the competition will always be the anchor, there is equal commitment to creating a genuine sense of community, friendship, education - both equine and human - and a team spirit that runs right through the championships.