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The Foljambe Bowl and Telstar Trophy will be awarded to the new National Three-Day classes at Osberton International in memory of one of eventing’s greatest supporters and benefactors, Michael Foljambe.
Running alongside the existing CCI2*L and CCI3*L at Osberton this year will be new National Novice and Intermediate ‘trophy classes’ – an exciting new development that offers a long format competition structure, at a destination event, without the complexities of an FEI class. To pay tribute to the late Michael Foljambe, known simply as Mr ‘F’ to many, BEDE Events will present the Telstar Trophy to the National Novice, and the Foljambe Bowl to the National Intermediate winner.
August 2021 saw the sad passing of Mr Foljambe, who opened the doors to his Osberton estate to the eventing community and continued to be one of the sport’s most dedicated benefactors for over 50-years. Founding the Osberton Horse Trials in the 1960’s, Mr ‘F’ set the event on the path to being one of the most popular events in the British calendar. The highlight of his tenure as event organiser came when Osberton played a crucial role as selection event for the 1976 Olympics.
Telstar was Michael’s Advanced horse – who was “a big quality, Irish bred, Range Rover of a horse” with whom Michael competed regularly up to Advanced level and the horse on which he used to ‘test drive’ the three-day event cross-country course before the event every year.
Michael will continue to be fondly remembered by many, for his eccentric ways, his devout support of eventing and love of Osberton.
The new National Novice and National Intermediate classes are open to riders who have not started in any FEI class in the 2023 season, for Novice entrants, or those not to have started a CCI3* and above, for those intermediate entrants, in the 2023 season.
Final date for entries is 1st September, with all entries accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no ballot for this event and ballot stickers are not required.
Osberton International – 28th September – 1st October, offers a great day out for all the family, with lots to see and do, alongside world class equestrian action.
To attend the event simply book Car Parking which includes entry to all occupants. Tickets are available from £15 per car via BEDE website
