History of the event
On 30 April 1950, the first one day combined training test to be held anywhere in Britain took place at Hallyburton, Coupar Angus. The event was organised by the Central Scotland Committee under the chairmanship of the late Colonel Lindsay of Hallyburton. It had three phases: dressage, roads and tracks, and cross country. This was the start of one day eventing in Britain, which has led to outstanding performances by British teams in competitions all over the world.
After two years the roads and tracks phase was replaced by showjumping, the event was recognised by the British Horse Society and the One Day Event was born.
Central Scotland Horse Trials has been held almost continuously ever since:
1950 - 1957 Hallyburton
1958 - 1961 Scone Palace
1962 - 1963 Hallyburton
1964 - 1973 Hall of Aberuthven
1974 - 1987 Dunsinnan Estate (with one cancellation in an exceptionally wet autumn of 1985)
1988 - 1990 Drummond Castle
1990 - 2012 Scone Palace
2014 - Dalkeith Country Park
After two years the roads and tracks phase was replaced by showjumping, the event was recognised by the British Horse Society and the One Day Event was born.
Central Scotland Horse Trials has been held almost continuously ever since:
1950 - 1957 Hallyburton
1958 - 1961 Scone Palace
1962 - 1963 Hallyburton
1964 - 1973 Hall of Aberuthven
1974 - 1987 Dunsinnan Estate (with one cancellation in an exceptionally wet autumn of 1985)
1988 - 1990 Drummond Castle
1990 - 2012 Scone Palace
2014 - Dalkeith Country Park