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	Podcast:		Eventing Podcast
	Episode:		Inside Scone: The Inside Line on Scotland's Newest Event
	Category:		Sports & Recreation
	Duration:		00:23:52
	Publish Date:		2025-07-24 05:00:00
	Description:		In this special episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of Scone Palace International Horse Trials—Scotland’s brand new international event stepping in to replace Blair Castle. Host Nicole Brown is joined by course designer Alec Lochore, who shares insight into the event’s dramatic setting, the challenges of launching a new international, and what riders and fans can expect from this exciting new fixture. In This Episode: Why Scone is not Blair 2.0, and what makes it a unique venue How the Perth Racecourse infrastructure is transforming event planning and stabling What the cross-country tracks will look like—and how the River Tay becomes part of the picture How show jumping, Highland ponies, and even ceilidhs are part of the broader festival feel Alec’s reflections on being named course designer for LA 2028 and what that means to him personally Guests: Alex Lochore Nicole Brown Scone Palace International Horse Trials is running from the 21st to the 24th of August. Check out tickets here. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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