THE Bank Holiday weekend looks set to be a hive of equestrian activity with 900 horse and rider combinations tackling Pontispool Horse Trials.

The event is staged over three days, Saturday to Monday, May 25-27, and riders will be demonstrating their skills in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping and cross country.

Headline sponsor is Wychanger.com  with section sponsors including Cannington Enterprises, Equireel, Mark Butterfield Furniture, John Luffman Trading, Yeoman Haylage, Old Mills Accountants, Mole Valley Farmers, Carter Jonas LLP, King’s Schools, Connolly’s Red Mills, Blackdown Buildings, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Isle Valley Vets, NFU, Heronhill Air Conditioning, Ashfords LLP, Everys Solicitors and Equine Dental Services.

Organiser Richard Mitford-Slade said: “We are incredibly lucky to have some great sponsors on board and some super volunteers, all of whom help ensure Pontispool remains one of the Westcountry’s enduringly popular events.

“Staging the event requires a vast team  to ensure each rider competes in their allocated time and a team of more than 200 people will be helping.

“From fence judges to dressage scorers and car parking stewards to the catering team, each person plays a vital part in ensuring the event runs smoothly.”