Top horse riders from all over the country will be heading to the village of Bradwall near Sandbach this weekend, for a major equestrian event.

Bradwall Manor Horse Trials take place on Saturday (April 29th) and Sunday (April 30th), an event which is now in its 35th year.

And as well as all the equestrian events, there will also be food outlets and country clothing stalls to tempt visitors going to watch the event.

The event centres around Bradwall Manor and is family-run by the Barlow family. Current organisers, Jeremy and Miranda Barlow took over the reins from Jeremy's mother, Anne Barlow but other members of the Barlow family will be helping out this weekend.

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"It's a great opportunity for people to come along and have a look at what's involved," said Jeremy.

This year, Bradwall Manor Horse Trials, part of the British Evening calendar https://www.britisheventing.com/compete/fixtures-and-results/BRADWALL-MANOR has the biggest number of entries.

"We've got 534 entries which is the most we've ever had. We're just hoping the sun continues to shine," said Miranda Barlow.

Riders expected to take part include, Alex Hua Tian, the first ever Chinese eventing rider in Olympic history and Emily King, daughter of legendary eventer, Mary King. 

Bradwall Manor House near Sandbach forms the focal point for this weekend's equestrian event.

More than 200 volunteers will be at the event. The gates open at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday and the cost is £10 per car.