Inside Scone 2026: Building year two with Alec Lochore

The countdown is on to Scone Palace International Horse Trials, and year two is shaping up to be even bigger. Nicole is joined by Event Director and LA 2028 Olympic course designer Alec Lochore to go behind the scenes of one of the sport's newest international events. From designing a world-class cross-country course to balancing the needs of riders, spectators and owners, Alec explains what has changed since the inaugural event, how the course has evolved, and why Scone is quickly becoming one of the standout fixtures on the calendar. They also discuss the realities of running a modern horse trials, the challenge of course design following a difficult few weeks for the sport, and how lessons from events like Scone could shape the road to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Highlights What makes Scone unique in year two How the cross-country course has evolved Creating an event for riders and spectators Behind the scenes with Event Director Alec Lochore Lessons from course design on the road to LA 2028 Why Scone is more than just a horse trials Guests Alec Lochore – Event Director, Scone Palace International Horse Trials & Course Designer for the LA 2028 Olympic Games