6 horsey things to do this week
Are you stuck for things to do this week? To keep your diary up-to-date and make sure you’re never missing out, we’ve picked a selection of equestrian events to keep boredom at bay over the next 7 days.
Venture back in time with jousting
Experience an authentic and thrilling international medieval jousting tournament at Arundel Castle in West Sussex from 22-27 July.
Visit: www.arundelcastle.org
Eventing
Any visitors to Ireland should take the opportunity to visit Camphire Horse Trials and Country Fair. This year’s CIC3* promises to be an international affair with British, Irish, Australian and more nationalities competing – running from 24-27 July.
Visit: www.camphirehorsetrials.com
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Charity open day
Racehorse trainer Helen Nelmes is hosting a charity open day at her yard, Warmwell Racing Stables in Dorset on 27 July in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
Visit: www.warmwellracing.com
Racing
Enjoy top-class racing during Ascot racecourse’s King George weekend from 25-27 July, with the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes the highlight on the Saturday.
Visit: www.ascot.co.uk
County show
The Mid Devon County promises some exciting entertainment in the form of dressage displays, hound parade, heavy horses, Pony Club games and more on 26 July.
Visit: www.middevonshow.co.uk
Racing
Boyzone will be taking to the stage after racing on 31 July at Epsom Downs racecourse.
Visit: www.epsomdowns.co.uk
This page will be updatedly weekly with new events, so why not add it to your bookmarks/favourites?
If you are organising an event that you think would be suitable for this page, please email details to hannah_lemieux@ipcmedia.com
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