Just 1 month to go! Have you bought your tickets yet? This year we have an exciting programme of activities for all the family to enjoy. Go behind the scenes and get up close to the stars of this fantastic sport. See just how well they are cared for by the dedicated stable staff who work so incredibly hard all day every day to keep them in tip-top condition. Learn about the importance of correct hoof care and shoeing from farrier, Tom Anderson at Jim Boyle’s yard, and watch the horses stretching their legs on the walker at Michael Attwater’s yard. You can see the grooms in action, demonstrating just what it takes to get those coats gleaming on a race day, and see how beautiful those manes look when they are plaited to perfection. Learn about the different types of tack and see just how small and lightweight a racing saddle is compared to traditional English tack.
There will be food and beverages available on the day at both car park 15 and Pat Phelan’s yard, along with 2 face painters and a trail hunt for the children. Free shuttle buses will be running between the yards all day. It is going to be a fun-filled outing for all the family. We look forward to seeing you there!