What’s On - forthcoming shows and events including the 60th running of the Hickstead Derby

HORSEFEST 2022!

8th - 10th July

Whether you want to learn more about equine behaviour, biomechanics, the art of farriery, physiotherapy knowhow or rider mind-set, industry professionals will be on hand at HorseFest 2022.

HorseFest, presented by John Oates Horseboxes, is a fantastic new, weekend festival, designed to celebrate all things horse and takes place at Kelsall Hill in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The legendary Lucinda Green and 5* event rider daughter, Lissa will be bringing their wealth of knowledge to HorseFest. Lucinda and Lissa will be at HorseFest not only passing on their training and producing skills, but also to talk about their eventing journeys over the years with the mother and daughter duo talking about their very different forays into the sport. Trainer and specialist in equine biomechanics Simon Cocozza will be talking about core conditioning for horses and how to help them develop so that they can work and carry riders effortlessly. Hayley Marsh is a fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapy with a BSc in Equine Sports Science, a PgDip in Veterinary Physiotherapy and a diploma in Human Sports Massage (SMA). Hayley works with everything from serious competition horses to happy hackers with the goal of helping them have long and comfortable working lives. Award-winning farrier Marc Jerram will be sharing his passion for helping horse owners in the care and maintenance of their horses’ feet and his inspirational experience in corrective farriery. World-renowned expert in equine orthopaedics, Dr Sue Dyson comes to HorseFest to share her wealth of knowledge when it comes to lameness and poor performance in sports horses. Sports therapist Dee So’oialo is making her mark on equestrian athletic performance treating some of the best horse and rider combinations in the country, and working alongside top experts in their field. Donna Case is an independent equestrian nutritionist with more than fifteen years’ experience. She has worked in high performance yards as well as at high profile events advising top flight riders on their horses’ nutrition. From 2006 to 2010, she was one of the nutritionists working with the British Equestrian Federation, Team GBR and World Class squads in eventing and dressage which included work on the diets for those from the UK who competed in Beijing 2008. Poppy Webber is a Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitter and has run PeeWee Saddlery for more than ten years. After stepping down from her job in Government, Poppy restarted her career as a Human and Equine Bowen Therapist, undertaking Equine Massage courses before realising saddles and saddlery were her passion. She has been a full-time saddle fitter since 2009.

www.horsefest.org

>>>Remus Horse Sanctuary in Essex organises a number of Open Days throughout the summer months including Sunday 5th June! Open Days at the Sanctuary are fun for the whole family, with a children’s corner, live entertainment, and music from Midnite Blu. www.remussanctuary.org/events

Dates are available to book throughout June, July and August.

FESTIVAL OF HUNTING

20th July

The Festival of Hunting returns as one of the highlights of the countryside events diary.

Last year, twenty-five packs of hounds and over 5,000 spectators were in attendance, and the East of England Agricultural Society, organisers of The Festival of Hunting, along with the Chairman and committee of The Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Society, hope to build on the success of last year’s Festival as it returns to the East of England Showground, Peterborough, supported by the Countryside Alliance. The Festival is one of the largest shows of working scent hounds anywhere in the world. This year’s ‘Local Larder’ food and drinks suppliers promising a range of opportunities to enjoy catching up with friends from across the hunting community. www.festivalofhunting.com

VIP RACEDAY EXPERIENCE

Racing fans will receive VIP treatment on the new Champagne Lawn Race Day Experience. Guests will be offered a privileged peek behind the scenes at Newmarket’s famous July Racecourse before being treated to one of the best seats for a thrilling afternoon of racing.

Discover Newmarket’s expert guides will take guests around areas of the racecourse that are normally off-limits, such as the Commentator’s Box. They'll also share historic insights and racing tales and show anyone new to the sport how to read a race card, spot a winner, and the basics of how to place a bet.

www.booking.discovernewmarket.co.uk

The important role that horses have played throughout the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been celebrated in a set of commemorative coins. www.hattonsoflondon.co.uk

The set is £189.

HORSES, HOUNDS & HEROES 2022

19th June

The Horse Trust is delighted to announce its annual Horses, Hounds and Heroes (HHH) event will be returning this year.

Supporters will witness impressive equine displays, see falconry, tractors, fire and rescue, plus much more. There will also be ferret racing, plenty of food and drink and a potential flypast for spectators to enjoy. Supporters can of course also meet many of the horses, ponies and donkeys on the yard. This exciting event will take place at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

www.horsetrust.org.uk

ART EXHIBITION

The British Sporting Art Trust presents Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), “A Life of his Own”

May 24th until June 12th at The National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket.

www.bsat.co.uk

EXTRA QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED:

SEIB SEARCH FOR A STAR PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Due to public demand, the new SEIB Search for a Star championship for Pony Club members will have two additional qualifiers, making a total of seven nationwide qualifying opportunities.

The Search for a Star Pony Club championship will enable eligible Pony Club members from lead rein through to young adults to learn about ring craft, turnout, and way of going, and then showcase these skills through qualifying, to compete on the centre stage at Your Horse Live in November. The Search for a Star Pony Club championship will offer a lead rein and first ridden championship for children under 10-years-old. There will be an open class for older members that will be judged on suitability for all round Pony club activities, conformation, way of going and temperament open to any type of horse or pony that is both athletic and correct enough to be a show horse. The two new qualifying shows for the Pony Club Search for a Star championship will take place in Northern Ireland at Laurel View Equestrian Centre in Templepatrick on the 25th June and at Showfest, at the Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire on the 14th August.

www.seib.co.uk/competitions

Dates and Venues: 22nd May at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Buckinghamshire 11th and 12th June at Netherton Equestrian Centre, Perthshire NEW - 25th June at Laurel View Equestrian Centre Limited, Ballyclare 23rd and 24th July during SEIB Trailblazers Championships at

Caitlin Gill and San Bernandino at Osbaldeston Search for a Star in 2018

Stoneleigh Park, Coventry Search for a Star Weekender, competition on 24th July 15th July Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships, Hartpury 7th August Science Supplements Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre, Rugby 13th August NAF Five Star International Horse Trials, Hartpury College, Hartpury 14th August at ShowFest, Worcestershire. 4th September Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford