OPEN DAY
Saturday 10th July 1999
Manor Farm, Knotting, Beds from: 11am to 6pm ADMISSION FREE
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Another opportunity for the horse lover to visit the stud to enjoy a day of displays and demonstrations by the magnificent purebred Spanish and Lusitano horses from the stud. Hundreds of you enjoyed the day last year and even more visitors are anticipated this year.
On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of sherry and invited to look around at the horses and trade stands.
Displays and demonstrations will take place throughout the morning and afternoon (with a break for lunch) and will include:
- The stud's Stallions being worked in hand; on the Long Rein; under saddle and being driven - Richard Lüst will demonstrate a 'Latto de Yeguas' ( a group of mares worked simultaneously in hand with foals at foot), as well as showing you this year's youngstock (which may be for sale).
- The Oakley Hunt will give a parade of hounds and you will be able to see for yourself how horses are prepared for the showing - Spanish style in the classical tradition.
- New this year will be the Doma Vaquera Demonstration Doma Vaquera UK has recently been launched and this exciting horse sport will be demonstrated to encourage you to train and participate in future competitions. Whether you are likely to take part personally in the future or not, we urge you to watch this performance which requires amazing skills. You can become a member of the Doma Vaquera Association - full details will be available at the Open Day.
- Visit the new specialist Spanish and Portuguese Tack and Costume Shop - even those of you who are 'horseless' may find the Spanish leather boots irresistible!
- There will be various trade stands and details of Associations available including: Snr Rafael Lemos - Display and sale of equine photography (Spain's leading photographer).
- Sue Wingate will be on Field Galleries' stand with a selection of cards and prints for sale, plus a selection of original paintings and drawings for sale.
- Full information will be available from the National Foaling Bank, the British Association for the Purebred Spanish Horse, The Lusitano Breed Society of GB and the Classical Riding Club.
- There will be a Grand Raffle with a selection of wonderful prizes. A Bar, Hog Roast, Salad Bar and Sweets, plus cream teas and Ice Cream will be available and there is ample free parking.
- This promises to be a wonderful day's entertainment, so make a note in your diary now!
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Enquiries: tel: 01234 782801 fax: 01234 781062
Email: richard@tyron-group.com or click here
