9th Borders Festival of the Horse: 19 - 31 May 2010
The 9th BHS Borders Festival of the Horse takes place at various venues across the Borders from May 19 to May 31 2010.
Thirteen days of guided horse rides, racing and competitions, demonstrations and have-a-go sessions with vets, endurance riders and trailer towing – highlights include Native Ponies in Action, a memorable Evening with the Heavy Horses and an authentic medieval fayre. Incorporating Floors International Horse trials and some of Kelso’s biggest racing days this annual celebration of equestrianism show cases the Scottish Borders as God’s Horse Country - something for everyone whether you are horsy or not!
Enjoy exhilarating guided rides and warm hospitality at our friendly and comfortable Horses Welcome B&Bs during this year's festival. Treat yourself to a short break and spend quality time with your horse - you both deserve it!
Festival highlights this year include horse logging demonstrations and magic performances of Les Amis D'Onno - featuring beautiful Friesian horses and a cheeky Fjord pony. Popular events of the festival such as the Grand Competition Day and an opportunity to see our gentle giants at Singlie Farm are back in the calendar of events.
Come and join in a true celebration of everything that makes the Borders “Scotland’s Horse Country”!
