Borders Festival of the Horse: 15th - 26th May 2009
In 2009 the 8th SEIB Borders Festival of the Horse will put the Borders area of Scotland firmly on the map with an 11-day gourmet choice of over 40 events for both riders and spectators. The SEIB Borders Festival of the Horse, a unique celebration of everything that makes the Scottish Borders "Scotland's Horse Country", takes place from May 15th to 26th 2009. The festival offers a packed programme of activities and events to interest riders and non-riders. Events this year include a police horse demonstration, horse trials, alternative therapies and horse logging, with ten guided rides themed on 'Heroes, Heroines and Horses of the Borders'. The Borders Festival is unique in that it covers such a variety of disciplines and shows why this region is truly "Scotland's Horse Country".
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 our famous Guided Rides - discover the birthplace of local inventors, sporting heroes (equine and human) and those sons and daughters of the Borders who made world changing discoveries. Once more there will be a demonstration of Horse Logging, this year against the backdrop of the majestic Thirlestane Castle. Also Polo, Vaulting, Horse Trials, Racing and Jumpcross. To find out more visit our calendar of events.
