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                      18 May


                      _ Friday 18th running every day to Sunday 27th
                      Exhibition of Equestrian Art & Jewellery


                      The Pottery, Barnhouse, Smailholm, Kelso TD5 7PH
                      Disabled access and facilities, parking and good access.     9am - 5pm.     Free Entry.
                      An exhibition of equine artwork including Paintings, Jewellery, Ceramics, Woodwork and Prints.

                      Further information:
                      Robyn Kinsman-Blake, 01573 460666
                      robyn.kinsmanblake@gmail.com
                      www.kinsman-blakeceramics.co.uk or www.robynkinsmanblake.wordpress.com


                      Friday 18th
                      Guided Ride from Nisbet by Jedburgh and District Riding Club


                      Meet in  Nisbet Area – directions on booking.    Disabled access & facilities: None      6pm – 9pm
                      £10 Adults        £5 JDRC members and children under 16

                      This ride includes tracks through forests, open fields and spectacular scenery. Riders should be able to control their horses across open hills, with variable terrain, sometimes at speed.
                      A slower ride will also be available for children (including lead reins) and those wishing to go at a more sedate pace. All ages welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
                      Horses may be available to hire from Lesley Douglas 01835 863 434/ 07789 266 233
                      Booking required.        

                      Booking and further information from Judith King 07742 516 125 or festivalride@jdrc.co.uk
                      www.jdrc.co.uk


                      Friday 18th
                      Learning to Horse Whisper with Peter Neilson


                      Peebles Rugby Club, 19 Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD
                      Disabled access and facilities: good.     7.30pm.     Admission by donation to BHS (Borders)

                      Learn how to be a horse whisperer, the art of communicating with your horse in three different ways and learn how to assist with healing horses.
                      No booking required.

                      Further information from Wanda Dodd 07970 165 824 or wandaadodd@hotmail.com