The programme of events at this year’s Borders Festival of the Horse offers a 13-day gourmet choice of equestrian activities for riders and spectators. All aspects of equestrianism are covered from “try your hand” events to the BHS Borders Grand Competition Day - the choice is endless!
Come along - you'll have a wonderful experience!
AN EXHIBITION OF EQUINE ART, REIVER GALLERY, PEEBLES
Open Mon-Sat, 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sun 11am - 4.30pm
Disabled access: one shallow step from High Street, assistance with access arranged.
Original equine oil paintings by Peebles artist Marie C Keay. Also equine sculptures, bronzes, figures and framed equine art prints by Reiver Gallery artists. (Director: Alexandra Murray)
Booking and Further Information:
Polly Fraser • 01835 862501 • pollyafraser@live.co.uk
Equine car boot sale, riverside park, jedburgh
off A68 north of Jedburgh
6.30 - 8.30pm. Everyone welcome. Cars £5, trailers £10 (no lorries). Parking for non-exhibitors on disused railway line. Refreshments available. Booking required.
Booking and Further Information
Lana Spence 07966 864247, festivalbootie@jrdc.co.uk, www.jdrc.co.uk
kelso races, kelso racecourse, kelso TD5 7SX
Quality National Hunt horse racing staged at Britain's friendliest course. Special Festival of the Horse offer: 12.45pm "A Glass of Wine with Gordon Brown", raceday presenter for At the Races. Advance booking essential as places are restricted. Followed by afternoon's racing.
First race: 2.30pm, gates open 12.20pm. £4 off an entry when presented with voucher on p19 of the Borders Festival of the Horse 2010 brochure.
Disabled access and facilities: toilets and raised viewing platform.
Booking and further information
Trish Spoors 01668 280800, trish@kelso-races.co.uk
NATIVE PONIES IN ACTION
6.30pm, entry £5 to go to Grass Sickness Fund. An evening to show the versatility of native ponies. Bring chairs, warm clothing and umbrellas as demonstration will be outside. No booking required.
Further information
Mrs Sheila Brooks, 01573 224717, shebrooks@aol.com