Programme of Events 2010
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!
open day at dryden riding centre
Dryden Riding Centre, Ashkirk, Selkirk (signposted off A7 north of Ashkirk)
10am onwards. Refreshments available. Disabled access and facilities: good.
A chance for everyone to see a typical day at a busy BHS approved riding centre. Mixed displays from college students, GYP group demonstrating horse therapy sessions, RDA open day, lesson for staff from Ian Stark OBE, vaulting and other lessons.
Further information
Mrs J Stark - 01750 32208 www.drydenridingcentre.co.uk
"Road Proof Your Horse" - demonstration by Lothian & Borders police horses
Duns Livery Yard, Berwick Road, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3LR
Incorporating Rural Road Safety Awareness Event.
BHS joins forces with Lothian & Borders Police Mounted Branch, the Jim Clark Rally and World Rally Champion 1990 Louise Aitken-Walker MBE.
Photocall at 5pm followed by an hour long demonstration by the mounted police.
Further information
Helene Mauchlen - 01764 656334, h.mauchlen@bhs.org.uk
Lempitlaw Showjumping
Lempitlaw Farm, Kelso TD5 8BN. Next door to Holefield Cross Country, signposted from B6396.
5pm: 30cm and 45cm, clear round - £3
6pm: 60cm, 75cm etc, competition - £5
All welcome. Entries on the field. No booking required. Disabled access & facilities: fairly level surface for spectating.
Further information
Alison Brewis - 01573 430 224 / 07899 996116, lempitlaw@btconnect.com
www.lempitlawequestrian.co.uk
Dressage for all
Broomhill Farm, Selkirk TD7 4PS
4.30pm, £12. Additional £5 to do another test same evening. 16years and over. Booking required.
Learn dressage the fun way with tuition, encouragement and support. Taster sessions for the terrified. British Dressage Introductory Test A, British Dressage 12 and 20.
Booking and further information
Anne Cranston - 01750 20320, nglendinning@greenbee.net
