RCBS Guide

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Horsey heaven

Now classed as one of the largest competing events in the Equestrian calendar, Equifest attracts more than 10,000 riders each year. The schedule caters for all in-hand and ridden classes, young stock to veterans, grassroots to Royal International Horse Show qualifiers, and with more than 350 entries in 2018, the team is looking forward to an exciting weekend of showing. The Heavy Horse Section will be offering an amazing selection of these magnificent horses up close, with traditional Harness and Farm Turnout classes giving everyone an opportunity to see these animals in their true glory. The beautiful Ladies Cart Display returns, with riders decked out in their stunning attire and there will also be the Ridden Heavy Horse competition, including new qualifiers for the Rare Breed Show. The final for Saturday and Sunday competitors will include the championship of the Heavy Horse Turnout teams. Definitely something not to be missed. The Formula one of equine, the British National Scurry Driving Championships will be wowing the crowds once more, driving at fast and furious paces around the Main Arena while avoiding

Team to the equine family. They will be performing the timeless Quadrille Display, a demonstration of horsemanship that tells a story, set to music with a team of four riders wearing costume. It will be a delight to watch. Internet sensations, Wocket Woy and the Pwoducer will be bringing their hilarious humour to the show by commentating on the Retraining of Racehorses classes on the Saturday. The duo’s love of horses and passion for racing is clear throughout their online videos. Lottie-Elizabeth Photography will also be there as the show’s new dedicated equine photographer. Lottie and her team will be covering all areas of equine, making sure not to miss a single moment of the magic that will take place in the rings. The School Show jumping Qualifier returns, where local schools enter a team of three to four members, aged between five and 19 years, to compete for a place at the 2020 National Final of the British Show jumping National Championships. All of these amazing new additions complement the usual spectacular line-up of heavy horses, coaching, side-saddle, Olympia Qualifiers and show jumping. So why not pop along to this new-look area as there will certainly be something for all the family to enjoy?

A SPECTACULAR collection of horses and riders will face a fresh and exciting schedule at the new-look Equine Section. The organisers listened to feedback from last year’s show and have developed this year’s line-up to include lots of brand new classes that cater for all levels of equine competitors, from Shetlands to Shires. The Coaching Section offers a stunning display of teamwork and amazing synchronisation, playing host to the largest coaching marathon in the country, with many coaches travelling from far and wide, having competed around the country and Europe. This year a new trophy is up for grabs for the highest-placed modern coach built after 1952, as well as watching the judging of the magnificent Coaching Marathon and Horn Blowing competition. The new extended Coaching Area will also provide an opportunity to view the horses getting ready. The British Show jumping International Stairway competition tops the show-jumping bill, offering an opportunity to see existing British team members and new talent competing for prize money. In the Light Horse Section, the show organisers are excited to be introducing a new schedule, including a selection of the 2020 Equifest Qualifiers.

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