Posted: 29th December 2020 | Back to news feed
Need something exciting to look forward to next summer?
HorseFest is a fantastic new, three day festival, taking place from July 23 to 25, for all those horse fans with an interest in the equine world, allowing them to come together, learn, celebrate, have fun and create special memories.
And for those who can’t manage to get away for the whole weekend, day tickets are now on sale for the Saturday and Sunday with a packed line-up planned, all for just £65 at the Early Bird day ticket price.
Held at the stunning Weston Park in Shropshire, the event includes a variety of interactive and inclusive performances and demonstrations from top riders and experts across all areas of the equestrian world, all designed to help the HorseFest festivalgoers to learn and develop their own knowledge in an inspirational and caring environment.
Entry to HorseFest whether with a day or weekend ticket, includes workshops, talks, large and small arena demonstrations, as well as music and entertainment into the late evening. Ten headline experts and professionals are already announced and there’s more to come!
If you want to see and watch everything on offer a weekend ticket is a must to ensure you don’t miss out on one of HorseFest’s fantastic headliners.
Across the weekend HorseFest will showcase an amazing 36 Main Arena demonstrations, 124 workshops, talks and interviews to participate in; a wellbeing zone, children’s area for family fun, equestrian and lifestyle trade stands, delicious catering, three nights of music, bands and DJs; and there’s six ways to stay, from tents to live in vehicles, glamping or cottages and rooms in Weston Park if you want to enjoy the full magical experience.
Saturday so far includes:
- Eventing mother and daughter duo, Mary and Emily King
- Grand Prix dressage rider Sam Turner and her traditional gypsy cob, Billy Whiz
- Performance psychologist Charlie Unwin
- UK based Australian Horseman, Jason Webb
- All action stuntman himself, Ben Atkinson
- Dressage legend and renowned story teller, Steph Croxford
- Event rider and presenter Jonty Evans with Cooley Rorkes Drift
- Jamaican event rider and mentor, Lydia Heywood
- Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out
Photo: Ben Atkinson © EJ Lazenby
Sunday so far includes:
- Leading showjumper and trainer, Jay Halim
- Top event rider Lissa Green
- UK based Australian Horseman, Jason Webb
- Event rider and presenter Jonty Evans with Cooley Rorkes Drift
- Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out
- Dressage legend and renowned story teller, Steph Croxford
- All action stuntman himself, Ben Atkinson
- Jamaican event rider and mentor, Lydia Heywood
Photo: Gillian Higgins © Matthew Roberts
With leading names already signed up, topics covered will include training on and off the ground, saddlery fitting, biomechanics, physiology of horse and rider and many more – there will be something for everyone to get involved with and enjoy whilst learning.
As well as the educational element, socialising is a key ingredient in the HorseFest mix, and the horse world does love a party!
At night, unwind, relax or dance the night away with the live music and entertainment or get involved with fun quizzes as you treat yourself to a drink or two!
Throughout the event there will be a variety of tasty and innovative food stalls and bars as well as a shopping village that will include horsey and lifestyle stands to browse and enjoy.
Not forgetting the little ones, the festival will have fairground activities, a play area, arts and crafts and hugely popular hobby horse races to keep children entertained.
Early Bird Adult Day Ticket Prices are available until they are sold out or February 28, 2021 for £65 each, or bring the family (2 adults and 2 young persons and/or children) for £150
For further information and to book your tickets visit www.horsefest.org
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