Posted: 5th November 2018 | Back to news feed
There is plenty to see and do at this year’s Westcountry Equine Fair, taking place at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December. Come and join us to celebrate the ‘Best of the West’
Great reasons to attend the Westcountry Equine Fair!
Tim Cheffings – Event Rider will provide a masterclass on Saturday and John Chubb – Dressage on Sunday
Rachel Moast and her team will give a short display (Saturday) on indoor carriage driving – based on horse driving trials. Indoor carriage driving combines the grace and harmony of dressage, the speed and accuracy through the cones with the thrills and excitement of the obstacles.
There will be a breed parade and Heavy Horse display (Saturday) showing the wonderful breeds up close and the majesty of the heavy horse varieties
Cleveland Bays will be providing a side saddle display (Sunday). These horses and riders demonstrate the versatility of the breed and the elegance of the art of side saddle.
Check out the stallion parade to music (Sunday). A display of West Country stallions
Get up-to-date advice in the BETA Equestrian Knowledge Zone: Free hat and body protector checks; nutrition, equine dentist, referral farrier, equine vet, worming and more. Visitors will also be invited to jump aboard Robocob the mechanical horse and fine tune their riding skills
There will be some great competitive events including: The unaffiliated Quadrille competition (Saturday); The Pony Club horse & hound show jumping competition – sponsored by Stags (now on both days) and the Junior Show Jumping competition – sponsored by Redpost Equestrian (Sunday) with the usual mix of excitement and delight. Come along and cheer them on!
Equestrian shopping village all under one roof – plenty of new equine companies plus the old favourites. Over 200 companies and 1000’s of products, show offers on quality goods, new products plus competitions to win some fantastic prizes.
Don’t forget you don’t need to carry those heavy shopping bags around with the shop and drop facility in the foyer - all donations to South West Equine Protection.
Come and buy those ‘horsey’ Christmas gifts. Compare the quality (you can’t do that online!), choose what is right for you and your horse and get Christmas sorted early!
Breed Village – come and meet and learn about these beautiful animals from throughout the British Isles, including the heavy horse area: British Connemara; Dartmoors; Dales; Exmoors; Fells; Arabs and Cleveland Bays plus Suffolks; Shires; British Percheron and Canadian Belgians
Come and spend the day and enjoy some great food in the Lime Tree Café or the outside catering area (with heaters) and the snack bar. Lovely sandwiches and hot meals, snacks and drinks.
The Prosecco bar is a great addition to the show and will bring an extra fizz!
This is a great social event. Come and join the West Country’s equine community – meet up with friends and family at this equine extravaganza. Enjoy the best of the west. Shopping and entertainment all indoors!
The show will take place at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December 2018. 9.00am – 5.00pm
For more information visit www.westcountryequinefair.co.uk
You can also keep up to date with everything happening at the show by joining our Facebook group and following us on Twitter @EquineSW.
This is certainly the total equestrian experience for the dedicated rider!
To book your tickets in advance and save money visit www.westcountryequinefair.co.uk or call 01392 421500 (office hours) and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated.
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