Have fun at Burford's favourite charity Horse show
There are classes for everyone so gather up your family and friends and come and have some fun and help the horses and ponies in our care."
Whether taking part, or just watching the show, horse and pony lovers can enjoy in a wide range of classes to suit all ages and abilities. Rosettes are awarded to eighth place and activities include:
- a wide choice of ridden and in-hand showing, including mountain and moorland and coloured classes, racehorse to riding horse, working hunter, best grass-kept horse or pony and best turned out.
- clear round, novice and BSJA jumping classes running in three separate rings throughout the day and the introduction of a brand new show jumping championship with the chance to win the championship trophy at the end of the day.
- some inspiring novelty classes including fancy dress, family horse and pony and hooves and feet - a fun class for riders of eight years and under in which the pony is ridden round a small course and then the rider completes the same course on foot.
- a special class for the best Blue Cross horse or pony, which is open to all Blue Cross horses and ponies out on loan or resident at one of the charity's centres.
- a car boot sale of both equestrian and non-equestrian items and a variety of refreshments.
The Blue Cross does not receive any government funding so it relies on the support of the public to continue its vital work. Money raised on the day will go towards helping animals like Syrup, one of a group of neglected ponies rescued by The Blue Cross associate charity the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies (SWHP).
Syrup was rehabilitated by the SWHP and then trained and brought on at The Blue Cross, before being successfully rehomed in March this year. He has proved to be a fantastic all-rounder and has formed a strong partnership with his six-year-old jockey in his new loan home, with high hopes for success in future competitions and Pony Club.
For more information on the horse show and to obtain a schedule please contact The Blue Cross at Burford on 01993 822454 or email burfordequine@bluecross.org.uk
Hot on the heels of the annual horse show is The Blue Cross fun day and dog show in Burford, to be held on 10 August. For more information, please contact the centre on 01993 822483 or visit www.bluecross.org.uk/events.
Added on: 08/07/09.
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