National Racehorse Week

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Britain's first National Racehorse Week is taking place across the UK this autumn. Horse-racing yards around the country and along the Great West Way will be throwing open the stable door to the British public, celebrating the racehorse and showcasing what they get up to behind-the-scenes to care for and work with these incredible animals.

There are over 100 trainers taking place nationwide, opening their doors to the British public for free across the week. The open days will celebrate the nation's racehorse and allow the public to witness first-hand the care, love and attention that goes into looking after racehorses and the fantastic lives that these magnificent animal lead. There's also events taking place online for anyone that can't attend in person.

The open days will showcase a range of activities varying from yard to yard, including the chance to meet racehorses in training as well as those that have retired. There is so much going on - with trainers and their teams hosting tours of the facilities; seeing the horses exercising on the gallops, treadmills and swimming pools, welfare demonstrations such as horse chiropractic and physiotherapy and light refreshments.

Events taking place on the Great West Way 

Emma Lavelle based in Ogbourne Maizey near Marlborough has trained in Wiltshire for over 20 years. She will be opening on Thursday 16th September for a behind the scenes look at the love and care the racehorses receive, as well as a demonstration of a farrier at work.  

Brian Meehan trains from the prestigious Manton Estate near Marlborough and will be opening on Friday 17th September. As well as a chance to meet the equine superstars, expect to see a horse taking a swim in the Hydrotherapy pool, the equine chiropractor at work and finish the morning off watching the racehorses exercising on the historic gallops.  

Sir Mark Todd is based at Badgerstown in the Malborough Downs and will be opening on Sunday 12th September. After a 22 year career in equestrianism, Sir Mark turned his hand to full-time training in 2019 and guests will have a chance to meet Mark and his team and the racehorses under their care.  

Jean-René Auvray is based in the chalk downs near Calne and will be opening on multiple dates across National Racehorse Week. Jean-René, his wife Alison and assistant Nigel will be providing a relaxed and fun opportunity to see what life is like as a racehorse at Nolands Farm.  

Warren Greatrex trains at Rhonehurst Yard in Lambourn and will be opening on Saturday 18th September for guests to experience a day in the life of a racehorse, from swimming to training.

Oliver Sherwood trains at Neardown Stables in Lambourn and will be opening on Wednesday 15th September with an equine physiotherapy demonstration and a chance to meet the racehorses they love and care for. 

Jamie Snowdon trains at Folly House in Lambourn and will be opening on Sunday 12th September. Jamie and his team are offering a tour of the stables and facilities and a chance to meet the equine superstars themselves.

Mark Usher trains at Rowdown Stables in Lambourn and will be opening on Sunday 12th September offering a tour of the facilities and the racehorses they care for.

Roger Teal trains at Windsor House Stables and will be opening on Sunday 12th September. There will be an equine physiotherapy demonstration and an opportunity to see the equine swimming pool and get up close with the racehorses.

 Pat Murphy trains at Glebe House in Lambourn and will be opening on Sunday 12th September. Guests will be able to witness how Pat and his team care for the horses, meet the equine stars and tour the facilities.

 Denis Coakley trains at Keeper’s Stables in West Isley and will be opening on Sunday 12th September for a guided tour of the stables and chance to meet the team and the horses they care for.

 

Find out what's happening in your local area at https://nationalracehorseweek.uk/