The 2008 Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs will be held on Sunday 10th August 2008.
The Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs is a major horse show and equestrian festival held in Aberaeron, in west wales. This is an annual event providing a wide range of equine and cultural displays, including Welsh ponies and cobs being ridden, driven and shown in hand.
Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs features carriage driving, welsh cobs ridden and in-hand, and exciting displays of horse riding in beautiful west Wales. This is equestrian tourism at its best in Wales, showing the wide variety of equestrian life in Wales.
www.aberaeronfestival.com
Horse show dates in Wales: Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs is one of the most popular events in the horse shows and equestrian events of west Wales calendar.
This is a shining example of a magnificent equestrian festival held in scenic west wales and a major date in the equestrian calendar of Wales. The Aberaeron Festival is a perfect chance to see stunning welsh cobs in-hand and ridden in west wales, and to admire the versatility of the Welsh Cob in a display of carriage driving in Wales.
Whether you live in Wales or you are visiting Wales for a horse riding holiday, the Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, west Wales is a fine example and display of horse riding in the UK at its best, showing all that the Welsh Cob and Welsh pony has to offer, in-hand, under saddle and in harness in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, west Wales, UK, Europe.
The Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show is one of the premier horse shows and equestrian events in Ceredigion, west Wales. Horse and pony showing classes are held for all breeds and types, including affiliated classes for ridden horses and ponies, in-hand showing classes for all breeds and types, including Welsh ponies section A, B and C, and Welsh Cobs section D. There are also classes for heavy horses.
Aberystwyth County Show is a popular annual horse show in west Wales with a wide range of classes from produce to equestrian. Horse show classes include ridden and in-hand showing, including riding horses, hunters, children's ponies, cobs, mountain and moorland breeds, youngstock, and show jumping.
www.aberystwythshow.com
Horse show dates in Wales: Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Horse Show is important in the horse shows and equestrian events in west Wales calendar, an agricultural, county show, featuring affiliated horse showing classes for heavy horses, riding horses, hunters, children's ponies, mountain and moorland ponies and youngstock, carriage driving classes, affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping classes, and ridden and in-hand showing in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, mid west Wales, UK, Europe.
Beautiful venue for horse riding in Wales - take your own horse, enjoy the views and ride in Corwen, Denbighshire, north Wales. Bridleways and forest trails for horse riding and carriage driving in north Wales.
An extensive network of trails and forest roads suitable for horse riding, mountain biking and walking, including safe carriage driving areas with parking area and corrals.
The Alwen Forest covers 1500 hectares of upland coniferous forest surrounding the Alwen reservoir. Tremendous views of north Wales from the forest roads.
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The 121st annual Anglesey Show will be held on August 12th and 13th 2008 at the 160 acre Anglesey showground.
Anglesey Show is a very popular affiliated county horse and livestock show in Anglesey, north Wales, including equestrian events, top class show jumping, ridden and in-hand horse and pony showing classes, side saddle classes and carriage driving classes, in Anglesey, north Wales.
Anglesey Show is visited annually by over 59,000 people. Equestrian events include in-hand shire horse classes and shire horse teams, carriage driving and private driving classes, and over 300 light horse classes including ridden and in-hand classes for coloured horses and ponies, appaloosas, arabs, hunters, hacks, shetland ponies, arabian horses, cobs, welsh breeds and welsh part-breds, and side saddle classes.
Other main ring attractions include an international gundog trial, livestock classes, produce and craft marquees, falconry displays and ferret racing demonstrations.
Affiliated show jumping classes attract the top international show jumpers.
Website: www.angleseyshow.org.uk
Horse show dates in north Wales: Anglesey Show is one of the top horse shows and equestrian events in north Wales. This affiliated horse show features carriage driving classes, side saddle classes, ridden and in-hand showing classes for welsh cobs and welsh ponies, hunters, working hunters, riding horses, arabs, coloured horses and ponies, palomino horses and ponies, and children's riding ponies in north Wales.
The Anglesey agricultural show is a county show with qualifying classes for major UK horse show dates and is very important in the equestrian calendar of Wales, held annually on Anglesey, north Wales, UK, Europe.
The British carriage Driving Society aims to help and encourage carriage driving in its many forms, whether pleasure driving or competing. From beginners to more experienced drivers, the British Driving Society has a panel of qualified carriage driving instructors throughout the country and runs a proficiency test programme, which is respected world-wide as a basis for safe carriage driving.
The BDS in Wales is very active, organizing carriage driving events and carriage driving shows throughout Wales including special events for the young driver, and pleasure carriage rides in the Crychan Forrest, Wales. The BDS has a Concordat with The Forestry Commission to promote safe off road riding.
For further information contact the Local Area Commisioner (see BDS website) or the Chairman of the Welsh Branch, Alan Walters Tel: 01550 720968Website: www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk
The British Driving Society website includes a list of LHHI (Light Horse Harness Instructors Certificate) registered carriage driving instructors in Wales, qualified to teach carriage driving with a single or pair of horses - click here.
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A friendly group formed to assist and encourage those interested in carriage driving throughout the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and North Powys.
Holds drives through quiet lanes and forests, fun days, training days, social events, indoor table top tack sale and a carriage driving show.
Contact AC Janet Williams on 01978 750024 or email bdsnorthewales@aol.com.
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Area 55 (Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey) is very active with monthly drives, fun days or something going on. On 5th & 6th August a major show was held at Penmaenmawr with qualifiers for three major shows.
Email: Morfydd Greatorex at mike.greatorex@tiscali.co.ukArea 37 (east of the Conwy river - Flintshire, Denbighshire and North Powys) - the newly formed Conwy Carriage Driving Club in the Abergele area, initiated thanks to a start up grant from the Voluntary services sector. This is to enable us to open up two permanent carriage driving trails at Alwen Reservoir in league with Forestry Enterprise. Part of the forest at Alwen has been opened as a walking /cycling centre and will include a large new bridleway to the north of the reservoir. The carriage drives will operate in a seperate part of the forest and range from 6 miles to 20 miles. View points will have corrals and picnic tables.
Conwy Carriage Driving Association
Mid and South Glamorgan region - contact Sian Burrows: 02920 832316
Email: sian.burrows@internet-at-home.co.uk
Monmouthshire region - contact Byron Jones 01495 227913
Email: ashcarriage@aol.com
South Powys - contact Emma Stevens 01591 610611
Email: emma@lasswadehotel.co.uk
West Glamorgan - contact Modris Kesans 01792 643286
Merionethshire - contact Maggie Evans 01341 247310
Carmarthenshire, Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire - contact Anne Windsor 01994 240066
Carmarthenshire County Show is a one day county horse and livestock show held at the United Counties showground - formerly the United Counties Show.
The 2008 horse show will be held on Sunday 21st June 2008.
The Carmarthenshire County Show features affiliated showing classes for horses and ponies, both in-hand and ridden, including qualifiers for the major horse shows in the UK.
The Carmarthenshire County horse show also features affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping, carriage driving classes, and classes for livestock including sheep and cows.
www.unitedcounties.co.uk
Horse show dates in Wales: The Carmarthenshire County Show is a major affiliated agricultural and horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar of Wales, featuring in-hand and ridden showing classes for all types of horses and ponies in west Wales, show jumping and carriage driving, at one of Wales' top affiliated shows in Carmarthenshire, west Wales, UK, Europe.
Routes designed for carriage driving in Powys, mid Wales.
The Hendre Pleasure - a 5 mile drive in scenic and peaceful surroundings, ideal for the novice driver. Route follows forestry roads with specially installed carriage gates.
The Glasfryn Marathon - 11 mile trail consisting of 3 challenging sections on forestry roads through picturesque surroundings, ideal for the experienced carriage driver and horse.
CCW website - up to date information on closures.
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The CHAPS UK (Coloured Horse and Pony Society UK) Welsh regional horse show will be held on 6th June 2008 at the United Counties Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen, south west Wales.
For schedules contact horse show secretary Millie Scale, Milinzi Stud, Benton Farm, Burton, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 1PE
Coloured Horse and Pony Society UK (CHAPS UK)
Horse show dates in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales; the Coloured Horse and Pony Society UK (CHAPS UK) Welsh Regional Show is a major affiliated horse show in the coloured horse and pony horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar, featuring affiliated ridden and in-hand showing classes and performance competitions especially for coloured horses and ponies in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
Cholmondeley Horse Show is a local horse show held in north Wales.
Organised by the Genesis Association, Wrexham, the show features in-hand, ridden, side saddle and driving classes.
Contact: 01978 366111
Email: genesisnorthwest@aol.com
Horse show dates in Wales: Cholmondeley Horse Show is a local event in the horse shows and equestrian events in north Wales diary, with in-hand showing classes, ridden showing classes, side saddle classes, and carriage driving in north Wales, UK, Europe.
Riding for the disabled centre, offering the wonderful experience of riding and carriage driving for adults and children with special needs near Wrexham, north Wales. Riding for the disabled horse riding holidays in north Wales.
Registered charity run by a group of volunteers. Every week, we welcome over 200 people of all ages with special needs who benefit from the pleasure and stimulation of riding, carriage-driving and equestrian vaulting.
Also residential riding holidays for people with special needs.
Clwyd Special Riding Centre, Llanfynydd, Wrexham LL11 5HN
Tel: 01352 770446
Email: info@clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk
Website: www.clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk
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CLCDHRA (Coed Llandegla Carriage Driving and Horse Riding Association) membership association is working together with UPM TilHill and Oneplanet Adventure to develop facilities for weekend and bank holiday access, with designated parking and corral for equestrian activities in Coed Llandegla Forest, Llandegla, Denbighshire. Facilities will be opened on March 31st 2007. The aim is to bring together those interested in carriage driving and riding through Coed Llandegla, and to develop a safe environment for traffic free horse riding and carriage driving.
Tel: Janet Williams 01978 750024
Email
Membership information available to download from the website.
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650 hectare forest with bridleways and carriage-driving roads between Wrexham and Ruthin. Bridleway crosses forest, but cannot be accessed from Visitor Centre car park - access available via bridleway at old car park off A525.
Postcode: LL11 3AA
Email: info@coedllandegla.com
Website: www.coedllandegla.com
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Busy and active association.
Indoor driving trials held near Llanberis January 13th 2007. Starter days for those new to carriage driving also scheduled for 2007.
Contact: Janet Prydderch 07796 615812 or Jenni Frost 01745 833932
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Waymarked horse riding trails from 5 to 25 miles in Carmarthenshire designed by members of West Wales Trekking and Riding Association and Endurance GB Society. Stunning views over the Brecon Beacons near Llandovery.
Space for parking and turning horseboxes. Tying posts or corrals.
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For further information on Crychan Forest, click here.
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Denbigh and Flint horse show in north Wales features ridden and in-hand horse and pony showing classes, including classes for heavy horses, carriage driving classes and a carriage driving parade, show jumping classes, and classes for ladies riding side saddle, held in Denbigh, Vale of Clwyd, Wales.
The 146th annual Denbigh and Flint horse show will be held on Thursday 21st August 2008 at The Green, Denbigh in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd.
This popular affiliated county horse show is an important date in the north Wales horse shows and equestrian events calendar, and includes a carriage driving parade, affiliated show jumping, a parade of vintage machinery, plus ridden, side saddle and carriage driving classes.
www.denbighandflintshow.com
Horse show dates in Wales: Denbigh and Flint horse show is a well-attended county show in north wales, featuring carriage driving classes, in-hand showing and ridden showing classes, and side saddle classes in north Wales. The show also includes affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping classes, and is an important and popular date in the horse shows and equestrian events showing diary of Denbigh and Flint, north Wales, UK, Europe.
The Derwen International Stud aims to breed top class Welsh Cobs, with the quality, beauty and ability to perform in all equine disciplines, both under saddle and in harness, including dressage, show jumping, and ridden and in hand showing.
Situated high above Cardigan Bay in west Wales, the centre boasts 230 acres of pasture and enjoys uninterrupted views of the Cambrian mountains. It is close to the railway link at Aberystwyth.
Top class show winning stallions at stud include Tireinon High Noon, Derwen Sea Adventure, Derwen Quartz, Tireinon Step On, Derwen Requiem, and Derwen Revelation.
A selection of fillies, youngstock and geldings from supreme champion stock usually for sale.
Videos and photographs are available for those who cannot visit the stud. International export is a speciality, with all travel arrangements organised by the stud.
Advice on selecting and buying the very finest Welsh Cobs is always available free of charge.
The Welsh Cob combines the very best qualities of both horses and ponies. Welsh Cobs from Derwen have won the 'George, Prince of Wales Cup' at the Royal Welsh Show twelve times - the supreme accolade of the breed.
The Derwen International Stud is a BHS approved training yard. Opportunities sometimes arise for young people from all over the world to work and learn at the Derwen International Welsh Cob Centre.
Ynyslas House, close to the Derwen Stud and sleeping up to five in three bedrooms, is available for holiday let and boasts spectacular views.
Mr and Mrs I.J.R. Lloyd and son, Derwen International Welsh Cob Centre, Derwen, Ynyshir, Pennant, Llanon, Ceredigion SY23 5JN, Wales.
Tel: +44(0)1545 570250
Fax: +44(0)1545 571368
Mobile: 07989 313887
Email: enquiries@derwencobs.co.uk
Website: www.derwencobs.co.uk
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The Dowlais Pony Improvement Society rare breed horse show and open day will be held at Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil on 11th May 2008.
The Dowlais open day horse show will feature ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh sections A, B, C and D (Welsh ponies and cobs) and include classes for young handlers, ridden and driven showing classes, and a Grand parade of premium stallions past and present, hill bred and premium bred ponies, and other rare breeds.
For information send a SAE to Mrs Sallie Goggin, 47 Blaen Dowlais, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
Email: sallfran@tiscali.co.uk or colin.thomas18@btinternet.com
Tel: 01685 375116 or 01685 382730
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Horse show dates in south Wales: an awareness raising event in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar, showcasing Welsh breeds sections A, B, C and D with ridden and in-hand showing classes. There will also be a parade of Welsh pony and cob premium stallions at stud in Wales and hill-bred Welsh ponies, in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales, UK, Europe.
Carriage Driving in Powys, mid Wales.
The 5th annual Dragon Drive Carriage Driving Event was held in late summer at Bwlchau Farm, near Llanwrtyd Wells (just off A483 Builth Wells/Llandovery road).
Click here for further information, or for a report on the event held on 23-24 September 2006.
Next year's event will take place (provisionally) on 22-23 September 2007.
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Carriage Driving and Horse Riding in the magnificent scenery of Powys, mid Wales. Bridleways, mountain tracks and forest trails suitable for horse riding and carriage driving in stunning mid Wales.
Exceptional and extensive riding and driving on waymarked trails in some of Britain's finest countryside, through forest and mountains. Specially prepared and maintained tracks, some hard, some on grass.
Situated in the Dyfnant Forest and around beautiful Lake Vyrynwy, between Dolgellau and Welshpool.
Easy access for horse boxes and trailers, specially built 'easy-in, easy-out' car and lorry park.
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The Gower Agricultural and Horse Show will be held on Sunday 3rd August 2008 at Penrice Castle Park, Reynoldston, Gower, south west Wales.
The Gower Horse Show is affiliated to the Wales and Borders Association, the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS), the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA), the British Show Horse Association, and the Shetland Pony Society, and features qualifiers to championship shows, the Amateur Showing Society, and to the Royal International Horse Show.
The Gower Horse Show features ridden and in-hand showing classes for piebald and skewbald horses and ponies including BSPA qualifiers, ridden and in-hand WPCS bronze medal showing classes for Welsh mountain ponies (Section A), Welsh ponies (Section B), Welsh ponies of cob type (Section C) and Welsh cobs (Section D) in Gower, south west Wales.
Also featured at the Gower Horse Show are affiliated riding horse classes, private driving classes, ridden and in-hand shetland pony showing classes, best turned out and child handler competitions, and a fancy dress competition.
The Gower Agricultural Show also features classes for livestock and horticultural exhibits, and show jumping classes including a Dengie qualifier, and a side saddle demonstration in the lovely surroundings of Penrice Castle Park, Gower, south west Wales.
For schedules contact Mrs D. Bevan Tel: 01554 751138 or Mrs R. Perrin Tel: 01792 791324
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Horse show dates in Gower, south west Wales: this is a popular and well-attended event in the horse shows and equestrian events schedule of south west Wales, featuring affiliated horse and pony showing classes and qualifiers to breed society championship shows and the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The Gower Agricultural Show includes classes for Welsh breeds, Shetland ponies, riding horses, piebald and skewbald and coloured horses and ponies, private driving classes, and novelty classes including a fancy dress competition. The Gower Horse Show is an important equestrian event in the Gower, south west Wales, UK, Europe.
The Hereford and District carriage Driving Group is an active, friendly carriage driving club based in Herefordshire on the Welsh borders, with a membership from neighbouring Powys and Gwent.
New members interested in carriage driving in Wales and the Welsh borders, with or without their own turnout, are always welcome.
The Hereford and District carriage Driving Group organise shows, rallies, training days and dressage and other competitions in Herefordshire and the Welsh borders.
The Hereford Spring Carriage Show will be held at Marlbrook near Leominster, Welsh borders, on Sunday 4th May 2008.
Classes include an unusal working carriage dog class, encouraging the partnership of horse, carriage and driver, and dog, particularly the traditional carriage dog, the dalmatian, an equally innovative class for heavy horses driven to an agricultural or trade turnout, and a competition cones class, as well as the more common private and pleasure driving classes.
Schedules available from Lester Dagge 07976 534726
Email: show@hddg.co.uk
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Are you interested in carriage driving competition with a difference? - try horse driving trials. An exciting horse sport, and the only equestrian sport/ discipline where you can compete on an equal footing from 14 - 70 years plus, male and female alike, with ponies and horses.
The sport is similar to a ridden three day event, with the dressage phase on day one (a sequence of set movements driven from memory), marathon on day two (five timed sections of a cross country course, built around mostly natural features), and cone driving on day three, which tests the skill and competence of the driver and the suppleness and obedience of the horses.
Classes for singles, pairs, tandems and teams, and for horses and ponies.
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Established in 1881, the Kington Horse Show is a popular and busy mid Wales horse show which will be held on 13th September 2008 at the Ovals Farm, Kington HR5 3LN.
Kington Horse Show is an affiliated horse show, which features horse and pony showing classes, ridden and in-hand, including hunters, working hunters, cobs, hunter breeding, unaffiliated children's riding ponies, mountain and moorland ponies, Welsh pony and cob society affiliated classes for Welsh cobs and ponies, unaffiliated coloured horse and pony classes, private driving and pleasure driving classes, and classes for shire horses affiliated to the Shire Horse Society.
Show schedules for Kington Horse Show are available from: Mr C. J. Edwards, 3 Fold Farm, Borad Street, Prestiegne, Powys LD8 2AG
Tel: 01544 260602
Email: clare@suffolkshires.com
Kington Horse Show, Presteigne, Powys
Horse show dates in Powys, mid Wales: a competitive horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events schedule of mid Wales. Kington Horse Show features ridden and in-hand showing classes for horses from shires to shetlands, and from heavyweight hunters to children's show ponies, and carriage driving.
Kington Show main ring attractions include scurry driving.
Kington horse show - a popular horse show in Powys, mid Wales, UK, Europe.
Llanfyllin Agricultural and Horse Show will take place on 16th August 2008 in picturesque Llanfyllin, Powys, mid Wales.
Llanfyllin is situated near Lake Vyrynwy and Llanfair Caereinion, roughly halfway between Welshpool and Bala.
Llanfyllin horse Show features horse and pony showing classes for all types of horses and ponies including shires, cobs, welsh cobs and ponies, hunters, pony breeding, fancy dress, a parade of Tanatside hounds, and carriage driving classes including private driving and pleasure driving.
There are also classes for working hunters, coloured horses and ponies, BSPS (British Show Pony Society) children's riding ponies and show ponies, ridden mountain and moorland classes, unaffiliated show jumping classes, and a gymkhana and dog show.
Llanfyllin horse Show is affiliated to the Shire Horse Society, BSPS, CHAPS and other equestrian organisations.
Llanfyllin Agricultural and Horse Show
Horse show dates in Wales, UK: a well-attended event in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar, featuring ridden and in-hand showing classes for all types of horses and ponies including shires, Welsh breeds, children's ponies, hunters, coloured horses and ponies, mountain and moorland breeds, and carriage driving classes for both private driving and pleasure driving, held at pretty Llanfyllin, Powys, mid Wales, UK, Europe.
Llanilar Agricultural and Horse Show will take place at Castle Hill Field, Llanilar, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, mid Wales on Saturday 9th August 2008.
The Llanilar Horse Show features ridden and in-hand WPCS (Welsh Pony and Cob Society) affiliated showing classes for Welsh ponies and cobs, affiliated in-hand showing classes for shire horses, showing classes for riding horses under saddle, in-hand riding horse breeding classes, private driving classes, ridden and in-hand showing classes for coloured horses and ponies, a fancy dress competition, and pony club games in this beautiful area of mid west Wales.
The Llanilar Agricultural show also offers classes for livestock including cattle, sheep and goats, show jumping classes, handicrafts, a companion dog show, and a parade of foxhounds at Llanilar, near Aberystwyth, west Wales.
Schedules can be obtained from the Horse Show secretary Tel: 01970 611268 or 01974 241174.
Email: secretary@llanilarshow.co.uk
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Horse show dates in mid west Wales: a bustling affiliated horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar in Wales, featuring ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies, Welsh ponies of cob type, and Welsh cobs (Welsh sections A, B, C and D), shire horses, riding horses, coloured horses and ponies, a fancy dress competition, pony club games, show jumping, and private drivng classes in Llanilar, Aberystwyth, mid west Wales, UK, Europe.
The National Shetland Performance Show takes place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, mid Wales/ Welsh borders on 12th to 13th July 2008.
The National Shetland Performance Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS), Ponies Association UK, Coloured Horse and Pony Society UK (CHAPS UK), BSPS and British Driving Society (BDS).
Schedules can be obtained from the show secretary: Mrs V. Hampton, Larkins, High Elms Lane, Benington, Herts SG2 7DG
National Shetland Performance Show, mid Wales/ Welsh borders
Horse show dates in mid Wales/ Welsh borders: a major championship horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events in mid Wales diary, specialising in the tiny shetland pony, held in Malvern, mid Wales/ Welsh borders, UK, Europe.
The 2008 National Welsh and Part-Bred Championship Show will be held at the Shropshire and West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF on 3rd August 2008.
The National Championship Welsh breeds and Welsh part-breds horse show features the National Supreme Welsh in-hand showing Championship, the National Supreme Welsh ridden showing Championship, Welsh Sections A, B, C and D lead rein and first ridden pony showing classes, the National Supreme Welsh Performance horse and pony Championship, Open Welsh pony and cob and part-bred Welsh in-hand showing classes, the Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) young judges competition, young handlers classes, and carriage driving competitions for Welsh ponies and cobs, dressage competitions, and ridden pairs showing classes for Welsh breeds sections A, B, C and D.
This National Championship horse show is a fantastic spectacle and one of the most important days in the Welsh ponies and cobs calendar, featuring some of the most beautiful stallions at stud in Wales, and showcasing the versatility of Welsh mountain ponies, Welsh ponies, Welsh ponies of cob type and Welsh cobs.
For schedule please send 2 first class stamps and SAE to: Mrs L. Partridge, Gelli Farm, Henllys, Cwmbran NP44 7AT.
Tel: 01633 482365 or 07878 318537 (after 6pm).
Horse show dates in Wales: a very important show in the horse shows and equestrian events in Wales calendar, showcasing the talents of the Welsh breeds section A, B, C and D (Welsh mountain pony, Welsh pony, Welsh pony of cob type, and Welsh cob) and showing many of the top Welsh stallions at stud in Wales. This championship show features ridden and in-hand showing classes, performance classes, carriage driving classes, and dressage classes for Welsh ponies and cobs in the mid Wales/ Welsh borders, UK, Europe.
The 2008 Pembrokeshire county horse show will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st August 2008
The Pembrokeshire Show is the largest three day agricultural show and horse show in Wales. Recognised as one of the most impressive outdoor rural events in the UK, 2008 attractions will include Titan the robot, as well as top level show jumping competition and in-hand and ridden showing classes for all breeds and types of horses and ponies in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales.
Pembrokeshire horse Show features horse and pony showing classes for hunters, hacks, working hunters, cobs, riding horses, children's riding ponies, ridden and in-hand showing classes for Welsh breeds, mountain and moorland ponies, pure and part bred arab horses, shire horses, and coloured horses and ponies.
Website: www.pembrokeshirecountyshow.co.uk
Horse show dates in Pemrokeshire, south west Wales: Pembrokeshire Show is a major affiliated county and agricultural show in the horse shows and equestrian events calendar of south west Wales, featuring in-hand and ridden showing classes for light horse breeds, and in-hand classes for heavy horses. Pembrokeshire horse Show also features show jumping and carriage driving classes in Pembrokeshire, south west wales, UK, Europe.
British Horse Society book containing guides to 21 routes, including two for carriage drivers.
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RDA brings therapy,exercise and fun to disabled riders and carriage drivers across Wales through working with horses. It also brings fun,exercise and therapy to the hundreds of volunteers who help!
It is a great opportunity for people who may not have many choices and can open up a whole new lot of possibilities.
For futher information on riding/ carriage driving or volunteering contact:South Wales Mrs D M Waghorn Phone: 0845 450 7125 North Wales Contact Mrs A. Lambert Phone: 08452416317.Website: www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk
The 2008 Royal Welsh show will be held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, mid Wales from 21st - 24th July.
In 2007, the main attractions included Bolddogs Lings Freestyle Motorcycle Display Team, the equestrian display of the Cossacks from the Ukraine, Jean Francois Pignon, the Shetland Pony Grand National, John Parker Carriage Driving, the Royal Welsh Mounted Games featuring the Invitation World Team Championships, the Inter Hunt Team Relay, a Parade of Hounds, Pony Club Mounted Games, and trotting races.
Other annual attractions include livestock, the top show horses of all breeds and types, horticulture, forestry, country pursuits, the food hall, sheep shearing, sheep dog trials, produce and handicrafts, farriery and ornamental ironwork, and vintage machinery.
This is the largest and best known annual agricultural show in Wales, held at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, mid Wales. Featuring affiliated horse showing classes, show jumping and equestrian events, with ridden classes for all breeds and types of horses from hacks to hunters and children's ponies, and in-hand classes for horses and ponies, the Welsh Cobs shown in the main arena are a particular favourite at the Royal Welsh, especially the Welsh Cob stallions shown in-hand on Wednesday.
There are horse showing classes for welsh ponies and cobs ridden and in-hand, shires, hunter breeding, palominos, arabs, pony trekking ponies, sport horses, ridden cobs, hunters, coloured horses, shetlands, hackney driving, side saddle, riding pony breeding, show hunter ponies, children's riding ponies, leading rein and first ridden classes, working hunter ponies, mountain and moorland ponies and private driving.
The Royal Welsh show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe, a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a unique Welsh flavour.
Images shown are from the 2006 Royal Welsh show.
Website: www.rwas.co.uk
Horse shows dates in Powys, mid Wales: the major Welsh annual affiliated equestrian event in Wales' riding diary, an agricultural show in the horse shows and equestrian events in mid wales calendar, featuring top class show jumping, affiliated ridden and in-hand showing classes for horses and ponies, mounted games, side saddle classes, carriage driving classes, private driving classes, top class Welsh Cob showing including Welsh Cob stallions in-hand and under saddle, ridden classes including riding horses, hunters, working hunters, pure bred arabian horses, part-bred arabs and anglo arab horses and ponies, trekking ponies, coloured horses and ponies, palominos, children's riding ponies, a shetland pony grand national, gymkhana games and equestrian displays in Powys, mid Wales, UK, Europe.
The governing body for the sport of Double Harness Scurry Driving. Features classes at shows throughout the country.
www.scurrydrivers.co.uk
Email South Wales Horse Driving Trials group
The Swansea County Show will be held at Singleton Park, Swansea on 24, 25 and 26 May 2008.
The Swansea County horse show features ridden and in hand showing classes for heavy and light horses and ponies including well-supported working hunter classes, hunters, riding horses, children's ponies, shire horses, colourd horses and ponies, Welsh breeds and mountain and moorland ponies in Swansea.
Swansea County horse show includes children's riding pony qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, including Leading Rein, First Ridden, Nursery Stakes and Working Hunter Pony classes.
Swansea County Show also features private driving classes including Horse of the Year Show qualifiers.
Main ring attractions include scurry driving and show jumping classes.
Other events include a funfair and children's attractions - fun for all the family in Swansea, south Wales.
Schedules are available from the show secretary: Mrs Carey Knox, Room 165, The Guildhall, Swanse SA1 4PE
www.swanseashow.com
Horse show dates in Swansea, south Wales: Swansea County Show is a major affiliated horse show in the horse shows and equestrian events in south Wales calendar, featuring show jumping, in-hand showing classes for heavy and light horses and ponies, ridden showing classes for horses and ponies, Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers, and Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) qualifiers. Also featured are private driving classes and scurry driving at this major county affiliated horse show in Swansea, south Wales, UK, Europe.