pn.x
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Post by pn.x on Mar 12, 2012 19:28:30 GMT
so, thinking of taking my 15'1hh thoroughbred (riding horse) to Equifest this year, he qualifed for the Ex-Racehorse class.
is there any classes you can do that you dont have to qualify for??
how much are stables?
can you buy bedding ect well your there?
how much are classes?
where is the best place for me to stay, tent, hotel, caravan??
is there anything else i may need to know as i am very confussed by it all lol
thank-you.
(picture below is of my horse)
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Post by snowflake on Mar 12, 2012 21:22:21 GMT
Yes there are loads of classes you don't have to qualify for! In fact I'm not sure there is a ex-racehorse qualifying class? Stables are something like £100 for duration. Send an SAE to the Equifest address (on their website) & they'll send you a schedule with all those details. Yes you can buy bedding there, there is an official fodder there, you can also take your own. Classes depend if you're a member they are reduced (membership is very cheap, however you do not require to be a member even for Championship classes!) - you can also enter classes at the show, if you've entered other classes before hand. However you have to enter those the day before the class - extra details & cost will be in the schedule so send off for an SAE. We have stayed in a Caravan before - much nicer than most horseboxes LOL, so they're a good choice a lot of company's drop off & set it up for you at the showground. There is a hotel just as you turn into the showground (Premier Inn I think) & there's also lots of other hotels near the showground. A tent is ok if nice weather but not too nice if it rains! Never stayed in one myself at a show! When you get the schedule it is very simple compared to a lot of other shows, no membership required! So send off for an SAE!  & btw lovely horse, good luck, sure you'll do fab! ;D |
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Post by pn.x on Mar 13, 2012 8:20:56 GMT
wow, thats been a BIG help! will send for a SAE and see how i get on from there, where do i book my stable? will have a look at the hotel and caravan. it seems so confussing! thank-you very much. you've been a big help.  |
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Post by snowflake on Mar 13, 2012 16:51:27 GMT
No problem! When they send an SAE in the Schedule is a stable booking form, & entry form. |
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Post by carrie17491 on Mar 13, 2012 16:54:50 GMT
Yes there are loads of classes you don't have to qualify for! In fact I'm not sure there is a ex-racehorse qualifying class? Stables are something like £100 for duration. Send an SAE to the Equifest address (on their website) & they'll send you a schedule with all those details. Yes you can buy bedding there, there is an official fodder there, you can also take your own. Classes depend if you're a member they are reduced (membership is very cheap, however you do not require to be a member even for Championship classes!) - you can also enter classes at the show, if you've entered other classes before hand. However you have to enter those the day before the class - extra details & cost will be in the schedule so send off for an SAE. We have stayed in a Caravan before - much nicer than most horseboxes LOL, so they're a good choice a lot of company's drop off & set it up for you at the showground. There is a hotel just as you turn into the showground (Premier Inn I think) & there's also lots of other hotels near the showground. A tent is ok if nice weather but not too nice if it rains! Never stayed in one myself at a show! When you get the schedule it is very simple compared to a lot of other shows, no membership required! So send off for an SAE! & btw lovely horse, good luck, sure you'll do fab! ;D BIG help thanks  |
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Post by pn.x on Mar 13, 2012 18:59:01 GMT
iv asked them to send me one out and tey said they will when they get from the printers. & yes Snowflake as been a BIG help. thank-you again ;D
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snowflake
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Post by snowflake on Mar 13, 2012 19:31:19 GMT
No problem! Very simple once you get the schedule! Good luck it's a fab show! ;D
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Post by pn.x on Mar 14, 2012 8:59:59 GMT
does anybody know which caravan place i can look into hiring.. which one did you's lot use? THANK-YOU! ;D
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Post by fruity on Mar 14, 2012 11:40:41 GMT
I used motohome last year - but we hired a campervan for the duration, might be worth a look as they were very good and delivered. Let me know if you can't find their details and I'll dig them out.
Even though my 3mth twins didn't come and stay in the end :-) we were very glad of it after the rain thursday!!
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Post by snowflake on Mar 14, 2012 21:23:16 GMT
Try Costock Caravans Paige.
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& btw lovely horse, good luck, sure you'll do fab! ;D
