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Post by striderpants on May 17, 2016 12:11:40 GMT
This year will be our first at Equifest, so can anyone tell me what to expect from the show? We have qualified to do the KBIS Intermediate Workers and the Jo Brew Small Hunters I sent my entries off and have received a confirmation and my number, but it mentions an exhibitors pack (info on stables etc) when should I receive this? I also read that a couple of years ago the stables came with bedding, is this still the case? Thanks so excited  |
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Post by clifton on May 17, 2016 15:49:41 GMT
bedding does not come with stables or it hasn't in red and blue stables, I am sure you know there are many other classes that you don't have to qualify for that you can enter depending how long you are staying. not sure about an exhibitors pack but stables are usually allocated on arrival
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Post by thatboythatgirl on May 17, 2016 16:24:29 GMT
You will get some more info once entries close in July normally fodder shop; gate times and few other bits of info needed
You will go through different gates dependent on what stables you have. Stables allocated when you arrive. Alot of people head down on the Tuesday to set up camp settle down for the classes that start on the Wednesday
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Post by striderpants on May 18, 2016 7:58:17 GMT
Thanks for your replies  unfortunately can't get up there on the Tuesday, but we should be arriving Weds morning and our first class is in the afternoon so sure that will be enough time! Has anyone else made their entries yet? |
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Post by jtp on May 18, 2016 8:52:31 GMT
Do you book stables before you send your entry? X
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Post by thatboythatgirl on May 18, 2016 11:37:36 GMT
Do you book stables before you send your entry? X You have to make at least one entry per stable to be able to book a stable |
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Post by mcnaughty on May 31, 2016 12:42:46 GMT
Good idea to enter at least one class and book your stable asap as the stables do run out eventually! It is a fab show and as mentioned above there are lots of other classes you could enter, including concours, pairs, dressage to music, performance to music etc. The training classes are also very good value. If at all possible I really would recommend getting to the showground on Tuesday as that extra little bit of time to set up and get settled is very useful. There is a fodder shop that can supply shavings, straw, hay, haylage and some feed if you cannot bring your own. Bring a hose with a screw cap end if you have a grey!! Bring flip flops for the showers .... dont ask! Bring money for the shops, wine for the evening, comfortable shoes and a smile!
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Post by striderpants on Jun 1, 2016 8:51:34 GMT
Is there wash bays/somewhere I can tie horse up to wash him? He isn't grey, but has white patches he likes to get dirty!
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Post by mcnaughty on Jun 7, 2016 14:53:11 GMT
Yes there is at least one concreted wash bay area with a tie up rail - there may be more but I have never seen it - the one I know of is in the blue stable area next to a large shower/toilet block near The Callan Family Ring. You can use a bucket and sponge of course but a hose with a screw cap is useful! I personally hate washing with a bucket and sponge as I find that most of the water ends up on me rather than the horse .. running down your arm and into your armpit! brrrr!
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Post by bigmama on Jun 8, 2016 8:44:16 GMT
Your exhibitors pack will arrive nearer show date
Exhibitors stables used to get one bale of shavings free .. tip for stabling wherever you are, take an offcut of carpet to roughly fit your stable and pop it on the floor before putting down your shavings bedding; it will save you money on shavings
Fodder is available to buy at the showground but we always took plenty of our own hay/haylage and feed to prevent upset stomachs
Take some comfortable walking shoes as you will be doing plenty of walking to and fro
There is a small food shop on the showground but we found it easier to venture off showground to local Tesco .. people often car-share to do this
Good luck and enjoy!
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unfortunately can't get up there on the Tuesday, but we should be arriving Weds morning and our first class is in the afternoon so sure that will be enough time!
