The Main Arena with seating for 2,000 plays host to incredible
displays and demonstrations ranging from major celebrities to
up and coming talent. A stunning unicorn is opening the proceedings
with a display at liberty setting the tone for the displays to
come.
Celebrities
from every aspect of the equestrian world can be found at Equus
2003; from the UK's top show jumper Di Lampard, to Kelly Marks,
the originator of the Monty Roberts courses and stunt rider extraordinaire
Tony Smart. Tony Smart and his fearless team of horses and riders
have doubled for actors such as Mel Gibson and Lara Croft and
featured in films including Braveheart, Robin Hood 'Prince of
Thieves' and The High Road to China.
There
is a huge range of events to see and experience at Equus; Clinics,
entertainment, demonstrations, stunts, tricks and techniques across
all the disciplines including polo, vaulting, western riding,
dressage and side saddle, to name but a few.
There
will also be an evening programme at Equus 2003 which will involve
late night shopping until 9pm and evening lecture demos on Friday
4th and Saturday 5th. An Evening with Geoff Billington has just
been confirmed which will start at 7.30pm and the Saturday performance
will be confirmed shortly.
The
event is expanding this year to provide even more for visitors.
There will be a new country area that will include country clothing
and outdoor accessories, a gourmet enclosure for speciality food
and drink and an 'outdoor' area incorporated within the hall for
horseboxes, horse walkers and other larger display items.
Equus
- The Horse Event, 3rd-6th April 2003, is the essential equestrian
event for horse lovers. There are over 75 horses taking part in
Equus so the incredible variety of displays over the four days
is phenomenal. In addition there are over 150 trade stands, selling
a great range of equipment and clothing for the season ahead.
Visitors can check out the latest products that are about to hit
the shops in the new product area or try their hand at racing
or polo on the simulators.
The
ticket hotline will be live on 1st December by calling 01959 542776
or visiting the website at www.equusevent.co.uk
. Tickets can be booked for day or evening sessions from £10
per adult.
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