Northern Horse Event by Contour Events

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Northern Horse Event

Northern Horse Event
Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2007

9.00am until 5.00pm on both days

A total Equestrian Experience for the dedicated rider
A star-studded line-up will feature at this year’s Northern Horse Event including . . .

Geoff Billington

Heather Moffett

This internationally acclaimed champion will entertain and educate in two different yet inspiring demonstrations showing the complexities of show jumping. The first demonstration will highlight training issues with a novice horse (four years old). For the second demonstration Geoff will introduce an older horse, demonstrating ‘show jumping from start to finish’.

Geoff is 52 years old and first rode for the British team at 19. He has competed at two Olympic Games – Atlanta and Sydney, coming 6th individually at Atlanta.

In 2006, he was 1st and 2nd in the Premier Grand Prix at Rowallan with Pedro and Cassabachus.

Heather will demonstrate the art of classical dressage. She will pass on her vast experience of training with classical teachers, and using the French school of classical equitation, more thought of these days as ‘Baroque Equitation’ will focus on dressage as an art form rather than a competitive sport.

Geoff Billington

Oliver Townend

Stallion Parade

Oliver Townend will provide an eventing master class showing the warm up of horses, training for cross country and much more.

A fabulous selection of regional stallions will take part in a stunning display to music.

Pony Club horse & hound team jumping challenge

(Sunday only) Four pony club teams will compete in a fast and fun-filled challenge with horses, riders and dogs…not to be missed! Get ready to cheer them on!

Showing Master Class

(Saturday only) An insight into the world of showing.

Features schedule:

Saturday 8th December

Oliver Townend	09.45 – 10.30	Eventing master class!
Heather Moffett	10.45 – 11.30	Demonstrating the art of classical dressage
Graham Fletcher	11.45 – 12.30	1 of 2 demonstrations showing the complexities of show jumping
	Lunch
Stallion Parade	13.00 – 13.45	Fabulous selection of regional stallions
Oliver Townend	14.00 – 14.45	2nd Exciting demonstration from this renown event rider
Showing Master Class	15.00 – 15.45	An insight in to the world of showing
Geoff Billington	16.00 – 16.45	2nd demonstration showing the complexities of show jumping
Sunday 9th December

Oliver Townend	09.45 – 10.30	Eventing master class!
Heather Moffett	10.45 – 11.30	Demonstrating the art of classical dressage
Geoff Billington	11.45 – 12.30	1 of 2 demonstrations showing the complexities of show jumping
	Lunch
Pony Club horse & hound team jumping Challenge	13.00 – 14.00	Regional clubs compete in this fast, fun filled challenge!
Oliver Townend	14.15 – 15.00	2nd Exciting demonstration from this renown event rider
Stallion Parade	15.15 – 16.00	Fabulous selection of regional stallions
Geoff Billington	16.15 – 17.00	2nd demonstration showing the complexities of show jumping

	Catering available on both days in the restaurant and mobile units.
	Free car parking. Forward parking for disabled visitors
	Excellent entertainment throughout the two days
	Shopping village Hall one. See touch and buy all under cover! Musto, Barbour, BETA, British Horse Society, top brand names, feed, vitamins & minerals, saddlery, tack, nutrition advice and much more
	Shopping crèche available in the organisers office
	No dogs allowed
	Hotel accommodation contact Harrogate Tourist Information Centre on 01423 537300
	Nearest cash machine available at the Sainsbury’s store.