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THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE PROGRAMME (TAP) FORMER RACEHORSE PARADE TO TAKE PLACE AT CORNBURY HOUSE HORSE TRIALS
To celebrate the versatility of the thoroughbred and promote second careers after racing, Cornbury House Horse Trials (10-14 September) will host a former racehorse parade in association with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme (TAP) on Friday, 12 September. The parade will feature six former racehorses currently on different parts of their re-training journey.
A major focus for this year’s Cornbury House Horse Trials is to showcase the sports of racing and eventing and honour the thoroughbred, and the inaugural Arena Racing Company-sponsored Racehorse to Challenge Cup takes place on 11, 12 and 13 September with a £50,000 total prize fund on offer.
The line-up for the parade includes several high-profile names, including the former Dan Skelton-trained Blaklion, who won almost £500,000 in prize money on the track, along with Kimberlite Candy, owned by JP McManus and winner of the Classic Chase at Warwick when trained by Tom Lacey. Both horses are now part of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme, which is designed to offer a nationwide support framework to help ensure a smooth transition from racehorse to riding horse for either a competitive or non-competitive second career via an online information portal alongside subsidised regional training delivered by top-class coaches.
Justine Parker, Programme Director of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme, said: “We are really delighted to be able to showcase the work of TAP with six horses who are all at different stages of their re-training process.
“Thoroughbreds are so quick to learn and happy to please, and we hope that everyone who has the pleasure of watching the parade will consider an ex-racehorse as their next horse of choice. It goes without saying that we also look forward to extending them our support along with the many other opportunities that TAP has to offer.”
David Howden, founder and president of The Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme and Cornbury House Horse Trials added: “Bringing together two of my great passions, racing and eventing and showcasing the versatility of the magnificent thoroughbred what we set out to achieve. Coupled with the inaugural Racehorse to Eventer Challenge, it knots it all together really well.”
The display will take place in the main arena at Cornbury on Friday, 12 September at 12.30pm and will be compered by Sky Sports racing presenter Vanessa Ryle and TAP ambassador and former top-level event rider Lucy Jackson.
Full parade line-up:
1.KIMBERLITE CANDY ridden by Hollie Cartwright
2. BLAKLION ridden by Fay Shulton
3. MOWBRAY in-hand led by Daren Sellars-Waymark
4. LORD IN RED ridden by Emma-Jane Brown
5. ARDLAIR ridden by Evie Lawson
6. CARMENS CONCERTO ridden by Jo Sellars-Waymark
As well as superb equestrian sport, featuring many of the world’s most famous riders, Cornbury Horse Horse Trials is an innovative and exciting blend of local, sustainable food and drink from our neighbouring farms, premium hospitality, and interactive children’s activities over the weekend of 13-14 September, all in the stunning setting of Cornbury Park. There’s no doubt that Cornbury House Horse Trials promises a fantastic day out for families, as well as riders, owners, guests and spectators.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of one of the most anticipated equestrian events in the country. Tickets start from just £10, and children 12 and under attend for FREE. Book your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable day for the whole family at Cornbury House Horse Trials.
All the cross-country action from Cornbury House Horse Trials will be shown live on Horse & Country TV’s streaming platform H&C+.
To buy tickets, see timetables of each class and for more information, visit cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk.
Image: Hollie Cartwright and Kimerblite Candy, credit Majestic Photography