__Borders Festival of the Horse                                                                                                                      16 - 25 May 2014

BFoH 2014 ** programme now available **
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The 14th BHS Borders Festival of the Horse
May the 16th to the 25th

At various locations around the Scottish Borders

Celebrating the equestrian culture of Scotland’s Horse country. This unique 8-day Festival takes place in 2014 for the fourteenth time this year supported by the Forestry Commission Scotland and European Community Leader Programme. If you have never been to the Borders Festival of the Horse why not give it a go this May?

There is something for everyone whether you own a horse or not


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Floors Castle Horse Trials
16th – 18th May
Running within the scenic grounds of Floors Castle, the Horse Trials offer an action packed weekend of dressage, show jumping and cross country. An opportunity to watch some of the country’s top riders as well as Scotland’s rising stars. There will also be a fantastic range of trade stands and food stalls, including the famous BHS Bookshop and Members Tea room. Come visit us!

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Nenthorn Centre Le Trec
24th and 25th May
Unaffiliated Le Trec competition , novice, intermediate and open – please see Nenthorn website for full details  from 1st May.
Le Trec is designed to test the rapport and trust between horse and rider. 
For all levels and abilities, come and have a go!  Practice  available on Saturday 2-4pm. Horses can be hired through Jenny. (number below)
Unaffiliated Le Trec Competition start Sunday at Starts 11am
Nenthorn Equestrian Centre, Kelso, TD5 7RY
Enter in advance, £15 Kelly Marks, £30 full le Trec.
Text Jenny Christie 07762 992321 or email: [email protected]
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Equestrian Cabaret “The Circus of Spectacles”
Les Amis 16th May (7pm – 9pm) 17th May (7pm – 9pm) 18th May (4pm – 6pm) 19th May (4pm – 6pm) 
Equestrian Theatre show with canapés or afternoon tea.
“Circus of Spectacles” is an enchanting series of equestrian theatre shows by Les Amis d’Onno, Scotland’s only Equine-Canine Stunt Team. Costumes, music, lights and magical, enchanting performances by both equines & canines. Enjoy tea & cake at the afternoon showings and canapé snacks and bar at the evening performances. 
All housed in our new “Big Top” venue.
Tickets: £7 booked in advance (£8 on the door) or £25 for a table of 4
Les Amis d’Onno - Box Office    Phone no. 07598 116347
e-mail: [email protected]
Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6SY
From the A68 take the A698 direction Hawick. Turn left for Lanton village 1½ miles along, take the road through Lanton village, continue straight up the hill for ½ mile. Lanton Hill Farm is the first farm track on the right.
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Try Carriage Driving
10am onwards. Participants will have a chance to harness, put to and drive a turnout.  They will learn the safety and fun aspects of carriage driving and have a chance to drive in beautiful countryside learning all aspects of road and off road terrain.
Bring a picnic lunch, hard hats, warm clothes and gloves.
Tickets: £20pp in advance. Phone Carol/Lisa 07768 627547.
[email protected]        www.seacliffstables.co.uk

Seacliff Stables, The Pillars, Seacliff, North Berwick, EH39 5PP.
Off A1 onto A198 through Whitekirk village continue to farm steading and turn sharp right onto concrete road, passed cottage and entrance to beach.  Entrance to Seacliff Stables is first after passing The Pillars.
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Horse Logging Demonstration
Saturday 17 May 2014,  3pm - 5pm, Glentress Forest (between Peebles & Innerleithen)
Follow signs from the main Glentress Forest entrance off the A 72 (NT 283 395)
See working horses in action pulling timber from woodland and meet local horse loggers Caitlin and Rab Erskine with their commercial horse logging team Rhona (Ardennes) and Angel (Cob). Discover how horses continue to play an active role in sustainable forest management.
Entrance by donation to BHL Charitable Trust. Normal car parking charges apply. Booking preferred. Disabled access & facilities limited: phone to discuss requirements.
Booking & further info: Iain Laidlaw 07831 327319 [email protected]
www.homestead-horselogging-company.co.uk  www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland  www.britishhorseloggers.org
Thanks to Homestead Horse Logging, Borders Festival of the Horse, Forestry Commission Scotland and British Horse Loggers.
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SCOTTISH BORDERS TILTERS ASSOCIATION

International Tilting Demonstration: The Haining, Selkirk. Thursday 22nd May, 6.30 pm. Spectators free. Disabled access. Refreshments.
After a 400-year gap, the ancient art of tilting at the ring was re-introduced to Scotland from Denmark at last year’s  Borders Festival of the Horse.  Since then the Scottish Borders Tilters Association has been set up, and two groups have been in training throughout the winter.  Now they are once again joined by Danish riders in a demonstration in the lovely grounds of the Haining House in the centre of Selkirk. Come along and see how it’s done, and find out how you too can take part in highly addictive equestrian sport.  
Contact: Judy Steel, [email protected]

International Tilting Competition: Bowhill, by Selkirk. Friday 23rd May, 6.30 pm. Spectators free.
After a 400-year gap, the ancient art of tilting at the ring was re-introduced to Scotland from Denmark at last year’s  Borders Festival of the Horse.  Since then the Scottish Borders Tilters Association has been set up, and two groups have been in training throughout the winter.  See how they fare against the experienced tilters from Sonderborg in Southern Jutland in a competition the lovely grounds of the Bowhill House in the centre of Selkirk. Come along and see how it’s done, and find out how you too can take part in highly addictive equestrian sport.
Contact: Judy Steel, [email protected]
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Stable Life Open Day
Stable Life is a pioneering and unique service for vulnerable and troubled children and young people in the Scottish Borders. 
We are pleased to be to participating in the Festival of the Horse and are offering various demonstrations of our work in this year’s event. 
Stable Life provides valuable opportunity and enhanced support to children and young people who are experiencing personal challenges . Our service offers a safe, nurturing and learning  experience  using the horse and his surroundings to help young people reach their full potential, become healthier and happier with
aspirations and dreams. We offer a unique approach where young people discover a sense of self, build up relationships built on trust and respect with the young person’s needs at the centre of a tailored service. 
Also on show will be our fabulous livery facilities, indoor and outdoor schools for hire, the Hut and various volunteering opportunities.
Contact details : Stable Life, C/O Dryden Farm, Ashkirk, SELKIRK TD7 4NT
Mobile contact Vanessa Henderson 07584232545
Landline Tel 01750 32277
Also find us on Facebook - Stable Life ; Web site www.stablelife.org.uk - currently under construction
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