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A Host of Fun for all the
Family
ILPH Summer Show, Hall Farm, Snetterton, Norfolk, Saturday
23 June |
The Good News is that the ILPH Summer
Show 2001 isn’t a casualty of foot and mouth disease and is still going
ahead with free entry to the showground this year and the possibility
of winning £3,000 !
One of the principle attractions in the
main arena will be the daring stunt riding team, the 'Horsemen of the
Apocalypse' - who have featured in numerous television programmes and films,
including 'Sharpe', Sleepy Hollow', 'Merlin' and 'Jason and the Argonauts' to
name but a few.
 For those who like life at a more
leisurely pace the other principle main ring event is Tanya Larrigan’s
Mini Marvels. Tanya puts on an enchanting long-reining display with her
beautiful team of miniature horses who have appeared at the European Dressage
Championships as well many county and country shows throughout the UK.
 Other attractions appearing in the
main arena include displays by the Kings Troop and the Horse Rangers as well as
the draw for the £3,000 raffle winner !
In the ILPH Welfare Village visitors
will be able to discover more about the ILPH’s rehabilitation work with
rescued and recovering horses and ponies. They will be able to go on a guided
tour around the farm to see the facilities and some of the recently arrived
welfare cases as well as those undergoing rehabilitation. International
Training Team members will also be on hand to
explain about the farriery, harness making and horse management courses run by
the ILPH in developing countries.
There will be trade stands, a kiddies’
play area, refreshments and a Tombola stall that is second to none with
numerous prizes generously donated by local businesses.
Saddles, bridles, rugs, riding gear and bits
and pieces can all be found on the second hand tack stall all at knock down
prices !
The adjacent Horse Show boasts eight
rings with 60 classes throughout the day including affiliated and unaffiliated
showing and jumping, driving and a minmus - promising to cater for everybody.
Schedules available from local tack shops or by sending a sae to Mel Edwards at
ILPH HQ, Snetterton, Norwich, NR16 2LR.
A bigger than ever Dog Show will be
held too, with showing and obedience classes plus terrier racing in the
afternoon. Those who are interested in dog agility will be able to watch
demonstrations and be able to take their dogs around the course in supervised
sessions (only for dogs over 1 year old). Details on
www.ilph.org, sae to Sue Pidduck
at ILPH Headquarters for schedules - entries on the day.
All this and more promises an exciting fun day
out for all the family !
www.ilph.org
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