Middleham Stables Open Day, Middleham, North Yorkshire, 6 April 2012
Middleham Stables offer a unique opportunity to visit over 500 horses on show at leading national hunt and flat racing stables. Horse racing has been at the heart of Middleham since the 18th century when race meetings were held on the High Moor and today the town accommodates seventeen of England's flat and national hunt trainers with over 400 horses in training.
Bramham International Horse Trials, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, 7-10 June 2012
This annual event is both an equestrian sporting event and a social event. The stunning location of Bramham Park has hosted this prestigious CCI*** three day event since 1974. Bramham Park has been the family home of the Lane Fox family for the past 300 years and the family are actively involved in making Bramham International Horse Trials one of the most popular and successful events in the country. The magnificent house provides the backdrop for the main arena activities and the cross country course is set in the glorious and historic parkland.
Great Yorkshire Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 10-12 July 2012
The 154th Great Yorkshire Show has the cream of the country's livestock, edge-of-the-seat displays, acres of shopping opportunities and countryside activities, just some of the "must sees" on the timetable. The Great Yorkshire Show is the premier agricultural show in England and each year attracts more than 130,000 visitors. With the countryside firmly at its heart, it is a shop window for the farming industry and a fabulous day out for all the family.
Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, York Racecourse, 22-25 August 2012
The Ebor Festival is the jewel in York's crown. The blend of the very best horses with a sense of tradition and style make it the centrepiece of many a sporting and social calendar. The Betfred Ebor handicap, one of the most famous races of the Festival was first run in 1843 and is now the feature race, while the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes is the fastest race of the season. This combined with the richest race, The Juddmonte International and The Darley Yorkshire Oaks & Ladies Day, makes for a thrilling four days of racing.
South Pennines Walk & Ride Festival, 8-23 September 2012
Not just for walkers... Experience some of the amazing natural and cultural heritage of the South Pennines and more than 100 events - including horse rides, evening talks and themed events, over two action packed weeks.
St Leger Festival, Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire, 12-15 September 2012
The St. Leger Festival is the highlight of the year at Doncaster Racecourse and one of the most important festivals in British horse racing. Since 1776 the St Leger has been the biggest event in Doncaster's social calendar. Visitors from all over the world come for the celebration of racing, music, fine food, arts and culture.
