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Pony Racing Taster Days 2024
Sonja Walker • July 31, 2024
Come for a day out and find out about Pony Racing.
The day is free and you don't need a pony.
Activities on Taster Days include:
- A tour of a Racecourse to see what happens behind the scenes
- Having a go on a horse simulator (Equicisor) with a jockey coach
- Trying fun fitness and balance exercises used by jockeys
- Testing how fit you need to be to ride in a pony race
- Learning about the racing equipment used by jockeys and horses
- Watching Pony Racing in the afternoon
- Finding out how to get involved whether or not you have a pony
Taster sessions are unmounted and run in the morning with Pony Racing to watch in the afternoon. Timings and other information will be emailed to those registered a week before the day.
All are welcome with a recommended participant age of 7 - 15 years old, to be accompanied by a parent/guardian for all activities.
Taster Days are free, but places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited: www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk/get-racing/taster-days/
Nottingham on 22nd August
Perth on 14th September
Bangor-on-Dee on 29th September
Warwick on 5th October
Lingfield Park on 29th October
Keep an eye on the website for others! For more information, please contact Lea: lea@ponyracingauthority.co.uk
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