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Oxfordshire yards open doors to public during National Race Horse Week

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Oxfordshire yards open doors to public during National Race Horse Week

Trainers, studs, and retraining centres nationwide will host a series of unique events from September 7-15, offering visitors an inside look at the care and training of racehorses.

These open days will feature tours of training facilities, where visitors can see horses in action on gallops, treadmills, and in equine swimming pools.

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Demonstrations by physiotherapists, chiropractors, and farriers will also provide insights into the essential care of these equine athletes. 

Kirtlington Stud will lost an event on September 10, opening their doors to 150 people at their yard just outside Oxford

On the same day Georgina Nicholls will be hosting a day for 30 people at her yard in Oxfordshire.

Hosting 300 people, Charlie Longdson’s event will take place on September 14.

David Dennis, a well acclaimed Jump trainer will host up to 150 people on the September 15 at Wardington Gate Farm, and on the same day Eve Johnston Houghton will host 225 people on her yard just outside Blewbury.

Also on September 15, Ben Case will opened his doors to 250 people in his yard just outside Banbury.

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Places can be booked here.

TV personality Chris Hughes, who is a racehorse owner and ambassador for National Racehorse Week said: “The impact of getting up close to a horse cannot be underestimated.

“And racing has created a unique opportunity through National Racehorse Week to help people meet these incredible animals, experience the life of a thoroughbred and talk to the dedicated teams who care for them 365 days a year.

“It is fantastic that the events are free to attend with everyone welcome to join.”