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Festetics horse racing

Qualifying competition of the Hungarian National Gallop

Do you love horses? On the 3rd June the Festetics horse racing will take place for the third time in Gyenesdiás. It is a really spectacular early-summer equestrian event for young and old. All horse lovers and equestrian sports fans are welcome.

When:   June 2, 2012 (Saturday)
Where: Keszthely, Festetics castle and park

June 2 (Saturday)
11am  opening
11.30am hussars demonstration
12am presentations by experts
1.45pm honorary parade of carriages
2.30pm dressage riding
3pm presentation of the riders of Gyenesdiás
3.30pm presentation of the stud farm owner
4pm presentation of the Hungarian horse breeds
5pm parade of carriages
6pm operetta gala with Tibor Pinter and his friends (tickets available on the spot, price: 1000 HUF/person)

All day:
- arts and crafts fair
- "street treats" for foodies (with specialties)
- wine tasting
- carriage ride
- horse riding

When:   June 3, 2012 (Sunday)
Where: Gyenesdiás, Faludi field

June 3 (Sunday)
9am  opening Ceremony
9.30am hussars demonstration
10am carriage parade and carriage races
11am huzul-and pony racing for children (1st  qualifying round)
11.20am presentation of the riders of Gyenesdiás (dressage)
11.40am huzul-and pony racing for children (2nd  qualifying round)
12.00am presentation of the stud owner (dressage riding)
12.20pm horse racing for children (1st qualifying round)
12.40pm demonstration of traditional horsemanship
1pm horse racing for children (2nd qualifying round)
1.20pm LUNCH BREAK, western show
2pm Festetics horse racing (1st  qualifying round)
2.20pm hawker demonstration
3pm Festetics horse racing (2nd  qualifying round)
3.20pm free dressage
3.40pm Festetics horse racing (3rd  qualifying round)
4pm historical combat demonstration
4.20pm FINAL: huzul-and pony racing for children
4.40 equestrian acrobats
5pm FINAL: horse racing for kids
5.20 musical show with Tibor Pinter
6pm entry of the finalists
6.10pm FINAL: Festetics horse racing
6.20pm awards ceremony

(Program subject to change!)

Informations:

Zoltán Varga (for competitors)
Tel: +36-30-40-22-624
E-mail: khelikon.vazo@gmail.com

TOURINFORM GYENESDIÁS
Tel: +36-83-511-790
E-mail: gyenesdias@tourinform.hu

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