9.00 – 13.00

Middleham Marketplace

Whilst waiting for a bus or wandering around the town, don’t forget to stop off at Middleham Marketplace where you will be greeted by an array of trade stands offering anything from delicious brownies to garden furniture!

There will also be a parade of hounds from the local hunt in the morning – make sure you’re listening out for the horns!

9.30 – 13.00

Racing Yards Open

Visit the open yard page for details, there is strictly no parking at any yards and access can only be made via the shuttle busses.

Bus Stewards will be on hand to guide you, please do ask them for assistance.

9.30 – 13.00

Meet Shetland pony Little Alf 

Meet the star of best selling author Hannah Russell’s series of children books in the marketplace during the morning.

The fun continues into the afternoon on the Middleham Low Moor

 

11.30 – 13.30

Retraining of Racehorses Show

The Retraining of Racehorses is a charity that promotes the versatility and adaptability of racehorses to other equestrian activities following their retirement from racing.

This year at Middleham Open Day RoR will again be holding two showing classes for former racehorses to showcase their new careers. Be sure to head back to the gallops to watch the local ex-racehorses compete.

13.30 – 14.00

New Beginnings. Retraining – Rehoming former racehorses

New Beginnings will be discussing the process of retraining and rehoming former racehorses with a demonstration from a former local racehorse.

There will also be a 10 minute question and answer time slot for you to have any questions answered regarding the retraining and rehoming process of racehorses.

14.00 – 14.15

Trooper Middleham takes centre stage for the last time before his retirement.

Meet Trooper Middleham and his Corporal of Horse and learn about the Household Cavalry.

14.15 – 15.00

Racing Staff Inter-yard Challenge

Teams of four racing staff compete against each other in three challenges to determine which yard is the overall winner of this year’s Racing Staff Inter-yard Challenge.

White Rose Saddlery Tug of War

Bishopton Vets Relay

Wensleybale Bale Push

15.00 – 16.00

Aiskew Equine and Pet Supplies Dog Show

Enter your canine friend in one of the below classes for £2 at the Racing Welfare Stand

  • Dog with the Waggiest Tail
  • Best Young Handler
  • Most Handsome Chap
  • Loveliest Lady