horseracing & horse racing in yorkshire
You’ll find a top-class riding centre in each of Yorkshire’s four corners, all in the middle of an idyll. There is no better place to have a canter than Yorkshire, be it alongside the Heritage Coastline, through one of the three National Parks or along the bridle paths and routes specifically intended for the rider.
The Pennine Bridleway National Trail is now part open. This exciting new trail provides a fresh challenge for horse riders, off-road cyclists and walkers. Threading through the Pennine hills, it combines historic packhorse routes with specially created paths.
The Mary Towneley Loop is a 47 miles circular trail which forms part of the Pennine Bridleway. For riders of all types, it provides a wonderful curtain-raiser to this ambitious National Trail.
Riding and Equestrian Centres include:
Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby Racecourse is unique in Yorkshire because it only stages Jump Racing. With arguably the finest Jumping Course in the North, the quality of Wetherby's racing is renowned throughout the sport. Many of the greatest steeple chasers and hurdlers of all time have graced the turf at Wetherby
York Racecourse
York Racecourse is one of the finest racecourses in the world, let alone Britain, and attracts thousands of visitors each year to take advantage of top quality racing, outstanding facilities, great viewing across Knavesmire and a wonderful atmosphere that makes a day out racing a real treat.
The City of York was delighted to host Royal Ascot 2005. Due to major redevelopment work at Ascot racecourse Royal Ascot, the world's most famous race meeting, was held at York’s prestigious Knavesmire Course.
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