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The Bolesworth International Horse Show in Cheshire has expanded in 2024 to become the Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival, taking place from 6-16 June 2024.
The event will feature 10 days of international showjumping, live music, and fantastic festival experiences and entertainment, plus onsite camping and exclusive ringside hospitality set in front of the stunning backdrop of Bolesworth Castle.
The prestigious CSI3* showjumping always attracts a top-class field to Bolesworth Horse Show, and this year there are also amateur international showjumping, young horse classes and pony classes, plus grands prix on Sunday 9 and 16 June.
On Friday 7 June, Bolesworth’s elite auction will feature foals and yearlings, while on Saturday 8 and 15 June will see the return of celebrity ride and drive competition.
Social media sensation Esme Higgs (This Esme) will be hosting meet and greets on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Esme will feature in Bolesworth’s ladies’ day VIP session (8 June), talking about her life and experiences, plus a Q&A, and take part in the celebrity ride and drive that evening.
The eventing grand prix will be held on Thursday 13 June, while social media influencer Meg Elphick will be treating fans to a free meet and greet opportunity that afternoon.
The evening of Friday 14 June will be puissance time, with the crowd-pleasing mini major being held on Sunday 16 June. Plus the fantastic Ben Atkinson will be bringing his brilliant action horses to perform at the Bolesworth on 15 and 16 June, which is an experience not to be missed.
The shopping village will showcase a fantastic range of products including high-end equestrian outlets, exclusive fashion retailers, unusual giftware and beautiful things for the home and garden. And visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to food, with anything from a gastro-pub style restaurant and champagne bar to a hog roast and doughnuts available.