Big crowds at our first Green Oaks Open Day
We had a fantastic turnout, possibly about 350 people came to our yard this morning for the Open Day and despite the wind which made the parade and commentary difficult, everyone seemed to enjoy looking round and we have already had some excellent feedback. Many thanks to all our team for working on a Sunday – all the hard work that went in to producing the horses looking so well and welcoming our many visitors.
Sarah raised ( before total count) a massive £475 on the cake stall in air of the Northern Air Ambulance – thanks to so many people for your wonderful cake donations and for buying them!
Sarah with Simon’s parents who were a great help on the busy stall
A large crowd watches the parade
Our Partnerships display
Julie getting ready to tack up
Julie with Episode
Photographer Keith Foster has taken some amazing images, a number of which feature below and more tomorrow….
Phil with Owner, Colin Fletcher – photo by Keith Foster
Meg with Transient Bay
Winner of the ‘Green Oaks Gold Cup’ Lilly Aspell leads Izzy Kirby , Lilly taking after her jockey father, Paddy Aspell showing great determination to win.
Lilly and her flying winners dismount – a great shot by Keith
Niall Hannity makes the trophy presentation
Its all too much for Hangard who is fast asleep