MORE THAN 100 events across the country, including training yards, studs and retraining centres, will open their doors to the public to show what life as a racehorse is really like during National Racehorse Week (Sept 7-15).

There are 29 events taking place in the South West. All events during the week are free to attend. Tickets can be booked via the National Racehorse Week website -  nationalracehorseweek.uk. 

Trainers across the country, together with studs and retraining centres, will invite visitors to join them at a multitude of unique events running throughout the week, which are dedicated to showing the inner workings of some of horseracing’s most important settings and which demonstrate the love, nurture and attention that goes into caring for racehorses.  

More than 13,500 places are available and are open to all ages. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the stars of the sport up close, together with the teams who ensure that these athletes lead happy lives, both during their career in racing and after they have retired.  

These special Open Days will feature a variety of activities across different yards, giving visitors the opportunity to meet both racehorses in training and beloved retired stable stars. Trainers will lead tours of their facilities, showcasing horses exercising on the gallops, treadmills, and walkers.