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Aberaeron Cob Festival Poster 2017

Poster 2017

The 2017 poster features two horse that were at the 2016 festival. The horse jumping is riden by a Tivyside Hunt rider shown winning the final of the Interhunt Relay. The horse shown in hand is the Welsh Cob stallion Danaway Danny owned by Peter and Jaqualine Denning, Haverfordwest, shown by Dai Williams.

Aberaeron Cob Festival Poster 2017

Aberaeron Cob Festival Poster 2017

WPCS Performance Points @ Aberaeron

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the organisers of the WPCS Performance Awards have agreed to include The Aberaeron Festival into the competition ! The performance awards are run by the WPCS, to encourage and reward versatility of the Welsh breeds. Please look on their website wpcs.uk.com for details if you have not already entered this year. Appearance at the festival, either ridden or driven now carries 40 points !

Points cards will need to be signed by either Julie Taylor or Niki Brewer on the day.

 

Stabling available for 2017

We are all delighted to announce that following a visit by Niki Brewer and myself to the world famous DERWEN STUD, Mr and Mrs Ifor Lloyd have very generously offered overnight stabling for those people who wish to travel from further afield to the festival .

Stabling will however, be limited, so if you are interested, please drop us a PM and we will get back you.

Galloping Acrobatics

Galloping Acrobatics

Back by popular demand for 2017 are Galloping Acrobatics.

The team specialise in providing flamboyant vaulting based horse displays, arena acts and entertainment for events and shows throughout the UK.

From the minute Galloping Acrobatics enter the arena you will be mesmerised by the remarkable feats of gymnastic, acrobatic and equestrian skill on display. Gaze in awe as Tinker and Casper thunder past with Rosie standing on their two backs. Laugh as Casper catches things in his mouth before admiring his high stepping Spanish walk. Watch in amazement as Tinker skips around the arena with a giant five metre skipping rope, and then has his bridle removed to be vaulted on at complete liberty. Ask Casper a mathematics question – multiplication or division today? The incredible level of communication between Rosie and her horses will have you enthralled from start to finish. Following each display a twenty minute meet and greet session allows for you to ask questions and interact with all performers – human and equine!

 

 

Galloping Acrobatics

Galloping Acrobatics

Gwenllan Brynmor at Aberaeron

Running of the stallions

One of the highlights of the Festival is undoubtedly The running of the stallions. Strutting like peacocks, eyes wide, nostrils snorting, tails held high, it truly is a sight to behold!

“It’s little wonder that the cob has been described as the best ride and drive animal in the World”

A description of Welsh cob Action
Free, true and forcible. The knee should be bent and the whole foreleg should be extended straight from the shoulder and as far forward as possible in the trot. Hocks flexed under the body with straight and powerful leverage.

Brynithon Northern Wind, Running of the stallions, 2012.

Brynithon Northern Wind, shown by Peter Rodway, Cwmcerrig Stud, Running of the stallions, 2012. Photo Storm Development.

Fronarth Welsh Lion at Aberaeron Festival, Running of the stallions, 2007.

Fronarth Welsh Lion, Fronarth Stud at Aberaeron Festival, Running of the stallions, 2007.

Dafydd Ty Coch showing Fronarth Welsh Lion, Running of the stallions, Aberaeron Festival, 2007.

Dafydd Ty Coch Evans, Goruchel Stud demonstrating exceptional paces. He is showing a Welsh Cob Section D Stallion, Running of the stallions, Aberaeron Festival, 2007.

Carneuadd Hywel, Walena Stud shown by Mathew Dixon in 2012.

Carneuadd Hywel, Walena Stud shown by Mathew Dixon in 2012.

Julie Evans of the Haighmore Stud at the Running of the stallions.

Julie Evans of the Haighmore Stud at the Running of the stallions.

 

Welsh Cob Bronze

The bronze

This unique bronze sculpture was donated to Aberaeron town by the Aberaeron Festival of Welsh Ponies and Cobs to denote the area as Welsh Cob Country.

“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.”

The Welsh Cob stallion bronze at Aberaeron, next to the Aquare field opposite 'The Feathers Hotel'.

The Welsh Cob stallion bronze at Aberaeron, next to the Aquare field opposite ‘The Feathers Hotel’.