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about us The ANNUAL HORSEFEST is a yearly state fair-inspired event participated and presented in various activities centralized on the horse, the iron horse and pony. Organized and hosted by EL KABAYO CLARK, this annual event has transformed from being a gathering of horse enthusiasts to a funfilled two-day event with a line up of activities that will be enjoyed by every member of the family. With thousands of attendees, this annual program is one of the major crowd-drawing events in the Freeport zone.
quick facts EVENT NAME: The 8 th Annual El Kabayo HorseFest VENUE: El Kabayo Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga DATE: November 19 th and 20 th, 2016 During this 2-day event, Horsefest expectators will enjoy: - interactive horse experience - food hubs - great deals and big discounts from our merchandisers - Raffle give aways - contests and activities for all ages Aside from these exciting activities, pre-event programs are lined up from November 14 th to 18 th, 2016. The Annual HorseFest draws in a crowd of locals from the province and tourists from other parts of the Philippines and abroad. OUR AUDIENCE - Balikbayans - Expat families - BPO employees - Young professionals - University Students - Millenial Workforce - Private school students and their families (International and local private schools status social class age head of family students yuppies others AB C D 50 above 30 to 49 18 to 29 17 below
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activities line-up PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES (November 14-18, 2016) Arrival of Various Participants & Contingents Pinatubo & Region III Tours (Nov 15&16) Visit to Big Ben - North Polo Club, Pulilan, Bulacan (Nov17) Practice Riding & Trail Rides (Nov15-18) Set-Up of Competition Venue & Ingress of Sponsors, Exhibits, Displays, Merchants Day 1 November 19, 2016 GRAND PARADE of Horses, Carriages, Floats, Iron Horses & Ponies 11th Annual Poker Run, Horse Exhibitions & Presentations of Contingents 3rd ACHI Hunter/Jumper Competition Art-Coloring Competition Beer Drinking Contest Best-Dressed Little Miss EK, Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest MADDOG Cowgirl Pageant & Poker Run Awarding Bonfire and Open Mic Department of Tourism FIREWORKS DISPLAY Day2 November 20, 2016 Horse Equitation (Free Form) Barrel Racing Horse Mounted Games; Balloon Bursting, Etc. Harness/Tilbury Horse Racing Awarding & Closing Ceremonies There will also be various exhibits of assorted products & services; auction & selling of horses & ponies; sales of souvenir items; horse tack; merchandise; vitamins; feeds; and other miscellaneous items throughout HORSEFEST2016; plus Raffles & Giveaways Note: Subject to Adjustments or change without prior notice
horse competitions ACHI hunter-jumper cup Run by ACHI (Association of Clark Horsemen, Inc.), this competition allows riders and their horse to go through an obstacle course of varying 12 jumps. Three winners will be chosen based on time and jump execution. Barrel racing challenge Barrel racing pairs horse and rider in a race against the clock. The faster the rider completes the pattern, the higher the chances of winning. Equestrian ride to music This riding event shows the riding skills of the rider, paired with the horse supplemented with a choice of a background music. Horse equitation This competition centers on the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship. Rider will be judged on skills/position while mounted and ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. Horse Mounted Games These 5 games are the classic race and relays: Hockey Race, Balloon Race, Egg and Raquet Race, Billy can Relay and Flag Race - but executed while mounted on a horse. Harness/Tilbury Races Also known as the TIBURIN race, this is a one-kilometer race on a flat surface between 2 teams on a two wheeled cart where horses must use a particular gait of pacing or trotting.
activity line-up Non-horse enthusiasts will also have fun at the horsefest with the following fun activities: BEER DRINKER Classic beer drinking contest with a western twist. WESTERN-INSPIRED GET UP Put on a western cowboy outfit and win an instant prize! GROUP PHOTO A western-inspired group photo challenge perfect for millenials! SELFIE-NATICS Get rewarded with your selfies with El Kabayo s photo challenge. OPEN MIC SINGER A karaoke night, an open mic and a bonfire = good times! SO MUCH MORE... BONFIRE ART CONTESTS FOR KIDS PAGEANT HORSE PETTING STATIONS HORSE PHOTO STATION TIANGGE FOOD CARTS