Thoroughbred Racehorse Training - Behind the Scenes Private VIP Experience
About this experience
Go behind the scenes at Newmarket, world famous horseracing centre and meet up and coming thoroughbred racehorse trainer Ilka Gansera-Lévêque, with this - Behind the Scenes Private VIP Experience.
At the Saint Wendred’s racing yard (named for a saint of natural healing) you’ll meet one of the most aspiring and inspiring women in horse racing, Ilka Gansera-Lévêque – a thoroughbred horse trainer and fully-qualified vet. After you’ve filled up on breakfast and learned about the day ahead you’ll head out into the fresh air of Newmarket’s famous gallops and 2,500 acres of racing flats to see Ilka’s horses train in a natural and open environment.
SKU: PHORSV
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Horses”
Brilliant day very nice people
What's Included
- Go behind the scenes at one of Newmarket’s finest stables, the Saint Wendred’s racing yard
- Meet Ilka Gansera-Lévundefinedque, as she goes about her daily routine
- Learn how horses are trained from two-year-old thoroughbreds into racing winners
- See the famous Newmarket racecourses, home to nine Group One races over the course of a year
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast on arrival
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the Saint Wendred’s racing yard and stables on Hamilton Road you’ll meet Ilka Gansera-Leveque as she goes about her morning routine before being treated to a hearty breakfast to ready you for the day ahead. You’ll meet some thoroughbred horses, watch them train and learn about Ilka’s processes of turning racehorses into winners.
In the afternoon you can spend your time either at Newmarket’s National Stud, where winners are bred, or the town’s Racing Museum, where winners are enshrined (entry not included with your voucher). Ilka’s trained a few winners herself, and on the day you may well meet a future equine star.
Location
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East of England
- Newmarket, Suffolk
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18
- The voucher is for one person only. If you wish to purchase multiple vouchers the maximum is 4
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience will be available at 08.00/09.00 on selected Sundays throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure a date is available. All bookings are subject to availability.
You should allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“Horses”
Brilliant day very nice people
“Lovely morning”
Lovely morning seeing all the Newmarket training facilities, Watching horses in training. Saint Wendred’s is a stunning . Ilka Gansera made it well worth the early start!
“Very Informative Experience ”
This was a particularly enjoyable experience. The trainer was very personable and was keen to share her knowledge to the benefit of all participants I’m the experience. All questions were welcomed and answered thoroughly and I left the stables at the end of the experience with an abundance of new knowledge.