Tipperary Tourism is highlighting the great equestrian related experiences available in the county.
A Family Festival Day at Tipperary Races takes place this Sunday, July 17, with ample free entertainment for children, live music and a national hunt racecard comprising of seven races over jumps.
Children under the age of 13 go racing free when accompanied by an adult and all of the family entertainment provided is free.
To book race tickets online, visit www.tipperaryraces.ie and for all tourism information like where to stay, things to do and sample itineraries, visit www.tipperary.com.
Visitors have been encouraged to visit the Fethard Horse country experience, Coolmore Stud, heritage towns of Cashel and Cahir and for hands on experiences to try Crossogue Equestrian Centre or Tipperary Mountain Trekking
Activities on offer at Tipperary Racecourse include – The Front Runners Kids Club is popular at racecourses across the country.
Children learn all about racing from the gear the jockeys wear right through to how to pick your horse’s colours as an owner, with dress-up and colouring it’s always a winner.
Ger’s Animal Farm offers a chance to see and pet the many animals on display and Art Attack, a superb arts n crafts station will run throughout the day.
A Puppet Show and Magic Mike’s Show will take place at intervals throughout the afternoon.
There’s a Kiddies DJ, Horse Racing Ireland Juniors’ Activities Programme and the RACE Simulator.
The RACE simulator always attracts attention. Typically used by trainee jockeys at the Racing Academy and Centre of Education to train and hone their riding style, at Tipperary Races this Sunday you can jump on board to test your race riding skills and get some pointers from professional coaches.
