Kryal Castle Baroque Horse Festival

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Kryal Castle Baroque Horse Festival

Discover the art and majesty of Baroque horsemanship at the Kryal Castle Baroque Horse Festival!

Celebrating the elegance of the Baroque era (16th – 18th century), this unique arena-based event will see exotic horse breeds like the Andalusian, Friesian, Lusitano, Lipizzan, Pura Raza Española and Warlander perform breathtaking displays in traditional costumes, including dressage, horse archery and the electrifying high-impact joust.  

The grandeur continues on Saturday evening as the sun sets for our Baroque Feast. Delight in an evening of sumptuous feasting, accompanied by the enchanting melodies of a live string trio, setting the perfect atmosphere for a night of grand revelry. Join us for a night of music, movement, and magnificent indulgence! Dressing up is encouraged.

  • Lipizzaner Display

    Witness the elegance of Conversano Trieste, a 15-year-old Lipizzaner gelding, as he performs breathtaking dressage movements set to music, and discover the rich history of this iconic breed.

  • Horse Archery

    Experience the thrill of horse archery as skilled riders gallop at high speed aiming for targets, all without using their reins! A heart-pounding competition you won’t want to miss.

  • Baroque Horsemanship Challenge

    Watch riders tackle an intense obstacle course featuring historical weapons and Vaquero horsemanship techniques. Speed, skill, and strategy come together in this exciting showcase.

  • Grand Parade

    Celebrate the beauty of the Baroque era in the Grand Parade! Meet the stunning horses and their riders dressed in traditional costumes, representing a variety of Baroque breeds.

  • Garrocha Display

    See the artistry of the Garrocha, where riders in traditional Iberian dress perform intricate movements with a long pole, once used to herd cattle. This event is a stunning fusion of history, precision, and music.

  • Barrel Race

    While traditionally a Western sport, elegant Baroque horses and their riders put their own twist on the fun in an exciting Barrel Race display with speed and agility.

  • Friesian In Hand Display

    Two magnificent Friesian horses, Yardan and Wylder of Gramayre stud, are shown in hand at liberty to showcase the movement and beauty of this exotic and unique horse breed.

  • Cavaliero Display

    Inspired by the ancient Iberian art of bullfighting, this display highlights the incredible skill and elegance of Cavaliero riders as they perform traditional movements to music, dressed in traditional costumes.

  • JOUST

    Prepare for the ultimate medieval spectacle as fully armored riders charge head-to-head on magnificent Baroque horses, striking each other’s shields with their lances.

  • Pas De Deux

    The Pas De Deux, translated from French as “Step of Two”, is a performance where two horses and riders move in perfect unison. Valiant and Lucio, the stallions of Noble Shadow Baroque Horse Stud, perform classical dressage to music in traditional Portuguese attire.

  • Last Ride of the Day

    Join us for the festival’s finale as the horses and riders take one last ride around the arena. This is your chance to ask questions, interact with the performers, and even pat the stars of the show!

  • Baroque Feast

    As the sun sets on Saturday evening, join us for a Baroque Feast filled with sumptuous dining, live string melodies and grand revelry, where dressing up is encouraged!

THIS IS ONE OF OUR MOST SOUGHT-AFTER EVENTS!

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