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 is a rare opportunity to 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 an 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.
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Lipizzaner pas de trois
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Garrocha Display
See the artistry of the Garrocha, where riders in traditional Iberian dress perform intricate movements with a three metre pole, historically used to herd cattle. This event is a stunning fusion of history, precision, and music.
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LONG REIN
The technique of training and exercising horses from the ground using a set of long reins.
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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.
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Pas de Deux
French for "step of two", see a ridden dressage display with two horses and riders to music
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Rossfechten Demonstration
Experience the art of medieval mounted combat as knights showcase some of the tactics and techniques used in battle on horseback in a powerful live presentation
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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.
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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!
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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!
