16 Sept 2014

HORSE FESTIVAL NEAR BRUSSELS

There was a horse festival in Braine l'Alleud, a little town near Brussels. It takes place each year, but I have never been there, it's only a few years ago that I am not afraid of horses anymore !



Around the Chateau Cheneau, was the festival. I think "Chateau" which means castle is a big word for this more like a manor looking building. It had been built by a apparently rather wealthy notary and was sold in 1978 to the Braine l'Alleud city.



The entrance to the park



Because of the beautiful weather



there were a lot of people



The yellow beer tent was already full and there were also several food stands, cheese,  sausages and cakes .



Many stands also represented animal shelters collecting money and of course there was a playground for children.



When I noticed this cute mini horse, I first thought it was a huge dog ! Probably it had been the "horse" of the girls when they were little.



Small children could ride on small horses and had a lot of fun.



Later on was a show with riders in different costumes.



The horses were all very beautiful



This one should jump, but refused in the last minute





I watched the different shows, the riders on the white horses faked a "bull fighting".



Carriages were also present



After the shows I left and went home.

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12 comments:

  1. A much as I love all living creatures: including snakes,spiders, beetles, I am petrified of horses! But do admire them. What an interesting show. And I'm glad you had such beautiful weather. Have a great day. Jo

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  2. Lots of different kinds of horses. I bet the children loved riding the little horses. I would have liked the horse riding shows.

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  3. Hi Gattina .. looks like a lovely time was had by all - gorgeous setting ... and fantastic you can get there easily and enjoy the walk around .. cheers Hilary

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  4. I'm scared of horses, bad experience as a teenager but my daughter loves them, I showed her your photos :-)

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  5. Superb shots of interesting event.

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  6. That small horse would be the one for me.

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  7. I love horses but only from a distance. The ones I really love are parading down The mall in London with the Queen nearby.
    I do love the setting for your horse show.

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  8. I love horses even if I never tried to ride one, they are too tall for me....

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  9. Beautiful horses. Those little ones are cute.

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  10. What a fun time! My daughter used to jump horses and one time, went to a horse show with all mini horses.

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  11. Sweet shots - love that mini horse!

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