Spectacular parades and equestrian demonstrations will delight the audience
The 8th edition of Karpatia Horse Show has already registered a record number of riders and horses (more than 150 horses entered) in the various competition categories. Coming from Romania and abroad, they will compete between September 22-24 on the Cantacuzino Estate in Florești, Prahova.
This edition, a qualifying phase for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, is the first time that athletes from countries such as Finland and Portugal have entered, but there will also be competitors from Ecuador, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Spain, who will fight to accumulate as many points as possible for next year’s Olympics, organised 100 years after the last Games held in the French capital in 1924.
Spectators are invited to the Cantacuzino Estate, only an hour away from Bucharest or Brasov, to support their favourites in the CCI 4* International Eventing Competition classic dressage, cross-country and show jumping events and, above all, to enjoy three fantastic days of the equestrian “festival”.
Moreover, for the second year in a row, a real celebration of live music concerts will happen will accompany the equestrian competitions!
În plus, pentru al doilea an consecutiv, atmosfera de la concursurile hipice va fi “dublată” de o adevărată sărbătoare a muzicii live!
On Friday September 22, the dressage event will bring a touch of elegance and distinction to the day, which will end with an exceptional concert by Laura Bretan, for the first time on the stage of the Little Trianon in Floresti. An exceptional voice and finalist on America’s Got Talent, she will be accompanied by Argentine pianist Mariano Castro.
The audience will also discover Dora Gaitanovici, singer, composer and music producer, one of the young artists who has stood out in recent years. The Dora Gaitanovici project is an original and daring musical product, associated with the alternative-progressive music genre, with diverse, surprising influences. “We are happy to bring a show brimming with energy in the opening of the Karpatia Horse Show 2023 concert series,” say the organizers.
On Saturday, September 23, the public is invited to take a walk on the Cantacuzino Estate to discover the the Petit Trianon Palace, the cross-shaped fountain, the water tower that will soon become a bellevue point over the entire estate, the chestnut tree alley and the spectacular obstacles that are part of the cross-country course. The organisers recommend the public to move from one cross-country obstacle to another on the vast Cantacuzino Estate to admire the performance of the riders on all types of obstacles, inspired by natural courses (water, logs, bushes, etc.).
At 18.00 the music will return, with artist Cristina Lupu opening the evening concerts She will be performing songs from her album “Sweet Amnesia”. Then the evening continues with Jurjak (George Petroșel), one of Romania’s most appreciated alternative music artists.
On Sunday, September 24 , when the show jumping event will take place, the organisers have prepared some exceptional moments for the public. These include a greyhound parade and an equestrain fashion parade. The best outfits will be awarded prizes by Karpatia Horse Show partners.
Professional riding instructor David Guerrero Garcia, expert in Dona Vaquera and Alta Escuela riding techniques, representing Singureni Manor Equestrian Retreat will present two exceptional moments with his Arabian horses, as well as a demonstration of cowboy dressage.
The public will also witness vaulting demonstration , a specific branch of equestrianism that involves gymnastic and aerobic movements and exercises on horseback at a walk or canter. The demonstration will be performed by the young and brave team of the Equus Art Oradea sports club.
Grand Driving Masters of the Two- in-Hand and Four-in-Hand Driving, including Eduard Bartha (Romanian champion in this event) will come from Transylvania especially for a demonstrative driving competition, marathon and obstacle driving , as well as for the Four- and Six-in-Hand Driving demonstrations that will keep the audience on their toes!
On Sunday, September 24 , in addition to the show jumping event, the winners of the CCI 4* International Eventing Competition award ceremony will take place.
“The Cantacuzino Estate in Floresti has been the home of our family for more than 400 years. And when we got it back, we decided to organize events and activities that match the elegance, aesthetics and traditions of this estate. Karpatia Horse Show is exactly what we dreamed of: an international eventing competition that combines all these attributes, and when we were asked to organize this competition, we accepted without hesitation. I find that both the equestrian competition and the Estate complement each other and give the event a unique feel,” says Irina Bossy-Ghica, heiress of the Cantacuzino Estate in Floresti.
Over the course of the three days, spectators will have the opportunity not only to learn about the various equestrian disciplines, including Working Equitation (Secondary Arena), but also to practice leisure riding. Adults will be able to relax in the gastronomic and picnic areas on the Cantacuzino Estate or in the gourmet and lifestyle area. Children will enjoy a large area dedicated to them with interactive activities, painting and pottery workshops, adventure park, zip line, jeep rides and an inflatable playgrounds.
Another new offer this year is the possibility to purchase tickets to the VIP lounges with special culinary experiences and a unique view of the competition arena. This year the VIP area also benefits from a separate entrance and dedicated parking with a short and direct route to the palace or lounge tent areas.
At the same time, the organisers are extending the initiative started at the previous edition to provide a camping area.
Each year, the public also have access to a large, guided parking area on the grounds of the estate.
Tickets and subscriptions
A 3 day subscription costs 120 lei for adults, 180 lei for an adult + 1 child and 230 lei for an adult + 2 children.
Ticket prices for one day only (September 22, 23 or 24) are 80 lei for an adult, 120 lei for an adult + 1 child and 150 lei for an adult + 2 children.
After September 20, a one-day ticket (September 22 or 23 or 24) can be purchased for 100 lei for an adult and 50 lei for a child.
The organiser also provides a camping area with a capacity for 200 adults, 10 RV sites and 20 car sites. More details here. More details here.
În zilele de desfăşurare ale evenimentului, bilete valabile pentru o singură zi, se pot achiziţiona şi de la punctele de acces pe Domeniul Cantacuzino. Celelalte categorii de bilete, pentru camping si VIP, vor fi disponibile doar online.
On the days of the event, single-day tickets can also be purchased at the access points on the Cantacuzino Estate. The other ticket categories, for camping and VIP, will be available online only.
The full programme of the event can be found here
More details and pictures from previous editions and info for this year’s edition can be found on the official pages:
https://show.karpatiahorse.ro/
https://www.facebook.com/karpatiahorse/ and
https://www.instagram.com/karpatiahorseshow/.
Karpatia Horse Show 2023, 8th Edition, is an event organized by: Hipohouse Equestrian Association, Domeniul Cantacuzino, Rumor Consult in partnership with the International Equestrian Federation and the Romanian Equestrian Federation.
SPONSORS: Pluriva, Engie, Procema, Menatwork, Gonzales Group, Autoklass, Michelin, Glamour Floors, Bucovina, Zetea, Serve
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Photo Ștefan Stoica & Bogdan Boeru https://we.tl/t-EjddacfCR9