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Horse Racing

Let us  introduce PARDUBICE RACECOURSE!
The racecourse is a wonderful green space, which breathes excitement and at the same time relaxation, the desire to win, love for horses and for nature, a history of triumphs and disappointed hopes. You enter into a different world – a world with a glorious tradition, a world that will get under your skin and will give you strength, a feeling of purpose and of awe.



Horse riding and the social life that is bound up with it began in the 19th century here, with hunting organised enthusiastically by the aristocracy. The pursuit of wild animals, in the course of which riders jumped challenging natural obstacles, led to horse races, and these rapidly became popular events.

This led to the establishment of one of the toughest courses, and one of the toughest races in Europe, the Great Steeplechase, now well known as the Velka Pardubicka Cross-country Steeplechase. Pardubice became a centre for steeplechasing, thanks to its strategic location and thanks to the local countryside, which is ideal for steeplechasing. The first Velka Pardubicka was run in 1874, and right from the beginning the race attracted great interest. This unique race has a rich and fascinating history. It is well worth coming to the scene of the action and feeling the magic of the place for yourself.



From spring until late autumn, many sporting and social events are held at the course. They serve well as the main programme or as a background programme for meetings with friends, business partners and VIP guests. The pivotal, best-known events involve steeplechasing and flat racing. However, there have also been other interesting events – the European Juniors Championship in three-day eventing, the toughest of all horse-riding disciplines, Horses in Action, an international show accompanied by the biggest exhibition for horses and people in the Czech Republic, music festivals, Childrens Day, etc.

Would be pleasure for Easy Prague to arrange for you  trip to Pardubice Racecourse or just purchase the tickets to Velka Pardubicka! Please do not hasitate to contact us: info@easyprague.cz


PARDUBICE RACECOURSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011

March 26     Saturday     7:00     Spring veteran car and motorcycle market

April 2     Saturday     9:00     Extreme golf tournament "In the footsteps of the Velká pardubická" - Texas Scramble international pairs championship of the Czech Republic

April 9 - 10     Saturday and Sunday     8:00     8th annual Governor of the Pardubice Region´s Prize - eventing

April 16 - 17     Saturday and Sunday     8:00     Qualification for the Gold Horseshoe - eventing

April 30     Saturday     9:00     Dressage competition, sponsored by Káva - Kávovary Sýkora

May 7     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing

May 21     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - British Day
1st qualification race for the 121st Česká pojišťovna Velká pardubická

May 28     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - Russian Day

June 4     Saturday         Children´s super day

June 8     Wednesday     11:00     League of Agriculture Schools - show jumping

June 11     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - Polish Day
2nd qualification race for the 121st Česká pojišťovna Velká pardubická

June 17 - 19     Friday to Sunday         Tunning get together - Relay meeting

June 25     Saturday     9:00     International Welsh Pony - Cob Championship

July 2     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - Italian Day
Gold Cup

July 15 - 17     Friday to Sunday     9:00     Qualification for the Gold Horseshoe - carriage driving competition

July 29 - 31     Friday to Sunday     9:00     International competitions in eventing - Olympic qualifiaction event

Aug. 6 - 7     Saturday and Sunday     9:00     National competitions and Czech Republic team championship - eventing

Aug. 13     Saturday         National Shagya Arab Championship

Aug. 20     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - Slovak Day

3rd qualification race for the 121st Česká pojišťovna Velká pardubická

Sept. 2 - 4     Friday to Sunday     9:00     13th international Horses in Action show

Sept. 10     Saturday     13:00     Horse Racing - French Day

4th qualification race for the 121st Česká pojišťovna Velká pardubická

Sept. 24     Saturday     7:00     Autumn veteran car and motorcycle market

Oct. 7     Friday     10:00     4th annual Central European thoroughbred sale

Oct. 8     Saturday     12:00     Horse Race meeting
Domec with Czech Radio Pardubice St. Leger

Oct. 9     Sunday     10.00     Horse Racing Festival
121st ČESKÁ POJIŠŤOVNA VELKÁ PARDUBICKÁ

Oct. 22     Saturday     12:00     Horse Racing
Czech Steeplechase Association end of season meeting

Oct. 27     Thursday     9:00     Agrotec Velká zemědělská
Presentation of agricultural technology

Oct. 29 - 30     Saturday and Sunday     9:00     Prostata Cup - End of season meeting - eventing

Nov. 5     Saturday         St. Hubertus day ride
Would be pleasure for Easy Prague to arrange for you  trip to Pardubice Racecourse! Please do not hesitate to contact us: info@easyprague.cz

You can also visit the racecourse when there are no events taking place, and walk round this remarkable place with a guide, learn about the history of the course and hear the stories of famous horses and riders, see the huge obstacles, including the fearful Taxis fence, and take a ride in a carriage on the course itself, ending up with pleasant refreshments.