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Arrangement 'Culitsrode Estate'
You will be introduced to the beautiful dressage sport and above all to the Burgundian ambiance of the Kempen region with its lovely natural environment. Horses played an important roll in the Kempen for over a hundred years, in the past for agricultural activities, nowadays for sport purposes. The rustic environment of Academy Bartels and transportation by authentic carriages or horse tram are the ingredients for this arrangement.
Program:
| 10.00 |
Reception guests
The guests are welcomed in the stylish library with coffee/tea and a local delicacy.
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| 10.30 |
Introduction
In a short introduction, the history and backgrounds are enlighted as well as the program of the day.
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| 11.15 |
Guided tour
During a guided tour around the stables and training facilities, your guests learn the ins and outs of a top sport stable.
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| 12.00 |
Dressage demonstration
Tineke and Imke Bartels demonstrate how a dressage Horse is trained. With a wireless microphone Imke explains the exercises from the saddle.
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| 12.30 |
Drive in the forest with horse tram which is typical for the Kempen
Starting at the Culitsrode Estate, where Academy Bartels is located, the horse tram drives through the "De Utrecht" Estate to the authentic Brabant restaurant 'In den Bockenreyder'.
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| 13.30 |
Lunch in the tavern
An 'old-fashioned' Brabant lunch is served on the terrace of the tavern if weather allows. Otherwise we have lunch in front of the fireplace in the tavern.
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| 15.00 |
Drive back to the Cultitsrode Estate by horse tram
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| 16.30 |
Closing drink in the library |
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To give the whole some more distinction, the horse tram can be replaced by classic carriages, such as mail coaches. A lunch at the exclusive Hotel/Gallery Rustoord is additional or an alternative option.
This arrangement is suitable for groups of 20 to 80 persons.
Please contact Gijs Bartels for more information, tel.: 013-5091666, e-mail: g.bartels@academybartels.com.
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