Cappadocia’s Ürgüp district, famous for its fascinating nature and historical atmosphere, is preparing to host the Ürgüp Horse Festival, which will be held for the first time on November 15-17. This event will bring together horse lovers and nature enthusiasts from both Turkey and the world. The festival, which will take place in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir, aims to revive the region’s traditional horsemanship culture while providing unforgettable moments accompanied by Ürgüp’s rich natural landscapes.
What’s on at the Ürgüp Horse Festival?
Various events such as horseback safari tours, endurance races, horse museum visits and art exhibitions will be organized within the scope of the Ürgüp Horse Festival. Exhibition openings where works of famous painters will be exhibited and panels where academicians who are experts in horse breeding will participate will also constitute important parts of the festival. Children and young people will also have the opportunity to meet the world of horse breeding with the Pony Club events of the Jockey Club of Türkiye.
In these events, the panels to be organized especially on the “Evliya Çelebi Route” and the history of Turkish horses attract attention. Prof. Dr. Donna Landry and Prof. Dr. Gerald Maclean, who are known in the field of horse breeding and culture, will provide information on the historical development of Turkish horses. These panels aim to provide participants with rich information about the deep roots of Cappadocia and Turkish horse breeding culture.
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International Famous Names in Urgup
The festival will host many well-known names from Turkey as well as from abroad. The event will take on an international dimension with the participation of social media influencers and world-famous horsemen Yassine Cavalier and Elena Kvasova. These names will provide exciting moments to the audience with various shows and competitions.
During the festival, events such as horse races, various shows and equestrian sports will be held. Children’s events are expected to attract the attention of families in particular. Thus, visitors of all ages will have a pleasant festival experience in the unique atmosphere of Cappadocia.
Mayor of Ürgüp: “Horse Breeding is a Part of Ürgüp’s Cultural Heritage”
Ürgüp Mayor Ali Ertuğrul Bul, in his statement about the festival, emphasized that Ürgüp is a city that stands out with its rich cultural heritage and natural beauties. Mayor Bul said, “Ürgüp is a city that stands out not only with its historical and natural beauties, but also with its rich cultural heritage. Horse breeding is an important part of this heritage. With the Ürgüp Horse Festival, which we will be organizing for the first time, we want to both keep this cultural heritage alive and further enrich our city in terms of tourism. We are waiting for all horse lovers and nature enthusiasts to Ürgüp.”
It Will Make a Great Contribution to the Promotion of Cappadocia
The Ürgüp Horse Festival will contribute to Cappadocia’s reputation not only with nature tourism but also with cultural and sporting events. Such events, which are organized to promote the region, contribute to the local economy and increase the number of tourists visiting the region. The horse festival aims to revitalize tourism by keeping the traditional cultural heritage of Ürgüp alive.
The Ürgüp Horse Festival, held among the fascinating beauties of Cappadocia, will offer a different experience to horseback enthusiasts and nature lovers. The festival is expected to become a traditional event in Cappadocia for many years, and the event is expected to have positive effects on the local people and the tourism sector.
Source : The First Horse Festival is Held in Ürgüp, the Heart of Cappadocia – RayHaber
