On Sunday 8th April 2007, Easter Sunday, Matt Sheppard Racing held a very successful
open day to give everyone a behind the scenes peek at what he does. This was
also an opportunity for 150 invited guests including owners and prospective
owners to meet the staff and the resident horses in training. The weather
was glorious and everyone, humans and horses alike enjoyed the day. Click
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Getting the yard ready
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The horses have 'hair do's'
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The parade ring is prepared
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Horses have their hooves oiled.
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Coats are polished
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Feet are inspected
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First guests arrive
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There were plenty of refreshments
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You've missed a bit, Lizzie oversees hoof oil application
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The guests at the parade ring
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The Boss giving the running commentary
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The Team look on
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Robert is the Easter Bunny
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San Marco
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Young Yozza
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Rich Song
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Star Angler
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Syroco
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Knightsbridge Hill
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Super Judge
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Brave Villa
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Ban Dubh
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La Marette
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Madam Blaze
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Rabbit
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Lost In The Snow
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Ello Ollie
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Lough Ennel
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Strong Weld
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Cotswold Spirit
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Un-named mare
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Danebank
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Parade ring
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Ringside seats are a must
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In the parade ring Liam and Danebank
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Danebank and Liam
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Abi leads out, Liam rides in
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Hilda gets ready
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Stan and Hilda
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Jamie poses
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Strangler meets his public
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After the Parade the Guests come on down.
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The yard gets busy.
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Even busier!
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Tea and cakes - lovely!
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Everyman and his dog visit!
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Mr and Mrs Sheppard mingle.
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Ban Dubh laughs with visitors!
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The Bosses Dad and Liam.
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Liam Payter
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Talking Horses
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Team Talk
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Leighlin looks on.
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