10/10/2026
🤠BURLEY VILLA WESTERN FEST - SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER🤠
We are super excited to be invited to Burley Villa School of Riding for their Western Fest in November. They have a full day of activities going on plus Line dancing from our very own Joanna Winson.
If anyone is interested in attending, check out the information below and contact the Burley Villa Riding School.
Funky Sole Line Dance
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⌚ Gates open from 10am.
A fun filled day out for ALL country & western enthusiasts. If you are passionate about horses or a Cowboy/Cowgirl at heart then this is the event for you.
Rough time schedule:
10:15- Taster pole work and jumping session with Roland Bellido. Come and see what you will be working on and towards on with him on November 15th. Followed by a Q & A
10:30-11:30 Mini pony rides around the field available for Under 10’s (£10 payable on sign up)
11:30- Pas de Deux performance from Bravo, part of a captivating equestrian theatre company. Featuring Iberian Stallions Raven & Remy. Followed by some special performance tricks.
12:15- Roping talk & demonstration With Dan Alymer. Followed by some have a go sessions. Sign up with him on the day.
1:30 - Dressage Demonstration with International rider & Iberian horse specialist Emma Nuttal. Understand their way of going and what’s required. Observe the differences between Dressage and western.
2:00 - Western Demonstration with 10 x European Champion Rider Tammy Greaves who is based at Burley Villa. A unique opportunity to watch some different western disciplines, learn the buttons and understand the horses way of going and requirements.
3:00 - Live music from founding members of the band Route 66, Matt & Amie. Hi great talking with you yesterday, for a write how about something like:
Founding members of the very popular Dorset based band 'Route 66'. Amie and Matt are singers and guitarists with their feet firmly planted in the country music scene. Amie's debut album 'Taking Notes' was a huge success and nominated album of the year by the British Country Music Association. Playing covers of country hits both classic and modern that have seen the band increasingly in demand on the festival circuit, they always have fun and hope you do too....
3:45 - Line dancing Lesson with ‘Funky Sole’ Joanna “Jo” Winson is an experienced and qualified Line Dance instructor and an important part of the Funky Sole family, bringing her friendly personality, enthusiasm and love of dance to both classes and events. Jo has been involved in Line Dancing for many years and has developed a real passion for creating classes where dancers feel comfortable, supported and, most importantly, able to enjoy themselves.
As an instructor with Funky Sole Line Dance Club, Jo teaches a variety of levels and is known for her warm, approachable teaching style.
Finishing off the day with more Live Music from Route 66.
Also there will be some Trade stands, a bar & food available.
Photo opportunities with professional Photographer Jenna from UP PICS.
Hopefully a fun day out for everyone. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 5th October. Please share the event and join us 🤠🐴
