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CLARK FREEPORT— The sprawling, unadulterated panoramic view of Clark Freeport Zone, formerly known as Clark Air Base hosted Saturday’s gigantic event. A never-before-done festivity, led by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri and actress/world class equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, enlivened the hype of the 1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival!

1st Annual Clark Freeport Horse Festival led by world class equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri

Aside from Zubiri and Conjuangco-Jaworski, horse-breeders, owners, trainers, aficionados, and cowboy wannabes joined the kicked-off of the festival highlighted by the parade of horses that started from the entrance of El Kabayo ground to Parade Ground in front of the business headquarters of Clark Development Corporation.

The three-day Horse Fest 09’ in the country holds simultaneous horse exhibitions and other related activities in one vast, sweeping landscape inside the Freeoport Zone.

The event was a joint collaboration of Greater Clark Visitors Bureau (GCVB), Clark Freeport Tourism Association (CFTA), and CDC, GCVB President Jun Cruz said.

The Horse Fest 09’

The Horse Fest 09’ is a prestigious event which is expected to draw and attract crowds of all ages not only from Manila but also from adjacent cities and provinces that will surely boost tourism and business in Clark Freeport and its sub-zones, Cruz said.

Aside from equestrian activities, Horse Fest 09’ is also hosting Trade Fair and Food Festival. Booths are available for coking demonstrations, selling, and sampling, the best of Pampanga’s sumptuous cuisine guaranteeing to meet the attendees’ gastronomic delight, thus, highlighting Kapampangan’s rich culinary expertise.

Cruz said that simultaneous activities are open to the public are Magic shows, Puppet Shows, Family games and Contests, including the setting up booths for free lesson on horse feeding and grooming as well as basic horseback riding for kids.

Ms. Mikee and Sen. Zubiri

The 4-day Great Clark Sale takes place at the same time on various establishments within Clark Zone and selected outlets outside the vicinity. The 4-day Great Clark Sale will run from November 27-30.

The 3-day extravaganza also commenced after the grand parade of horses which held Polo and Horse Exhibitions.
There will be display of fireworks will highlight the first day of festivities.

Horse shows and exhibitions will resume Sunday (today) in the second day of the event as well as the staging of Tillbury or Harness racing. Awarding of winners will transpire at night capping the momentous event.