Equine fanatics will be able to get a taste of the racehorse life as training yards and other centres open their doors for National Racehorse Week from September 7 to September 15.

The open days will feature tours of training facilities, where visitors can see horses in action on gallops, treadmills, and in equine swimming pools.

Also taking place will be demonstrations by physiotherapists, chiropractors, and farriers.

Harry Derham, a former assistant trainer to 14-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls, will be hosting an open day at his yard in Berkshire for the first time.

Mr Derham, who took out his licence two years ago, has capacity for 250 guests.

Tickets for Mr Derham's open yard event, taking place on Friday, September 13, can be purchased at https://nationalracehorseweek.uk/yard/62811/

TV personality Chris Hughes, who is a racehorse owner and ambassador for National Racehorse Week, said: "The impact of getting up close to a horse cannot be underestimated.

"And racing has created a unique opportunity through National Racehorse Week to help people meet these incredible animals, experience the life of a thoroughbred, and talk to the dedicated teams who care for them 365 days a year.

"There is nothing quite like this in any other sport.

"It is fantastic that the events are free to attend with everyone welcome to join."

Other events in the Berkshire area during the week include an intimate event hosted by Mark Usher at her yard on September 11, for 16 guests.

Edward Smyth Osbourne will continue his tradition of successful events by welcoming 50 guests to his yard on September 7.

A large gathering, for 100 guests, will take place at Warren Greatrex's Lambourne yard on September 11.

And Jamie Snowden will host 100 guests at his yard on September 8.

More than 100 open days will take place in total during National Racehorse Week, with more than 13,500 spaces available all in all.

Most of the events taking place during the week are free of charge.

Great British Racing, the marketing and promotional body which organises National Racehorse Week, will also be carrying out more than 50 community events during the week.

Additional information about National Racehorse Week, and tickets for open days,are available at https://nationalracehorseweek.uk/