Irish Racehorse Experience at Kildare's National Stud & Gardens celebrates THEA Award win

The Irish Racehorse Experience was officially presented with a “THEA” for outstanding achievement at an awards ceremony in Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, USA. This top international award in the Themed Entertainment Sector was collected by David Wardell, Tourism Manager at the Irish National Stud & Gardens, Kildare. The TEA’s Thea Awards celebrate achievement and excellence within the themed entertainment industry and are internationally recognised as one of the most prestigious awards of the global attractions industry. The Kildare based visitor experience was only one of three non-USA based

experiences to secure this award.

To celebrate the big win the Irish National Stud & Gardens resident retired former racing champions the “Living Legends” – with many gongs between them will be paraded daily at 11am - 12pm on Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 of April for all visitors to enjoy. These racing legends include multiple Grade 1-winning household names like Hurricane Fly, Faugheen, Beef or Salmon and Hardy Eustace. With the foaling season in full swing at the Irish National Stud & Gardens, visitors can also admire the newly born foals and celebrate the country’s international horse racing legacy.

All pre-booked visitors during this period will be entered into a prize draw to win a Family Season Pass offering unlimited entry to the Irish National Stud and the Irish Racehorse Experience throughout the year. The prize also includes an Irish National Stud & Gardens

Hamper valued at €500 with goodies from the exclusive range in store.

What’s more, use the code THEA2023 at www.irishnationalstud.ie to avail of a 20% discount on all general admission bookings between Wednesday 19 to Friday 28th of April and show your ticket at the retail store to enjoy 20% off all purchases.

Quote Cathal Beale – CEO Irish National Stud.

We are delighted to bring the THEA home to Ireland. The international recognition the award gives to the Irish Racehorse Experience is wonderful and it enhances our world class tourism offer. Horse racing and the thoroughbred racehorse are an integral part of the tourism product in Ireland and the Irish Racehorse Experience brings this to life in an accessible, fun and imaginative way.