http://www.oneplanettravel.com:80/travelblog/tags/finland/ Travel Blog en OPT Contents Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:34:00 GMT Pebble (http://pebble.sourceforge.net) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.oneplanettravel.com:80/travelblog/2007/10/17/1192618560000.html <img vspace="5" hspace="5" align="left" src="http://www.oneplanettravel.com/blog/resources/default/horse.jpg" alt="" />More than 40,000 people are getting ready for the most important indoor event in Finland, and one of the most waited-for of the year for horse lovers.<br /> <br /> The competition, lasting four days, is due to take place at the Hartwell Areena in <a href="http://www.oneplanettravel.com/cms/cms/opt/www/pri/contentNavigation/destination.jsp?resource=/opt/contents/place/z_eu/c_fi/helsinki/destination&amp;lang=en">Helsinki</a>. As the name suggests, it is more than a display of equestrian skill- it is also a extraordinary cultural event.<br /> <br /> A children's matinee will be held on Sunday morning, so that the little ones will not miss out. There will also be a &quot;Horse Expo&quot; with more than 60 stands exhibiting and selling goods necessary for horse owners and stables.<br /> <br /> The 23rd Helsinki International Horse Show will be sponsored by Rolex and Glitnir.<br /> <br /> You are cordially invited to breathe the emotion of this passionate sport and thrilling competition.<br /> <br /> Read more about <a href="http://www.oneplanettravel.com/cms/cms/opt/www/pri/contentNavigation/destination.jsp?resource=/opt/contents/place/z_eu/c_fi/helsinki/destination&amp;lang=en">Helsinki</a> at <a href="http://www.oneplanettravel.com/?lang=en">www.oneplanettravel.com<br /> </a> http://www.oneplanettravel.com:80/travelblog/2007/10/17/1192618560000.html#comments http://www.oneplanettravel.com:80/travelblog/2007/10/17/1192618560000.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:56:00 GMT