Why Racecourse Grounds Teams Should Attend GroundsFest
For those responsible for maintaining safe, high-performance racing surfaces, GroundsFest is your opportunity to explore the tools, equipment, and knowledge essential to the horse racing industry.
GroundsFest brings together everything you need to manage racecourses and training grounds — from turf care and track preparation to machinery, safety solutions, and specialist services.
Supporting the Demands of Racing Environments
Maintaining a racing surface is no ordinary task. Whether flat or jumps, turf or synthetic, your work plays a direct role in safety, performance, and race day success.
GroundsFest offers practical insight and direct access to suppliers who understand the pressures of the sport — including weather-resilient preparation, seasonal maintenance, and horse-first surface care.
Discover Solutions Built for Racing
At GroundsFest, you’ll find a wide range of equipment and services relevant to the horse racing sector, including:
- Turf care and turf renovation machinery
- Aeration, drainage, and irrigation solutions
- Mowing and trimming equipment
- Grading tools and synthetic surface maintenance machinery
- Safety and barrier systems
- Seeds, turf treatments, and soil conditioners
- Compact tractors, trailers, and utility vehicles
- Online maintenance and management systems
- Weed and pest control equipment
- Battery-powered and low-emission machines
You can get hands-on with kit, see machines in action, and compare trusted providers all in one place.
Sharpen Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Surfaces.
GroundsFest features free education sessions and expert-led workshops, covering topics such as:
- Best practice for turf renovation
- Sustainable racecourse management
- Synthetic surface upkeep and winter planning
- Efficient track preparation across racing seasons
- It’s a chance to gather real-world advice and new techniques you can put into practice immediately.
Who Should Attend
- Racecourse Groundstaff & Managers
- Head Groundspeople and Assistants
- Track & Surface Managers
- Turf Consultants and Agronomists
- Racecourse Facilities Managers
- Training Ground Maintenance Teams
- Equine Contractors
- Equipment Suppliers to the Racing Sector
