The Game Fair at Ragley Hall July 25–27 2025

“Crafted by Nature, Shaped by Effort: Art That Makes You Feel Good”

Clare Fleming/Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Ilka Gansera-Leveque, a multi-talented racehorse trainer, equine vet and fine art curator, brings a unique fusion of sport, nature and visual art to The Game Fair 2025. Her exhibition, drawn from her Newmarket-based Art and Horseracing Gallery, offers an uplifting collection of sculpture and paintings that celebrate the beauty of rural life, featuring a rich variety of rural and natural themes, from wildlife and flowers to seascapes and still life.

Experience the power and grace of the natural world through the eyes of Ilka Gansera-Leveque at The Game Fair 2025. From July 25–27 at Ragley Hall, visitors will be treated to a curated selection of original artworks and sculptures from Ilka’s gallery, located within her working training yard in the historic birthplace of racing. The exhibition features not only equine subjects but also a rich variety of rural and natural themes, offering visitors a fresh and inspiring perspective on countryside culture.

Multi-talented racehorse trainer, equine vet and fine art curator Ilka Gansera-Leveque is set to enchant visitors at The Game Fair 2025 with a curated selection of original artworks and sculptures from her Newmarket-based Art and Horseracing Gallery, in an exhibition inspired by hard work, designed to uplift and inspire.

Taking place at Ragley Hall from July 25–27, The Game Fair is the UK’s leading celebration of country pursuits, drawing tens of thousands of enthusiasts each year. This summer, it welcomes a special selection from Ilka’s gallery, located at her working training yard, Saint Wendred’s, in the historic home of horseracing.

Set against the backdrop of live thoroughbreds in motion, the gallery offers a rare fusion of equine excellence and artistic expression. As one of the UK’s only full-time racehorse trainers who is also a qualified vet, Ilka brings a distinctive perspective, blending her deep knowledge of animal welfare with a passion for visual storytelling.



“I love art and I want to show some of my favourite artists alongside the real thing—the horses we train every day,” Ilka says. “This is art that makes you feel good.”

Reflecting the spirit of The Game Fair, its respect for tradition, craftsmanship and rural life, the exhibition will feature:

Sculptures in bronze and wood by acclaimed artists Veda Hallows, Priscilla Hann, and master carver Julian Stanley.

Evocative paintings and mixed media works by celebrated national and international talents including Tania Still, Brooke Major, Dawn Reader, Diana Cook, Marco Ramasso, Bénédicte Gele, and Jackie Hardman.

By bringing this vibrant collection to a wider, outdoors-loving audience, Ilka aims to deepen appreciation for the beauty of natural forms and the spirit of the countryside, uniting art lovers, collectors and rural enthusiasts under one roof.