Three great shows. The Malton Show is held at Scampston Park - picturesque grounds, overlooked by a lovely House. Just 3 classes of in-hand Mountain and Moorland, with an unusually large number of competitors in each, but still a nice day out, with lots to see at the Show.
The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Breed Show was a different sort of show altogether. The location was an enormous equestrian centre in Falkirk. Many ponies stayed overnight in the stables, and the Society held a ceilidh on Saturday evening. There were approximately 400 ponies at the breed show, and what an array of beautiful quality ponies. The venue was ideally suited, and the show was very well run. I can particularly remark upon the friendly welcome extended to everyone by the hard working committee members. It is certainly well worth the effort to travel to this show, and a real experience to see so many fantastic Shetlands.
The Huby and Sutton Agricultural Show is a well run, enjoyable show. Lots of livestock and other classes, and particularly good horse classes. We were able to enter the Mountain and Moorland, and the Shetland classes, as they had separate specific timed starts, so no worry about paying the entry fee and then finding a time clash. We saw a lovely display of carriage driving, and the weather was very hot. This show is well worth a go, with some top Shetland ponies in attendance.
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