Keighley 3rd September; this is a good one. A large agricultural show, with all the trimmings. This should be on anyone's calendar, if you are within easy reach. The Keighley show boasts five classes for Shetlands, with several championships awards and trophies on offer.
Stokesly Show, 17 September; our first time at this show, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can recommend this for next year. There was a good selection of trade stands, including some good refreshment stands, an enormous and very popular country clothing marquee, and huge marquees for the small animals, vegetables etc. Classes are for Mountain and Moorland, divided in to small and large breeds, with no separate class for Shetlands, but still there was a strong showing of Shetlands in the small breeds classes.
And finally, as always, Nidderdale, held at Pately Bridge on Monday 19th September. We don't usually go to midweek shows, but we always make an exception for the Nidderdale, even though there are only three classes for Mountain and Moorland, and no separate Shetland classes. As well as the horse and agricultrual events, the Nidderdale features a large dog show, and a good standard of professional main ring entertainments. The venue is in a picturesque area, and the lovely village is only two minutes walk away.
And that's it for this year, except that we attended another Hanlith Hall show in September, and may consider joining in the monthly tournament next year, we enjoyed these friendly little shows so much. My next blog will follow the Hanlith Hall presentation ceremony at a Masquerade Ball in Skipton.
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