An Unexpectedly Large Show

The North Yorkshire County Show was amazing - it was absolutely huge.  Horse boxes as far as the eye could see, and five large show rings, in addition to show jumping and Heavy Horses.  Apart from the Horse Show, the Agricultural Show was the largest I've ever seen, with classes even for pet rats!  We gained another fourth, in a class of small breeds Mountain and Moorland.  There were some very nice breeds there, which made for an interesting day.  This show was certainly well worth while, and one to look out for next year.

More Shows for June, July

We managed to scrape a 4th at Hanlith Hall, with a very badly behaved pony!  Never mind, it was a lovely morning, and we just got finished before the rain.
At the last minute, I discovered the North Yorkshire County Show, on this Sunday, 19 June.  It looks like it could be a lively agricultural show, with lots to see, so I've put in a late entry.  As the Shetland classes are at 1.00pm, it won't be an early start, which is a plus.
For July, I've discovered the Malton Show, clashing with the Mountain and Moorland In Hand on Sunday 17th July.  It looks like a good agricultural show, and will be much closer for us, so we are favouring that one.  Entries close 30th June, www.maltonshow.org.

July Shows -Don't miss these

Lots of shows on in July, but specifically, North of England Annual Shetland Pony Show on 3rd July - a difficult one to track down, this, as there is no website, so the contact is Mrs Warwick, Tel 01524 825110.  Entries close 13th June, and no late entries are accepted. Don't miss this one if you are within easy reach. It's a bit out of the way for some, being in Cumbria, but it's a really good show.  Lots of serious shetland people there, and good ponies.  A really strong showing of Black ponies, and the opportunity to meet some of the top shetland breeders.  Last year was my first at this show, but I thought it was well worth it, despite persistant Lake District rain! No trade stands as such, but there is catering (by Jan's Pantry).
Alternatively, there's the Arthington show (www.arthingtonshow.co.uk).  This has changed weekends since last year, so I won't be going, but it looks like it has potential.  Classes for mixed in hand, and also mountain and moorland split in to small and large breeds.  Entries by 25th June, or on the day.
The other show I'm hoping to attend is the North of England In Hand Mountain and Moorland Championship Show.  I can't comment on this one, as I haven't been before, but it's on 17th July in Grantham.  Entries by 29th June.  Find the schedule at www.northofenglandshows.co.uk.
This year I'm trying the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Breed Show, which is in Falkirk, on 24th July.  This is quite a long way, so will be a major trip for us.  I think this may be quite a prestigious event.
Then there's the Huby and Sutton on the Forest Agricultural Show on 31st July.  This is a good local agricultural show, with lots to see, in a very nice stetting. Entries by 15th July www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk.