New Forest Show - 28-30 July 2009
Rated amongst the top ten Agricultural and Equestrian Shows in the UK, the New Forest Show has an excellent reputation both locally and nationally.
First held in 1921 it is now the highlight of Hampshire’s social calendar featuring all the attractions that have made it so popular for the best part of a century. Among the many excellent events to be held in the Main Ring this year, the Jamie Squibb Motorcycle Stunt Display will no doubt bring delight and plenty of ooh’s and aah’s from the crowd.
Top of my must-see list will be the Pony Club Mounted Games. Now if you have never seen a Pony Club event before, you have missed a treat. Over-excited ponies with even more excited riders take part in a series of races that make Grand Prix Motor Racing look tame!
Now if that hasn’t tempted you, I defy you to resist this next event, the 2009 New Forest Pig Racing Championships - imagine a line-up of perfect porkers, tails curled tight to avoid drag, nostrils flared to maximise oxygen intake and trotters treated to ensure maximum grip - absolutley pigtastic!
There will be all the usual livestock parades, ferret racing and equestian events plus marquees crammed with local arts and crafts, a beer tent or two and plenty of opportunity for a cup of tea.
To visit this wonderful county show, book your New Forest Hotel now.
