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yogitree Sat 02-Jul-22 09:27:39

Today Dunblane show is back after 3 years. I first competed there in 1968! Good grief I'm old! Looking forward to a (wet) toddle around the show ground today. Anyone else off to a show? Enjoy!

henetha Sat 02-Jul-22 09:56:20

Devon County Show is on. I always used to go but find the crowds difficult now, and my back doesn't like too much walking around. And it's raining here today.
I hope you enjoy your toddle around the Dunblane show.

RichmondPark Sat 02-Jul-22 10:18:05

What competition did you enter in 1968 yogitree? Have a fantastic day.

Joseanne Sat 02-Jul-22 10:21:22

I'm doing Devon County Show later today. Just waiting for the rain to clear and I need to time it for a good lunch at the show!

Joseanne Sat 02-Jul-22 10:22:01

Do you show animals yogitree?

merlotgran Sat 02-Jul-22 10:42:07

I used to love the East of England show back in the day. DH always had to be there for two days so we would borrow a friend’s campervan and stay on the campsite. The kids loved it.

yogitree Tue 12-Jul-22 12:22:53

RichmondPark

What competition did you enter in 1968 yogitree? Have a fantastic day.

I used to enter the 13.2 and 14.2 h show pony classes, best rider, mounted games etc etc. Great fun and my ponies stayed with me all their days.

yogitree Tue 12-Jul-22 12:24:22

Joseanne

Do you show animals yogitree?

Nowadays only fun classes with my golden retriever, but used to show horses and ponies also riding club stuff. Gave up riding through my health aged about 50 (felt like 80).

yogitree Tue 12-Jul-22 12:25:32

Joseanne

Do you show animals yogitree?

I wish! Although I might manage a lead rein pony class with my little granddaughter if I could persuade her M & D!

yogitree Tue 12-Jul-22 12:34:21

henetha

Devon County Show is on. I always used to go but find the crowds difficult now, and my back doesn't like too much walking around. And it's raining here today.
I hope you enjoy your toddle around the Dunblane show.

To be honest I didn't, really. I suppose they need time to build it back up to what it once was. Disappointing array of classes with many missing. Quite commercialised and not indicative of the local talent - no baking, flower competitions, rural classes etc. There was some 'so-called' crafts for sale (which you see mass produced everywhere) with only a handful of actual crafters there who made their own goods (these were splendid). As for the equestrian classes, well I was really disappointed in the standard of training, riding and turnout! It was quite depressing really.......