Equestrian Life May 2018 Issue

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Blaston
Vets
Show – tradition
Essentials
meets technology
Blaston Show will run on Sunday
24th June this year and looks set
to be as good as ever.
An impressive array of classic
vehicles and vintage tractors
always draws the crowds, the
tractors contrasting sharply with
the cutting edge, 21st Century
agricultural machinery also on
show.
There will again be a diverse
range of equestrian classes, from
showjumping, in-hand, lead rein,
ex-racehorse and best turned out
to fancy dress plus, of course,
gymkhana games. Majestic heavy
horses made their debut last
year and will return again, whilst
there are new classes for riders
aged 10 and under, both on and
off the lead rein.
Riding for the Disabled members
will be taking part in the Handy
Pony competition, plus there
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Show is affiliated to Equifest,
and is also a qualifier for the TSR
Showing Finals.
Dogs get a look in too; the
annual Dog Show attracts over
100 dogs each year. Catering for
both Kennel Club and Heinz 57
breeds, both working dogs and
family pets can put their best
paw forward.
Terrier racing and tug of war
competitions are serious crowd
pleasers, and there will be plenty
of opportunities for a bit of
retail therapy too. Native breeds
of cattle such as Hereford and
Lincoln Red will be exhibited,
together with a selection of
prime stock cattle. There is also a
Sheep & Lamb Show.
To add to the feelgood factor,
Blaston Show donates significant
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