It has been a long day so I will let the photos do most of the talking.
Lots of ponies – Flossie and I had 15 to get in and out of the two show rings (standards and miniatures) for their handlers with the correct numbers on.
The showing started early – 08:30 – with the ridden classes.
While the ridden classes were on, the ponies had their final brush and polish. Each one had had a full bath in the last few days.
I had the easy job – in charge of numbers and which pony was going where, while Floss was poo-picking pens, and getting the ponies ready.
When there was a brief respite, I wandered about to take photos.
And then it was our turn to go into the show rings.
Everyone worked very hard.
There was time for chatting.
A “loose horse”.
Beautiful ponies.
Nose Kisseys.
Winning.
Brushing – this was a spectator who picked up a brush and started to brush one of the ponies (?huh? – like you do).
Waiting to see who was in next.
Watching to see who was in the ring.
Everyone was involved.
There was a good crowd, too.
The weather threatened us on and off but mostly it stayed midge-free and not too cold. The odd rain shower, but nothing serious.
Once the Championships and trophies were all handed out, Floss and I went to see the other exhibits.
My favouritist class of the whole show – inspired and imaginative art work.
Best chicken hairdo ever!
Yes, there really is class for 5 potatoes on a dish!
I was particularly taken with the fairy grotto in front of the German E-boat model – a surreal moment.
We met the usual reprobates loafing around.
It was a good day. We are exhausted. Supper, shower and bed, I think.
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What a gorgeous day!
I think you really caught the atmosphere, Frances. Thank you.
Beautiful pony portraits as always! That jet-black foal is eye-catching; I don’t think I’ve ever seen a foal coat so black!
I was pony-mad as a child and my mother made me a black velveteen toy horse with a black mane & tail. Bjorn’s winning black Shetland reminded me of it. I wonder if it’s still somewhere in a dusty box.
Wow! Lots of work but looks like a great show!
I hope you were able to enjoy yourself in the midst of it all!
Thank you for the lovely pictures, they tell a great story. =)
The dolphin bananas! I’ve never seen that before–I am so doing it for my grandsons.
That entire day looks heavenly. All those adorable ponies! I love fairs (what we would call it here in the US) and that looks like a wonderful one. What I would give to revisit Scotland and get to see a fair like that. Thanks for sharing
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at these, Frances – Thank You!
Looks like a great day at the fair /pony show (emphasis on the PONY SHOW 🙂 🙂 ).
One question. I cannot figure out the EggPlant sculpture. What is it?
(got a laugh from the Viking with the Red Pepper horned helmet )
M in NC
You are not alone! We reckon a zebra. I was thinking tigger!
Looks like a brilliant day was had by all. What a great show, so much going on and so much to see. Love the “Orange Fish”. Thanks for sharing the day with us.
Love the pony pictures. ADORE the Viking. I wish our agricultural fairs had entries like the Viking.
The last picture is heavenly.
Wonderful capture of a wonderful day! Those beautiful lace haps *sigh*. Fresh peas on grass. And the PONIES! Love seeing the different generations all enjoying the fair. Congrats to Bergli Stud, as always. Had I been there, I too might have been guilty of brushing a pony — just to feel I was participating. Oops.
This is somewhat like our local county fairs except we have food you shouldn’t eat and rides that are dangerous!
Wonderful pictures. Really liked the orange fish!!