The Cunningsburgh Show 2017

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.

15 thoughts on “The Cunningsburgh Show 2017

  1. Vicki

    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.

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  2. Nancy

    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. =)

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  3. Rebeccca A Final

    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

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  4. M in NC

    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

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  5. Louise Stopford

    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.

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  6. Sam

    Love the pony pictures. ADORE the Viking. I wish our agricultural fairs had entries like the Viking.
    The last picture is heavenly.

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  7. Terri

    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.

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  8. John A. Davies

    This is somewhat like our local county fairs except we have food you shouldn’t eat and rides that are dangerous!

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