The Ashbourne Shire Horse Society will hold the 118th Ashbourne Show Saturday 15 August 2009 and would like to welcome you to one of the best Midlands country shows.
Horse and Carriage participating in last years eventpicture by Bob Turner
About the Ashbourne Show
Run by Ashbourne Shire Horse Society, which itself was founded in 1881, Ashbourne Show provides a wonderful day out with entertainment and competitions for people of all ages and every background.
The Show is held each year in the beautiful estate village of Osmaston, situated two miles from Ashbourne on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park.
The showground is the former polo field that was part of the parkland grounds of the old Osmaston Manor and the gates open to the public at 9.00am.
New for 2009 Show - Scurry Driving Competitions throughout the afternoon in the Main Ring.
Schedule
8.00 am LIGHT HORSE JUDGING COMMENCES
8.45 am SHIRE JUDGING COMMENCES
9.00 am GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
9.00 am DOG SHOW COMMENCES
9.30 am LIVESSTOCK JUDGING COMMENCES
11.30 am PRIVATE DRIVING COMMENCES
1.30 pm SCURRY DRIVING COMMENCES
2.05 pm PARADE OF HOUNDS
2.30 pm SCURRY DRIVING SECOND ROUND
3.00 pm SHRE TURNOUT CLASSES
3.15 pm GRAND PARADE OF LIVESTOCK & PRIZE GVING
3.45 pm SCURRY DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP
4.15 pn VINTAGE TRACTOR PARADE
(please Note These Times Are Subject To Change)