Majestic and elegant, these horse competitions are a significant attraction every year. Carriage driving is the discipline of horses working with either two or four-wheeled carriages presenting an elegant spectacle. The Harness competitions comprise horses and ponies, divided into Carriage Driving, Race Cart and Working Harness competitions.

Heavy Harness horses are presented in harnesses without vehicles simulating the traditional work Draft Horses were bred to do. Race cart competitions showcase the Standardbred racehorse in their post-racing careers as show horses.

Horses are judged on conformation, presentation, manners and paces within their field.

2023 Judges

Carriage: Chris Wilton Smith

Heavy Harness: Anthony Riley

Race Cart: Glenys Lilley

Further Information

For further information contact the Event & Competition Coordinator.