Bexhill Horse Show hit by weather

And they enjoyed a whole day of uninterrupted entertainment as the forecasters were proved wrong and the heavy rain stayed away.

The show provides different classes for all levels of competitors.

It has its origins over a century ago with the Horse Parade of 1903.

Despite the poor recent weather, the Polegrove stood up to the task admirably and the hard work of the organisers ensured the minimum of damage to the ground.

As well as the horses, visitors could enjoy swing boat rides, fairground attractions and the traditional dog show.

The ever impressive collection of blood hounds were also in attendance.

Shire horses paraded throughout the day

Newly elected Rother chairman Martin Kenward made the traditional visit to the show ground.

Ring one hosted the advanced schedule including an events for expert riders, local jumpers and novices.

The working groups and riding horses and ponies featured in ring two.

Best condition and turn out was judged in ring three, as were the junior events and competitions for the heavy horses and veterans.

Organiser Trisha Duckworth said: "It was pleasing so many people turned up despite what the weather forecast said.

"The numbers were down as I think some people were put off but a lot of people still came out. It was cold, but at least it didn't rain properly.

"The showing classes were particularly well attended and the dog show was extremely successful and we would like to thank our sponsor, 'The Studio' at Bexhill Photographic.

"We also need to say a big thank you to all those people who helped on the day and helped to set up the day before who allow the show to go ahead."

Class 15 - Condition and Turnout

1st Aylesland Swift Emma Baker

2nd Jeremiah Calista Woods

3rd Twiggy Micki Corner

Class 1 - Local Jumping

1st Josh Poppy Newman

2nd Amazon Diamond Tony Cross

3rd Smiths Perk Bunny Hicks

Lead Rein Pony

1st Joiners Blue Moon Annabelle Neal

2nd Jeremiah Calista Woods

3rd Leafycroft Dilys Rebecca Holliwell

Class 8 - W H Pony

1st Music Man William Furlong

2nd Highfields Meliburn Star Helen McCall

3rd Apache's Choice Lucy Wheeler

British Novice

1st Roo IV E Coulson

2nd Amazon Diamond Tony Cross

Class 17 - First Ridden

1st Masterwoods Iola Hughes

2nd Tinkerbell Chloe Baker

3rd Floss Romney Hole

Class 9 - Working Hunter

1st Blackthorne's Roxanne Poppy Curd

2nd Beaumon I Furness

3rd Spring Valley Jacobee Emma Coulson

Class 3 - Equisage Discovery

1st Vanessa Me Biba McCall

2nd Capacho J+ J Piper- Dadswell

Class 18 - Best Rider 12 years and under

1st Music Man William Furlong

2nd Darnbrook Fair Breeze C Hillman

3rd Floss Hannah Roberts

Riding Horse

1st Mischievous Lady S Wells

2nd Molly Malone Pat Scott

3rd Chicago Rock Heather Waughman

Class 19 - Best Rider over 12 years

1st Basil E Wilkins

2nd Alice Actually E Hodgkinson

3rd King of Bling Vicki Bellhouse

Class 11 - Riding Club Pony

1st Music Man William Furlong

2nd Masterwoods Iola Hughes

3rd Highfields Meliburn Star Helen McCall

Family Pony

1st Jeremiah Shannen Woods

2nd King of Bling Vicki Bellhouse

3rd Westfield Rose K Selby Lowndes

Riding Club Horse

1st Beauman I Furness

2nd Twiggy Micki Corner

3rd Basil E Wilkins

In Hand Small Mountain and Moorland

1st Boxsted Rosette Joanne Standen

2nd Indian Summer Joanne Thonow

3rd Blisland Eini William Eingham

Class 22 - In Hand Mountain and Moorland Large

1st Akehurst Royal Silk Heather King

2nd Ebony Jessica Plail

3rd Miamfield Mellimun Star H McCall

4th Akehurst Secret Beau Tina Graham

5th The Chipmonk L Paine

Class 5 - Small Open

1st Seejal B Hicks

2nd Rambo K Kirkham

3rd Ramses R Burch

Class 23 - Heavy Horse/Cob Type

1st Jacob Katie Carey

2nd Miss Molli Midi E Pittam

3rd Dennis D Stradwick

Class 24 Ridden M & M

1st Loreign Bonomir Speldham

2nd Twyford Cascade R Wells

3rd Akehurst Royal Silk D Weedon

Championship M & M

1st Loreign Bonomir

2nd Boxstead Rosette Joanne Standen

Class 7 - A & BC Handicap

1st Isabelle De La Londre J Smart

2nd Jeanne Fille Vandrin J Smart

3rd Frocs Hill J Piper-Dadswell

Class 25 - Ridden Coloured Horse/Pony

1st Apaches Choice Lucy Wheelan

2nd Jacob Teresa New

3rd Dennis Donna Stradwick

Class 26 Veteran

1st Alice Actually E Hodgekinson

2nd Prancer Kerry Hodglins

3rd Blitzen Gerry Burton

Class 13 - Unaffiliated Jumping 23 - 26

1st Tamzin Sophie Elliot

2nd Phoebe Hayley Smales

3rd Free Spirit S L Simmons

Class 14 - Unaffiliated Jumping 29

1st Tamzin Sophie Elliot

2nd Phoebe Hayley Smales

3rd Free Spirit S L Simmons

Class 4 - Driving

1st Sir Ben Fred Mathews

Class 12 - Riding Club Horse

1st Beauman I Furness

2nd Twiggy Micki Corner

3rd Basil E Wilkins