New sights at giant horse event

The giants of the horse world will display their grace and strength in a gathering at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton.The heavy horse spectacular, on Sunday, June 4, is one of the biggest events of its kind in the south.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th May 2006, 13:59 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:04 BST

It is one of only a few occasions in the UK when visitors can see these powerful horses taking part in displays, demonstrations and a grand parade.

A continuous ringside commentary will be given this year by Sarah Rouse, a well-known figure in the horse world, as more than 40 Shires, Clydesdales, Suffolks, British Percherons and Ardennes horses are put through their paces.

Among this year's highlights will be one of the newest developments in the heavy horse scene - cross-country driving - when intrepid drivers will put on a special display of timed obstacle driving through a cones course.

During the event, the museum's Shire horses will be at work on seasonal tasks.

Ring demonstrations will also include agricultural vehicles, brewers' drays, harnessing and decoration, and there will be a colleciton of craft and trade stands.

For full story see Sussex Horse World, West Sussex Gazette May 17

West Sussex Gazette