Hurst Horse Show and Country Fayre

Hurst’s event of the year will be even more special this year.

The village Horse Show and Country Fayre will celebrate its 25th anniversary when it swings into action on June 26th and 27th in School Road, Hurst.

This is a true village show that relies on the support of all sections of the local community, and gives back generous donations to many deserving causes within the village and the local area. The show takes the form of a horse show combined with a country fayre. A lovely mix of country traditions and competitions, country tradesman, music and dancing and including a disco/ barbeque on the Saturday night.

There will be an animal corner, hunting hounds and dog displays. There will also be ferret racing, terrier racing, musical ride demonstrations on horseback and a large craft tent; there are many refreshment options including candy floss, ice cream, pancakes, strawberries and cream.as well as the food and beer tent!

A horse and dray will give rides round the village and there will be escorted pony rides on the show site. Other attractions are the HVS archery stall which is always very popular, skittle alley and coconut shy, plant and cake stalls, the School.s PTA stalls including games tent, bric a brac, toys, books, home produce, a raffle, woodcraft items, any many more!

For the horse and pony riders there will be show jumping, showing events and gymkhana games.

The show is a wonderful example of how the village is able to pull together to produce great family entertainment for the whole weekend. At the same time, it generates significant financial support for St. Nicholas school and many worthy causes. There is an opportunity for everyone in the community to lend a hand. The setting up of the event starts on the Wednesday evening, with a gathering of good strong men, who all help put up the marquees and smaller tents. Extra help is always welcome!

There are also show jump painting sessions held in the show fields on the weekend prior to the event, and once again the more the merrier. We realise that not everyone can manage to help physically, however, but do not despair, there is always the sponsorship option! Most of our sponsorships are from families and small local companies; it is amazing just how quickly small donations can grow to a large amount of money.

Anyone interested in lending a hand at this year’s show can contact David or Cathy Lochman on 0118 934 xxxx, or e-mail

You can also get a taste of the fun to come by visiting the show website.