Ceredigion Show: From Shires to Shetlands on show

One of the jewels in the crown of the rural calendar - the Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show - will showcase a variety of breeds from Shires to Shetlands, next weekend.

The show is being held at its usual site, Gelli Angharad Fields, on the A44 between Aberystwyth & Capel Bangor, next Saturday, June 10th.

It is one of the largest one-day shows in mid-Wales. And with over 1700 entries, competition is of a high standard.

It attracts visitors from all over Wales, including representatives of the agricultural industry, local communities, and the public.

From the gentle giants of the Shire horses to the hardy Shetlands, there are a variety of breed classes at the Aberystwyth & Ceredigion County Show.

Organisers said: “Being in Welsh cob country, we are proud to offer the WPCS Silver Medal to the section A, B, C and D champion, and performance medals for the ridden Welsh classes. This Show offers both ridden and in-hand qualifiers for The National Welsh Championship Show, held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, full details can be seen in the schedule.”

"The Show is affiliated to the following breed societies, Shire Horse Society, Welsh Pony & Cob Society, British Palomino Society, Shetland Pony Stud Book Society, Chaps (UK) 17090, Veteran Horse Society. Young Handler classes are qualifiers for the Champion of Champions Final at Northleach Show – first two in each class qualify.

For more information see their website.