THE DRIFFIELD SHOW MAIN RING
ATKINSONS ACTION HORSES
The Driffield Show team are excited to announce that East Riding’s own Atkinson Action Horses will be the main ring attraction in the Main Ring at the 2024 Driffield Show. Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 will be the time to saddle up, strap in and hold on tight – as this fearless team of stunt riders will perform their unique display at the 148th Driffield Show.
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Atkinson Action Horses have spent the past twenty years training horses and riders for both film and tv. With credits from Poldark, Victoria, Peaky Blinders, Emmerdale and All Creatures Great and Small – it is guaranteed that this elite force has at some point invaded your tv screen.
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Visitors to the Show are promised an astounding display of tricks and stunts normally reserved for only tv and the big screen and are advised to be prepared for ‘heart in your mouth’ demonstrations of astounding acrobatics. The performance will also include a short but stunning section dedicated to the art of Liberty – displaying the seamless harmony between the horses and their on screen trainers. Ben Atkinson, who will be leading the team, also performs internationally, has trained horses in Dubai and has horse mastered on Bollywood films in India. His displays, as well as the beautiful art of Liberty also include Classical Dressage, Airs above the Ground and Cossack Trick Riding.
SCHOOLS CHALLENGE
If you have a garden at your school or if you would just like a growing project for the summer term then why not join with other schools from the area and get involved in the Driffield Show Schools Challenge.
Great prizes are to be won and your exhibits will be displayed at the show. Entry forms and more information are available from the schedules page now.
HORSE & PONY SECTION
With a high calibre of exhibitors the equine community will be well represented throughout Show day with a packed main ring timetable ranging from the Local Ridden Ponies to the Rican ATV Ltd sponsored Championship Show Jumping Class.
Don't miss the Inter Team Relay - always a crowd favourite.
HEAVY HORSE SECTION
Sponsored by Smailes Goldie Group the gentle giants of agriculture will be out in force at this years Show.
These magnificent animals are bound to be a crowd favourite!
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to see so many Heavy Horses show ready and looking magnificent!
HORTICULTURE & HANDICRAFT SECTIONS
The Handicraft and Horticulture Sections include a vast variety of classes open to everyone to enter. Whatever your age or ability there will be a class for you.
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The Horticulture Marquee will also be the home of the Gardeners' Theatre with demonstrations taking place throughout the day.
LIVESTOCK SECTION
The jewel in the crown of any agricultural Show is the Livestock Section and Driffield Show is no exception.
Always attracting a wealth of exceptional livestock entries in both the Pig, Sheep and Cattle Sections. This year we have record entries in many of the classes so we are expecting quite a spectacle!
FUN DOG
SHOW
Has your dog got the waggiest tail or the kindest eyes – why not enter it into the Fun Dog Show taking place at the Driffield Show and make it official?
Organised by and in aid of Ryedale Dog Rescue enjoy a bit of friendly fun with your pooch? Entries are taken on the day and a schedule of classes will be available nearer the time.
