The Main Ring
Private and Trade Driving Classes 129-133
9.30am
Carriage driving usually involves two or four wheeled carriages being pulled by a single horse, a tandem, or four in hand team. Completion is based on aesthetic factors and subjective scoring based on the performance of the horse and driver.
The smaller agricultural and trade turnouts of which there are many – the milk cart, the coal wagon or the bread van, to name a few, usually use stocky cobs or large ponies. For authenticity, it is important that the type of horse between the shafts is matched to the history and style of the vehicle.
The smaller two wheeled vehicles will often have a smart large pony or a small horse with an eye catching gait. There can even be a donkey! The larger carriages feature teams of two or four.
Kindly supported by Ivan Fisher Independent Funeral Homes Ltd, Aylsham and Hethersett.
Heavy Horses Display
10.45am
Derek Spanton who started coming to this traditional August Bank Holiday event when he was 12 years old and completed 70 years attending the Aylsham Show, sadly died over a year ago.
He showcased the way farming used to be with his team of Heavy Horses.
William Tompkins has taken over and it is important to keep telling the story of working horses, both to keep their history alive, and to generate enough interest to preserve rare breeds as their numbers dwindle.
Kindly supported by B & C Farming Ltd, Marsham
Pony Clubs Mounted Games
11.30am and 2.15pm
The Pony Clubs again make a welcome return to the Aylsham Show with their mounted games teams. Last year we welcomed clubs from all over the country and it was a fast-paced high-octane event. Horses and riders race in the main ring doing various activities as they go. Get behind your favourite team and they will go faster.
Last year we introduced the Whiting Cup – a trophy to the winning team, so let us get behind our winners. Will last years winners (Hertfordshire Hunt Pony Club) be up to the challenge again this year.
Kindly supported by The Morley Agricultural Foundation, Morley and JMS Contractors Ltd, Stratton Strawless
The Arrival of the President, Jane Ritchie and George Ritchie
12.00noon
Our Show President for 2025 is Mrs Jane Ritchie.
She has been involved with the Aylsham Show since she was 13 competing in horse competitions, and for many years now as Head Steward for the very successful Show Horses classes, and also looking after the entries for all of the different Livestock classes.
Jane is one of our Show’s stalwarts and is very deserving of being our President having been involved with the Show for 53 years.
She knows the agricultural industry well having worked for Anglia Farmers for a number of years.
With her husband George, they are both now retired and for many years have enjoyed beating and picking up on shoots with their spaniels.
Sadly Jane is not now in the best of health and will rely on the fantastic support of her family – Team Ritchie – to help her on Show Day.
Kindly supported by Savills (UK) Ltd, Norwich.
The Presidents Marquee is kindly sponsored by Edgefield Nurseries (Flowers).
Jump Dogs Parachute Display Team
12.15pm
The Jump Dogs Parachute Display Team are a highly skilled and experienced civilian team that exist to offer thrilling and dynamic in-air displays at events.
They provide amazing spectacles in the sky that not only enhance this event but will undoubtedly bring an unforgettable show for the audience.
Kindly supported by M R Ellis (Timber) Ltd, Hevingham.
Mia Rodley Heart of Horsemanship Equestrian Display Team
12.30pm and 2.45pm
A beautifully presented equestrian demonstration which has grown in expertise.
In the last 2 years Mia found her passion for performance, liberty and classical dressage, and this is what she wants to specialize in alongside her horse training and teaching. She particularly likes working with stallions due to their high dignity, true spirit and need to have a high level of skills, focus and intent.
Mia Rodley and her team of performance horses and skilful riders bring you the art of liberty, working with horses in total freedom, cossack trick riding, thrilling and daring gymnastics performed at a gallop. Also horse stunts, what you see on the silver screen, including saddle falls, drags, riding and jumping bridleless. Roman riding a team of horses standing on the backs of two horses with multiple horses abreast at liberty. Classical Dressage, the art of riding in harmony with the horse. An exceptional display of horsemanship that comes from the heart, for the love of the horses.
Kindly supported by Alan Boswell Group, Norwich, and Wayware Limited, Southrepps.
Childrens’ Fancy Dress Competitions
1.00pm
We do encourage children and their parents to take part and enjoy themselves in this popular annual event.
Please go to the Administration and Finance Marquee to register by 12.50pm, this is very near the Members Entrance. It is free entry.
You can be mounted or not and there will be Winners rosettes presented to both categories. All competitors will receive a rosette. The overall winners will receive the Walter Gay Cup.
Mounted competitors should wear a hard hat.
It will be judged by: Roger and Yvonne Long.
Kindly supported by The Scott Family, Colby
Bolddog Lings Motorbike Display Team
1.30pm and 4.30pm
Bolddog FMX NON STOP ACTION FROM START TO FINISH!! As the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, the Bolddog FMX team base their show around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system. The show features the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks as usually only seen on TV. The team set the standard 15 years ago and now continues to push the boundaries of FMX and lead the way for all motorcycle display teams. The team also provides an informative onboard commentary by the riders even talking to the crowd while performing a trick flying 35ft in the air. Between displays the public are invited to the interactive stand where they can get a closer look at the bikes and meet the riders. A complete package to give value both on and off the machines.
Kindly supported by M R Ellis (Timber) Ltd, Hevingham and Wayware Limited, Southrepps.
The Childrens Sack Race
2.00pm
Get ready to run as fast as you can and be in with a chance of winning the famous Aylsham Show sack races, again in the Main Ring for 2024
This Event is kindly sponsored by Black Sheep Ltd, Marsham.
The White Woofers
3.15pm
All Children are invited to take part and come and meet the White Woofers.
We are a pack of hounds formed when the North Norfolk Harriers were disbanded in 2022, their future looked bleak, whilst the rare West Country harriers were sent to various packs across the UK. However, the Waveney Harriers stepped up to rescue the desperate situation and the outcome has, thankfully, been a successful one. The Waveney Harriers are custodians of a beautiful pack of studbook harriers, which are slightly smaller than the West Country dogs. The Waveney have been busy teaching the North Norfolk hounds their way of trailing across their county; It is fair to say it is going very well.
Kindly supported by Brown & Co Property and Business Consultants LLP, Norfolk.
Grand Parade and Presentation of Cups and Trophies
3.45pm
Come and support the presentations to the some of the Livestock Champions.
Much dedication and hard work will have put in by the owners, breeders and handlers to get the animals in top condition for the various Competitions.
Some other presentations will also take place.
Kindly supported by Arnolds Keys LLP, Norwich and Aylsham
Childrens’ Tug of War
5.00pm
All children are invited to take part so come and join in for what is a great bit of fun at the end of the Show.
Kindly supported by Dewing Grain Ltd, Aylsham
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