If you’ve ever marvelled at the incredible horses featured in TV favourites like Poldark, Victoria or Peaky Blinders, you’ll be wanting to grab yourself some tickets for Dorset county Show. For the first time ever, the UK’s premier equestrian performance team, Atkinson Action Horses, will be coming to Dorset, thrilling spectators in the main ring on both days.
Under the expert leadership of Ben Atkinson, the team promises to deliver an unforgettable display of high-energy, breath-taking and death-defying equestrianism – it’s guaranteed to impress.
Ben Atkinson’s journey into the world of equestrian stunts began when his father moved from dairy farming into equestrian and never looking back. Ben rode in his first display as an 11-year-old and has been performing internationally since he was 16. The synergy between the horses and their riders is nothing short of spectacular, promising an unforgettable experience for all at this year’s County Show.
James Cox, the Show Organiser, shares his excitement: ‘Atkinson Action Horses are unlike anything you have ever seen when it comes to equine displays. Prepare to be stunned – we certainly have been! This isn’t just the first time Atkinson Action Horses have attended the County Show – it’s the first time they’ve ever appeared in the county. We cannot wait: it’s set to be an absolute show stopper.’
Not all horse play
In addition to the Action Horses, the County Show is delighted to welcome the IMPs Motorcycle Display Team to the main ring on both days, plus Tomahawk Throwing and Alpaca Competitions! The exciting acts will be entertaining the crowds along with the more traditional features of a county show – livestock exhibitions, food and drink marquees, showjumping, the Heavy Horse Village, Axemen displays and a vintage Steam Section.
Pawsome news!
New this year is the County Show’s first ever ‘Fun Dog Show’. Kindly organised by St Giles Animal Welfare, there will be a class for everybody’s best four-legged friend: loveliest lady, waggiest tail, best biscuit catcher, the most appealing eyes and the best talent.
Being an agri show, DCS know just how important the young handlers are, so there’s also a special ‘under 16s’ class to show off their winning handling skills.
7th and 8th September
Dorchester, DT2 7SD
Car parking is free at the Showground, walk from Dorchester or catch the FREE Shuttle Buses
