Goosnargh & Longridge Show is proud to be one of the lucky agricultural shows that can showcase the magnificent four national heavy horse breeds. The Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, and Sulfolk Punch at our annual show every year.

Through in hand, ridden and mare and foal classes we bring together dedicated breeders and owners from across the Northwest who have a strong passion for their breeds and bring them along to our show for members of the public to see.

We as a society strongly believe in promoting all the heavy horse breeds as well as encouraging the next generation and newcomers alike we understand this is vital to keep the breeds alive.

So come along to the these magnificent majestic horses on the day and meet the owners, watch the horses being  washed and plaited up and turned out to perfection before being put through there paces before the Judge. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Where do you think the term “horsepower” comes from when you are talking about your car engine? They did their work all year and then when the local Show came around, they were washed and dressed up in their ribbons, had their harness decorated and went to compete and put on a show.

These days a dedicated few keep the breed going. In this country a small number are still used on farmland or for logging or by breweries for deliveries but most of the animals seen in the show ring today are not working horses. There is, however, a growing trend here and especially on the continent for using the heavy horse in equestrian sports i.e. riding; dressage and carriage driving trials so hopefully there is a good future for them. We may be glad of them again one day.

We do have a New-comer class in which the said person is encouraged to prepare and show a horse in-hand by themselves. But there is always a helping and encouraging hand from our Heavy horse steward if needed on the day.