We have two events during the year that are open to members. The first is a hands on day when the more experienced members pass on tips and members can take their horses, either just to show off or to get some help and ideas.
The second event is the Driving Day. This is always a well supported day when all types of horse drawn vehicles are driven round the village of Overton, via the local pub. Below are some pictures from this year's event.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Northern Counties Heavy Horse Working Society
SPRING WORKING DAY
SUNDAY 2nd May, 2010
at
Small Lane, off Firtree Lane, Aughton
Nr. Ormskirk L39 7HA
Clearly signed from A59 and A570 at Stanley Gate
Life on the Farm as it Used to Be
HEAVY HORSES, WAGON RIDES, WORKING HORSE DISPLAYS, VINTAGE MACHINERY, TRACTORS AND REFRESHMENTS
ADMISSION: ADULTS £5.00 CHILDREN FREE
Telephone: 07909 677250 or 01524 858670
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
FUTURE EVENTS
We usually hold our events at Aughton near Ormskirk and will put full details on the website when they are available.
SPRING WORKING DAY - 2nd May, 2010
We usually hold our Working Day at Aughton near Ormskirk and will put full details on the website when they are available.
On this day you will be able to see all types of Heavy Horses. Our members own a variety of heavy horse breeds including Shires, Clydesdales, Percherons and Comtois. We have a show ring and the different types of horse are brought in and our Chairman gives an informative commentary about the work done by the different breeds of working horse. Visitors are also able to walk around and see the horses with their owners who are very helpful and always willing to talk about their horses. There is also a small display of ploughing, some vintage machinery to look at, wagon rides to enjoy and of course refreshments.
PLOUGHING MATCH - 5th September, 2010
This event also is usually held in Aughton. There is a ploughing match between teams of working horses pulling vintage machinery showing how farms were worked in bygone days. There are also wagon rides, chance to talk to owners about their horses, displays of traditional skills and again refreshments. Further details will be posted nearer the time.
Everyone is welcome to our events and many people return year after year. This is an excellent opportunity to see working horses in their traditional role, many of them decorated with plaits and ribbons, brasses on their harnesses and pulling vintage machinery.
SPRING WORKING DAY - 2nd May, 2010
We usually hold our Working Day at Aughton near Ormskirk and will put full details on the website when they are available.
On this day you will be able to see all types of Heavy Horses. Our members own a variety of heavy horse breeds including Shires, Clydesdales, Percherons and Comtois. We have a show ring and the different types of horse are brought in and our Chairman gives an informative commentary about the work done by the different breeds of working horse. Visitors are also able to walk around and see the horses with their owners who are very helpful and always willing to talk about their horses. There is also a small display of ploughing, some vintage machinery to look at, wagon rides to enjoy and of course refreshments.
PLOUGHING MATCH - 5th September, 2010
This event also is usually held in Aughton. There is a ploughing match between teams of working horses pulling vintage machinery showing how farms were worked in bygone days. There are also wagon rides, chance to talk to owners about their horses, displays of traditional skills and again refreshments. Further details will be posted nearer the time.
Everyone is welcome to our events and many people return year after year. This is an excellent opportunity to see working horses in their traditional role, many of them decorated with plaits and ribbons, brasses on their harnesses and pulling vintage machinery.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The society meets every second Tuesday in the month at Broughton & District Club which is situated at Broughton on the A6, 2 minutes from junction 32, M6/M55. Take the Longridge Road from Broughton lights and the Club is 200 yards on the right. At the meetings we discuss forthcoming events, have guest speakers and like to hear any ideas that you may have.
We have among our members accomplished Ploughmen and other members who show in various classes to a very high standard in Ridden, In Hand and Decorated Gears.
Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be an expert. All our members are willing to pass on their expertise to anyone who is interested in horses of any kind.
The Society holds a Spring Working Day and a Ploughing Match with Heavy Horse Show each year. Notices regarding these dates will be put on the website.
We have among our members accomplished Ploughmen and other members who show in various classes to a very high standard in Ridden, In Hand and Decorated Gears.
Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be an expert. All our members are willing to pass on their expertise to anyone who is interested in horses of any kind.
The Society holds a Spring Working Day and a Ploughing Match with Heavy Horse Show each year. Notices regarding these dates will be put on the website.
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