Saddle up and hold on tight, Atkinsons Action Horses announced as latest addition to The 2024 Dorset County Show!
You may have seen these incredible horses flash across your TV screens whilst watching Poldark, Victoria or Peaky Blinders but now for the first time ever in Dorset, you can see them in real life at this year’s County Show on the 7th and 8th of September.
The UK’s most spectacular equestrian performance team will gallop into the main ring on both days and no doubt will give memories to last a life time. Sponsored at the County Show by Evans and Pearce, The internationally famous Atkinson Action Horses consists of a team of highly skilled horses and riders from Yorkshire. They have been performing stunts for TV and film for over 25 years.
Led by Ben Atkinson, and his team of Stunt riders they promise to thrill, excite and astonish this year’s crowd with their high energy, breath taking, death defying stunt show. The jaw dropping performance promises to wow even the hardest to please.
The phenomenal display of Ben Atkinsons all begun with his father who diversified from Dairy Farming into Equestrian and has never looked back. Ben rode his first display when he was just 11 years old and since the age of 16 has since performed internationally.
Working together in perfect harmony the horses and riders will perform an unforgettable display of horsemanship at this years County Show.
James Cox, Show Organiser of The Dorset County Show said: ‘Atkinsons Action Horses are like anything you have ever seen when it comes to Equine, prepare to be stunned – we certainly have been! This is not just the first time Atkinsons Action Horses has displayed at the County Show but also in Dorset itself. It’s going to a true County Show highlight for years to come.’
Alongside Action Horses, the County Show welcomes new additions including the IMPs Motorcycle Display Team and an Alpaca Section! They joined the annual traditions that remain at the Shows heart with Livestock, delicious Food & Drink, Heavy Horse Village, Axemen, Steam Section and so much more!
The Show celebrates life in Dorset, and acts the end of harvest celebration on the 7th & 8th September 2024.
For further information and to book your Show Ticket, visit www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk
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