The Tarrant Gunville Horse Show and Gymkhana has presented an enduring tableau of rural England. The Show was started after the war to provide an annual activity for local children. It has been held continuously since then, in the grounds of Eastbury House by kind permission of the Farquharson family and is unchanged in character and tradition. Proceeds from the Show are donated to local charities.
The show has 25 different classes which range from junior classes for children, up to senior Hunter classes. Uniquely the show has a short, and built-for-the-day cross-country (Handy Hunter) course which is an ideal introduction to jumping outside the ring. In addition there are Show Jumping classes, a gymkhana, a parade of the Portman Hounds, and early afternoon there is a very popular comic Dog Show. Refreshments and a bar available together with an official photographer and other stall holders.
Every August since 1946, the Tarrant Gunville Horse Show and Gymkhana has presented an enduring tableau of rural England. The Show was started after the war to provide an annual activity for local children. It has been held continuously since then, in the grounds of Eastbury House by kind permission of the Farquharson family and is unchanged in character and tradition. Proceeds from the Show are donated to local charities.
