14 great pictures from Kington Show

By Karen Compton

Published 12th Sep 2026, 17:30 BST

Updated 13th Sep 2026, 10:13 BST

150 years on Kington Show was a great success and is still one of the most popular one day shows in the county

Hundreds of people flocked to Kington Show on Saturday, September 12 to enjoy a great day out for the whole family.

The Champion in the Coloured Horse category being shown as part of the Champion of Champions Show. — The Champion in the Coloured Horse category being shown as part of the Champion of Champions Show. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — The Champion in the Coloured Horse category being shown as part of the Champion of Champions Show. | Andy Compton

There was a breezy but dry start to show day and although there were a few spots of rain at lunchtime, the predicted main rain stayed away until later on.

Harriet Evans of Penrhos Gin was at the company's gin bar at Kington Show. The neighbours of the showground had a limited supply of 250 bottles of wonky blueberry gin which they created using their one million blueberries from their farm. Once they are gone, they are gone
As well as serving drinks during the day, people could also buy bottles and gift packs. — Harriet Evans of Penrhos Gin was at the company's gin bar at Kington Show. The neighbours of the showground had a limited supply of 250 bottles of wonky blueberry gin which they created using their one million blueberries from their farm. Once they are gone, they are gone As well as serving drinks during the day, people could also buy bottles and gift packs. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Harriet Evans of Penrhos Gin was at the company's gin bar at Kington Show. The neighbours of the showground had a limited supply of 250 bottles of wonky blueberry gin which they created using their one million blueberries from their farm. Once they are gone, they are gone As well as serving drinks during the day, people could also buy bottles and gift packs. | Andy Compton

There were the usual horse, cattle and sheep classes alongside an action-packed programme of entertainment.

Pheobe Bloise, five, in her butterfly cape, was enjoying Kington Show with her dad Steven Bloise from Hereford. — Pheobe Bloise, five, in her butterfly cape, was enjoying Kington Show with her dad Steven Bloise from Hereford. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Pheobe Bloise, five, in her butterfly cape, was enjoying Kington Show with her dad Steven Bloise from Hereford. | Andy Compton

The show was held on its usual site at The Ovals Farm, Kington HR5 3LN, close to the Welsh Border in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside.

Sarah Watson with her nine month old Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep. They won first prize in the ram lamb category and the animal was for sale. Sarah and her family are from Frome Valley, Herefordshire and were also in the best of three category with their ewe lambs. — Sarah Watson with her nine month old Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep. They won first prize in the ram lamb category and the animal was for sale. Sarah and her family are from Frome Valley, Herefordshire and were also in the best of three category with their ewe lambs. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Sarah Watson with her nine month old Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep. They won first prize in the ram lamb category and the animal was for sale. Sarah and her family are from Frome Valley, Herefordshire and were also in the best of three category with their ewe lambs. | Andy Compton

After 150 years the show continues to be one of the most popular one day show in the county and this year was no exception!

A lip licking competition ahead! A big favourite at Kington Show – the Hereford cattle, always a large crowd watching them being judged. — A lip licking competition ahead! A big favourite at Kington Show – the Hereford cattle, always a large crowd watching them being judged. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — A lip licking competition ahead! A big favourite at Kington Show – the Hereford cattle, always a large crowd watching them being judged. | Andy Compton

Excitement was provided in the main ring by the OG Performance horses and their team of specialist riders displaying tricks used in multiple film and TV series.

Excitement was provided in the main ring by the OG Performance horses and their team of specialist riders displaying tricks used in multiple film and TV series. — Excitement was provided in the main ring by the OG Performance horses and their team of specialist riders displaying tricks used in multiple film and TV series. | Kington Show

placeholder image — Excitement was provided in the main ring by the OG Performance horses and their team of specialist riders displaying tricks used in multiple film and TV series. | Kington Show

They showcased the Equestrian Arts of trick riding, dressage and airs above the ground.

Mabel, an almost two year old terrier, was a bit nervous of the big show crowds and sought refuge on the shoulders of owner Richard Tandy from Yarpole. — Mabel, an almost two year old terrier, was a bit nervous of the big show crowds and sought refuge on the shoulders of owner Richard Tandy from Yarpole. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Mabel, an almost two year old terrier, was a bit nervous of the big show crowds and sought refuge on the shoulders of owner Richard Tandy from Yarpole. | Andy Compton

The team has been involved in live equestrian shows for the last five years in both the UK and Europe and can also be seen in multiple film and TV series, so if you think you recognised some of the horses or riders, you may well be correct.

Sheep shearer Harry Jones from Walton near Presteigne in action in the intermediate first heat at Kington Show. — Sheep shearer Harry Jones from Walton near Presteigne in action in the intermediate first heat at Kington Show. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Sheep shearer Harry Jones from Walton near Presteigne in action in the intermediate first heat at Kington Show. | Andy Compton

Many of the horses and riders have been featured in films such as Napoleon, The Winter King, Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, Snow White and many more.

Kington Show Chairman Alex Ross and Show President Annabelle Sankey at the main ring on show day. — Kington Show Chairman Alex Ross and Show President Annabelle Sankey at the main ring on show day. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Kington Show Chairman Alex Ross and Show President Annabelle Sankey at the main ring on show day. | Andy Compton

The main ring hosted the ever popular grand parade of livestock, the interhunt challenge and a magnificent procession of vintage vehicles.

The two recipients of this year's grants given by Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society David Jones and Gerogia Jones with the Show chairman Alex Ross and President Annabelle Sankey on show day.
The grants allow David and Georgia to pursue agricultural related course. The main purpose of the fund is to promote the objectives of the Society which are rooted in the improvement and sustainability of agricultural practices and infrastructure. — The two recipients of this year's grants given by Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society David Jones and Gerogia Jones with the Show chairman Alex Ross and President Annabelle Sankey on show day. The grants allow David and Georgia to pursue agricultural related course. The main purpose of the fund is to promote the objectives of the Society which are rooted in the improvement and sustainability of agricultural practices and infrastructure. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — The two recipients of this year's grants given by Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society David Jones and Gerogia Jones with the Show chairman Alex Ross and President Annabelle Sankey on show day. The grants allow David and Georgia to pursue agricultural related course. The main purpose of the fund is to promote the objectives of the Society which are rooted in the improvement and sustainability of agricultural practices and infrastructure. | Andy Compton

Elsewhere on the showground there was entertainment from the Wye Valley Axemen, the Ferret World Roadshow, the Bill Bailey Band, and much more!

Phillip Williams of the Woodlands at Kingswood near Kington with his two year-old ram which won first prize and was named champion in the any other native English Lowland breed category. — Phillip Williams of the Woodlands at Kingswood near Kington with his two year-old ram which won first prize and was named champion in the any other native English Lowland breed category. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Phillip Williams of the Woodlands at Kingswood near Kington with his two year-old ram which won first prize and was named champion in the any other native English Lowland breed category. | Andy Compton

The Wye Valley Axemen have members from Rhayader, Llanidloes and Newtown areas, with their ages varying from 16 to sixty.

Lia Owen, eight from Newtown in Powys with her champion coloured Ryeland ewe lamb and Ottelie Mundy, nine of Willey Court, Willey, Preseteigne with her reserve champion ram lamb. It was the first time Ottelie has taken part in a show. — Lia Owen, eight from Newtown in Powys with her champion coloured Ryeland ewe lamb and Ottelie Mundy, nine of Willey Court, Willey, Preseteigne with her reserve champion ram lamb. It was the first time Ottelie has taken part in a show. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Lia Owen, eight from Newtown in Powys with her champion coloured Ryeland ewe lamb and Ottelie Mundy, nine of Willey Court, Willey, Preseteigne with her reserve champion ram lamb. It was the first time Ottelie has taken part in a show. | Andy Compton

There were on-going displays throughout the day demonstrating speed and skill against each other with a lively commentary. There was also a race against the shearers

Crowds at Kington Show. — Crowds at Kington Show. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Crowds at Kington Show. | Andy Compton

In the evening, Radnor YFC hosted the ever popular after-show dance.

Volunteers Fred Walsh and Neil Wright on the We Are Farming Minds stand at Kington Show. They were fundraising and promoting the charity which helps farmers with poor mental health and works to reduce the stigma of mental health. — Volunteers Fred Walsh and Neil Wright on the We Are Farming Minds stand at Kington Show. They were fundraising and promoting the charity which helps farmers with poor mental health and works to reduce the stigma of mental health. | Andy Compton

placeholder image — Volunteers Fred Walsh and Neil Wright on the We Are Farming Minds stand at Kington Show. They were fundraising and promoting the charity which helps farmers with poor mental health and works to reduce the stigma of mental health. | Andy Compton

There were over 150 trade stands, including a food and craft marquee, an open dog show, a fun dog show, horticultural classes, shearing and YFC competitions.

In addition, there was plenty of opportunity to eat and drink during the day at the wide variety of catering stands and the licensed public bar.

For more information visit www.kingtonshow.co.uk.

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