The last month has been a busy period!

Rosie and Alex have been dealing with the tradestand applications, and I am pleased to report that the great majority of our regular exhibitors have already confirmed they will be back with us next year.

Also, Rosie has contacted many of the volunteers and again there will only be a very few roles that will need filling, thank you to each and everyone of you for your wonderful support.  Elise Harvey has returned to the fold, as she does every December, to work alongside Rosie and Alex.

The Box Office (Claire and Delyth Elmer) are all but ready for the Box Office to open at the beginning of January.  Hopefully, all those on our mailing list will have received our November newsletter but, if not, please contact the Box Office!

The stable yard roofs have been worked on over the past two or three years and a section is being re-roofed as I write.

Horse welfare is always at the front of our mind, and I have a meeting this week with our Veterinary Delegates (Frederic Barrelet and Liam Kearns) and Tim Randle (Veterinary Service Manager), to ensure we are putting in place all that is necessary for the 2026 event.

Recently, I attended the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference which was as inspiring as always, the subject this year being “Through the horse’s eyes”.

I am delighted that we have announced the Ebony Horse Club as our Charity of the Year for 2026. Suzy and I were lucky enough to visit earlier this week alongside Pippa Funnell, who has become an ambassador for this wonderful organisation based in Brixton London. The charity gives both pleasure and opportunity to many a young person to get involved with horses.  Please, I would ask you to support.

Suzy Stephens (who looks after all digital) has some fun surprises for you over Christmas time!  Which leads me to wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and all best wishes for the New year!