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1 This document is a snapshot of content from a discontinued BBC website, originally published between It has been made available for archival & research purposes only. Please see the foot of this document for Archive Terms of Use. North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and Preparations for the annual show take place in the Fairfield car park. Ask a Local - The first was held in By 1877, there are records of hundreds of horses parading around Pensarnau Pool (now Victoria Gardens). When the pool was filled in 1877, the show was held in nearby streets. your comments Michelle Dudlee from London I was on holiday during the show so I decided to go, there was a lovely parade at the end and i was surprised that there was so many people there, the show was good. When I watched the section c classes the stallion was the best I personally think I think it was a name like... something to do with sports - I don't remember a lot but overall it was fantastic!! Mon Aug 31 15:40: Giles and Lewis Woodward We travelled from pontypridd to take part in this wonderful event with our coloured cob we were absolutely delighted to win the championship and will never miss this event in the future. Mon Apr 27 09:51: V Johnson, Llechryd, Long may this unique event continue. Thanks to all involved in its organisation, you give us all a wonderful day out.

2 Sun May 4 11:30: Bobby Thomas, Camarthen I wanted to know could I myself take my Shetland stallion in the ring? Thank you bye. Mon Apr 30 11:02: Susan, Ferwig nr Just seen this year's parade,one word to describe it,wonderful!we have only missed two in the last 25 years.there were over 80 tractors/vans/motorbikes and the weather was lovely again. The horses and carriages were worth seeing as usual. Mon Apr 30 10:50: Tom Davies Bridell, Having lived in the area for 82 years I can honestly say that is one of the seven wonders of. I vividly remember my 1st in 1932 accompanying my grandfather on the 4 mile journey by horse and trap, stabling the horse at the commercial Inn and the show of stallions at the stable yard.it was then as it it is now, an electrifying experience. Congratulations to the small and dedicated army of families who have, one generation after the other continued the tradition. Long may the crowds return to Aberteifi on the last Saturday in April to pay their respects to the horse for its ability, dedication to man and its beauty. Fri Apr 27 10:06: D. Morgan, Carmarthenshire I would like to know if possible, who are the judges and how do I get hold of a schedule? Sun Apr 15 12:15: Steve Any news on date for barley Saturday? is always on the last Saturday in April. In 2007 it is on 28 April - Web Team. Fri Mar 16 10:04: B Picton Drefach, Llanelli I would like to know the date and time of this years Barley Saturday please after seeing it on s4c with Dai Jones it looks well worth a visit. Tue Mar 6 10:17: Jane Riley, Warwick Please could you let me know the date of 2007 Barley Saturday - I presume it's the Mayday bank Holiday weekend, but there's nothing on this website to confirm this. What time does it start and where from? Thu Jan 18 16:28: D.Bevan, Blaengarw, nr.bridgend Please can you let me know what date the annual barley fayre is this year please, and if we wanted to camp near-by, is there anywhere you could suggest, even b&b's Tue Jan 16 09:32: Owen Williams, Brynamman We were in for in 2005 and it was a great event. Could you please advise the date for Mon Jan 8 17:02:

3 Michelle James, Vancouver, Canada Finally, i've been waiting for years for someone to come up with a site on barley saturday. I have such fond memories of the event growing up, and always try to describe the event to people here, but it is so hard to put into words and be able to show what an awsome event this is. Please post more photos from the next barley saturday or any from previous years, i would love to see them, living in canada, there seems nothing in comparison, it really is a unique event that i cherished as a child, seeing these photos deffinately gives me feelings of hiraeth! When is the 2007 show? Fri Jan 5 09:42: Brian Harvey from Llanycefn Fine report and pix but you should give us the date of this year's Barley Day! Dear Brian, will take place on the 29 April 2006 All the best, Web Team Thu Apr 13 10:02: Gareth Jones, Llangwyrfon This was only the second time for me at the show but my father shows his Section C stallion every year. Last year he was Supreme Champion but this year was Reserve Supreme Champion with the same horse, Tremymor sman, It was a lovely feeling walking sman round the town. It was also nice to see a lovely turnout of people and when presented with the cup, my 6yr old and 9yr old daughters were given a lovely clap when walking down the main street holding the cup. Thank you for showing the picture of Tremymor sman on page 5. Mon May 9 20:51: Bert James from Cwmbran Many thanks for a day of nostalga and history all in one go, in a traditional town setting, much appreciated by young & old. The effort put in by organisers and entrants/helpers must be immense so a big thank u. Regards, Bert. Mon May 9 20:40: This site is now closed and cannot accept new comments.

4 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and Empty horse boxes line the Fairfield car park. was a celebration of the end of the spring sowing season, barley being the last cereal to be sown after wheat and oats. Ask a Local -

5 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and Judging taking place on Penrallt-ddu Field These days, judging for takes place on Penrallt-ddu Field and starts two hours before the grand parade. Ask a Local -

6 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and The parade led this year by Martin Radley. Traditionally, the show had a two-fold role as a half-yearly hire fair of farm staff and as an opportunity for the owners of stallions at stud to display their animals. Ask a Local -

7 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and The entrants are paraded through the town. The show was disbanded during the war years but made a comeback in Spectators are warned to be extra vigilant as horses and exhibits can be dangerous. The supreme champion of the show leads the parade through the town. Ask a Local -

8 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and An entrant in the Heavy Horse section captured outside the Black Lion hotel. Ask a Local -

9 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and The winner of the Donkey Section is awarded the Cllr. Eileen Lloyd Jones Perpetual Cup, which was sponsored in 2005 by Mr & Mrs Gerwyn Williams, Nantcrymanau, Llechryd. The judge was Mr. Ron Waterhouse from Pontarddulais. Ask a Local -

10 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and There is a section for the Best Dressed Heavy Horse Driven in Harness. One entrant in 2005 featured an old-fashioned horse-driven hearse. Ask a Local -

11 North East South East South West is 's annual Stallion Show. It is held on Penrallt-ddu Field adjoining the Fairfield in and Vintage tractors make their way up Grosvenor Hill. The river Teifi and Heritage Centre can be seen in the background. More pictures... Ask a Local -