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People's Champion Hose at Appleby Horse Fair 2024

Twenty-four health, happiness and horsemanship awards given out at Appleby

Twenty-four awards have been given out in celebration of the best horse health, happiness, and horsemanship at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair, including a Vet’s and People’s Champion.

12 June 2024

Overworking of horses a 'significant issue' at Appleby Fair

The RSPCA says overworking of horses was a significant animal welfare issue at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

11 June 2024

View of the river at Appleby during the Horse Fair in 2024

Fine weather sees high numbers at Appleby Horse Fair

The Saturday of Appleby Horse Fair 2024 was one of the busiest in recent years, with the number of caravans and bowtops in attendance up on last year. Last year saw 1,197 bowtops and caravans recorded at the Fair. However, this year’s Fair saw 1,287 bowtops and caravans, which was still down on the 2015 record high of 1,297.

10 June 2024

Appleby Horse Fair 2021 - Update 29/3/21

Appleby Horse Fair Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group met today to discuss the 2021 Fair.

29 March 2021

Appleby Horse Fair 2021 - Update

Following the Government’s ‘Roadmap’ announcement last week, members of Appleby Horse Fair Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group (MASCG) met on Monday (1 March) to discuss the implications for the 2021 Fair.

3 March 2021

Appleby Horse Fair MASCG grateful to those people who stayed away

The Chair of the Appleby Horse Fair Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group (MASCG) has thanked those who heeded the advice to stay away from Appleby.

11 June 2020

'The health of everyone must be the priority during this national health crisis'

Appleby Horse Fair 2020 will not take place.

10 April 2020

COVID-19: Appleby Horse Fair 2020 will not take place - don't travel to Cumbria

People in the Gypsy and Traveller community and the settled community are being thanked for their understanding following the news the 2020 Appleby Horse Fair will not take place.

10 April 2020