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A prolonged period of dry weather has raised animal welfare concerns and prompted a “Don’t arrive too soon” message for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair from the RSPCA.

Trading Standards are again asking traders at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair to check that the goods they sell are genuine and safe for consumers.

Cumbria Constabulary is working tirelessly alongside partner agencies and forces as the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair approaches.

The public drop-in meeting will be held at Appleby Public Hall, from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

To improve engagement prior to this year’s gathering, agencies from the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group (MASCG) are holding a community drop-in event on Wednesday 14th May 2025 between 5pm and 8pm at Appleby Public Hall.

With the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair a little over a month away, Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being reminded of the importance of planning ahead and not arriving too soon.

National Highways have announced work on the A66 which may impact those planning to travel to Appleby from the North-East of England.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a horse was worked to death at Appleby Horse Fair. The stallion – a three-year-old skewbald trotter, 14hh – collapsed at Jubilee Bridge at around 3pm yesterday (Wednesday 5th June).

Appleby Horse Fair 2023 was one of the busiest Fairs in recent years, with the number of caravans and bowtops in attendance only slightly down on last year.

With the Fair underway, everyone attending needs to be aware of the risks of E.coli infection.