THE scenic Rosedale Show saw visitors descend on Rosedale Abbey at the weekend.

The agricultural show, which was first staged in 1871, was held on the Milburn Arms Field.

Sam Dring, the chairman of the show who also stepped in to act as secretary this year, said: “Generally speaking the show was very successful - the turnout was good and all the comments have been very positive. There was the odd shower which had people reaching for their brollies, but for the most part the weather held.”

She added that the jumping events went on until about 8pm. “It was a long day,” she said.

The event featured staples of an agricultural show such as classes of cattle, hunters, heavy horses, ponies, goats and sheep - the latter attracting record entries.

The display of the best of rural life also included assorted produce classes, the fur and feather categories of rabbits, cavies and pigeons, showjumping, vintage tractors and sculptures, as well as fox hound and terrier shows, gundogs, terrier races, gymkhana, and music from the Malton White Star brass band and the popular Railroad Hobos.

New events this year included a mountain and moorland ridden class.

Entries included a lot of new names from as far afield as Devon, as well as Goole, Driffield and Yarm.

Ms Dring stepped into the secretary’s shoes this year when the former secretary left.

Due to the vacancy, the show is currently advertising for a new secretary to help organise next year’s event. The position, which comes with an honorarium, would involve organisation of future shows as part of a busy team.

Anyone interested should email rosedaleanddistrictshow@gmail.com