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Post by info on Jul 3, 2007 11:31:02 GMT
see The Royal Show website
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Post by oh no on Jul 3, 2007 11:44:26 GMT
* * The Royal Show will be closed to visitors on Wednesday (4th July) due to concerns for public safety following unprecedented high rainfall. The Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifying rounds will be completed, however. * *
thats what it says on site...what does this mean, no shops or tradestands open, no public??
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Royal Press Release
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Post by Royal Press Release on Jul 3, 2007 11:50:57 GMT
Press release from the Royal
Royal Show to conclude a day early
Saturated showground increases public safety concerns
The Royal Show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire is to finish a day early but organisers are to continue to run the horse event to make sure Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifying rounds can be completed.
The decision, taken by the honorary show director Mark Spencer with his chief stewards, will see livestock classes completed a day early and public told not to visit the 168th Royal Show on Wednesday (July 4) because health and safety precautions are being implemented.
Mark Spencer says that the unusually high rainfall since the show started on Sunday resulted in the normally sound showground and car parking areas becoming saturated.
“We consulted with our own health and safety officers, Warwickshire police and viewed Met Office forecasts to arrive at the decision,” he says. “We managed showground and car parking ground conditions before and during the first three days of the show, spreading large amounts of wood chips, chatter and straw. However, continuing heavy rain showers meant the ground could not take more water. We had no option other than to protect the safety of visitors, standholders and others involved in the event.
“Clearly we are very disappointed to have made the decision to end the show a day early but are sure everyone will understand that safety is paramount.
“Our stewards are intent on running the equestrian competitions on the higher, and therefore drier, ground to ensure those competing in HOYS qualifying rounds are not disappointed.”
Organisers called on the broadcast and online media to announce the decision and to point out to the public that the show would not run on Wednesday.
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Post by nffan on Jul 3, 2007 12:05:28 GMT
I take it it is all the horse classes not just the HOYS...
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Post by finglands on Jul 3, 2007 12:11:46 GMT
So will any normal(not HOYS) classes be taking place as we were setting off for the show this afternoon & competing tomorrow???
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Post by nffan on Jul 3, 2007 12:12:52 GMT
I have heard ALL equine classes are going ahead, but if you do not have to do not stable apparently they are very flooded, we are travelling through the night !!
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Post by not sure on Jul 3, 2007 12:15:13 GMT
Please double check the non HOYS classes are still on i have spoke to the royal but i was under the impression only the HOYS were being held.
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Post by nffan on Jul 3, 2007 12:18:51 GMT
Have just spoke to Royal Show they confirmed ALL HORSE classes going ahead tommorrow
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Post by shall i go on Jul 3, 2007 13:21:46 GMT
i know i've paid my entries and were one of the ones to actually get them accepted - but i'm thinking is it worth actually going, getting soaked, ruining clothes, boots and rugs with mud, having the lorry trashed with mud, having to get towed on and off - all for the chance of winning a royal show rosette.... i'm um'ing and ar'ing as to what to do! if i do decide to come - i'll be leaving at 2:30 in the morning!!!
what to do!
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Post by Helath n Saftey on Jul 3, 2007 13:39:17 GMT
All the trade stands have been given the option of leaving as they are very washed out.
We were also told the lorry park is unasfe....'unload your horse at your own risk'
Having said that, I think they are trying to do everything they can to enable the classes to go ahead, I was told that they will try and get the horse boxes parked on any hard standing that is available, although the horses walks are just mud baths......roll on the wellies
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Post by rhodes on Jul 3, 2007 15:36:32 GMT
there are plenty of car parks and roads on the showground to park on so aybe we'll have to be prepared to hack to the ring
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Post by On or Off on Jul 3, 2007 20:54:21 GMT
So is my inhand class definately on tomorrow?
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Post by EllisB on Jul 3, 2007 20:57:52 GMT
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Post by On or Off on Jul 3, 2007 21:11:12 GMT
Thanks Royal... I feel like I am about to leave now and do not fancy doing that for nothing!!
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