Not only are the dynamic committee renowned for going the extra mile, but had extra acres too after an adjacent 20-acre field was leased to cater for this ever-expanding show.

Visiting British judges are another Charleville feature and this year’s articulate group were unanimous in their praise of the young competitors. Daniel Park, who judged also this year at the Barastoc Horse Of The Year Show, near Melbourne, was particularly impressed with his mini ponies on Saturday.