EGLINTON Indoor show is historic and full of character in an old Spitfire aircraft hangar, sloping roof and original girders. It was precisely that semi-circular roof which preserved it from Storm Amy at the weekend as belligerent riders toughed it out, thanks to home cooking in the canteen and plenty of classes.

Here many famous horses made their early career appearances including Mr Springfield with local rider Jimmy McCloskey. Jimmy, who worked for Harvey Smith many years ago, recalled at the event held last weekend: “Mr Springfield went on to take fourth in the Athens Olympics with Robert Smith. Many great horses started their early careers at Eglinton.”