A THEME of recent features is the preference for all-weather arenas by some. Not the case at Charleville Show, where its famed working hunter ring, complete with two banks, drew plenty of competitors.

Although it was an ‘all weathers’ weekend, from humid conditions to rain during Saturday evening’s supreme pony championship. However, the damp conditions didn’t make a whit of difference to the hardy youngsters gathered for the Joe Carroll-sponsored finale.