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\"The
The 1923 Launceston Horse Show at Scarne Farm<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the 29th of February 1887 a small group of farmers, breeders and others interested in agriculture met at the White Hart Hotel, Launceston, and decided to hold a horse show. The Launceston Agricultural Society soon became an established organisation. The first show was held in July of 1887 at Mr. John Cory\u2019s farm at Kensey and was just for horses, cattle and sheep were included the following year. Mr. C. G. Archer of Trelaske was the first shows President with Dr. Shepherd and Messrs J. Kitto, J. Palmer, G. Lobb, and J. Vickary the Stewards. Mr. C. Parsons was the Vetenary and Mr. Hare the Treasurer. The Hon. Secretary was Mr. N. Lobb. The judges for agricultural horses were M.r. Lang, of Knowle, Sidmouth, and Mr. Henry Brown, of St. Austell. Hacks, hunters, and cariage horses were judged by the Earl of Portsmouth, Mr. C. H. Basset, and MR. G. B. Battams.<\/p>\n

\"Sir
Sir Francis Acland (Liberal) shakes the hand of Mr. A. M. Williams (Conservative) as they meet at the 1932 show just before the by-election.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the early years, the Show was held within the town boundary of Launceston with Pennygillam, Windmill and Scarne being used. The show moved to its current site at Kennards House in the mid 1950’s. Launceston Horse Show as it was known was highly respected as an equestrian event, and before the popularity of the motor car large crowds gathered each year with the railways running special “Show Trains” from places such as Plymouth to the event.<\/p>\n

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\"Launceston's
Launceston’s Jubilee Horse Show report from the Western Morning News of July 16th 1937<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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