Main Arena
Discover the thrilling main arena entertainment across the three show days!

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Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Team
Bolddog Lings FMX Team will be joining us at the 2025 show, with two displays per day!
As Honda’s official and the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, the Bolddog Lings team base their display around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system.
Their display features the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks as usually only seen on TV. The team set the standard 12 years ago and now continues to push the boundaries of FMX and lead the way for all motorcycle display teams.
The team also provides an informative on board commentary by the riders even talking to the crowd while performing a trick flying 35ft in the air.
Grand Parade Of Livestock (Each Day)
The Royal Three Counties Show is one of the largest livestock and equine shows in the UK and features the largest collection of rare, minority and native breed animals in the country.
Each day, a ‘Grand Parade’ of magnificent animals take to the Main Arena from 3:45pm , providing visitors with a fantastic chance to get a good look at some of the finest livestock from across the country. Don’t worry if you’re a livestock novice – commentators will guide you through each of the breeds on display.
Sunday is still a Rare Breed Focus Day and will still largely highlight the rare and minority breeds within the Grand Parade on that day, although these breeds will be shown and paraded throughout the long weekend. The crowing of the champion of champions from within this collection also takes place.
The Red Devils (Fri & Sun, weather permitting)
Jumping out of an aeroplane isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but anyone can enjoy the courageous and skillful display put on by the Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, The Red Devils. Free falling at speeds of up to 120mph, with spectacular canopy formations, you’ll be wowed by this jaw-dropping display! The Devils jump between 1.35pm and 2pm weather depending, making it the perfect lunchtime entertainment.
Machinery Demonstrations
Celebrity guests and knowledgeable experts take to the main arena to discuss the latest and greatest in the machinery world. This year guests presenting the machinery demo will include Kaleb Cooper and Ally Hunter Blair.
Prince Philip Cup Pony Club Mounted Games
A selection of the top Pony Club teams, all under 15-years old, from across the country take part in thrilling fast paced relay races involving props, such as flags, balls, buckets and bottles, and obstacles, such as bending poles, to increase the difficulty and maximise the fun. The competition is based on historic cavalry techniques and tests riding ability and teamwork.
Heats will be held Saturday and Sunday, with the final taking place on Sunday afternoon.
The show provides the opportunity for teams to practice before their regional competitions and the prestigious championship at the Horse of the Year Show, which was won by local branch North Herefordshire Pony Club in 2022, 2023 and 2024! Seven of the top teams in the country will battle it out for the Pony Club First Class Images Trophy this year.
Scurry Driving (Saturday and Sunday)
Scurry driving is must watch spectacle that will have you on the edge of your seat! Carriage drivers of all ages carefully direct two ponies at full gallop through pairs of cones set out to form a twisting course. Drivers and their ponies compete against each other to get the fastest time possible in small and large breed categories. Winners will qualify to go to the Horse of the Year Show.
NEW Private Driving Championships and Concourse D’elegance Driving
These classes will be new for the main arena this year and will take place from 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
Concourse D’Elegance means ‘Competition of Elegance’ and began in Paris with aristocrats parading their horse-drawn carriages on Summer weekends, making these classes a spectacular watch to round off the show weekend.
Two And Six Fence Challenges
Competitors jump two or six fences set in a straight line with an increasing level of difficulty – each fence being higher than the one before it.
After every round in which a competitor goes clean, the two or six fences are raised for each subsequent round until there’s a winner. It’s seriously gripping stuff, especially the bars are raised after each round.
Heavy Horse Competitions
Rarely will you see so many enormous gentle giants in one place. They will compete in ridden, turnout and harnessed agricultural and trade competitions within the Main Arena. Some of the classes provide a ticket to the Horse of the Year Show to the winner.
Other Equine Showing Classes
Other equine showing classes held in the Main Arena in 2025 will include:
- Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein (HOYS), Mountain & Moorland First Ridden (HOYS) followed by CHAMPIONSHIP
- Lightweight Hunter (HOYS), Middleweight Hunter (HOYS) and Heavyweight Hunter (HOYS) CHAMPIONSHIP
- Lightweight Ridden Cobs (HOYS) and Heavyweight Ridden Cobs (HOYS) followed by CHAMPIONSHIP