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In pictures: New Forest's country show under way

News imageA horse going over a jump with a jockey on. In the background there are lots of food and shopping vendors.
News imageA pic of a make-shift highstreet - with vendors either side. The main walkway is full of people.
The main arena features show jumping as well as other equestrian events and displays.
The New Forest and Hampshire County show is one of the largest of its kind.

One of the country's largest agricultural shows has opened its gates to thousands of visitors for the first of its three days.

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show started on Tuesday, and is expected to attract more than 90,000 visitors.

The event, which has been running for more than 100 years, takes place at the New Park showground, near Brockenhurst

It features equestrian classes, livestock competitions and horticultural displays as well as dozens of trade stands.

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