Duncombe Park Country Fair: Best pictures from North Yorkshire's 'original' country fair

Crowds of thousands have turned out to enjoy one of Yorkshire's earliest country shows and with some rare entries to this year's terrier racing.

The Duncombe Park Country Fair, as North Yorkshire's "original" country fair, sees all manner of country pursuits from horse riding to clay pigeon shooting.

There was also stunt riding in the main ring, while it wasn't only terriers that took part in the racing.

Show secretary Helen Guthe said she expected they'd welcome well over 3,000 people.

"It's been a really good day," she said. "There's lots of families and children, and pet dogs, and we've had big support around the main arena. It's such a nice and relaxing event. It's been gorgeous weather, cloudy and blue skies, and it's the most beautiful setting.

"The terrier racing is just brilliant," she added. "They set a lure on a string, and off they go - everbody is joining in. We've got two spaniels, a lurcher, and a labrador. It's such good fun."

OG Stunt Action Performance horses was a huge highlight of the main rain, while there were donkey rides, egg incubators, alpacas and ponies.

The Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue was among those to attend, as well as a fire engine, and there was a wealth of trade stands and catering stalls.

Held in the grounds of Duncombe Park each May since 1982, this is a fair that was started in 1982 by the Duncombe family.

"The idea then, as it still is, was to keep that connection with Ryedale and Ryedale's rural communities, and an opportunity for people to get out and enjoy their day," said Ms Guthe.

"It's been really well supported and a lovely day. We're very pleased and very grateful as well because it's all volunteers."