The show, which has run for more than 140 years, is being staged in Nottinghamshire.
A show dedicated to Shire horses is taking place for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Shire Horse Show, which has run for more than 140 years, is being staged at Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire on Saturday and Sunday.Victoria Clayton, Shire Horse Society secretary and show director, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming lots of local spectators and horse lovers.
It has only been held at a handful of venues around the country, including ones in Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire.It usually attracts more than 200 horses which compete in a range of classes in hand, in harness and being ridden."Newark Showground gives a wonderful outdoor platform that can accommodate all the elements of the show.
"It provides hard roads and tracks, undercover stabling and two wonderful rings in which to enjoy our fantastic breed."