Hundreds have descended on Wickham for the annual horse fair today for the prestigious event which will see people from across the whole of the travelling community come together for the age-old tradition.
The fair is one of two highlights of the horse-riding calendar which also includes the famous Appleby Horse Fair which takes place later on this year in June.
The event near Fareham, is expected to attract over a 1,000 visitors and despite not starting until today, Wickham Square had been closed in preparation for the event since yesterday.
As part of festivities at the fair, participants and visitors will sell horses, as well as taking part in the horse run. As well as this there will be plenty of fun for the family, including a fun fare and market stalls.
The horse fair dates back to the year 1269 and has been running annually for almost 800 years.
Those looking to get down to the fair today will need to take an umbrella though as the Met Office has forecast rain for the day, with some sunny intervals, with some rainfall between 4pm and 10pm
Horse owners parade their horses down the street in Wickham at the annual horse fair today
This woman decided to get her high heels out and brace the weather forecast at the horse fair earlier today which is attended by people from up and down the country
Giddy-up: this man and young boy look like they are having a whale of a time as they ride down the street in a horse and cart
These three women decided to dress-up for the event which is the second biggest horse fair to take place in the country
This little girl seemed to be enjoying the event and had worn frilly socks and a dress while the woman with her wore high heels and held onto a bag of candy floss
One woman is pictured in a floral dress as members of the travelling community gathered for the prestigious event which is also an age-old tradition
Horses are pictured outside an Indian restaurant. The event near Fareham is expected to attract over a 1,000 visitors
These young women are pictured walking around the fair. There was be plenty of fun for the family, including a funfair and market stalls
A man and woman are pictured riding on a horse in the show. Another popular event is the Appleby Horse Fair, which takes place later on this year in June
Participants and visitors will sell horses at the show, as well as taking part in the horse run. The Met Office forecast rain for the day, with some sunny intervals, with some rainfall between
