DOGS, ducks and horses strutted their stuff as thousands of people enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine at the Great Harwood Agricultural Show yesterday.

The show, now in its 138th year, regularly attracts crowds of around 7,000. And yesterday's bumper crowd enjoyed candyfloss and ice cream, while watching events such as the Jujitsu display and tug 'o' war competitions.

But it was the animals that were the real stars, with many local horse riders taking part in the Shires and Shetlands competition and horse displays which saw trophies, silver spoons and rosettes being awarded.

This year's side-saddling display took on extra significance as it was held in honour of popular local judge Pat Williamson, who died earlier this year. She had been a judge at the competition for many years. Tina Turner's classic hit Simply the Best, the song played at Pat's funeral, was played as the young riders put on their display of the 19th-century technique.

The Duck and Dog competition was another highlight. Spectators looked on with amusement as a sheep dog guided the ducks through a number of tunnels and slides.

Fairground rides and a giant inflatable slide also kept the children amused.

Rona Westwell, show secretary, said: "It seems to have been a bigger attendance than normal but we have had the sunshine. I would say around 7,000 people have been here today if you count the competitors."

SHIRES & SHETLANDS - Shetland , Section 1: Stallion, 1st Gangs Down Bandit - S Atkinson, 2nd Harvestown Pericles - S Rawlinson; Section 2: Brood Mare,1st Browntop Sweet Rose - K Wigley, 2nd Clawshaw Dorran Tia - H Coxon; Section 3: Foal, 1st Ramper Sweet Angelica - K Wigley, 2nd Carajane Dream Diva - H Coxon; Section 4: Yield Mare or Gelding, 1st Willinbry Wild Catrina - S Rawlinson, 2nd Latham Gaiety Girl - E & J Woods, 3rd Ribblesdale Tango - K Logan; Section 5: Yearling, 1st Rawside Royal Sophie - E A Barnes, 2nd Rosslynn McTavish - E A Barnes, 3rd Browntop Tante Rose - J Harrison, 4th Harlinglow Buttermere - S Atkinson; Section 6: Two-year-old, 1st Latham Jemma - F & J Woods, 2nd Crank Cappucino - E A Barnes, 3rd Horningow Keswick - S Atkinson; Section 7: Three Year Old, 1st Kerlock Velvet - S Atkinson, Browntop Mandolyn - K Wigley; Section 8: Miniature, 1st Latham Tiny Ginger - F & J Woods, 2nd Fergus of Chapal Hill - J Martlew, 3rd Permor Fofarm Mascot - J Martlew, 4th Newton Catmint - S Atkinson. Junior Champion: Kerlock Velvet - S Atkinson. Junior Reserve Champion: Rawside Royal Sophie - S Rawlinson. Champion: Willinbry Wild Catrina - S Rawlinson. Reserve Champion: Latham Tiny Ginger - F & J Woods.

Shire Section -- Section 11: Yearling, 1st Hawthorn E Frances - K Millar, 2nd Timber Hill Wacky Zackie - S Barrow, 3rd Styal Pollyanna - J Threllfall; Section 12: Fairmead Henry - G Helme; Section 13: Barren Mare or Gelding, 1st Moorfield Flash - E R Williams, 2nd Marieth Lady Tamara, 3rd Timberhill Lady Jane - S Barrow, 4th Ellenthorpe Ester - M Graham; Section 14: Brood Mare, no entries; Section 15: Foal, Moorfield Mac - E R Williams, Maurieth Conrad - P & J Woof; Section 16: Pairs, 1st Marieth Maid Megan & Marieth Lady Tamara - P & J Woof, 2nd Ellenthorpe Grace & Ellenthorpe Ester - M Graham. Junior Champion: Moorfield Mac - E R Williams. Junior Reserve Champion: Fairmead Henry - C & G Helme. Champion: Moorfield Flash - E R Williams. Reserve Champion : Marieth Lady Tamara - P & J Woof.

RIDING CLASS: Madeline Heys (Armani Khan), Chorley. Show Hunter and Cob: Emma Jones (Harry the Spider), Barnoldswick. Ridden Coloured: C Edwards (Murphy VII), Darwen. Best Condition: Julie McCarthy (Fern III), Blackburn. Coloured in Hand: C Edwards (Murphy VII), Darwen. Best Local Rider: Christine Conway (Smart As), Great Harwood.

Working Hunter - small: Emily Copp (Liffey), Sabden. Large: Emma Jones (Harry the Spider), Barnoldswick. Horse and Hound Jumping: Anthony Smith (Toby), Oswaldtwistle.

Bareback Jumping: Anthony Smith (Toby), Oswaldtwistle. Open Youngstock: Andrew Thorpe (Wellbrow Black Prince), Rochdale. Mountain and Moorland Small in Hand: P Howarth (Sondley Sprite), Manchester. Mountai and Moorland Large in Hand: Ben Thorpe (Wellbrow Leo), Rochdale. Lead Rein: Ellie Ingham (Hewillah Primula), Bury. First Ridden: Ashleigh Ingham (Hewillah Primula), Bury. Mountain and Moorland Large Ridden: Anna Wood (Felinfach Fanny), Padiham.

Welsh Section A and B: Penny Pleasant (Guywood Poscoe), Preston.

Welsh Section C and D: Kevin Hopkins (Lidgett Danny Boy), Clitheroe. M and M Championship: Kevin Hopkins (Lidgett Danny Boy), Clitheroe. Young Handler: C Lillico (Deswood Illas), Blackpool. Nicest Trot: Rhea Beech (My Little Soldier). Prettiest Face: Kyle Cooper (Cherry), Darwen. Pony the judge would most like to take home: Kyle Cooper (Cherry), Darwen. Fancy Dress: Rebecca Crighton (Brownhill Treacle Toffee), Blackburn.