A Suffolk horse show with more than a century of tradition has again showcased one of the county’s most iconic spectacles – punches parading with their foals in front of Framlingham Castle.

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The prized breed was well represented at the 123rd Framlingham Horse Show with three filly foals, a colt and a rare ridden punch among the star attractions at Castle Meadow on Saturday.

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Highly regarded Suffolk punch breeder Nigel Oakley judged this year’s show and was said to be “very complimentary” of the entrants.

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Including the punches, 137 horses took part in more than 50 categories at this year’s show, with a record number of carriages setting off from Framlingham College on a parade around the town.

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Honorary show director Nathan Nobbs said it was a “spectacular sight”.

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He said the backdrop of the castle made Framlingham Horse Show a unique event on the equestrian circuit.

“There’s not another show ground like it in the country,” he said.

“It’s such a beautiful sight and that’s what draws people to this show.”