I believe I’m in the minority of travellers who think the Appleby fair needs to be changed or stopped altogether. I’ve been twice in my life and will never go again.
Firstly there is unimaginable displays of animal abuse, it’s quite frankly horrifying and some do not deserve their beautiful horses in particular horses. Some have even died while there, no not died, killed!
Secondly there’s too much violence. I really don’t understand these new ways of trying to be the ‘toughest’. People there start and attack people for no reason at all other than for stupid sport and to start trouble.
Thirdly when it’s all over left behind are mountains of rubbish both on the land and in the water. Why’s it so hard to clean up after yourselves?
I think it’s time people learnt how to celebrate without being so disrespectful. It’s gotten worse with each generation. There’s only a handful of respectful families these days and it’s sad and yet these disrespectful ones will call out and bitch about those who complain about their awful behaviour.
In conclusion please enjoy the fair but please just have some fucking respect!