Horse fair limps along as bylaws cut the number of four-legged attendees
The colour and frenzy associated with the traditional, centuries-old fair was somewhat lacking as the number of horses on display was a fraction of the cavalry once associated with Smithfield.
Humans overwhelmingly outnumbered animals of a four-legged variety in the famous square yesterday as the new rules were widely seen has having an adverse effect on the number of horses on display. It is estimated that less than 50 horses attended yesterday’s fair.
