The New Forest Show was an absolute pleasure this year filled with high points, including the moment I got to meet Rufus, the New Forest Show mascot, face to face. I was asked to create a horse mascot by the show's organisers who then put a competition out on social media to give the mascot a name – hence Rufus, and a good name it is too. If you were at the show you may also have come across a photo opportunity board where you could pop your head through and have your picture taken alongside Rufus with yourself in the guise of a jockey. If that was the case I'd love to see any results!