Small town and country fairs are the backbone of the horse racing industry in North America.

Some of the greatest races have been run here at home at Rodney and Wallacetown Fairs.

I love the sights the sounds and the flavours of the fair.

To hear the cadence of the hoofs as they hit the track and to see the excitement of the crowd is a real adrenalin rush.

The nice thing about the fair from the point of view of a parent was that you could be a big shot and let the kids enjoy all the rides, have a drink, fries from the Optimist or Lion’s Club booth and still have money left over for a little wager on the horses. The silks, the rides, all add to the overload of the senses.

Hope you too can enjoy the Rodney Fair Races.

Ta!Ta! for now. - Jenny