It was a wee bit on the grey side on Saturday when Cornet Bailey Donaldson led the cavalcade of 88 horses on the first official rideout of the 1924 Langholm Common Riding.
As ever, the weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the riders and all enjoyed the ride across the hills to the Benty.
For a full photo report see this week’s E&L.
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