THERE will be a rare chance to see heavy horses working as in years gone by, at Huish Farm, Merton, later this month. The theme of the event will be ?From Plough to Loaf? as children ? and their parents ? will be able to see how a loaf of bread is produced. Corn will be cut and harvested in the traditional way using vintage farm implements. A binder will be drawn by three horses. The sheaves will be tied and loaded onto a horse drawn wagon and carried to the thresher. Finally, bread will be baked on the field with small loaves distributed from a horse drawn baker?s wagon at the end of the display. Members of Western Counties Heavy Horse Society will be working their horses at the farm on Sunday, August 20, from 11am onwards. The event is being held in Merton by kind invitation of Lord Clinton. The day will also provide ample opportunity for those who want to ?have a go? and try their hands at ploughing with these gentle giants. Paul Richards of the Society said: ?A young handlers? competition is always popular with the new generation of horsemen. Also to be seen will be our newly formed ridden section.? Ardennes, Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires and Suffolks will all be represented and the qualities of the individual breeds of heavy horse will be explained. The Western Counties Heavy Horse Society was formed in 1975 to promote interest in the heavy horse and to ensure that the skills of yesterday are not lost to the younger generation. The Society is keen to recruit youngsters and they will have the opportunity for ?hands on? experiences during the day ? under supervision ? and to compete for the Young Handlers? Cup. There will be demonstrations of rural skills and craft stalls selling a variety of locally produced items. Refreshments will also be available.