The Annual Appleby Horse Fair

Travellers ride their horse through the river during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A decorated caravan during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A decorated caravan during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Travellers sit on a horse drawn buggy during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Travellers sit on a horse drawn buggy during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Caged dogs are seen during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Caged dogs are seen during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A child plays with a ball during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A child plays with a ball during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Travellers sit on a horse drawn buggy during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A man sits in his caravan during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A man sits in his caravan during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

An attendee sitsson a horse drawn buggy during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

An attendee sitsson a horse drawn buggy during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

People arrive for the start of the Appleby Horse Fair, the annual gathering of gypsies and travellers in Appleby, Cumbria, on June 5, 2014. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Travellers arrive for the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Travellers arrive for the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

People arrive for the start of the Appleby Horse Fair, the annual gathering of gypsies and travellers in Appleby, Cumbria, on June 5, 2014. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

A traveller rides her horse through the river during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. The Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685 and is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. The fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the “mad mile” for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

A traveller rides her horse through the river during the Appleby Horse Fair on June 5, 2014 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

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