It wasn't the best. Luckily just managed to swuuze the tent up in the back garden so it's nearly dry. Really glad you're not put off, I nearly was. Trent Park show in September is a lovely show to go to, not too big and friendly. I think they have good small classes as well. This year it's at Capel
Manor in Enfield ,due to the Olympics, don't know if that's a reasonable distance from you? Redgates at is near Stanstead and that's lovely too. Soo many to choose from. Lol!