A former Bristol supermarket manager has set up stables near a Broomhill industrial estate.

Sharon Randall decided to turn her love of horses into a business after her husband Nick died suddenly two years ago.

Brislington Livery Yard is based between the residential streets of Broomhill and the industrial estate.

The Ironmould Lane site is home to 28 horses, including some of Mrs Randall's own, and rescue animals.

Some of her horses and ponies are loaned out to the young riders, who use the yard so they can learn what it takes to own an animal.

She set up the business almost a year ago and is now preparing for a fun eventing show for youngsters.

Mrs Randall, 39, had to re-think her work after husband Nick died suddenly while watching his beloved Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

She needed to work more flexible hours to fit around her three sons Jaden, Danny and Mackie, and was also spurred to follow her dreams

Mrs Randall is in the process of setting up a cross-country course on the site for horse shows but is keen to ensure they are fun and open for all the riders who want to give it a go.

She said: "I always wanted a horse when I was growing up and I helped out at a local stables and got free rides by doing that.

"As I got older and worked I was able to buy my own horse. I have had horses for about 15 years. When I was widowed suddenly my priorities changed.

"I was working 70 hours a week and with three children I couldn't carry on doing that, so thought I might as well do something I love and set up the livery yard.

"I love my job now. The atmosphere here is great and I want all the people who come here to have fun."

On Saturday Mrs Randall, who now lives in Winterbourne, will be holding a Halloween horse and dog show at the yard.

It is her second open show, following on from several for riders that use the yard, and she hopes to organise more over the coming months.

The yard will be decorated with pumpkins and cobwebs for the occasion, and youngsters are encouraged to dress up in spooky costumes and decorate their horses and dogs accordingly. They will be rewarded for the best fancy dress.

There will be a series of more traditional events such as jumping, along with a novelty handy pony course, apple bobbing and other Halloween-themed tasks.

Other classes include horses and dogs that look most like their owners, most unspookable youngster and waggiest tail in the dog class.

The show, at Brislington Livery Yard, Ironmould Lane, off Broomhill Road, opens at 9am. Most classes are £5 for horse and pony and £3 for dogs, handy pony and clear rounds.

For details, call 07977 659 304.