Suffolk's iconic own rare breed of work horses will be on display at the home of horseracing this October.

The National Horseracing museum in Newmarket, will be hosting two displays of Suffolk Punches on Sunday, October 6.

The two demonstrations, courtesy of the Suffolk Horse Society, will take place at 11am and 2.30pm.

The National Horseracing Museum prepares to host a Suffolk Punch displayThe National Horseracing Museum is preparing to host a Suffolk Punch display (Image: Phil Morley) The Suffolk Punch horses are considered to be a breed more endangered than giant pandas and are the oldest breed of heavy horse in Britain to exist in their present state.

The breed dates to at least the 16th century, with all animals alive today able to trace their male lines back to one horse, Crisp’s Horse of Ufford, born in 1768. 

The horses are a Suffolk icon, appearing at the Suffolk Show and on Ipswich Town FC's badge.

The event prides itself on being a great occasion for both the seasoned horse enthusiast and the curious newcomer.

The Suffolk Punch horse is considered to be extremely endangeredThe Suffolk Punch horse is considered to be extremely endangered (Image: Archant) The display costs £5, but with a £15 admission fee visitors can access all areas, including the National Horseracing Museum, Palace House and the Rothschild Yard where they can meet retired racehorses.

Children under 16 and annual pass holders go free.