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Take a look at the demonstrations at the show in 2024 below:
Hawkeye Falconry provide exhilarating, interactive displays in which magnificent, highly trained birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks and owls showcase their natural hunting prowess and aerial acrobatics.
The charity, Get Hooked on Fishing teach people about the different types of fishing and offer have-a-go at fly and course fishing down at the fishpond.
Stuart Barnes, his brilliant collie dogs and Indian Runner Ducks perform a Dog and Duck Show.
Stuart has been working with canines for more than 30 years, understanding and communicating with them on a level that they understand, which has given him great insights about what he calls ‘The Way of the Dog’. Using his ‘pressure on, pressure off’ technique, Stuart has helped thousands of dog owners to gain a better understanding of why their dogs do the things they do, resulting in a closer relationship with their canine companion.
Audiences gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the amazing skills collie dogs process instinctively and can be taught, and the bond they can form with their handlers.
Adorable mini spotted ponies, Rolo and Sprout, perform tricks during entertaining performances for their Mini Pony Show.
Top trainer, Graham Watkins (Gamegoer Gundogs) and his gorgeous gundogs and puppies, take audiences through comprehensive Gundog Training Demonstrations on how to create a competent and confident working dog!
Since retiring after 40 happy years as a professional dog trainer, Graham continues to demonstrate dog training at shows throughout the country in a style that most of his audiences can relate to; be it for working dogs or family pets – the same logic applies.
Graham‘s displays provide a fascinating insight into the training of working dogs, starting from basic obedience, through to a fully trained gundog. Canvas dummies are used to illustrate the highly sophisticated scenting abilities of these endearing dogs and props will be included to encourage a fast moving and captivating display.
Beautiful Shire Horses, courtesy of the Shire Horse Society, and their handlers talk audiences through their role as working animals both in the past and present day, as well as their breed qualities that make them suitable for the jobs they do.
The very popular Vintage Tractor Parade sees farm machinery from a bygone era taking centre stage, bringing all the noise and nostalgia from yesteryear.