Take a look at the demonstrations that you’ll be able to enjoy in this arena at the show 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.
Stuart Barnes shows how he trains his sheepdogs during a Sheep Herding Demo.
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.
Join Sam Thatcher of Strigidae Gundogs — awarded Top Female Gundog Trainer of the Year 2024 — for an energetic and insightful Gundog Demonstration.
Based in the Cotswolds, Sam brings over a decade of experience, supported by a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and Behaviour, plus specialist training in canine psychology. She has produced multiple award‑winning spaniels, including a Field Trial Champion, and works with dogs of all levels — from family pets to competition dogs.
What You’ll See
- Foundational obedience and control — the building blocks of every good working dog.
- Dummy retrieves and scent work, showing the dogs’ problem‑solving abilities.
- Advanced field‑trial techniques demonstrated by Sam’s experienced spaniels.
- A warm, relatable approach that focuses on building confidence, drive, and a strong dog‑owner bond.
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.
Kids can dive into high‑energy, hands‑on sporting challenges with Supersports Sports Skills! From sprint races and agility courses to ball‑skills stations and mini team games, this interactive zone is all about boosting confidence, coordination, and big smiles.
Led by enthusiastic instructors, children of all ages can test their speed, accuracy, balance, and teamwork in a fun, friendly environment. Whether they’re trying a new sport or showing off their skills, it’s the perfect place to get active and burn off some energy.
Get ready for roaring engines, huge airtime, and edge‑of‑your‑seat action with Paul Hannam ATV Stunts – SATURDAY ONLY, one of the UK’s leading ATV stunt performers. A British stunt entertainer from North Devon, Paul brings over 25 years of quad‑riding experience and a decade of British Championship racing to the arena.
His show features precision riding, massive jumps, and his signature multiple roll‑over stunt — one of the only quad bikes in the UK engineered to roll up to four times in a row. Expect thrills in every corner of the arena as Paul jumps everything he can get his hands on — cars, vans, tractors, even monster trucks — delivering pure adrenaline and non‑stop excitement.
At the Lake
The charity Get Hooked on Fishing offers ‘have-a-go’ Coarse fishing sessions down at the fish pond – we recommend you book early on arrival at the show to avoid disappointment! We ask for a small donation to the charity for these expert tutored sessions.
