Main Arena

Arena Timetable:

(Details correct at time of publication but are subject to change)

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Katy Cropper - Sheepdog Display with Ducks & Geese

Katy, winner of the BBC's 'One man & his dog' & the   UK's outstanding sheepdog handler returns for the first time in five years after devoting her time to being a full time mum to her beautiful daughter. She has written her autobiography entitled 'A Dog's Life in the Dales' and the BBC have also filmed her in 'A year in the life of a shepherdess'.

www.katycropper.co.uk

Ben Potter Falconry Display

The flying displays have between 6-8 birds of prey including: eagles, vultures and owls.
www. birdsofpreydisplays.co.uk/

Angling Display

Roger Beck ~

Roger has fly-fished for thirty five years, is a qualified fly fishing coach, runs a fly fishing tuition and guiding service called "Beckfisher" and also writes the angling column in the Yorkshire Post www.beckfisher.co.uk.

Charles Jardine ~

Charles Jardine ~ Fisherman Extraordinaire. The demonstration will include fly casting in all it's part in a fun and engaging manner and Charles often uses his labrador,Midge as part of the team to retrieve 'dummy' salmon. The demonstration also involves using several rods simultaneously and casting round corners.

www.charlesjardine.co.uk

Mounted Games Association of Great Britain

MGA inter county fast & furious horseback games. Inspired by HRH, Prince Philip, the association provides one of the fastest moving equestrian arena displays in the country. Six teams of young riders on fast ponies compete in a series of obstacle and relay type races. The speed of the ponies and the agility and skill of the riders are breathtaking and combine to produce a colourful, all action arena display. Two fabulous teams from Yorkshire compete against themselves and their inter county rivals. Come and support your favourite Yorkshire Team. www.mgagb.co.uk

Vale of York Polo Club

The Vale of York Polo Club are organising the Polo match's which can be seen daily in the Main Arena.
The first recorded game of Polo took place in 600BC between Turkomans and Persians (The Turkomans won). Today, upwards of 77 countries play Polo. It was an Olympic sport from 1900 to 1939 and has now been recognised again by the international Olympic Committee. All Clubs are governed by The Hurlingham Polo Association who is responsible for the regulations and rules under which the game is played.
The Vale of York Polo Club is set in the beautiful Grade 1 listed Houghton Hall Estate Grounds with easy access from York, Leeds and Harrogate. The stables and all surrounding buildings were built in 1761 and are located in a mature parkland setting with the magnificent Houghton Hall as a backdrop.
The landscape grounds include extensive forestry and lakes and offer unparalleled riding.
www.valeofyorkpoloclub.co.uk

Marching Band

Discover Gun Dogs

Organised by the Sporting Irish Water Spaniel Club.

www.siwsc.org.uk

• Gundog Display

Working gundog demonstration showing the various stages of training from young dogs through to more experienced dogs. It will be Irish Water Spaniels participating.

• Parade of Breeds

              Featuring various Gun Dog breeds.

Chris Green Wildfowler Display

Chris Green learnt the ways of wildfowling from the age of 11. He built his own punt gun for wildfowling which he still uses today and makes his living today by designing & manufacturing goose, duck & pigeon decoys for pest controllers.

John Halsted Gun Dog Display

Simon Whitehead's Pakefield Ferrets Display

Simon Whitehead’s Pakefield Ferrets will be demonstrating why the ferret, the ferreter’s dog and the ferreter himself are fast becoming a more sought after pest controller in the countryside and towns of the UK.

www.pakefieldferrets.ic24.net

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