Simulated
Coursing - 10.00am
The National Lurcher and Racing Club
www.gonetoblazes.net/NLRC/Index.htm
The National Lurcher and Racing Club were formed in 1980 by a
group of Lurcher enthusiasts from the West Midlands. The NL&RC
has gone on to be the largest and arguably the most successful
Lurcher Club in the world. Formed at a time when Lurchers had
the reputation of being poachers' dogs and "untrained killers",
the NL&RC takes great pride in the part that they have played
in bringing Lurchers to be a recognised and respected member of
the field sports fraternity.
Today Lurchers are used for pest control, mostly
on rabbits. They are a purpose-bred crossbreed and are very biddable,
making excellent pets and are quite happy to live alongside other
animals in the family home provided that they have been properly
trained. To learn more, please see members of the Club after the
Simulated Coursing, at the Lurcher Show Ring or the Lurcher Racing.
Vintage
Tractors - 11.00am
The parade of local vintage tractors and traction engines is a
firm favourite with our visitors, many of which can remember these
machines in use on farms in our area. Those of you wanting a close-up
view can see the static display of the tractors and engines near
the Farmers' Market throughout the day.
Harness
Goat Society - 11.25am
www.harnessgoats.co.uk
The Harness Goat Society was formed in January 1987 with the aim
of promoting good management to benefit the welfare of harness
goats. Parades, show classes, occasional workshops and other social
events are held throughout the year across the country. Harness
goats were very popular in Victorian and Edwardian England giving
rides at seaside resorts and were used to teach youngsters to
handle, harness and drive before graduating to horse driving.
The
parade today will be presented in period costume giving some insight
into the usefulness of harness goats, both in the past and present
day.
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Frampton
Family Riding Club - 11.50am
www.ffrc.org.uk
Sponsors: Billow Farm Livery
Frampton Family Riding Club was started in 1973 and has always
been based in and around Frampton on Severn. Frampton Court Estate,
courtesy of the Clifford family, is home to numerous Riding Club
functions. Twice a year the Club holds a Hunter Trial, it also
hosts Area Riding Club events and rallies giving instruction to
members.
Today
the Club is giving a display to show what it does for its membership
(which varies in age from 3 to 73 years) and what the British
Riding Club movement aim to do for riding club members in Britain.
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The
Sheep Show - 12.10pm and 2.30pm
www.thesheepshow.co.uk
Sponsors: Hamptons International
Appearing at over 60 shows a year, this unique show has captured
the hearts and attention of many. New Zealanders Richard Savory
and his presenter Stuart Barnes entertain and educate with their
fantastic sheep all over the country.
As each breed is introduced we learn about its
attributes and how the wool from the sheep's back becomes a jumper
for us to wear. The highlight of the show is "The Sheep Show
Hustle" - Dancing Sheep!
Inter-Hunt
Relay - 12.40pm and 1.45pm
Sponsors: Lime Works Ltd
Teams fielded by the Berkeley, Beaufort, Cotswold Vale, Mendip
Farmers, North Cotswold, North Hereford and North Ledbury Hunts
form a relay over a "figure-of-eight" course, with two
teams competing against each other on the same course, but in
different directions, meeting and crossing paths at, over or near
the central hedge. Each team consists of two mounted members and
two members negotiating the obstacles with a wheelbarrow.
Mass
Parade of Hounds - 1.25pm
Sponsors: Tree Management Tree Surgeons
Despite the Government's ban on Hunting with Hounds, Hunts throughout
the country continue to keep within the law and meet regularly
during the season to exercise their hounds and horses. We are
very pleased to welcome the following packs:
Berkeley
Foxhounds
Chilmark & Clifton Foot Beagles
Cotswold Vale Foxhounds
Leadon Vale Basset Hounds
Three Counties Minkhounds
Wick & District Beagles
Tent
Pegging - 2.00pm
Sponsors: Warre's Port, Druids Lodge Polo and Wofford International
Horse Transport Ltd, with help from Larkhill Saddle Club
Our display by teams from the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, Countess
of Mountbatten's Own Frontiersmen, 17th Lancers Display Team and
Royal Logistic Corps simulates those days when cavalrymen surprised
an enemy in its tented camp by lifting the pegs from their bivouacs
on their lances at full gallop.
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Prestbury
Park Flyball Team - 3.00pm
Crufts Champions 2007
www.dicksondogtraining.co.uk
Sponsors: The Old Passage Inn
Flyball is a relay race for dogs, border collies traditionally
being the most successful breed because of their speed, agility
and intelligence. Two teams of dogs race against each other over
four hurdles in succession before triggering the pedal on the
flyball box. A tennis ball is then released which the dog must
catch and hold before returning over the hurdles to the start
line. The fastest team to get all four dogs and balls home are
the winners.
Prestbury
Park Flyball Team are the current Crufts Flyball Champions after
successfully winning the tournament against 15 other teams. Despite
three of their dogs retiring from competition this year, Prestbury
Park have already qualified to defend their title at Crufts in
2008.
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Photograph by Carol Ann Johnson.
Araki
Fabulous Willy - 3.30pm
Crufts Supreme Champion 2007
www.henleybankkennels.co.uk
Sponsors: The Old Passage Inn
Araki Fabulous Willy was born at Henley Bank Kennels in Brockworth,
Gloucestershire, on 25th April 2001. His breeder, Ken Sinclair,
has been a top breeder for many years, and saw the potential of
this puppy from a very early age. Willy won Best Puppy at his
very first show at just over 6 months old, and was a Champion
at 18 months old. He became the top Tibetan Terrier ever in the
breed in June 2006, and it was decided that he should take on
America. He went Best in Show at his first US event, and was a
US Champion within 2 weeks.
Willy
returned home in March 2007 to win his fourth Crufts Best of Breed
and went on to win the ultimate accolade of Crufts Supreme Champion
2007. He is now retired, living at home with his owner, Neil Smith,
at Henley Bank Kennels.
Sheep Racing - 3.40pm
www.thesheepshow.co.uk
Sponsors: Hamptons International
As part of The Sheep Show, several sheep will be encouraged to
race over a distance of one furlong. Why not come along and cheer
on your favourite!
Cotswold
Cart Horse Society - 4.00pm
www.cotswoldcarthorse.org.uk
Sponsors: Uley Brewery Ltd
The Cotswold Cart Horse Society has been attending Frampton Country
Fair for many years and is considered by many to be one of the
highlights. Prize-winners from the CCHS's Annual Show are displayed
in the Main Ring and the Jim Wiggett Cup for the best entry from
a CCHS member will be presented during the parade.
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Terrier
Racing - 4.20pm
Sponsors: ACP Fuels (Gloucester) Ltd
A very popular event to round off an action-packed day in the
Main Ring. A series of heats leads to the grand final.
