The 2008 Show will take place on Saturday 13th September

Venue Greenlands Farm, Hambleden, Henley on Thames RG9 3AS

Attractions at this year’s Show include:

  • The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team – The White Helmets
  • Richard Savory’s “The Sheep Show”
  • Bird of Prey displays by the JRCS Falconry Team
  • Livestock classes – cattle and goats
  • Poultry Tent
  • Cage Bird Tent
  • Classic Car and Vintage Tractor Classes
  • Companion Dog Show plus Dog Agility and Gun Dog Scurry
  • Food and Farming Marquee
  • Countryside Marquee
  • Produce Tent
  • Craft Marquee
  • Food & Wine Tent
  • Shopping Arcade
  • Many and varied Trade Stands
  • Children’s entertainments including Punch and Judy and a Mini farm
  • Grand parade in Ring One
  • Hurst Morris People
  • Watlington Concert Band

Show jumping:

  • BSJA competitions:
    • Henley Show Championship for Grade A and B horses
    • Advanced Accumulator/Open/Foxhunter
    • Progressive Newcomers/Discovery
  • Local Jumping class
  • Ponies (UK) and BSPA Qualifiers:
    • Mountain & Moorland in-hand & ridden
    • Hunter/riding horse/cob
    • Heritage M & M WHP
    • Working hunters - unaff / novice & open
  • Pony Club Pony and RC Horse Classes
  • Foreign breeds class
  • Side saddle - Equitation qualifier and Classical classes

Heavy Horses:

  • Turnout of a single horse - trade or agricultural
  • Turnout of a pair – trade or agricultural
  • Young handlers long reining
  • In-hand all breeds
  • In-hand Suffolk Punches
  • Foals born after 1.1.07

Livestock:

  • Commercial beef and dairy cattle
  • Continental cattle
  • British beef cattle
  • Dexters
  • Young handlers

Other events organised by the Association are:

Sheepdog Trials - Sunday 20th July
Venue - Greenlands Farm, Hambleden RG9 3AS

  • Come and see sheepdogs work with their handlers
  • Hawk the Walk static bird of prey display
  • To further entertain you there will be craft stalls and other activities
  • Refreshments available all day

First run scheduled to start at 9am

Ploughing Match with Country Fayre – Sunday 5th October
Venue – Bishopsland, Dunsden, Reading RG4 9NR

  • Heavy horse and vintage, reversible, conventional and track ploughing
  • Ferret Racing
  • Trailer rides
  • Trade and Craft stands
  • Licensed bar and refreshments available throughout the day
  • Join us for an interesting day of country activities

The day will start with the “Blessing of the Plough” at 9.15am

For further details on any of the events contact: info@thehenleyshow.com

 

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If you are interested in becoming involved with the show please contact Desme Smith, Association and Show secretary.