
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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