We are pleased to announce that World Champion & Olympic shooting ace Peter Wilson will be visiting this years Robin Hood Game & Country Shows.

Peter will be meeting visitors to the shows on the Sunday, where he will be showing off his gold medal.....

Enjoy this amazing display of agility and speed consisting of a whole host of beautiful but deadly falcons.  From the fast and agile Harris Hawk to huge Buzzards this professional display is sure to keep you entertained.

You can find out more about the birds as well as some beautiful images by visiting www.flightofthefalcon.co.uk

A team of highly trained security dogs and some of their very fast friends going through their paces. Including the apprehending of an armed criminal – 6ft High Scale – Agility Race – Control Work and of course some fire hoops. A fast moving and informative display that includes all of the skill required for a top security dog. You will see how much these dogs enjoy their work.

www.dtce.co.uk for more info.

Pick your favourite and enjoy the race.  This fun ferret race will take place in the countryside arena throughout the show.  No money is exchanged hands and the emphasis is on fun and education.

Come and support Ferret Friends Rescue and take part in their entertaining ferret racing show in the countryside arena.

Bet you've never seen owl complete a Dog Agility Course?!  Well, there's always a first – join Andrew and his team of highly skilled owls in the Countryside Arena and witness first hand this amazing display.

You can even meet the owls and find out from Andrew (from Berkley Owls) just how clever owls really are.

All the way from Norfolk, we are pleased to be joined by Dunhamswood Gundogs.  Come along and learn from Steve some of the tricks of the trade of how working dogs are trained to an acceptable level and meet the stars of the show, a group of ‘novice’ gundogs – always interesting, sometimes hilarious.

Steve has been training gundogs for over 20 years and is a font of knowledge – he will be happy provide some great advice at the show.

This traditional country pursuit has its own special feature with a dedicated ring show and exhibition stand showing every aspect of the pastime.

Ferreting was a traditional country pursuit popular with our ancestors and a route into the countryside for thousands of people in towns. Today the professional ferreter still uses a dog, net and ferret with methods based on those used 100 years ago but the addition of a few modern electronics now aids efficiency.

Simon Whithead of Pakefield Ferrets is one of only a handful of professional ferreters in this country who uses ancient field craft to control rabbits in an environmentally friendly way.  'Pug' is another name for ferret and 'Drummer', a name for the rabbit which, when alarmed, makes a drumming noise by stamping its feet to warn others.

We are pleased to welcome to the show John Goddard and the Ferret Racing Team.

The Ferret Racing Team are at the show all weekend and welcome visitors to come along and learn more about ferrets and how they can make great pets (to the right, responsible owners). 

They will also be carrying out some fun ferret racing demonstrations at various intervals throughout the weekend.

A real country treat for horse lovers – come and join licensed Parelli Trainer, Terry Roberts is this wonderful demonstration of natural horsemanship.

Terry, a licensed Parelli Professional 1 star Instructor provides Parelli tuition across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire – you can find out all about him by visiting his website http://www.robertsnaturalhorsemanship.com

It takes years of training for a horse to be ready to be ridden into battle!  Enjoy the jousting and stunt displays in the Main Arena, and then join the cast at the stable area.

Learn more about these magnificent stunt horses and find out just how much hard work goes into training them to take part in a stunt show.

Organised by the Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue.

A firm favourite with visitors!  Do you own the scruffiest dog? Do you and your dog look alike? Do you have a talented dog? If so, you could be a winner in one of the fun dog shows that take place throughout the duration of the weekend.

Price: £1.50 per entry; Registration from 10am; Judging starts from 12 noon through to 4.30pm

Prizes: Rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each category 4th and 5th place get a certificate with all 5 winners getting a bag of goodies.  Best in show “All about dogs show winner 2012” (on both Sat & Sun) will win a prize bag, cup and rosette.  Reserve best in show will win a rosette and prize bag

Classes:

1. The Coolest Pup

2. The Loveliest Lady

3. The Most Fantastic Fella

4. The most Gorgeous Golden Oldie (over 7 years)

5. The most fabulous family (2 or more dogs)

6. The most awesome eyes

7. The best young handler (under 16 years)

8. The most radiant rescue

9. The cutest crossbreed

10. The dog the judge would most like to take home

11. Best in show and reserve best in show (all the dogs who were in first place in the categories)

All About Dogs Olympics' Doggie Triathlon with The Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue (add boxer photo)

Have fun with your dog at The Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Doggie Triathlon ring. Each event will be timed and the combined total time from all three events are added together for the competitors final time. Each hour the dog with the fastest combined time is chalked up on a blackboard and will win a prize. The fastest dog each day will go home with a trophy.

 £1.50 to enter the triathlon.

DOGGIE TRIATHLON – Can your dog run like Usane Bolt? Can they dive like Tom Daley? Then let them show their talents in our Doggie Triathlon

Hurdles – Timed dash over hurdles

Diving – Retrieve a floating object from the pool (paddling pool)

Egg and spoon race – "Egg and spoon" is held in lead hand and owner has to walk with dog as fast as possible without dropping the "egg" . Each time the "egg" is dropped the competitor must stop and put it back on the spoon before continuing.

Best Paw Rally Obedience club  have trained and competed since 2010 within different Rally Organisations. They have found that Pet Dog Rally Obedience is aimed more for Pet Dog Owners and that is why we decided to train PDRO at our Club Best Paw Forward Rally Obedience Club. 

Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs while completing the course. The handler can use voice and hand signals when performing an exercise.

Dog and Handler Teams navigate a course with numbered exercises such as Sit-Down-Sit, Sit-Walk around dog, Figure of Eight without instructions from the judge.

Take part with your dog and have fun at trying your hand at Rally Obedience.

www.bestpawrallyobedience.co.uk

We are pleased to welcome Paddy and the Coursing Crew to this years show.  The crew will be holding a series of competitions for Lurchers and Terriers – professionally judged and prizes for the winners.
More details will be posted here very soon!

We are pleased to welcome back to this years show the Alpha Dogz Starter Competition.  To take part in the competition please contact rmchild@hotmail.com at Alpha Dogz for a registration form.

You can find out more about the Alpha Dogz Flyball Team by visiting http://www.freewebs.com/alphadogzflyballteam/

We also have a have-a-go section at the show for visitors that are interested in finding out more and letting their dogs have a try.

We are pleased to welcome to the show members of numerous dog breed clubs. Visitors of the show can come and find out more about a huge variety of dog breeds, some well known, some very rare.

Learn more about 'man's best friend' and discover which breeds are suitable to which environments. Confirmed so far are: Inuits, Cane Corso, Newfoundlands, Greyhounds, Boxers and Alsations.

The JAWT was the first Akita association dedicated to Japanese Akita rescue. The main purpose of this charity is to give the dogs we love and care for a better chance of finding a new home. The trust relies completely on the donations and sponsorships that it receives.

If you would like to know more about how you could help the trust continue its work then please visit our website www.jawt.co.uk  You can see all of our dogs in need, read stories about the dogs we have saved, read about the dogs who are currently in foster and receiving special care and attention always someone to help or offer support.

We can help you rehome your akita if you are in the unfortunate position of having to give it up.   Please visit our website and join in the fun and enjoy the photos of all the beautiful dogs in our playground!!!

We are pleased to welcome Paddy and the Coursing Crew to this years show.  The crew will be holding a series of competitions for Lurchers and Terriers – professionally judged and prizes for the winners.

Racing / simulated coursing from 10am (registering from 9.30)

Terrier & Lurcher Shows from 1pm – starting with puppy classes

For more info phone Paddy & the coursing crew on 07737765999

Visit the show to have a go at this much loved country sport and find out how you can improve your aim.  First-timers or amateurs can have a go and learn from the professionals – however the more experienced can enter a 30 bird shoot to win prizes.

More details coming soon

Do you fancy yourself as good as Robin Hood with a bow and arrow?  If so, join the experts from your local Archery Club, Trent Valley Archery Club  and have a go at real field archery.

For all ages, get some expert advice and see if you can beat the pros and hit the bull's-eye.

Best Paw Rally Obedience club  have trained and competed since 2010 within different Rally Organisations. They have found that Pet Dog Rally Obedience is aimed more for Pet Dog Owners and that is why we decided to train PDRO at our Club Best Paw Forward Rally Obedience Club. 

Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs while completing the course. The handler can use voice and hand signals when performing an exercise.

Dog and Handler Teams navigate a course with numbered exercises such as Sit-Down-Sit, Sit-Walk around dog, Figure of Eight without instructions from the judge.

Take part with your dog and have fun at trying your hand at Rally Obedience.

www.bestpawrallyobedience.co.uk

Watch the agility displays and then come and have a go yourself. Bring your four legged friend along to our Have a Go ring, any size, any breed, as long as it's over a year old. Get a free certificate to take home with you for your dog's scrapbook. So don't wonder "Can my dog do that?", Have a Go !

Our demonstration team consists of pet dogs with loving, dedicated owners who have worked tirelessly to train their dogs using positive reinforcement, some due to re-homing / rescue have worked extremely hard to help the dogs overcome problem behaviour.

Lincs Dog Training covers Dog Training, Puppy classes, Obedience, Agility, Heelwork to Music and Rally in Grantham, Sleaford, Newark and surrounding areas.Our aim at is to support and guide owners to a better relationship with their dog and to achieve their full potential. Full details of what we offer are on www.lincsdogtraining.co.uk

Come along to the have-a-go ring, have some fun and learn how to teach your dog a new trick.

A popular feature of the event, the countrymans' walk is dedicated to country living and gamekeeping.

Supported by the National Gamerkeepers Organisation and Countryside Alliance - if you would like to get involved in shooting or would like advice on matters related to shooting and country living this is the place for you.

With gamekeeping supplies, quality clothing, a whole host of shooting accessories and related products this is the area to visit if you are a keen countryman.

Come along and meet the vikings in their authentic medieval village. Thanks to the members of the Clan Wulfhar, visitors of the Robin Hood Game & Country Show can sample viking life with dancing and music from the period and even a spot of swordsplay.

We are pleased to welcome Berkley Owls to the show. Featuring around 14 owls in a purpose built display – the display is open to view throughout the opening times of the event and visitors can have the experience of holding an owl for a small fee, and even a quality photograph taken as a momento of their experience for an additional fee, this being produced on-site in a matter of minutes and presented in a sleeve.

The main arena displays normally last around 30 minutes and to put it mildly, are spellbinding! Spectators get the opportunity to join Andrew and the owls in the arena and assist him in demonstrating just how wise and clever owls can be, mocking those who claim owls are stupid.

We are pleased to welcome to the show John Goddard and the Ferret Racing Team.

The Ferret Racing Team are at the show all weekend and welcome visitors to come along and learn more about ferrets and how they can make great pets (to the right, responsible owners). 

They will also be carrying out some fun ferret racing demonstrations at various intervals throughout the weekend.

NEW FOR 2012!  Not only can you learn about owls at this years show – for 2012 we are pleased to welcome the team from Flight of the Falcons.

After enjoying the amazing display, why not come along and meet and even hold these amazing raptors.

Dangerous but beautiful – join internationally acclaimed chainsaw artist, Mark Butler is his amazing demonstrations of chainsaw carving.
Mark has won international awards for his work – you can see him in action throughout the show in his demonstration area.

Join in this interactive demonstration on horse shoe making with the team from Arraslea Shires.  With 32 years of experience, the guys have a passion for heavy horse and keeping the breed alive.
Demonstrations will take place throughout the show duration.

Walk on water, with the fun water zorbing

Purchase a wrist band and let the children go mad in the inflatable fun zone.  With a selection of several ‘castles’ this is the perfect chance for parents to relax whilst the kids expel some energy.

From Crossbows to archery, try your luck at one of the shooting ranges and maybe you can win a prize…

Bring out the commando in you at the Paintball Firing Range. Using the supplied gun and paintballs see if you can hit the targets….. and you must make as much mess as possible!

Visit Countryman's Walk or the Country Pursuit Halls where you can find a whole host of trade stands selling top brands, including Hunter wellies.

There's also a huge range of country clothing on sale at special show prices!

A very popular part of the show, the festival of food & drink features a host of scrumptious produce, from fine wines to delicious cheeses.  You'll also find some of your favourite local brands, including the popular Giggly Pig Sausages…

You can find the festival of food & drink marquee near the entrance/exit of the show.

Join a selection of the finest craftsmen (and women) that the area has to offer.
 
From fun hand-crafted toys to beautiful crafted jewellery – all products in this section are hand-made.

A popular feature of the event, the countrymans' walk is dedicated to country living and gamekeeping. Supported by the National Gamerkeepers Organisation and Countryside Alliance - if you would like to get involved in shooting or would like advice on matters related to shooting and country living this is the place for you.

With gamekeeping supplies, quality clothing, a whole host of shooting accessories and related products this is the area to visit if you are a keen countryman.

For the game enthusiasts, stock up on your shooting equipment. From gunslips to decoying accessories – no game & country show is complete without a section dedicated to country life and game.

For all the anglers out there – come and buy your fishing equipment at the show at special discounted rates. From bait to tackle, the Fishermans' section is dedicated to fishing. Also, keen game enthusiasts can meet up with a host of suppliers to stock up on that necessary equipment – from decoying to working dog supplies.