Ellingham Show Attractions 2007

(2008 Attractions will appear here around May/June next year)

The Shetland Pony Grand National
Come and see the thrilling Shetland Pony Grand National. Highly charged racing by very competitive children between the ages of 9 and 14. This event really gets the crowd involved cheering for their favourite team. As one of the main attractions at the Olympia Christmas Horse Show, normally seen on TV, these riders will make their debut at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Dressed in colourful racing silks and on ponies of no more than 42 inches, these jockeys are the stars of tomorrow, with many destined to be National Hunt and Olympic team competitors.

Sheepdog and Farmyard display

International shepherd Tom Longton gives a very entertaining display showing how he can round up and control his sheep as well as  ducks with his team of boarder collies. Putting them through their paces Tom and his dogs will control the sheep and ducks through a variety of obstacles – not always predictably!

Iberian Horse Parade Come and see the spectacular Iberian Horses together with their expert riders performing in full Spanish dress. A must see at the 2006 show and bound to be a superb event again this year.

Raptor and Reptile display Marquee and Bird flying display. Ringwood’s own Liberty’s Raptor and Reptile centre displaying some of their most exotic reptiles and birds. A Marquee will have lizards, giant tortoise, snakes and many others, an education for both young and old. In the main ring Giles Talbot will be flying some of the rarest birds from one of the UK’s largest private collections. Kestrels, Owls, Eagles and even the odd Vulture will be displayed twice throughout the afternoon - remember to duck if you see a large shadow appearing from above!

British Heavy Horse Driving Trial A fast and furious display by the very best in this sport. See teams of heavy horses compete against one another in this speed event, showing the immense skill and agility of heavy horse, driver and passenger. The last event of the day and well worth the wait.

Other Attractions Include:
Barrel Organs
Punch and Judy
Vintage Motor Bikes
Austin 7 Club
Ferndown Concert Brass band
Millars Ark (hands on farm animals for children)
Over 100 Trade Stands, from boats to jewellry and from plants to cars.
Food Hall
Antiques Market
Craft Marquee
Horticulture Section
Scarecrows
Fun Dog Show
Horses, Donkeys, Cattle, Sheep and Goats.

SHOW TIMETABLE 2007

Start Time	to	Event
09.45	10.15	Tom Longton Sheep Dog Display
10.20	11.00	Shetland Pony Grand Prix
11.05	12.30	Show High Jump
12.30	12.55	Hounds
1.00	1.25	Raptor Bird Display
1.30	2.05	Shetland Pony Grand Prix
2.10	2.40	Tom Longton Sheep Dog Display
2.40	3.00	Fancy Dress Competition
3.00	3.30	Heavy Horse Trade Vehicle Class
3.35	4.15	Livestock Parade and Driving Donkey presentation
4.20	4.45	Iberian Horse Parade
4.50	5.25	Raptor Bird Display
5.30	6.00	British Heavy Horse Driving Trial