Attractions
Salamanca Band Of The Rifles
This Band is manned by Territorial Volunteers and is closely associated with the Band of the Light Division.
The Bands of The Light Division uphold traditions dating back as far as the Napoleonic Wars. Instead of using the cumbersome drum, the earliest Light Division soldiers used bugles to communicate orders on the battlefield. They were also able to react rapidly to orders by marching at a quickened pace or even marching at the double.
Two particular traditions are maintained by Light Division musicians to this day: the use of the Silver Bugle and the distinct speed at which they march – 140 paces to the minute. Their abandonment of the drum in favour of the Silver Bugle enables them to carry out their unique style of marching display and audiences around the world have thrilled to their spectacular performances.
Although the Light Division Band is renowned for its prowess on the march and in concert, its musicians also perform in a variety of ensembles such as Woodwind and Brass Quintets, the Fanfare Team, the Dixie Band and the Dance Band.
Jonathan Waterer
Jonathan farms at Chittlehampton near South Molton with his six shire horses. After graduating from Agricultural College Jonathan spent four years farming with Persheron and Appaloosa horses in Canada where young horses were trained for work at the age of 3 or 4 years and then sent onto the ranches. On returning to England he started farming at Twitchen on Exmoor with cattle and sheep as well as continuing to develop his horse training skills. 11 years ago he moved to Chittlehampton with his wife Fiona and their two children where he continues to train horses and run a farm.
Jonathan’s business has developed from simple beginnings of forestry and farming to now covering a wide variety of services from weddings and funerals to film and television work as well as training up to 40 horses a year for riding and driving. His horse work, in the last few years, has taken him as far a field as Syria, Southern Turkey and Israel.
The Team Waterer will be performing twice in the Lloyds TSB ring where Jonathan and Fiona will be assisted by their two children both accomplished horseman.
Ridgeside Lurcher Racing Team
Phill Gibbons and his trained team of lurchers offer an insight into the fascinating world of coursing. See the lurchers racing across the arena in pursuit of the illusive electric hare, no matter what breed of dog you have they can all join in the fun with Phill and his team of lurchers. See one of Phill’s lurchers in a race against one of the fastest accelerating birds of prey in a straight dash across the arena. Fast action and fun for all the family – not to be missed!
Pony Club Games
Five local teams of young riders on very fast ponies display their riding and athletic skills in a series of obstacle and relay races. Points are awarded for each game and the competition is fierce. Lots of cheering and shouting for your favorite team will make the event even more exciting.
Johnny Kingdom
The well known Exmoor TV personality, Johnny Kingdom, will be in the Country Pursuits Arena at 12.00. He will be signing his books and videos and giving a talk on his life and film work on Exmoor at 12.30.
Victor Pitts Sheep Dog Display
Victor Pitts is a working sheep farmer in Devon and has over 10 years experience with sheepdogs. Working with border collies, the most popular bread of English sheepdog he creates a realistic demonstration of these dogs at work.
Victor enjoys sharing the pleasure of working with these dogs and bringing traditional farming to life. Ducks will be used in demonstrations.
Audience participation is often involved, bringing this skilled profession as close as possible to the public.
Jive Pony Duo
The Show you have been waiting for! This show is totally unique and unlike anything you have seen before. This energetic spectacular incorporates dancing horses, simultaneous world class vaulting, gymnastic skills, commentary from horseback and high speed equestrian stunts. The action takes place all around the arena ensuring everyone in the audience has a good seat. The show uses lots of cheeky humour, has a fantastic soundtrack and is presented with an array of fabulous costumes.
Jonathon Marshall Experience Falconry
The demonstration team is very busy during the show season and most weekends we are performing top displays at some of the countries largest events. Eagles, Hawks and Falcons are flown free in front of crowds of up to 10,000 people.
Eagles pass within inches of the crowd and Falcons dive at incredible speeds. There is always plenty of audience participation. One of the highlights is a Peregrine falcon who is trained to fly through the falconers legs!!!
Jonathan flies a white Gyr falcon and a Black Gyr falcon to the same lure simultaneously. This is a spectacle which has not been seen anywhere before and is guaranteed to be a real highlight of any event.
Vintage Cars and Tractors
50 vehicles will be on display all lovingly restored and polished by their owners. A part of the show where Grandad can reminisce with likeminded soul’s who would rather not be slaves to modern technology.
Donkey Rides
The Show is pleased to welcome “Donkey Dayz” to the show ground where they will be providing rides in an enclosed area for the younger visitor. You will find them adjacent to the Poultry Display and the charge for each ride will be £2.00.
Young Farmers
To find out what the Young Farmers' Clubs are up to at the Show – visit them in their tent or watch their antics in the Belle Vue Ring.
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