WELSH FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE

4th and 5th September 2010

 

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The 2010 festival will be featuring a new area - dogs.  We believe that the expansion offers a natural and complementary growth area for the Festival.  Visitors can expect to see :-

 

A variety of stands and exhibitors featuring dog interest and welfare groups

Trade stands featuring products of interest to dog owners and lovers

A novelty dog show featuring fun classes for all the family and your dog, no matter what age or breed

Arena attractions showcasing dog agility, training and sports   - performed by a variety of local groups

 


 

Registered Charity No 1059733

Fun Family Dog Show

Interactive Ring 2.30 pm Saturday and Sunday

 Judge Samantha Carter (Ireland)

 Class List

Class 1.  Dog With the Waggiest Tail

Class 2.  Dog With the Most Appealing Eyes

 Class 3.  Child Handler age 8yrs and under -  rosettes to all entries

 Class 4.  Child Handler age 9-14 yrs - rosettes to all entries

 Class 5.  Dog Most Like its Owner

 Class 6.  Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home

 Rosettes 1st - 6th in all classes

 Entry fee £2 per dog per class

All proceeds to Greyhound Rescue Wales

Entries taken from 1pm on the Greyhound Rescue Wales stand

 


 

 

Below are listed some of the confirmed dog programme for the weekend.   

 

 

 

Mr Michael Clarke will be doing talks and demonstrations with his Siberian Huskies in the Interactive Ring.  This will be a fascinating opportunity to learn more about these amazingly tough and intelligent dogs. 

 

Merlin's Magicians will be demonstrating the wonderful sport of flyball.  This is a rapidly growing canine sport, played in teams and is noisy, fast and furious.  It's great fun to watch and can be played by virtually any dog.  Merlin's Magicians are based in Carmarthenshire and run regular training programmes and are always happy to welcome new members.  Click here to visit their website. 

 

 

Crafty Canine Dog Training Club will be showcasing team training.  This will be showing the audience basic and advanced dog obedience exercises.  The club is a great place to come and get your Kennel Club Good Canine Citizen training, and is based in Carmarthenshire.  Click here to visit their website. 

 

Shown below are some pictures of the club members at one of their training sessions. 

 

Swansea Vale Agility Club will also be present, and running the Agility Arena on the Sunday. The club started training just over three years ago in 2007 and was formed by a group of people who met through various dog training classes. All had dogs, and an interest in trying dog agility, and found there was no club in the area covering Swansea or Neath/Port Talbot. Not deterred by this minor detail, the members set up their own.     Burns Pet Nutrition have very generously sponsored the club, and provided money towards the first full set of equipment.  The club now has a membership of over 25 people, many coming every week to the Sunday meetings, while some have progressed to competition level and enjoy competing at various shows throughout the year.  A range of guest instructors  visit throughout the year.  Dog agility is a great way of enjoying yourself with your dog, whilst keeping the six legs fit and active!!

Click here to visit the club's website.  Pictured below are some of the club's members at a training session. 

 

On the Saturday, we welcome Llanelli Ring Craft Club.  They will be demonstrating ring craft and running some taster sessions for you and your dog to have a go. 

 

 This part of the show is being co-ordinated by Greyhound Rescue Wales, the leading greyhound charity in Wales.  For information on booking a stand or appearing as a ring attraction please email us.  Come back soon for more information on ring attractions as they are confirmed. 

 

 

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