Countryside Arena

The variety of more intimate displays within the Countryside Arena are a sure-fire family draw. Many of them are also interactive and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during or at the end of the performances.

Take a look at the demonstrations at the show this year below and click here for the Countryside Arena timetable.

Hawkeye Falconry will provide exhilarating, interactive displays in which magnificent, highly trained birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks and owls will showcase their natural hunting prowess and aerial acrobatics.

Learn about the different types of fishing and have-a-go at fly and course fishing down at the fishpond with the charity, Get Hooked on Fishing.

After 4 years, Stuart Barnes, his brilliant collie dogs and Indian Runner Ducks are excited to be returning to the Countryside Arena, doing what they love to do best, performing their Dog and Duck Show.

Stuart has been working with canines for more than 30 years, understanding and communicating with them on a level that they understand, which has given him great insights about what he calls ‘The Way of the Dog’. Using his ‘pressure on, pressure off’ technique, Stuart has helped thousands of dog owners to gain a better understanding of why their dogs do the things they do, resulting in a closer relationship with their canine companion.

We hope you’ll leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the amazing skills collie dogs process instinctively and can be taught, and the bond they can form with their handlers.

Adorable mini spotted ponies, Rolo and Sprout, will perform tricks during entertaining performances for their Mini Pony Show.

Top trainer, Graham Watkins (Gamegoer Gundogs) and his gorgeous gundogs and puppies, will take audiences through comprehensive Gundog Training Demonstrations on how to create a competent and confident working dog!

Since retiring after 40 happy years as a professional dog trainer, Graham continues to demonstrate dog training at shows throughout the country in a style that most of his audiences can relate to; be it for working dogs or family pets – the same logic applies.

Graham ‘s display will provide a fascinating insight into the training of working dogs, starting from basic obedience, through to a fully trained gundog. Canvas dummies will be used to illustrate the highly sophisticated scenting abilities of these endearing dogs and props will be included to encourage a fast moving and captivating display.

Watch carefully as a few tricks of the trade will be revealed!

Beautiful Shire Horses will take to the Countryside Arena, courtesy of the Shire Horse Society, and handlers will talk audiences through their role as working animals both in the past and present day, as well as their breed qualities that make them suitable for the jobs they do.

Don’t miss the Vintage Tractor Parade where farm machinery from a bygone era will be taking centre stage, bringing all the noise and nostalgia from yesteryear.

FARRIERY, BLACKSMITHING AND WROUGHT IRON COMPETITIONS

Watch the sparks fly as horseshoes are fitted and blacksmiths create a range of contemporary and traditional ironwork in fierce competitions and demonstrations, giving you a whole new appreciation of the ancient and highly skilled crafts of farriery and blacksmithing.

The Royal Three Counties Show holds one of the largest competitions in the country and there’ll be a full programme with competitors from across the UK.

There are also wrought iron competitions and ironware for sale and an information area.

Click here for the Farriery and Blacksmithing timetable.

Click here for the Forestry & Pole Climbing Arena and STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Arena timetables