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Hello everyone, we're back! A new year, a new show season, some new tricks and some new members, even some new equipment - what more could you want? Monday 31 May - Great Harwood Agricultural Show Our first display this season, much anticipated by us all. Two new members made their debut, Kath with Gizmo and Georgina with Tara. A fine day, it got rather warm at times and brought out the crowds to enjoy an excellent Bank Holiday's entertainment. Jake starts slowly...
laughing as he steps out. Then he has a rest!
In between he practises flying!
Lots more pictures coming soon! See the Photo Gallery!
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Sunday 27 June - Broughton Game Show
Oh dear, the hottest day of the year! Not ideal for running around, for dogs or humans! But our dogs are all fit and healthy (not so sure about the humans), and with plenty of shade from some lovely old trees, lots of water and time for a good long rest between displays, it all went well. The ring was a bit tight, the merry-go-round was very noisy, but overall an interesting and enjoyable show.
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Saturday 3 July 2010 - Higham Village Fete
What a lovely day! A really nice village fair. We had a good field and arena, nice weather, not too hot, good food available (hog roast and home-made cakes!), and above all a superb audience! As we didn't have to compete with other events at the same time, everyone came to watch us, the dogs all performed well, the tricks worked well too, and the public were happy to show their appreciation - even the dogs enjoy a bit of applause!
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Saturday 24 July - Littleborough Rushbearing Festival
The best show of the season so far! We really enjoyed this one, and so did the audience. The weather was kind - warm and fine, but not too hot, the arena was good, the show well-organised and the compere made sure everything ran smoothly and the audience was in the right place at the right time! The commentary has improved with every display - well done Cath - the tricks were very well received and the dogs showed their friendly nature, meeting and greeting members of the public.
Relaxing at the Rushbearing Festival
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Saturday 7 August - Garstang Agricultural Show
What a busy day! And a long one for our 'transport managers' - they arrived at 7.45 am and were at the show all day, even though in the end we could only do one display, as other events in the ring overran. At least there was plenty to see, as the showground was absolutely packed with a huge variety of attractions. We were in the main ring and our display went very well. The dogs always do us proud, and the large audience were happy to show their appreciation. We also had many visitors to meet and admire the dogs at our stand throughout the day - again the dogs were happy to make new friends and show off their skills! It was a full day, and everyone went home tired but satisfied.
*************************************************** Saturday 21 August, Sunday 22 August - Ribble Valley Vintage Club, Fence
In the doghouse! An exhausting weekend - 4 displays in 2 days is a strain, but the dogs did us proud as always, putting on a great show and entertaining the audience - only five and a half people for the first display, though it did improve slightly later in the day. Memorable moments? Apart from the photo above that is! Not many, really. Heavy downpours made the uneven ground muddy, causing Kath to slip and fall; some of the show officials were...shall I say unhelpful?; and the campers had to deal with a domestic disturbance in the catering van! And we do this for fun?
********************************************************* Sunday 29 August - Barrowford Show Now that was more like it, a pleasant and enjoyable show. Although it was raining in the morning, it soon dried up and the sun came out. There was a bit of confusion about where we were to park, but it was all sorted amicably, everything ran to schedule, and again the dogs were the stars. They performed their tricks very well, even though by the second display they had the huge distraction of an arena littered with the falcons' left-overs! Tara G celebrated her return from holiday by showing what good fun the tunnel can be, and overall it was a nice day. *************************************************
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