EXPLORE THE COUNTRY ZONE
This attraction will run both days
CLAY SHOOTING
Fancy yourself as a hot shot?
If you’ve never had a go at clay shooting then now’s your chance. Our professional instructors will teach you how to shoot clays, or just watch your skill with a shotgun.
All fully licensed, with safety first in mind, everyone is welcome, with guns available for most ages to try this challenging Olympic sport.
RAPTORS AND FERRETS
Millets Farm Falconry are back at the Show with their stunning collection of birds of prey and ferrets. Watch the super speedy ferret races and see these magnificent birds up close. Their keepers will be on hand to answer all of your questions, as well as displaying in the main arena.
MEET BABY ANIMALS
Farmer Gow’s is one of Southern England’s leading activity farms. They join us to bring the experience of the farmyard to the White Horse Show. A firm favourite with children who love to meet the goat kids, chicks, goslings, pigs and sheep.
17th Century Musket
Would you like to jump into a time machine and go back to the 17th century and be able to fire a match lock gun from the 1600s? Well you won’t have to. Our qualified historian has an authentic replica and will give you a talk on the musket’s history and how it works before finally handing it to you loaded with gunpowder, so you can pull the trigger and travel back in time. Wait for the fizzle, flash then boom! Igniting the same type of gunpowder used by Guy Fawkes.
TARGET SHOOTING
Zero in… bull’s eye. Target shooting isn’t as easy as it looks. Why not have a go and find out for yourself?
All ages are welcome to come and try it out on our multiple stands. Experienced instructors will teach you the secrets of breathing needed to be a top gun, and ensure that you want to do it again and again to hit the bullseye.
ISLAND FARM DONKEY SANCTUARY
The Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary rescues badly treated donkeys and helps educate the public about how to care for these lovely animals. Come and meet some of their rescue donkeys and learn more about them. You can even adopt a donkey to support this Oxfordshire-based charity’s wonderful work.
DOG SHOW
We invite you and your four legged friends to join in their Fun Dog Show. All ages, sizes and breeds are welcome.
The schedule for both days is:
11am Handsome Boys
11.30am Gorgeous Girls
12pm Lovely Rescues
12.30pm Smashing Seniors (age 8+)
1pm Waggiest Tail
1.30pm Mixed Breed Beauties
2pm Best Trick
2.30pm Dog the Judge would most like to take home
3pm Fur Families (pairs, trios and more)
3.30pm Best In Show (Class Winners)
THE VALE AND DOWNLAND BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION
Buzz over to the Country Zone to see live bees in action in the observation hive. Can you spot the Queen? The Vale & Downland Beekeepers’ Association are on hand to answer all your questions about these fascinating insects. They’ll also have some of their ‘bee products’ for you to buy: hand washes, candles, honey, lip balm and more – all sourced from their own hives.
KENNET VALLEY GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS & DYERS
Learn more or share your own experience of crafts from weaving, spinning and dyeing to knitting, felting and crochet with the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers. The Guild holds courses and works with schools to show children how wool is made.