THE GAME FAIR – HERTFORDSHIRE 26TH, 27TH & 28TH JULY 2019
Posted by KAREN & SUE THOMPSON BUXTON
We are very excited to be exhibiting at The Game Fair, Hatfield Hertfordshire 26th, 27th & 28th July 2019. Lord and Lady Salisbury’s estate at Hatfield House will once again host The Game Fair and new attractions. The Game Fair is the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British Countryside in all its glory! Celebrating British field sports and country life, The Game Fair boasts a comprehensive itinerary for the whole family, including gundog handling, clay shooting, archery, fishing, falconry and ferreting. Visitors can also enjoy a host of food, drink and shopping stalls as well as outdoor activities including off-road driving. Ensuring there is something for everyone!
THE EURO CHALLENGE
Teams travel from Europe to compete against England on the Friday of The Game Fair. The competition takes place over a variety of tricky retrieves. Each team consists of three handlers and three dogs. The dogs must comprise of three different retriever breeds: Labrador retriever, Golden Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Curly Coated Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
The test will simulate the many and varied situations that arise when shooting and picking up with dogs including walking up in line, standing at a drive and retrieving from cover, over fences and from water. It is interesting to see how the various types of retriever deal with the same exercise.
THE HOME INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
If you want to see the top gundogs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales go head-to-head in a purpose-built arena complete with authentic cover crop, jumps and water, then make sure you catch the Home International Team competition. As UK’s foremost team event, this hotly contested competition always produces intense rivalry between the top dog handlers from each country. This competition has been held every year since 1969 and has always been the centrepiece of the gundog events at The Game Fair.
KENNEL CLUB ZONE
Make sure to visit the Kennel Club zone at The Game Fair this summer! Find out all about what the Kennel Club are doing for dog health, activities you can do with your dog, and upcoming events. If you are thinking of buying a puppy make sure to stop off and talk to our knowledgeable team for advice on the importance of buying from an Assured Breeder, and pick up free information guides on common canine poisons in the house, managing your dog’s weight and more.
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