President's Display Ring – 2009

Dogs feature prominently again this year in the President’s Display Ring.
On show will be a variety of dogs that are highly trained and enjoy their work.  The programme will include a variety of interesting displays illustrating the many aspects of dog’s wonderful working relationship with man.  Whether they are fun agility dogs, gundogs or sporting dogs, watch them 'work' in complete harmony with their handlers. It is obvious how much they really enjoy everything they are doing.
With such a varied programme there is something for everyone.

Rockwood Dog Agility Display Team

Back by very popular request is the Rockwood Dog Display Team. They put on such a fantastic display for us here at the Gower Show last year, which was enjoyed by all. The team was first formed in 1985 and is based in Caerphilly, South Wales. They travel extensively all over Great Britain including the Channel Islands and Ireland. Martin Winfield and the team have made countless appearances on National TV and have appeared at many of the countries leading outdoor events. A high profile team with breathtaking stunts, beautifully performed and professionally displayed a show not to be missed.  Visit their website for more information and video clips www.rockwoodanimals.com

Jive Pony

We are delighted to announce that we have secured an appearance by “Jive Pony”. Prepare to be amazed at the world-class vaulting and gymnastic movements performed on beautiful cantering horses. The horses also show us how to dance. Stunning costumes and good humour from the UK’s premier female equestrian team. Visit their website for more information and video clips www.jive-pony.co.uk

Gun Dog Display

Steve Davies and his team will be putting his working dogs though their paces and explaining what is involved in the training of these tireless workers. 

Falconry

The falconry display this year will be with Ben Long and his beautiful birds. Ben will be flying his magnificent birds in the display ring and explaining a little about what is involved in training these wonderful birds of prey. Ben will also have a stand at the show where you will be able to visit and get a really good look at the birds and chat with him to find out more about working with these wonderful birds.  Ben was at the Gower Show last year and successfully flew his hawks twice during the day. He is very familiar with Gower, and has been working closely with Brian Williams just down the road from the showground at Perriswood Archery and Falconry Centre which is the only centre dedicated to the pursuit of Archery & Falconry of its kind in the UK.

Banwen Hounds

This very traditional country pursuit is represented as usual when some of the members and hounds of Banwen hunt  will display in the main ring, after the Grand Parade.  The Banwen Miners Hunt originally formed in 1962/3 and have been regular visitors to the Gower Show.  Children and other members of the public will be given the opportunity to come into the ring to make friends with the hounds and meet the Hunt Staff.

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