Countryside Live - Ready for the Off!
Racing with a difference will make its debut at this weekend’s Countryside Live when sheep, rather than horses, go under starters orders.
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For the first time, sheep racing is being included at the popular two-day rural extravaganza, which takes place in Harrogate on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2014.
And to get the sheep in their stride, Show Director Bill Cowling supervised a practice run for the wooly competitors at a special circuit set up at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Sheep races, organised by members of the Yorkshire Young Farmers Clubs, will take place twice daily at Countryside Live when YFC members will compete for the fastest lap.
“It will be great fun I’m sure, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the going will be good. Although there won’t be betting, I’m sure there will be plenty of cheering for the favourite,” said Mr Cowling.
Countryside Live is the little sister event of the Great Yorkshire Show and includes competitive classes for cattle, sheep and horses, as well as for poultry, pigeons and honey.
New for 2014 are pony rides as well as demonstrations by members of the Savage Skills freestyle mountain bike stunt team.
Back by popular demand is Diggerland and the fun One Man and His Pig competition, while visitors will be able to have-a-go at archery and willow-weaving, felt-making and straw craft. In addition horse shoeing will have an international flavour as farriers from across the globe will compete in the World Team Championships.
Gates open at 9am each day. Tickets are available either on the gate, adult tickets are £11, children’s £6 and a family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) £30. Under 5s admitted free. Parking is free and extensive. Please note dogs, other than assistance dogs, are not allowed at the event.
For the latest information please see www.countrysidelive.co.uk
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16 October 2014
Media contact: Judy Thompson, PR Manager on 01423 546215 or email judyt@yas.co.uk
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. The Society is the organiser of the annual farming and country showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. Both take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire and are flagship events for agriculture and rural life. Dates for the 2015 Great Yorkshire Show are Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July, and this autumn’s Countryside Live takes place Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October.
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