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Posted on Sunday, 01 February, 2009 - 06:34 pm:   

NOW IN IT'S 13TH YEAR
BRITAIN'S BIGGEST INDOOR CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW
Organised by Brockham Harness Club
- to encourage and promote all aspects of carriage driving
- put the date in in your diary!

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at carriage driving? If your answer is yes –look no further. At the carriage fair this year all visitors can have the chance to try carriage driving for free under expert supervision.

Britain’s largest indoor carriage driving show, organised by Brockham Harness Club, is at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, W.Sussex on Sunday 8th March and celebrates its 13th year. The show offers carriage driving enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport the excitement of a live sporting event with all the entertainment of top quality attractions and has become recognised as the start of the driving season.

The programme in the main arena starts at 10am and combines thrilling competition, instructional & informative displays and sheer entertainment from the country’s leading carriage drivers & equestrian personalities.There will be a large range of trade stands & full bar & catering facilities under cover and with free parking & free admission for children under12, it’s the perfect family day out.
On the door prices have been held at last year’s rates of £12 for adults and £6 for 12s to 16s. (Under 12s are free).

“Advance ticket sales -

BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE £2 PER ADULT TICKET (£10) AND SAVE £1 FOR 12S TO 16S (£5 PER TICKET).
TO BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE SEND A CHEQUE AND A SAE TO DICK LANE, SHOOTERS REST, ROWLY DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, SURREY GU6 8PL
CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO BROCKHAM HARNESS CLUB. PLEASE INDICATE HOW MANY ADULT AND 12S TO 16S TICKETS YOU ARE BUYING!”
...... OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01483 276936

Main arena attractions include International Horse Team competition,The Hackney Horse Display Team, Lusitanos in action, Private Driving , Heavy Horse Power, Scurry Competition, Breed Displays, Para Equestrian Driving, The Gary Docking Experience, Trade Vehicles, Dalmatians running with carriages, Masterclass with Karen Bassett and there’s the ‘Suck it & See Hour’, a chance to drive a single under the expert supervision of leading whips Pippa Bassett and Jo Rennison all for free.

Chance for every visitor to win a super prize in the Grand Draw.

A craft and collectors fair will also support the show this year to make it the perfect family day out.

The BHDTA & BDS will have stands at the show giving out information to potential new members and catching up with existing members, full range of merchandise, rule books etc. will all be available for purchase.

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