08-11-2013, 05:16 PM
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Just spent the weekend at the Purbeck Fair.
The Arena displays local activities- farming and rural stuff generally.
Saturday had one display from the local hunt with the history of the dogs (this pack is documented back to 17th Century) the hunt horses and the area they can work.
Wonderful was to see the two hunters galloping with the dogs around the arena, beautiful greys. It was almost a step back in time!
Sunday I got there in time to see the Falconry. I'd seen the birds the day before including the one Barn Owl they have (felt a bit sorry for it- stuck with the birds of prey and asked why wasn't it with other owls)
To watch the Harriers working together was amazing and to watch the Falcon swoop over the caravans and marquees buzzing the arena.
Back to basics
The Arena displays local activities- farming and rural stuff generally.
Saturday had one display from the local hunt with the history of the dogs (this pack is documented back to 17th Century) the hunt horses and the area they can work.
Wonderful was to see the two hunters galloping with the dogs around the arena, beautiful greys. It was almost a step back in time!
Sunday I got there in time to see the Falconry. I'd seen the birds the day before including the one Barn Owl they have (felt a bit sorry for it- stuck with the birds of prey and asked why wasn't it with other owls)
To watch the Harriers working together was amazing and to watch the Falcon swoop over the caravans and marquees buzzing the arena.
Back to basics
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