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BIGGER and better than ever is how organisers of this year's Lincolnshire Show are describing this year's event. For this 127th show, there will be more family attractions, more delicious foods from local producers, more schools taking part in the Big Challenge and more sports to try out.
There are also new attractions, such as Express Eventing and the Scruffts crossbreed pooch competition. Mark Farmer, chief executive of Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, says: "This is the county's big day out and we're really thrilled with this year's line-up. There's something for everyone who has a love of the countr yside." Medieval jousting stunt team the Knights Of The Damned return to perform on both days in the Isuzu Countryside Arena. Leader Justin Pearson has just returned from performing stunts for Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 and the troupe includes two local riders, Rob and James Pavey, both 21. This looks set to be a family favourite once again. This year's Sports Zone has doubled in size and, in the run up to the 2012 Olympics, will feature a chance to try out almost all the Olympic sports. Look out for appearances from local Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls as well. It's also a real first for dog-lovers as, for the first time, dogs will be allowed to join in the fun at the show as long as they are on a lead. If they prefer, owners can leave them at a special doggy-creche being run by local animal charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue. There's also a chance for dogs to compete - with the Kennel Club Scruffts Competition. A new attraction in the Clydesdale Bank Main Ring will be the qualifying heat for Express Eventing, a mini version of top-class equestrian eventing.See the full content of this document
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The Main Event: Lincolnshire Show
The Express Eventing Series 2011 will see dressage, cross country and show jumping. ...
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