Get up close to the displays and meet a variety of professionals, associations, and organisations in The Game Fair’s popular Horses & Hounds area. Enjoy informative and engaging exhibits throughout the day, along with trade stands offering a wide range of products. No matter your level of interest, you’ll enjoy your time here.

The Suffolk Horse, Britain’s oldest native heavy horse breed, has a history dating back to 1586, and in addition to breeding and promoting these magnificent horses, the society actively maintains a historic archive.

This year the society is showcasing wagons and carts, a ridden Suffolk horse demonstration by Team Bartram, and braiding demonstrations and meet and greets with the horses in the stables.

Abingdon RDA was set up in 1975 and now operates from a purpose-built centre in Oxfordshire, where it has stables, fields, two indoor arenas and an outdoor arena. It has 12 ponies/horses, 97 disabled riders, 152 voluntary helpers, 16 qualified coaches, and two members of staff. Some of its riders come from a special needs school, but the majority come as individuals, riding in classes once a week. The organisation accommodates riders from two years of age and a wide spectrum of disabilities. It adopts a “can do” attitude to ensure that as many riders as possible have the opportunity to ride to benefit their health and wellbeing and to support the achievement of their goals.

THE PONY CLUB

We are delighted to welcome members of the Pony Club to The Game Fair. The Pony Club is the world’s largest voluntary youth organisation with over 30,000 Members in the UK alone. They have over 300 volunteer-led Pony Club Branches, together with nearly 400 Riding Centres who are linked to The Pony Club across the UK. We all have a shared passion for horses and ponies so you can enjoy time with likeminded young people doing a huge range of activities. The Pony Club is recognised as the starting point for any young person interested in horses and ponies, helping them develop riding and horse care skills while making friends and having fun.

Ambershine Deer Management Services uses wired-haired dachshunds for deer tracking and follow up recovery of shoot wounded deer. They are very adaptable to the task in hand, and don’t let their little legs fool you, they have an amazing turn of speed and have the courage of a lion. With a very good work ethic, they are a very popular breed and both clients and the general public that come into contact with them seem to be taken by them. They are very happy little hounds, love the heat of a good log burner on a winter’s day and just being near their owners.

The Sealyham Terrier is one of our Vulnerable Native Breeds, with fewer than 200 pups registered in the UK in 2023 Sealyhams make wonderful, loyal sporting companions and are excellent ratters, enjoying a day on a chicken farm or checking riverbanks for vermin.

The Working Sealyham Terrier Club was formed in 2008 after the Sealyhams were invited to attend the 50th anniversary of The Game Fair at Blenheim Palace, at a time when there were only 48 pups in the UK. The pack will be on display for all three days of the fair, eager to meet the public. The team will be available to answer questions and conduct ring displays.

Located in Bicester, Oxford Polo is a premier polo club offering top-tier facilities and services for enthusiasts of all levels. The club boasts professional training programmes, well-maintained grounds and a vibrant community passionate about the sport. With a focus on both competitive and social aspects, Oxford Polo provides members and visitors opportunities to engage in exhilarating matches and social events. The club’s picturesque Oxfordshire base adds to its charm, making it a sought-after destination for players. Oxford Polo also emphasises the importance of accessibility, welcoming newcomers to learn and enjoy the sport through various clinics and workshops. This inclusive approach has helped foster a growing and diverse community dedicated to the game.