The Great NZ Farm Show "A Slice Of Heritage"
July 5th to July 19th 2003
TI
PAPA Equestrian and Special Events Center 21 Brookby Road, Alfriston,
Manukau City .
A
rare opportunity to see re-enacted all indoors, a slice of an era
long past, reminiscent of the evocative sights,sounds
and smells of a time when horses were an essential part of our young
nation. A time when the
horse was king. A time when men, women, horses, bullocks and dogs
worked tirelessly in changing the land.
Horses and their role in New Zealand Society from beginning to our
movie screens today.
A
look at the startings of the deer industry in New Zealand. Lots
of animals to see and touch and much much more
for all the family. All indoors at the beautiful Ti Papa Special
Events Center.
Featuring
The
former DB Clydesdale team, A magnificent pure white Shire, A team
of percheron, Suffolk Punches, A
team of huge bullocks pulling a mighty big log, blade sheep shearing,
dogs working sheep, a cow being milked
and butter making the old way.
A
team of Clydesdales powering a chaff cutter and sawing firewood
. An old-time threshing mill demonstration.
A
traction engine, Hot shoeing a horse , Cobb & Co Stage coaches
.
A
dedication to those who lost their lives in the live deer recovery
operations that began the Deer farming industry
in NZ . We will have on display record stag head trophies and much
more.
Additionally
we will have special appearance of horses and wagons from the Lord
of the Rings, Xena and Hercules.
Wagon
Rides and fast food will be available.
This
is a must see show educational and entertaining !
Fri,
Sat & Sun shows daily at 10.30am 2.00pm and 7.00 pm.
Mon
to Thurs shows daily at 10.30am and 2.00pm
Don't
Miss out .....Book NOW at Ticketek
Adults
$ 20.00 Children $ 12.00
Children
under 2 free
Family
Concession $ 55.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
For
More info email: Greatnzfarmshow@xtra.co.nzvisit
us online at www.horsetalk.co.nz/greatnzfarmshow
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