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Conservationists, landowners and managers face a continuing challenge in ensuring that endangered bird species remain a key part England’s uplands. Whilst the positive stories for some of those species is excellent news, there is understandable concern for those that are doing less well.
As an integral feature of the uplands, grouse moors and their management have played a large part in producing a landscape that is both rich in wildlife and biodiversity. Home to the red grouse, this is a species that is only found in those areas that are dominated by heather moorland, and it is unique to the United Kingdom. Many people do not realise that grouse are truly wild, and that unlike pheasant and partridge its population is not maintained or increased by the release of birds which have been hatched or reared in captivity. Living on the moor all year round, red grouse travel very little during their lives, and their particular vulnerability to predation, disease, weather and loss of suitable habitat makes the preservation of this species both demanding and important.

Come racing on Sunday 21st February at Badbury Rings, Nr Wimborne, Dorset and enjoy some great Jump racing, as well as many other attractions throughout the day.

Come and Enjoy

• Jump Racing
• Meet of the Royal Agricultural College’s Beagle Pack
• Trade stands
• Inter hunt horn blowing competition
• Inter hunt MFH Camel Racing
• Excellent locally produced food on sale
• Fieldsports Auction

Admission is to either of two car parks at £20 or £10 per car.

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