SHOW jumping rabbits will take centre stage at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, as part of a small animal show.
This year’s Burgess Premier Small Animal Show will see about 3,000 animals competing for best in show at the showground on January 24 and 25, and the showjumping rabbits will be taking part in a Rabbit Grand National.
Richard Rockett, marketing manager at Burgess Pet Care, said: “We are delighted to be bringing the rabbit jumpers to the show this year. Popularity has grown since they first arrived on British soil in 2011, and this year’s Grand National of the rabbit world promises to be better than ever.”
Karin Molin, winner at the National Pet Show in London and Birmingham, said: “My rabbit Micro loves the events and has had several high placements from championships in Sweden and won two gold medals in England this year. His record in high jumping currently stands at 85cm, we hope to beat it in Harrogate next year.”
Tickets start at £5, and are available on the door for further information go online at www.smallanimalshow.co.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here