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Wednesday, 28 February 2007 |
Returning to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show for the second time is the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery Four Gun Musical Drive.
The new Commanding Officer of the King's Troop is for the first time a lady - Major Erica Bridge.
The King's Troop's gun carriages are used at all Royal and State ceremonies. The end of each performance in the main ring will finish with the firing of their four guns (cannons) in a simultaneous spectacular crescendo. These are the same guns used for the 41-gun salute in Hyde Park. The spectacular Musical Drive will take place in the main ring twice a day on all three days. This drive, which has been performed all over the world by this Troop, is a heart stopping and spectacular display of horsemanship, carried out at the gallop, culminating in the dangerous scissor movement when teams cross in the centre of the ring with no visible gap between them.
The New Forest & Hampshire County Show will be held on Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th AND Thursday 26th July at the Showground in New Park, Brockenhurst.
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