No Annie Oakley celebration would be complete without including some of the animal’s that performed with Annie and Buffalo Bill.  We are proud to add Pinehurst’s own history to this celebration as well.  Here is just a sample of what you will see over the weekend.

Falconer Exhibition – Local falcon expert Chip Gentry will have five birds on display including a peregrine falcon, red-tail hawk and baby great horned owl.  In keeping with the historic nature of the community event, Chip will fly the hawk and falcon and talk about bird conservation and history of the birds in the 1800 – 1920’s.

Dog demonstration – Sandhills Pointing Breeds will bring in an expert and provide a demonstration entitled Form Follows Function.  You will learn what these dogs were bred for in the field and then have an opportunity to see them in action as our local experts demonstrate a number of tricks and training skills. Dogs have also been used in the field for hundreds of years.  These animals are incredibly smart and enjoy their "work".  See a herding dog as he goes about his business rounding up the sheep.

East vs. West – Have you ever wondered about the difference between dressage and barrel racing?  Which is more challenging, which rider is most skilled and what about the different types of horses used for each event?  Have you seen the Moore County Hounds and wondered about this history of Fox hunting here?  Or what about those antique carriages.  Now you will have a chance to see the difference in an up close and personal manner as the equestrian program demonstrates both disciplines for the crowd.