The Diddly Dog Show

Cornbury House Horse Trials is delighted to announce the inaugural Diddly Dog Show, a brand-new addition to this year’s event, taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.

Supported by our friends and neighbours at Diddly Squat Farm, the show will bring plenty of fun, character and countryside charm to Cornbury’s weekend programme, giving visitors the chance to enter their furry friends into a range of classes while supporting a very good cause.

All entry fees from the Diddly Dog Show will be donated to the Ernest Cook Trust, an educational charity that helps connect young people with the countryside through outdoor learning, environmental stewardship and hands-on experiences in nature.

Classes will include Best Pub Dog, Best Tractor or Horsebox Companion, Best Young Handler (12 and under), Best Yard Companion with a Best in Show across both days.

The judges, full class schedule and entry information will be revealed in due course.

The new dog show forms part of Cornbury’s growing weekend offering, which combines world-class eventing with family entertainment, boutique shopping, locally sourced food and drink, and premium hospitality, all set against the stunning backdrop of Cornbury Park.

David Howden, Founder and President of Cornbury House Horse Trials commented:

 “We are hugely excited to introduce the Diddly Dog Show to Cornbury House Horse Trials this year. Dogs are such an important part of countryside life, and this felt like a brilliant way to add something fun and inclusive to the weekend, while also raising money for the Ernest Cook Trust. We are very grateful to Diddly Squat Farm for their support and look forward to welcoming plenty of four-legged competitors in September.”

Diddly Squat Farm’s Lisa Hogan added:

 “The Diddly Dog Show is exactly the sort of fun countryside event we’re delighted to be part of. Dogs are at the heart of life on the farm here, so it seemed the perfect opportunity to celebrate them while helping to raise money for a fantastic cause. We can’t wait to see all the characters, both two-legged and four-legged, at Cornbury in September.”

The Diddly Dog Show will take place from 2pm to 5pm on both Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September during Cornbury House Horse Trials.

Interested parties can register their interest here with full details on how to enter, class schedule and timings to be announced in due course.

Please note that a valid entrance ticket for Cornbury House Horse Trials will be required in order to enter the Diddly Dog Show and tickets can be purchased by visiting cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk