WIN With Horsezone at the Inaugural QSEC Horse Home Show!

Warren Backhouse - pictured riding Rocin on the Ranch to a win in the 2013 EQUITANA Open Reining  - will be a presenter (photo: Stephen Mowbray)

The inaugural QSEC Horse Home Show is being held on Saturday 8 February and all is looking set for a super event! The program is finalised, the showbags are stuffed and everything is on track for an amazing day of equestrian fun and education. And shopping. We can't forget the shopping.  

The Horsezone team will be at the Horse Home Show and we are running competitions with great Horsezone and Rider's Diary prizes to be won!

1. On the Horsezone website, how many disciplines are displayed on the Home page? Name 2 of these disciplines?
2. Go to the Riders Diary website so you can tell us how many pages are included in the Standard Binder?

But wait there's more! We are also giving you another chance to WIN...

To be eligible to win one of three 'I LOVE HORSEZONE' packs, which will include a Horsezone jacket, two caps, a comb, a pen, a $60 Horsezone advertising voucher and an A5 Rider's Diary, fill out an entry form at our stand, place it in the entry box and go into the draw. The competition will be drawn on Monday 10 February at 2:00pm and winners will be notified by phone and announced in the Horsezone newsletter of 13 February.

We look forward to catching up with you at the QSEC Horse Home Show!

World-Class Presenters

There is so much talent on offer at QSEC's Horse Home Show. From demonstrations by equestrian athletes representing a range of different disciplines to equestrian professionals in a wide range of topics. Read on for just some of the highlights.

Rebel Morrow

It was the Athens Olympics that propelled Rebel Morrow onto the international stage. Together with her mount Oakley Groover, she finished 11th and was the highest placed Australian in Eventing. Eight years later, and Rebel is on the comeback trail, this time riding Hillgrove Enviable (or Enny for short).

Enny and Rebel have qualified for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) after completing the 4* class at the Australian International in Adelaide. They now have their sights firmly set on selection for WEG in 2014, and then the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

Rebel will be presenting in the Main Demonstration Arena at 2:40PM with 'Grid Work for Eventing'.

Warren Backhouse

Warren has been riding and competing on reining horses for just over a decade now and has competed nationally and internationally in this short period. He has covered thousands of miles, travelling throughout Australia, taking with him his truck load of these fine athletes. He also travels all over Australia sharing his wealth of knowledge, giving clinics and lessons to reining enthusiasts and people wanting to better their riding and understanding of the horse and its mechanics. His Five Star Reining Clinics have become very popular around Australia.

He represented Australia in the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games, held in Kentucky USA, and had the great honour to end up 13th in the World.

Warren will be joined by reining superstar, Shaun Saunders, as they present a session on 'Introduction to Reining' in the Main Demonstration Arena at 10:50AM.

Linda Schmerglatt

Linda Schmerglatt has been riding and training horses since she was 13 years old. She has trained multiple horses to Grand Prix level, including Fenton. Linda and her horse Fenton were the first Queensland combination to achieve over 60% in Grand Prix. They were awarded over 70% by Jan Peters (who was President of the Olympic Judges Committee) for their Freestyle performance at the Brisbane CDI in 1999. Linda and Fenton were selected for the Shadow Team for the Sydney Olympics.

Linda travels extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, giving lessons and clinics. Her reputation as a "correct seat" specialist follows her worldwide. Riders come from as far away as Germany, Japan, America and New Zealand to stay and further their riding abilities.

Linda will be presenting at 9:30AM in the Main Demonstration Arena, joined by Lea Bierman, with a session on 'Dressage in Harmony'.

Lea Bierman

Lea Bierman has been riding, judging and training dressage for over 40 years and was a founding member of North Coast Active Riders Group. She has trained around 20 horses from breaking in to various dressage levels including Grand Prix and has been a member of numerous State and National Dressage Squads. Her current horse, Jaydee Pardon, is competing at Intermediate 1 level.

For 14 years Lea lectured at the University of Queensland Gatton Campus and was responsible for developing the equestrian and coaching components of the Equine Studies programme. Lea is sponsored by Pryde's EasiFeed.

Lea will be presenting a session on 'Dressage in Harmony' in the Main Demonstration Arena at 9:30AM, along with Linda Schmerglatt

The Program is Confirmed

The finishing touches have been put on the program for the day and we are very proud of the world-class line-up.

The event will feature 3 demonstration/presentation areas:

• Main Demonstration Arena:located at the end of the QSEC Main Arena. The flagship arena for the event, featuring a line up of some of Australia's best trainers.
• Hayman Reese Towing Centre:located at the front eastern corner of the QSEC Main Arena seating. Your spot for catching educational presentations from some of the country's top veterinarians and equestrian professionals.
• Southern Cross Saddlery Yard:located outside on the eastern side of the QSEC Main Arena. An intimate, hands on area with informative and practical demonstrations.

Head to our website to see the full program

There's Still Time to get Discounted Tickets!

Don't pay $25 for adult tickets on the day - get your tickets for just $15 (or $5 for students and children). Simply use the Promotional Code QENEWS when purchasing your tickets (either via online, via the telephone or in person) and save.

Purchase your tickets via our website and you can choose to have your tickets conveniently emailed to you, mailed out or waiting here for you to collect on the day. Alternatively, give us a call on (07) 5433 3222 and we would be more than happy to help you.

www.QSEC.com.au/Buy-Tickets

Gold Coin Donation for Parking

The team from the Rocksberg Moorina Rural Fire Brigade will be on hand to assist with car parking at QSEC's Horse Home Show. They will be on site to keep the traffic flowing in the car park and to assist you with finding a parking spot.

All they ask for in return is a gold coin donation. All of the proceeds will go directly to their brigade to assist them with continuing the amazing community service they provide.

Free Goodies for the first 200 Through the Gates!

QSEC will be giving these showbags out to the first 200 people through the gate at QSEC's Horse Home Show. So make sure you are there nice and early when gates open at 8:00AM - they will go quick! There are some amazing goodies in the showbags - from beautiful calendars and magnets to delicious horse liquorice, stubby holders and even discount shopping vouchers! You don't want to miss out on getting your hands on one of these.

Once you have your hot little hands on a showbag, head to the Main Demonstration Arena for the Official Opening at 8:25AM, with the first demonstration at 8:30AM.