EQUITANA Day 2 Wrap Up

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DP Destiny and Samantha McMaster - winners of the Off The Track Show Horse Gala

If you're looking for new stables go along to the Loddon stand, check out a model of their stables and have a chat to Pat and Dermot from Killahy Constructions about a quote

Crowd favourites Heath Ryan & Regardez Moi are on track to win their fourth consecutive Equestrian Grand Final taking out the Grand Prix with a score of 67.660%

Horsewerks & Bucas Horse Rugs stand

The Way Of the Horse: Challenge II

Winner of the Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout Rose McEvoy riding Towering Inferno

 

By: Jo Johnson/Horsezone

EQUITANA really is horse heaven! Whether you just want to gaze at stunning horses, learn from the best in the business, watch top class competitions or shop till you drop - this place has it all! 

If you didn't visit the HORSEZONE stand #489 in the Epsom Pavilion today, be sure to come and see us tomorrow for your chance to WIN in our competition! HORSEZONE and HORSE FIRST are offering you the chance to win fabulous prizes including two nights 6 star accommodation at Crown Metropol in Melbourne, a VIP tour of the Living Legends farm with behind the scenes access, HORSEZONE merchandise, HORSE FIRST supplements and other great prizes! 

Some general highlights from today include:

Stand out Stand - Bucas Rugs #206 in the Grand Hall

The Horsewerks & Bucas Horse Rugs stand features a good range of classy products! Bucas rugs really are the best you can get, whether you're after a lightweight summer rug (in Zebra print!) or top quality winter rug, Bucas has you and your horse covered. If you haven't discovered them yet, go along and check them out!

Coveted Item of the Day - Loddon Stables stand #538 in Epsom Pavilion

If you want to check out the beautiful range of Loddon Stables, go along and see Patrick Farrell, Australian Sales Manager and owner of Killahy Constructions. Patrick has a model of a Loddon stable at his stand so you can see how a final stable will look in terms of style, functionality, endurance and quality. Check them out and imagine these stables installed at your place... better still, don't imagine it, order them right NOW!

Essential Retail Therapy Experience - Equissage stand #486 in the Epsom Pavilion

Equissage Equine Therapy System uses cycloid vibration therapy (CVT) to treat and manage sore/cold backs, respiratory conditions, tendon/ligament/muscle strains and tears, tension, colic and tying up, arthritis, ringbone & laminitis. You can buy one of these amazing units right here at EQUITANA and get your choice of colours! Plus they even have a jockey pad so you and your horse can both get treated.

Horsezone Highlight

Our highlight for today has been listening to all the great training sessions being held in the Gippsland Premium Arena, which is right near our stand, as well as chatting to even more of our loyal clients about their success with using Horsezone.

Off the Track Show Horse Gala

A lovely selection of horses were presented to the judges for the Off the Track Show Horse Gala. The winner was DP Destiny (Samantha McMaster), while Chosen One (Shae Hanger) placed second and third went to Superzeel (Tammy Notman).

Phil Webb Starting a Cutting Horse on Cattle

Phil Webb explained the benefits of using a mechanical cow as opposed to real cattle when starting a cutting horse. Compared starting a cutting horse to starting a child in gymnastics - you can't go for speed until you can do everything correctly slowly and it's extremely important not to put too much pressure on them too soon. He stressed that collection is very important for a cutting horse and with their hocks right under them. Waiting for the cow, not trying to beat the cow is essential. The goal is to keep the horse happy and be as kind as possible so that they don't get resentful. Be natural and free with the horse. VIEW PHOTOS HERE

Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout

More gorgeous show horses strutted their stuff for the judges, who included Charlotte Dujardin, in the Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout. The winner of this event was Rose McEvoy riding Towering Inferno (owned by Lillian McEvoy), second went to Heidi Pickstock riding DP Amazing, while third went to Kristin White and The Russian (owned by Georgie Kellock). VIEW PHOTOS HERE

Choose the Right Horse for YOU

Pick the right horse for the right job you want it to do ie: the sport or pastime you partake in. Think about who you are and what your requirements are when considering the purchase of a new horse. For example if you are a high energy person an Arabian would probably suit you. Be sure to choose a horse that is of a suitable breed and has the right conformation, temperament and movement for what you want to do - a Warmblood will never do western pleasure just as a Quarter Horse wouldn't be able to excel at grand prix dressage.

TWOTH: Challenge II

Challenge II of The Way Of The Horse has been completed. Competitors saddled their horses and started the process of backing them today. VIEW PHOTOS HERE

Russell Johnstone Jumping Training

A question that Russell is always asked while teaching around the country is how do you get a good take off for a jump. It's so important to get the take off correct and Russell had a good crowd of spectators listening for his tips for a good take off, such as looking at something past the fence. Read more about Russell Johnstone here

Carriage Driving

There was plenty of excitement in the carriage driving this afternoon! VIEW PHOTOS HERE

EQUITANA Australia Open Barrel Racing Championship

There was plenty of turning and burning action in the Open Barrel Racing Championship! There can only be one winner and today that was Bianca Hertel riding Cash  VIEW PHOTOS HERE

Judy Harvey Dressage Training – Shoulder In

Inernationally renowned Dressage instructor and trainer Judy Harvey chose a lovely Friesian stallion for Bonny Kingsley to ride to demonstrate shoulder in and the start of walk pirouette. Walk pirouettes and shoulder ins go very closely together. Shoulder in is an exercise ridden on three tracks. Shoulder in is one of the key most important exercises we have in dressage today. It is used as an exercise in its own right to set up half passes, walk pirouettes and canter pirouettes. You can even use shoulder in to ride straight up the centre line - if your horse has at twist in his body, use shoulder in to correct him. Shoulder in is an imazingly small angle when ridden correctly. It increases engagement and aids the development of collection by bringing the horses hind leg underneath its body. Shoulder in is a really good exercise for developing collection and is highly beneficial in all training, even for grand prix horses. To get the correct angle for shoulder in - line up the horses inside hip to the outside rein and the outside shoulder and this help you keep the weight down into your right leg.