DP Destiny Rising - Rising Star Show Hunter Hack Champion (Photo: Derek O'Leary)

This fabulous annual event, being held on 3 - 5 March, showcases Victoria’s elite show horses and competitors as well as hosting the debut of up and coming young stars of the sport. The RT Edgar Equestrian Victoria Show Horse State Titles Show, held at Werribee Park, is the most exciting event on Victoria’s Show Horse Calendar. The winners will qualify to represent Victoria at the Australian Show Horse & Rider Championships to be held in December at Werribee Park.

The selection of the judges is of upmost importance and this year a total 42 judges were nominated by equestrian members to preside at the State Titles. Upon meeting a strict selection criteria, judges names were placed in a ballot which was drawn at the office of Equestrian Victoria. The five judges drawn, who were then offered and accepted the appointment are Damien McCarthy NSW, Nikki Scari WA, Tania Hay TAS, Tracie-Lee Wells NSW and Sally Miller VIC.

This full colour affair offers beautifully presented horses & ponies, superbly turned out riders, garlands and sashes as the order of each day. Three days of packed competition to entertain and delight all visitors. This exciting event provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, shop in the extensive Trade Village and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of elite equines & equestrians.