Dave Graham, "Farmer Dave'" is an official ELF Ambassador. The well known and entertaining dog trainer hosted dog activities. They were great fun and dog activities will be conducted throughout the three days of the Equine Lifestyle Festival, so bring your dog along and join in the fun.
"Eyes up and ahead", Vinnie Wilson-Sharpley demonstrated, scope, carefulness and speed as he trounced the opposition in the small dog mini-Grand National Heat 1. This was his maiden race and the odds will shorten dramatically for the final on Sunday.
Brett Parbery retired mid Grand Prix when a crack of lightening and thunder coincided directly over the dressage arena. The grand prix was postponed and will be conducted tomorrow.
No show without the ageless Val and Ron Males. The internationally successful Arabian breeders and judges never miss an opportunity to keep abreast with movement in the horse world.
The Wild Horse and Dog trade stand generated a lot of interest on the first day of the Equine Lifestyle Festival at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds.
Stuart Jenkins from Queensland was first out in the ELF Special 1.40m World Cup Warm up class riding his home bred sensation, 'Fairview Aliquidam'. They took fourth place in the class.
James Arkins produced an uncatchable time riding his well travelled, 'Da Vinci's Pride' to win the ELF Special 1.40m World Cup Warm Up class. The World Cup is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 5.30pm.
It might have been a blast from the past style wise, but Brock Harvey jumped a double clear aboard his talented stallion, 'Thunder Down Under' to take second place in the ELF Special 1.40m World Cup Warm Up class.
It is good to see Clint Beresford back in action with his talented , 'Emmerville Jitterbug' that has been out action for some time. They are pictured during the jump off of the ELF Special 1.40m World Cup Warm Up class.
Anky Australia proprietor, Stephanie Dijkstra is always smiling and has come up from Victoria with a wonderful range of Anky merchandise.
The Mounted Games are always a hit and this New Zealand rider looks right on target. Teams from the USA, South Africa and New Zealand are competing against the home team over the three days of the Equine Lifestyle Festival.
The Land Newspaper, a sponsor of the inaugural Equine Lifestyle Festival, has for many years photographed at the NSW agricultural shows. For years they maintained an office at the old Sydney showgrounds and back in the day it was where everybody went to see if their horse cow or sheep etc have been photographed. The Land stand has a broad section of books for sale and many interesting old photographs. if rural life in NSW as it used to be.
Mitavite Super Hero, Nicole Mcagoffin looks as if she has let this young athlete get the jump on her. It is all part of the Mitavite presentation at the inaugural Equine Lifestyle Festival at Hawkesbury Showgrounds. The Mitavite Games are lots of fun for the kids, so along with the rides there is plenty for the young ones.
Mitavite gives you wings! Certainly Mitavite sponsored dressage rider and super hero, Louisa Harvey thinks so.
The Bates Saddles stand was full of saddles giving the potential purchaser an opportunity of trying many out to find the right one for them. Knowledgeable staff were on hand to assist with any queries.