2010 Equitana Melbourne

Virbac Animal Health had plenty of friendly staff to explain the technical side of keeping your horse healthy on the inside.

Tanja Mitton gave an entertaining lecture called, "A Crash Course in Confidence". Tanja explained how confident she was learning to ride on her "black stallion" aka the tin drum, and how fearful she was when she first got to ride a real horse.

Chad Brady ironed out a few of the problems he had yesterday with his horse in the popular, Ariat Way of the Horse to put on a good individual performance today.

Adam Sutton from the Watagan Mountains in NSW proved a huge hit with both the judges and the spectators in the Ariat Way of the Horse. Adam stated that his job was "to instil confidence in his horse, helping it on its journey in life". Adam and Strike performed confidently in the individual test and on the strength of the impressive performance, was declared the winner of 2010.

Steve Halfpenny from South Australia did get the head collar on and once he gained the horse's confidence moved along quickly. Steve proved himself as a good horseman with a good sense of humour, that entertained the large crowd.

The three Arait "Way of the Horse" contestants, Adan Sutton, Steve Halfpenny and Chad Brady.

Saddleworld had a large display at the entry of the Epsom Pavillion that contained "the largest equine shopping paradise in the Southern Hemisphere".

The new Ariat Volant range of boots were on display and will go on sale next year.

JC Milton and Co had a large display in the Epsom Pavilion and had plenty of staff to answer the many questions posed during the four days of Equitana Melbourne.. JC Milton and Co Eqine Supplies had a large display in the Epsom Pavilion and had plenty of staff to answer the many questions posed during the four days of Equitana Melbourne.

Horseland had a huge stand at Equitana and with lots of specials was a shoppers paradise.

Staff from Saddlery Trading Company were busy showing off their large range of saddles at Equitana.

Two young visitors from Albury were pleased to have their photograph taken with Auction of the Stars, stallion, Byalee Briar. At next week's Auction at The Ryans, three service fees will be Auctioned for this young stallion.

"Time gentleman please" There was plenty of good service to be had at the Hygian stand, and they put in a lot of effort to have an interesting and eye catching stand at Equitana.

Zac Jackson rode Matsen Little Secret in the Equitana Open Campdraft.

Brett Welsh rode Lochiele Bong in the Equitana Open Campdraft.

David Reiter rode his well performed stallion, Classic Doc to score 84 in the first round of the Equitana Open campdraft.

Amanda Reiter rode Kenjara in the Equitana Open Campdraft.

Richard Clarke rode Newburn Vision in the Equitana Open Campdraft.

Trish Baxter riding Elgrando Arondo had two good runs in the Equitana Open Campdraft, scoring 91 and 89.

A very dapper Phillippe Karl from the School of Legerete Classical dressage, provided a popular entertaining and educational demonstration.

Juliette Haddow is pictured with her Thoroughbred, 'Aussie Rules' during the Prime Equus Young Rider class.

Greer Butcher rode the Lander gelding, 'Twins Landsong' to jump clear and four to take fourth place in the prime Equus Young Rider class.

Sarah Beale from Duffy's Forest in NSW rode her Animate gelding, 'Alpha Centauri' to take sixth place in the Prime Equus Young Rider class.

Successful Western Australian Young Rider, Pascale Young rode her 'Barabadeen Halifax' to fifth place in the Prime Equus Young Rider class.

Danielle Butcher was the only rider in the Prime Equus Young Rider class to jump a double clear, which she did riding 'twins Quantum' to claim the class.

Victorian Young Rider, Tiffany Joyce clocked the fastest second round time by far, but just one fence down riding the super, Brilliant Invader mare, 'LH Brittany' saw them settle for second place in the Prime Equus Young Rider class on the last day of the super successful 2010 Equitana Melbourne.

Hayley Coman jumped a good four penalty first round aboard Scott Keach's 'Just Lately' in the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix.

New Queensland resident, Becky Allen won the Wodonga World Cup last night riding her mother's Sarah's talented mare, ''RSB Jacana'. They jumped four and four around David Sheppard's Equitana Grand Prix track to take equal sixth place.

David Dobson makes an impressive jump aboard Pascale Young's stallion, 'Pico Bello' during the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix. They jumped four and clear to take second place in the class.

There is no stopping Wendy. Fresh from her Adelaide Four Star victory last weekend, Wendy was in action at Equitana. Complete with helmet cam, Wendy rode her , 'Koyuna Sun Storm', yet another mare by Brilliant Invader to jump clear and four and take third place in the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix.

Atlanta Olympic Jumping Team Member, Russell Johnstone rode Melderra P/L's 'Borealis Centurion' by the imported and exported Holsteiner, Collins to jump clear and eight to be just out of the money in the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix.

It would surprise no one to hear that Tim Amitrano's, 'Mr Innocent' jumped the only double clear to take out the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix. The super little Athens Individual proved again that there are plenty of classes left in him yet. Last night Tim and Mr Innocent were second in the Wodonga World Cup Qualifier.

Yarra Valley resident, Adam Prime makes a super jump with his, 'Saddle Up Darn Good' that jumped clear and four to take fourth place in the Equitana Australian Open Jumping Grand Prix.