Farm World Expo, Gippsland

Well known horse and rider trainer, Sandi Simons is presenting a number of masterclasses during the Equestrian Expo. Today the topic was Confidence on the Trail. Sandi demonstrated a number of exercises you can do in an arena, to then allow you to have a "Trail Ride to Sooth the soul".

Tara Evans really went for it in the demonstration games events. All the riders were good ambassadors for their sport, show talent and the older riders encouraged the younger ones.

A group of talented young riders from the Mounted Games of Victoria Association put on an entertaining demonstration. Saturday night the MGAV have a competition as part of the evening program. Jemima Portman is seen here in the sock and Bucket Race.

Grace Perkins rode Graham in the Sword Race during the MGAV demonstration.

Hannah Puckey was one of the riders in the Games demonstration.

Lily King heads home in the Flag race during the Games demonstration.

Jack Bissicks rode Silk in the Flag Race during the Games demonstration.

Elley Hulls and her 10-year-old Turbo were one of thirty combinations in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Local rider Ruth O'Donoghue rode Acres in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Emily Paxton from Lancefield and her stock horse, Black Madness produce a good turn in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Morgan Prosser from Hastings made a quick start on her 15-year-old thoroughbred, Sparks Will Fly in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Jacqui Burns from Gembrook and her seven-year-old Quarter Horse, Gold Rush were just a little too tight around the barrel in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Rebecca Heggaton and her 13 year old Bandit made it look easy in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Ten year old Maggie Sims and Shadow looked good in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Pat Collins from Maldon rode his six year old Quarter Horse, Dash To Second in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Trish Johnson from Gundagai NSW rode Quatro in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout. The barrel race was the feature event today with total prize money of $1850.

Samantha Waterston and Duco competed in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Nichola Larpent from Ballarat rode her well performed Thoroughbred, Colicchio in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout. Colicchio had a short racing career, winning $31,000.

Local rider, Montana O'Donoghue-Kent, and her horse Posh made the 12 horse final of the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Veronica Luxford from Warnambool rode her 14 year old Quarter Horse, Tyrone Howdy Cowdy to make the final of the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Dusty Mcphee rode her twenty year old Quarter Horse, Jimmy by Acres of Destiny to make the final of the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Tamika Robinson from Bendigo rode her twenty year old Quarter Horse, Oakie to make the final of the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout. Oakie started his career as a successful reining horse before moving to barrel racing.

Rebecca Luxford from Gunnedah in NSW rode her seven year old Quarter Horse, Blazin Ta Fame in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout. The barrel race shootout was part of the four day Equestrian Expo which is included in the very popular Farm World.

Elley Hulls rode her Quarter Horse mare, Lindsay to fourth place in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Leslie Moore from Echuca rode her six year old Quarter Horse, Roy's Lethal Way to third place in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Julie Breed from Bendigo rode her Elektra Remember (seen here) to win the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout. Julie also took second place riding Catman.

Matt Burns from Gembrook rode his stock horse, Rip to fifth place in the Farm World Barrel Race Shootout.

Local professional horseman Matt Holz gave three excellent mini-clinics as part of the Mitavite Masterclass series as part of the Equestrian Expo. Over the four days, various disciplines are covered with masterclasses all free with entry to Farm World.

Jacqui Shannon and Banjo are just starting out in barrel racing and just took things quietly today.

The aerial view of the enormous Farm World at Lardner Park just out of Warragul. Over the four days, more than 50,000 people should visit the huge complex. Photo courtesy of Farm World.