Farm World Expo, Gippsland

Brook Dobbin aboard Gina MVNZ did try and catch his wife in the jump-off in of the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event. However, he could not catch her and had to settle for second place.

Taylah Lambert had a busy day with many rides and I imagine a few changes of clothes in the wet weather. Taylah jumped a clear round on Oaks Diabella in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

James Harvey rode Patangas Casino to jump two clear rounds in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Successful eventing rider Robert Palm was working on the showjumping phase this weekend. Robert rode LP Boudin to sixth place in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Zoe Bolton and Luscious Lucy competed in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Sam Williams rode Commander NZPH to fourth place in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Rose Stephens riding her Warmblood Diamond B Van Helsing competed in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Simon Watt rode Noblewood Park Contendra in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

During a brief bit of sunshine, Kelvin Blumson rode Springen Jack in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Russell Morrison rode CP Quigly in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Kathy Minchin braved the conditions to ride Lara Pinta Country Judge in the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

In very cold, windy and wet conditions Angela Dobbin rode Gabriel MVNZ to jump two good clear rounds to win the Denholm Fencing Future Stars under 50 points event.

Molly Barry presented her Off the Track Thoroughbred La Muso and was one of the re-trainers in the OTT Masterclass.

Jessica Clancy Grant rode Sky Hi Ripple Effect for two clear rounds in the 110 cm event for equal sixth place.

Lachlan Brennan rode Shine On Me to produce two clear rounds and equal sixth place in the 110 cm class.

Ally Lamb has just returned from a very successful Sydney Royal show. This weekend Ally has the youngsters out, riding Denison Park Style to fourth place in the 110 cm class.

Brooke Campbell and Copabella Camouflage jumped two good clear rounds for a third place in the 110 cm class.

Successful jumping rider and coach, Jane Powell jumped two good, clear rounds aboard her 'Sorrento' to take equal sixth place in the 1.10cm jump off class.

Seumas Marwood and Wild Thing posted an early very quick, clear round in the jump off off the 110 cm class and no one caught him, so he was declared the winner.

Katie Ramsay produced a good Masterclass on re-educating Off the Track Thoroughbreds, it was a shame the weather was so bad as people were keen to watch and learn.

Michelle Cochrane riding Vallacon took second place in the 110 cm class.

Popular competitor Rob Trigg rode Calajero in the 110cm class.

Zoe Waller and Mobile App competed in the large Open 110cm class on the first of two days of showjumping at Farm World Equestrian Expo.

Russell Mathews and Cowboy add an extra degree of difficulty to the Mountain Trail demonstration by removing the bridle. Without the bridle, Cowboy was still very happy to cross the High Balance Beam.

Russell Mathews and his horse Cowboy ride at Level 3 in Mountain Trail events, where competitors must canter between each obstacle but on arrival, negotiate the obstacle quietly with finesse and in a safe manner. Russell and Cowboy are seen here on the very narrow High Balance Beam.

Jessica Heal and Kermit negotiate the Tetter Totter or See Saw bridge in the Mountain Trail demonstration. The ground work in the Mountain Trail classes is designed to help build a good partnership with the horse.

The demonstration Trail proved popular with the well rugged up spectators. Here Jessica Heal lets Kermit walk through the Water Box. Mountain Trail events have flourished and expanded in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Flynn Godden and his miniature Appaloosa, Charlie negotiate the High Balance Beam during one of the Mountain Trail demonstrations. The Mountain Trail class is to showcase the perfect Mountain Trail Horse. One that is bold, confident and moves forward in a natural gait, as if on a long day's trail ride.

In Mountain Trail events there are four divisions with the first division for horses of any age, size and colour led. Kailie Mudge is seen here with her three year old Quarter Horse stallion, Hes A Royal Profit, negotiating the High Balance Beam.

Jackie Loftus rode her 12-year-old Quarter Horse, RQH Whisky Girl in the Mountain Trail demonstration. Jackie is seen here negotiating the Water Box that has a floating floor with holes in it to allow the water to come through when the horse stands on it.