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Well hello everyone and haven’t we been up to some stuff.  We have talked to some awesome people and are bringing you the very best of what equestrian competitors are up to at Toowoomba Royal Horse Show.  So please put your feet up and enjoy…

Equestrian Competitors at Toowoomba Royal Horse Show 2012

Equestrian competitors are usually frantic at the beginning of their day, applying make up to their horses as well as applying make up to themselves.   Equestrian competitors ensure all of their tack is pristine for their presentation to the horse judge in their chosen equestrian event.

Why Do Equestrian Competitors Go To Such Lengths?

These horse people go to such lengths because it is their passion.  People love these animals and the horses they are working with respond in kind by mostly doing what the rider or handler asks of them. These show horses perform for their owners who are all after a coveted prize in their chosen class or classes.

Such equestrian competitors are people like Kylie Raymont who was preparing her 6 year old gelding Kyldar Judgement for the Hunter Class at the Toowoomba Royal Horse Show.  Presentation is such a large part of the class and Kylie prepares her horse to perfection.

The black makeup helps to highlight the horses black points and after plaiting the horse she was just putting the finishing touches to the horse as you will see in the following clip.

And it is all kept in the family as 71/2 week old Bronte Jade has attended her first horse show.  Grandma gave her a bottle and she was just blissfully asleep while Mum prepared her horse for her upcoming classes!

What a superb introduction to horse shows.  And proud Grandma believes Bronte will more than likely be following in her Mum’s footsteps and join the throng of equestrian competitors in the not too distant future.

Equestrian competitor Kylie Raymont prepares her horse Kyldar Judgement for the Hunter Class at the 2012 Toowoomba Royal Horse Show

Equestrian Competitors At the End Of The Horse Show Day

Abbey Lovell winds down with her 8 year old thoroughbred gelding Affliction who won her hunter class and hack class at Toowoomba Royal Horse Show today.  Abbey busily unsaddled her horse as Affliction took a deep breath and relaxed after his days efforts.

Affliction has been off the race track since last year so Abbey has been training him for his new career.  And Abbey has certainly got him off to a flying start.  Winning at a Royal Show is certainly an achievement and we have the feeling there is more to come.

Abbey has more hack classes tomorrow and her rider class on Saturday.

Well, we wish both Kylie and Abbey the best of luck with their very kind and giving show horses.  And we are sure we will see more of not only them, but of protégés like little Bronte Jade for many years to come.

We also look forward to seeing you again next time.  Enjoy show time and see you all again soon.

Cheers

Paul and Jann