Horse Competitions
Beautiful horses, talented riders and plenty of Main Arena action. Catch everything from Show Jumping to breed judging as horses take centre stage throughout Show week.
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Horse Competitions Details
There’s something different to see across the week, with horses and riders competing across a packed program of equestrian events.
Watch the speed and precision of Show Jumping, see horse and rider put their best foot forward in Show Horse, and discover an incredible variety of breeds as they compete for top honours.
Later in the week, Carriages and Heavy Harness bring traditional horsepower to the Main Arena, before the led breed competition builds to the Supreme Exhibit of the Show on Friday.
- Saturday 26 –Monday 28 September: Show Horse, Show Jumping
- Monday 28 September–Friday 2 October: Horse Breed Judging
- Thursday 1 October: Carriages
- Friday 2 October:
- Supreme Exhibit of the Show: 2.30pm–3.30pm
- Heavy Harness: 3.15pm–5.15pm
Daily at the Main Arena from 10am - 5:30pm
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