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The
Saddleworld/Winergy Dressage
Festival has grown into a real equestrian carnival ... largely due to the
participation of the many traders who come along to show us their wares.
It is a delight for the dedicated shopaholic!
For the fashion
conscious horse person there is the most exciting range of riding and casual
wear, jewelry and a large selection of saddles and saddlery that would
satisfy the most discerning buyer or those looking to keep up with the latest
trends.
For many enthusiasts ... it is
just as important to look good, as to ride well, and if you can do both then
this could be considered the 'holy grail' of Dressage!
I love the chance to browse around
the Trade Village and take in the fashion trends and latest saddle designs
and bridle styles. We are very fortunate to have Australian tradesmen
who are respected for their work all over the world. When I went to
the World Equestrian Games in 2002, I was dismayed by the lack of
'new' or different equestrian products .. we have it all here! Also, I was very pleasantly surprised at how
well Australian prices compare to goods offered by companies in Europe.
We are spoilt (but we're worth it!)
I snapped some pictures over the 4
days of the 2005 event and they appear herein no particular order and I was not
able to get every business due to clashes in times.
There are over
40 Saddleworld stores in the
group of independent Australia wide outlets - they are all unique and cater
for the special needs of their individual customers.
Saddleworld is a
Kieffer
specialist.
Winergy
- behind the best
performance horses in all disciplines.
Above and below Saddle Up
Saddleworld from Ringwood - former Garryowen winner Lyn has a vast
general knowledge and Saddleup carries a huge range including KN saddles.
Nature Vet
- respected in
the best care for horses - Sponsors of the Intermediate I Championship
Wagners Saddlery are always
popular with the expertise of both Peter and Caro to advise on all
showing, dressage and showjumping plus general equestrian pursuits.
Above
and below - The Virtual Tackshop and Hannoverian Riding wear sees the
established expertise and contacts of Australia's longest established
equestrian outfitter, combine forces with the modern on-line expertise of
The
Virtual Tackshop
Kathryn and Manfred bring you the best of everything.
Catago
...stylish imported equestrian fashion.
Peter Horobin Saddlery are now
part of the Saddleworld group and have added many new products to their
quality range.
4 Aces are the Australia agent for
Flyinge - the Swedish National Stud and they can arrange for you to breed
your mare to a top International Dressage or jumping stallion.
Hamish
and Maggie from
Hamag have an
innovative range of fine leather goods ... for something different ... and
practical.
Potties
have been
around for many years ... but their smart new packaging gives a bright new
look to their trusted range of horse health care products.
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