Dressage & Jumping With The Stars
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
18th & 19th November

Catago & Collingrove
Fashions on the Longside
Pictures & Report By Berni Saunders
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This event bring the elegance and style of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival's Fashions on the Field to Dressage with the Stars.

This is a great opportunity to frock up and have some fun. Pernille Hogg (right) of Catago came up with the idea in 2003 and 'Fashions' has become a popular drawcard in it's own right.

In 2005 we were able to bring something of the fun of Thoroughbred Racing to Dressage enthusiasts through the involvement of Collingrove Stud, which is one of Australia's leading thoroughbred studs and managed by Adam Sangster. The Sangster name is synonymous with racing and Adam sees that the fun of racing has a great deal to offer and he would like to encourage everyone here to have a day at the races and experience the fashion, horses, food and wine ... and enjoy the company of good friends - that is what going to the races is all about!!

Pernille, who is known for her sense of style did much of the 'behind the scenes' organisation and her expertise helped to make the event a real hit. People crowded around ,all of them keen on the opportunity for some light hearted relief from the serious business of winning Dressage or Showjumping events.

The action was kept bright and entertaining as TV personality Tottie Goldsmith introduced the entrants and gave details about their interesting fashions. Tottie has the quick wit and charming manner to put the girls at ease and talk them through their modelling routines. Tottie and very appropriately dressed Collingrove representative, Sophie Wyett jointly judged the contest and the eventual winner was a unanimous choice.

Tottie Goldsmith

Sophie Wyett

All of the contestants took 'Fashions' very seriously and the girls had spent a great deal of time and effort choosing the outfits they wore.

The prizes were a great incentive to participate ... the winner received a $1,000 voucher from Catago Riding Wear and a day at the races for the winner and her partner, as the guest of Collingrove Stud. They will join Adam and Sophie who will point out the 'sure winners' and best bars - now that will be fun!

The second prize was a $400 voucher from Morrisons Country Clothing and a single membership in the Cyberhorse Racing Club.

Third prize was a $300 Just Jeans Voucher and Peter Alexander Gift Pack.

A big crowd gathered to watch the
Catago & Collingrove Fashions on the Longside

Peter Shaw	Jason Duke
Emmanuel Baldaccino Equine Artworks,	Equestrian Coach Charlotte Pedersen.

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© Cyberhorse 2005 Berni Saunders