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Barastoc Horse of the Year has a glorious 35 year history with Australian horse lovers, and is a prestige event on the show horse calendar. With classes for all breeds from miniatures to harness horses, newcomer show horses and the seasoned performers from shows all around the state, there is truly something for everyone. Barastoc is made very special by the tireless work of the organising committee, who have the grounds at Werribee Park looking so perfect - it is a huge team effort. The Main Arena was this year on the glorious lawns of the polo fields - and it would be very hard to beat this as the ideal setting for showing off beautiful show horses. The tiered seating all around allowed the very large crown to see all and enjoy every minute of the 3 days action. Friday presented very unpleasant conditions for horses and riders with temperatures up near the 40 degrees. Mercifully Melbourne threw in one of its world famous changes which saw the temperature drop to about half of this for Saturday and Sunday - this made for perfect 'horse weather'. There was sunshine and a light breeze, - perfect! I have not been able to cover all classes (1 person into 5 rings does not work out) and so have included some of the highlights. |
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MC Georgia - was the eventual
Champion Led Performance Horse. This lovely mare was bred and is owned by Linda and Alistair McCallum from the Geelong area. |
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MC Georgia - is by the imported
stallion Dutchman, from the outstanding Medium level dressage mare Simply Irresistable, who was very successfully campaigned by Carol Simpson. MC Georgia is for sale and her details are on The Virtual Saleyard. |
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Making their way out onto the Main Arena - the harness horses always make a fabulous spectacle. | ||||
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Alumeah Frenchi and Samantha
Kilgour had a great day with their Champion Third Generation Australian Pony Championship,
the highlight. Well done Sammi! |
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Lyn Gunnell attends to the last minute coat gloss for Sherwood Tiffany's appearance in the Miniature Pony Filly - 1 year class. | ||||
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Relaxing after her Miniature
Pony - Dry Mare class is Konik Touch of Paris - what a sweetheart! |
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Lavuka B-witched - what a star! Champion Newcomers Galloway |
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Newcomers Horse of the Year Judge - John Paget from NSW speaks with the wonderful MC of Barastoc Horse of the Year - Graeme Barker. | ||||
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