Saturday 28th June
Pine Lodge
Equestrian Centre,
Thornlands QLD
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.: 2008 Photo Gallery :.

Arena Demonstrations

With so much to see at this year's Festival of Dressage you may have missed some of the demonstrations. Here are a selection of photos taken during the indoor arena demonstrations just in case you did miss out on any of them!



Libby Welch showing the audience the benefits of lunging.

Gary Lung during hisDressage training for the
Novice horse demonstration


Anjanette Harten in control during her
demonstration on Dressage training for the 3yo.


Linda Schmerglatt talking to the
crowd about the Dressage seat.


Amy Zeller showing us how it's done in her
demonstration on riding the Elementary test.


The judges Sue Bright and Jacqui Huppert show
the audience their scores for each movement.


Jenny Gehrke converses with the audience
in the crowd decides demonstration.


Nicole Tough looking relaxed during her
demonstration about training the flying changes.


Dean Izzard takes a lesson with Joern Kubelke.

Arian Nijhuis & Emma Flavelle dazzled the
audience with their Pas De Dues routine.


Victoria Welch during her lesson with Joern.

Jayden Brown talking the crowd through
his outstanding Prix St George performance.


Tor Van Den Berge has the final lesson with Joern.

Anita Scampton keeping the crowd
entertained during her Grand Prix Kur.


On The Bit Seminar Centre

The 'On The Bit' Seminar Centre was overflowing with information this year with some of QLD's finest riders sharing their knowledge on very important topics.



Nicole Magoffin informing the crowd of what to
look out for when buying a Dressage horse.


Paula Price talks about preparing a horse for competition.

Gary Lung & Gillian Rogers showing the
audience how to present the horse for Dressage.


Brian Sheehan going over how to keep the
Dressage horse sound.

Jacqui Huppert talking to her audience about
creating a Freestyle.


Fashion Parade in the Garden

All of the latest equestrian fashions were seen during the Festival Fashion Parade. If you missed out, don't worry... here are some of the fantastic outfits that were shown.



Gillian Rogers & Liz Owens, wearing outfits from
Flying Changes Saddlery.

Kristen McAuslan & Chelsea Wood wearing
gorgeous R.M Williams outfits from Shire Saddlery.


Mother & daughter team Libby & Victoria Welch
wearing classy outfits supplied by Aitken's Saddlery.


Nicole Magoffin looking quite the Dressage
diva in this stunning outfit by Bella Equus.


Alex Berns looks set to impress in this
competition outfit by Carolyn Brace.

Anita Scampton wears an attractive riding
outfit supplied by Elite Saddlery.


Alyssa Webb looks the part in this
outfit supplied by Horses 'R' Us.

Kristy looks happy to be part of the fashion
parade in this lovely outfit by Giddy Up Girl.


Kyla Reid looks stunning in this
Windsor outfit supplied by Horseland.

Emily & Chanelle looking gorgeous in
their outfits also supplied by Horseland.


Danielle Dowsett looks cool and comfortable in
this outfit by Emerleigh Embroidery.

Melanie Schmerglatte shows off the
Equi-Theme range by Euro Saddle Imports.


General Photos...



The crowd & ringside seatsin the indoor arena.

Nicole Tough with sponsors from the QLD
Government Department of Sport & Recreation.


The Silent Auction area.

Trade Village crowds.


The VIP & sponsors area.


Suzanne from Shire Saddlery handing over
the prize to the winner of the Shire Saddlery
Festival Trail.

Photos courtesy of Tammy Stephens and Charlotte Reeves.






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