Coffs Harbour Show Society to host biggest ever horse event at the Showground Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 29, 2023 Tahiti, a thoroughbred who has retired from racing. Thoroughbred classes will be held in one of the feature rings. IT’S confirmed, Coffs Harbour Show Society and Off The Track have combined to put on a huge weekend horse show at the Coffs Harbour Showground with free spectator admission for both days, 25 and 26 February. Christopher Pearson, President, Coffs Harbour Show Society Inc. told News Of The Area, “This our largest-ever horse show with ten competition rings compared to the usual three or four at the annual Coffs Show.” Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The two-day All Breeds and Hack show is part of an increased presence of Coffs Harbour Show on the showgrounds and offers competitors additional opportunities to acquire points needed to compete at The Sydney Royal Easter Show. “With ten rings in operation spectators will have the opportunity to see many breeds of horses from Brumbies to Thoroughbreds, also coloured horses and costume classes,” said Christopher. The event will cater for all abilities and ages from children to highly experienced equestrian competitors. “There will also be a fun ring in operation for those riders seeking their first taste of a horse show.” With the Coffs Harbour Show moving to a new date of 13 -15 October in 2023, this event and a series of subsequent events is being introduced to help educate and improve the ability of riders prior to the annual show. “As well as providing better ultisation of Coffs Harbour Showground facilities and providing the public with many additional events to visit,” said Christopher. Competitors can find out full details and pre enter by visiting www.nominate.com.au where the full program, conditions and necessary forms are available. “Spectators will be admitted free of charge to both days with a kiosk providing food and drinks on the ground,” he said. The show will be sponsored by Off The Track NSW and the Coffs Harbour Racing Club in support of Life After Racing. For more information call Christopher Pearson 0429 667048 or email Cheryl Lantry clantry@yahoo.com.au (best for any technical questions). By Andrea FERRARI There will be Fashions on the Field classes at the Coffs Horse Show, seen here is Hannah Cross. The Coffs Horse Show will include Fancy Dress classes. Brookville Silk Road, a successful riding pony. There will be classes for Palomino Welsh Arabian colt ponies coming under the coloured section.
