The Qld RPG was again pleased to present the second of our Members Information Days for this year, this time held north of Brisbane at the Gympie Showgrounds on Saturday 27th March 2010. Around 50 members and non-members attended the presentation of "Preparing to Win in the Ring" by our 2010 Qld All Welsh Show Judges, John and Ann James from the Sianwood Stud in West Wales, prior to their return to the UK. A beautiful sunny day meant the presentation could be held outdoors with the crowd seated under large shady trees. Gotta love Queensland!
Above: John JamesJohn proved to be a real entertainer and used a candid approach to capture the audience. Covering a range of topics from conditioning and grooming at home, mane pulling, natural tails, showring presentation, handler attire, show ring etiquette and the workout for showing the In-Hand pony, attire and presentation of the Leading Rein pony and rider, and discussion on Welsh and Show Hunter type.
Above: Peter McAdam
Above: Bronwyn McAdm during the harness demonstration
As an added bonus Peter and Bronwyn McAdam presented a harness demonstration and advised on how to get started in harness. Attendees particiated by asking plenty of questions as a number of ponies were brought forward to demonstrate the topics under discussion.
Above: John James, Pam O'Shea and Ann James
Above: Sue Groundwater and Bronwyn McAdam
At the end of the day Pam O'Shea presented a pair of engraved coffee mugs to John and Ann as a momento of the day. Many thanks to Sue Groundwater, Ruth Porter and Kim Quodling for bringing demonstration ponies along, and to local area members Sue Groundwater, Pam O'Shea and Ruth Porter for organising the day.
All Photos used in this article copyright Tina Brewster.
