FOR 132 years the Holbrook Show has delighted crowds with horses, horticulture, food and other produce.
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Guests who attended on Saturday had the best of the weekend conditions, soaking up the sun while watching horse competitions and tasting delicious products.
Show treasurer Kate Locke said feedback from show goers was wonderful.
“We had a comment from a lady visiting from the Dandenongs who said she’d seen our show advertised while she was staying in Albury and thought she’d come and have a look,” she said.
“She was greatly impressed and commended the committee for such a wonderful and colourful show.”
Ms Locke said children had plenty of activities to keep them occupied.
“The rodeo oval was put to use with fun activities for kids throughout the day,” she said.
“We encouraged children to place exhibits in the pavilion and other sections.”
Ms Locke said the younger generation was the future for the Holbrook show.
“Children are our future and we need them to continue our great tradition,” she said.
“We want to keep attracting younger people and show them what we can achieve if we work together as a community.”
Ms Locke said volunteers also play an important role.
“They make our show run smoother and everyone benefits,” she said.
There was something for everyone including a visit from the Morgan Country Car Club and classes in knitting, crocheting and craft.
Ms Locke said the dogs were extremely popular.
“Like a lot of other small NSW shows, this is one of our main attractions.”
Ms Locke said exhibitors enjoyed seeing their works in the pavilion.
“People came to see how they went with their entries in the pavilion,” she said.
“The locals come for a day out and to meet with friends and have lunch.”
Calia Peel-Jones was sashed as Miss Holbrook showgirl.
The children are our future, we need them to continue our great tradition
- Kate Locke
The six horse rings drew fascination from onlookers and there were more than 240 events on the day.
Adult ring secretary Jody Martin said the opportunity for riders to showcase their skills without any pressure created a great atmosphere.
“The opportunity was there to ride with no pressure,” she said.
“It’s a very warm and helpful group of riders and everyone encouraged everyone else.
“It was about going out and having fun ... getting a ribbon is a bonus.”
Organiser Sue Weinert said spectators did not realise the amount of time and preparation that went in to get the show horses ready.
“The show horses are beautiful and the hours that go in to get them ready is huge,” she said.