Kirsten Richards, of Kaiapoi had the opposite issue, trying to keep the hooves of her horse Adjourned black and shiny. The answer: ‘‘black horse hoof paint,’’ she said. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
In the main ring, with a clear round, 17-year-old Maddy Thompson, of Darfield, riding Obama, led the way in the early stages of the under-1.1m show-jumping event in front of a knowledgeable crowd of horse-lovers enjoying the afternoon sunshine.
Onlookers enjoy the sun at an equestrian event at the showgrounds in Pembroke Park.
Anna Fisher busy not only shampooing Silverstream Chandler H46 and her calf but answering questions about how she managed to get their coats brighter and whiter. The answer: ‘‘Softly Woolwash’’, she said.
The Wanaka A&P Show opened yesterday in cool but sunny conditions with a good-sized crowd. Wanaka reporter Mark Price and photographer Peter McIntosh went along to catch some of the action.