Noah Mitchell, 7, of Queenstown, tries his hand at shearing with the help of Patrick Duncan, of Alexandra, while Carter Holm, also of Alexandra, looks on. PHOTOS: GUY WILLIAMS
Noah Mitchell, 7, of Queenstown, tries his hand at shearing with the help of Patrick Duncan, of Alexandra, while Carter Holm, also of Alexandra, looks on. PHOTOS: GUY WILLIAMS
Leading the grand parade on Saturday afternoon were the show’s top two horse-and-rider combinations: Tapanui’s James Rowlands (left), on Eastdale Llardo, and Jessie Mcmaster, of Otautau, on Glen Oliver.
Leading the grand parade on Saturday afternoon were the show’s top two horse-and-rider combinations: Tapanui’s James Rowlands (left), on Eastdale Llardo, and Jessie Mcmaster, of Otautau, on Glen Oliver.
A children’s lolly scramble caused mayhem in the show ring.
A children’s lolly scramble caused mayhem in the show ring.
In a variation of the traditional tug-of-war, a few dozen children managed to move a firetruck.
In a variation of the traditional tug-of-war, a few dozen children managed to move a firetruck.
Emily Ballantyne, 12, of Queenstown, jumps clear in the hobby horse event.
Emily Ballantyne, 12, of Queenstown, jumps clear in the hobby horse event.
A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday. Show president Kate...