Czech Jana Sinova competes in the junior machine shearing final. PHOTOS: NINA TAPU
Thousands attended the annual event on Saturday to experience its blend of agricultural and pastoral wonderland with a community-carnival-like atmosphere.
Owen Bradley, 8, and Julia Eden, both of Riversdale, proudly display their calves Java Luna (left) and Java Mason, who were awarded a first prize ribbon at the Winton A&P Show on Saturday.
"I came to New Zealand for shearing," Czech Jana Sinova said.
Dylan Pyper, 7, from Waihopai, shows his balancing skills on barrels at the show.
"I just found out that I got into the final for the junior shearing division, so I’m really happy about it."
Eva Hellewell-Byars, 15, Niels Modde, Jodie Templeman, Jayden Templeman, 5, and Zander Templeman-Modde, 9, from Tuturau, were at the show.
"This year we had 125 entrants, which is a great number, and we’ve had people from overseas compete," Winton A&P Show committee member and shearing co-commentator Robbie Watkinson said.
Brothers Keiean, 2, and Aaron Mansill, 4, have fun on a tractor.
"We like to give the juniors a good go through the heats, so it encourages them to keep going," Mr Watkinson said.
At the show were Monique Ligtenberg, Korri Cunningham, Olivia Matheson (holding Onion) and Tom Tutahione.
"I’m feeling pretty good," Owen said.
Horsing around at the Winton A&P Show are Riverton besties, Tui Stone, 10, and Mio Byars, 8.
