Katie Boakes (19, left), of Ohoka (near Rangiora), and her mount Pops, catches up with Taylah Dolan (13), of Loburn (near Rangiora), and her horse Mickey. Photos: David Hill : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Lizzie Wright (11), of Little River, and her horse Wombat are ready to compete in the jumping competition. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Niamh Shaw (12, left), of Takamatua (near Akaroa) and her dog Muffin and India Phillips (12), of Tai Tapu (near Lincoln), and her dog Tinker wait to compete in the popular terrier race. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Charlie Vincent (3), of Christchurch, smells the cut flowers in the produce shed. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Anne Zwart, of Robinsons Bay (near Akaroa), and her dog Ted claimed bragging rights in winning the popular terrier race. While Ted was not first across the line, Mrs Zwart said it was ‘‘the grabbing of the dog, that’s the key’’. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

The finalists await the starter’s orders from show president Tania Kiely before the junior hobby horse final. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Horse convener Keith Vogan (left), of Duvauchelle, chats to lone piper Glen Vickery, of the Ellesmere Highland Pipe Band, before the grand parade. Mr Vogan was convening the horse section for the 41st and last time. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show

Georgia (11, left) and Will Vogan (9), of Duvauchelle, lead their pet lambs and dog during the grand parade. : Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show