Whatever way you look at it, the Equitana Event in Melbourne is a veritable smorgasbord of information about everything equine ... nutrition, riding, property management, hoof care, training aids, tack, chiropractic, massage, even bling! (I've only listed a few!)
So to go along to an event like this when you are interested in horses is a wonderful treat, and a time warp, as there is so much to look at and absorb!
I loved being there to endorse such wonderful natural products and services as the Light Rider Bitless Bridle and the Barefoot Treeless Saddle, along with the Bare Hoof Care services of Andrew Bowe (aka The Barefoot Blacksmith). I talked with hundreds of people about their horses and it was fantastic to catch up with students and subscribers to my newsletters!
There were lots of highlights and I met some remarkable people who are Doing it with Heart - it is inspiring to know that people are tuning into their horse's needs on the emotional and mental level, not just the physical level - evident in the interest in horse psychology and natural communication!
And let's not forget the horses that were there for us to admire! - the gorgeous gypsy cobs, the walers, the brumbies, the miniatures - who stood around for days being stared at and confined, wondering what on earth was going on with all this pampering and attention!