Bernie Rice ploughs a field with his team of two at the Moora Draught Working Horse Muster. Photos: Cherie Atherton.
About 800 community members and visitors flooded Moora Racecourse and Recreation Reserve on Sunday, April 5, to celebrate Australia’s equine heritage at the Moora Draught Working Horse Muster.
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The presentation by Dr Judith Mulholland, from Farriervet in Lancaster, was a highlight of the day, drawing in a crowd of people as she shared insights into horse health and management.
Moora Working Draught Horses Inc president John Quinsee said everyone was gathered around and very interested in her presentation.
Attendees enjoyed a huge program of activities including long reining, horseshoeing and blacksmith displays.
Also on the schedule were sheepdog demonstrations, market stalls and bale loading, which included teams of about five working together to demonstrate ways of loading bales on to wagons by horse.
“We had a very good day,” Mr Quinsee said.
A team of five takes grain from farm to market.
The day concluded with a parade of horses and vehicles followed by the presentation of the Max Seamer memorial award, which went to Richard Prentice, who Mr Quinsee said put in a huge effort towards his ploughing display and preparing for the Moora Muster.
A team uses old methods to load grain bags on to a wagon.
