Horsing Around Show presented by Queensland Off-The-Track WHEN: 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm daily WHERE: Show Ring (P-5) The Horsing Around Show presented by Queensland Off-The-Track will see acclaimed horse trainer Dave Manchon proudly showcase the Queensland Off-The-Track program. Dave will be joined by some well- known retired racehorses, as he talks about his training methods and how they can apply to these off the track stars. This educational show will demonstrate what is possible with some of these equine super athletes once they slow down. Sheepdog Demonstration WHEN: 1.15pm August 13-18 and 6pm August 10-18 WHERE: Main Arena (MAP REF) Watch as Kelly the clever canine demonstrates her mustering prowess. Kelly will take 20 sheep through their paces around the Main Arena, as well as separating individual sheep upon command from handlers Jonathan and Mikayla. This demonstration will go next level as the sun goes down, with the sheep donning coloured LED vests and the dogs an eye-catching LED collar to add to the excitement and spectacle. The sheep industry uses coats for sheep to keep them warm after they have been shorn during the colder months of the year. They are also used in high quality wool production to keep any dirt out of the wool so as to not damage it whist growing on the sheep. On this occasion, the vests will collectively be fitted with more than 3000 LED lights to add to the mustering spectacle.
Goat Yoga WHEN: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm August 11 WHERE: Stockman’s Rest (map ref) ‘Breath-in, bleat-out!’ Enjoy the vibrant energy from baby goats while embodying the peaceful art of meditation. These cuties will nibble, nuzzle and bleat at Ekka goers striking a yoga pose, leaving them with a smile and some great selfies! Instead of perfectly posing in spiritual silence, the sessions by Karmably Goat Yoga will guide people to compassionately observe the chaotic beauty provided by the baby goats - embrace the present madness and flow with the moment. Precision Reptiles - Reptile Show WHEN: Occurring every half hour from 9:30am- 4:45pm daily WHERE: King Street (map ref) Admire the sssensational Australian wildlife and get wrapped up with friendly pythons at the Venomous Snake and Reptile Show. At Precision Reptiles’ Reptile Display there will be a range of Australian reptiles to come along and learn about. Handlers will have gentle snakes, lizards and even a baby Saltwater Crocodile you can hold and get up close to in the non-venomous photo booth. There will also be the world’s most venomous snakes in the snake pit, where you will also learn some vital information about snake awareness and snake bite first aid.
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