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      Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre,   K Road, Werribee, Victoria
10-13 April, 2003 - Page 13 - by Berni Saunders
Trade Village - Part 1
      A great deal of the fun of participating or attending these once a year spectaculars is the opportunity to see most of the leading suppliers to the dressage community, gathered together where you can compare styles, colours and fabri fabrics of the latest styled riding wear and the variety of models, function and fit of saddlery and gear.  There is always a range of feed products to be evaluated and the latest technology in horse health and veterinary products. 

One can also research the available stallions for the coming breeding season and a whole lot of fun things to check out as part of a very enjoyable and special shopping experience.  The Trade Village has become a recognised and valuable marketing opportunity for suppliers and has steadily grown in popularity over the past few years.  In 2003 there were 34 traders represented covering most of the major aspects of the sport.

Without the support of these people the competition would not be held on the grand scale that is possible with their involvement.  It is important that Dressage enthusiasts are sure to support these businesses when they are buying anything from a new jacket,  a horse float, a bag of feed , that special gift or a vitamin supplement.  If traders do well as a consequence of their involvement it will keep entry fees and other charges down - it is the riders who benefit from a viable Trade Village.

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Better known to most dressage enthusiasts for his beautiful voice and special presentation of the National Anthem which has opened many of our foremost equestrian events is Emmanuel Baldaccino - he is senn here presenting his wonderful collection of hand chosen artworks which he has specially framed to capture the era and mood of each piece.
Phone - 0401 368 153
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Bjorn and Eva from 4 Aces not only spent 4 days talking about their connections with the Swedish stallions of Flyinge and the fabulous 4 Aces ointment - but they also played host to Eric and Elizabeth Lette - who are old friends from the 'home country'    fax (03) 5264 1672
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Peter and Julie Horobin are the latest store to become a Saddleworld outlet - this means that they add many very competitively priced products to their already extensive range of quality specialist saddlery and tack. go to their web site for more details. Remember Saddleworld sponsored this event.
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Gayle from Classic Riding Accessories, is a woman of style and this is apparent in her beautiful range of different casual, but dressy riding wear.  Classic are also an equestrian tailor and can make a riding jacket for you to ensure a perfect fit for dressage or hacking.
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Wendy from Buckskin Jodhpurs has well well earned reputation for providing great value for money.  Her joddies are made to measure and are competiviely priced to compare with the budget end of the market - go to her web site for styles and colour options
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Master Saddler Mal Byrne is permanently based at Werribee Park where he has a large range of magnificent bridles and saddles in stock.   He is renown for his world class bridlework and he can make your very special geat that will give you a competitive edge go to his web site for more information.
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The University of Melbourne Equine Centre has had a 'face-lift' this and the acquisition of some new state -of-the-art diagnostic equipment make it one of the most modern, progressive and successful teaching veterinary hospitals in the world.  Visit their web site
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Virbac - also a name synonomous with horse health and a very comprehensive range of safe, effective and economical products to ensure that your horse is always in peak health - go to their web site for a complete product range.
      trideinstyle1.jpg (16096 bytes)Ride in Style & Classic Riding Wear have joined forces and now take pride in having the most comprehensive range of finest quality imported garments with all of the top brands and manufactuing here in Australia specifically to meet the special Australian requirements. tmiele.jpg (22030 bytes)
Now ... what a great idea.  A washing machine that is built specifically to handle the hard work of washing horse rugs.   Most horse owners have watched as their donestic machine struggles with the extra heavy duty work that this job requires.  Cyberhorse will be testing this product in the near future.
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