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      Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre,   K Road, Werribee, Victoria
10-13 April, 2003 - Page 15 - by Berni Saunders
Trade Village - Part 3
      The popularity of the Trade area is a healthy sign of people's interest in horses and horse related merchandise.  It seems that many enthusiasts keep their horse gear shopping for this competition - a wise idea as there is such a fantastic selection from suppliers from all over the country.  The photos and report on the traders is to help you to remember what you saw at the 2003 Victorian Dressage Festival - for future reference. good shopping!
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The Wynergy area doubled up as a large brolly during the weekend's downpour.  They had lots of information on the range of feeds best suited to feeding all horses.
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The score board was a popular place to meet and many people were involved in keeping it regularly updated.
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The Virtual Tackbox have built their business as an Internet outlet and do not have a store - what clever people.  They have a great range and can keep prices down.
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4 Aces ointment is absolutely fantastic - it works for everything from cuts scratches, greasy heel, saddle sores and rubs, sore mouths, bit chafing, overreach wounds - Evan and Bjorn also represent some beautiful Swedish stallions here in Australia. visit their web site
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Woody Pet and pelleted wood product that is a very clean and allergy free bedding material
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Hanoverian Riding Wear have been involved in providing the finest European riding wear to Australians for almost 3 decades.  They cam all the way from Gawler in SA.
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Kelato Corp started with their one very well respected product - Kelato Vit.  They have since added some new and equally effective products to their range.
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The Saddleworld/Winergy Merchandise this year was very innovative with a horse mascot (just like at WEG) which is a lovely gift for a horsey friend who could not be at the event. Robyn Harris and Carol Simpson helped to make these little guys very appealing.
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Meadow Sweet herbs can be a great way of keeping horses healthy and in peak condition without the use of drugs and other additives which may have harmful side effects - herbs are what herbivores eat!!

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Storm Rider -
Equestrian gear very suitable for the colder weather.

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Puffa gear well known for warmth, lightness
and smart styles & durability

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Olsson's Industries manufacture a wide range of mineral and health blocks and licks to keep horses healthy and provide all important trace elements.  This is particularly important in times of drought as there is little or no pasture to provide essential salts and minerals.   They offer a Nutritional Advisory Service on a
free call number 1800 804 096

      Unfortunately the weather prevented me from getting more pictures from the Trade Village. 
Sorry to anyone who I missed.  The names are in the back of the official program.
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