Archives for Equine Events

Horse Events – Registration of Interest

Equine Events – 14th & 15th April 2018 We are starting to get things under way for the equine events at the Bunbury Show. We have an amazing equestrian event with 8 disciplines across 2 days of competition on a beautiful riding surface with great public exposure for our sport and our sponsors. We are looking for people to be part of our show: coordinators, volunteers and above all riders.  Mark the dates in your diary. For further information, please contact the Bunbury Show Equine Coordinator, Kim Lindsay Ph 0412 453 314, email kimlindsay@ymail.com
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South West Vaulting Challenge

Saturday 8th April The South West Vaulting Challenge will be conducted by the RDA WA at the LiveLighter Bunbury Show. Vaulting is a performance sport and originates from Roman times, and is best described as “gymnastics and dance on horseback“. Vaulters perform compulsory and freestyle moves to music on a moving horse at either walk or canter. Competitors perform individually, in pairs or in a squad. If your club is interested in entering a team, please download the forms and return to the address on the form. Download the Entry Form and Conditions Of Entry If you have any queries, please email
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Anzac Tribute by Harry Ball

Anzac Tribute – 14th April 2018 Continuing our celebration of Bunbury’s proud Anzac tradition, and commemorate the end of the Great War, we once again welcome back Harry Ball and the 10th Light Horse Brigade to the 2018 Bunbury Show. Harry and his faithful mount will be demonstrating the skillful art of “tent pegging” which requires trust of man and beast as well as a steady hand and good eyesight. Come along and see Harry and his friends, along with all our other horse events and family fun.  
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Bunbury Show Horse Challenge

Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th April 2017 Show Horses are best described as the models of the horse world.   A show horse must move with balance, elegance, lightness, correctness and with the right rythym for the gait.   They must give the impression of covering the ground easily and fluently. The horse should work with a nicely rounded back, naturally elevated in front and head flexed at the poll. The whole picture should be pleasing to the eye.   A Show Hunter should possess more substance than the modern ridden Show Horse and must create the impression that it is capable of hunting over
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Mounted Games

Saturday 9th April 2017 The Livelighter Bunbury Show is excited to welcome back the South West Mounted Games this year. So much fun, you just HAVE to see them go! Mounted Games are a series of very fast races, exciting for participants and spectators alike, performed by people on ponies.
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Bunbury Show Jumping Classic

Show Jumping – 14th & 15th April 2018 Bunbury Show Jumping Classic is one of the earliest shows on the WA Jumping calendar, and traditionally draws a high calibre of competitors from the Perth metro area and throughout the South West. Each year entries fill up quickly for the two-day program which offers classes from 80cm to 1.30m+, including the EWA Jumping Silver Series and Horse of the Year qualifier classes, and the Premier Class on Saturday: The Norm Hart Settlements Bunbury Show Jumping Classic Cup. Stay tuned for the Bunbury Show Jumping Classic Program 2018! If you have any queries, please contact Kim Lindsay. Thank
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Autumn Dressage Event

Sunday 9th April 2017 We hope to bring this event back to the LiveLighter Bunbury Show in 2017.   If you, or someone you know, would be interested in being involved in this event, please contact our Equestrian Coordinator Kim Lindsay on 0412 453 314 Email kimlindsay@ymail.com  
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Bunbury Breed Show

Bunbury Breed Show – 14th & 15th April 2018 Breeds included are: Welsh A, B, C and D, Riding Ponies, Part Welsh, Arab Derivatives, Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Arabians, Andalusian, Standardbreds, Buckskin and Duns, Palominos, Paint, Quarterhorse, Any Other Registered Ponies, Any Other Registered Horses, Any Registered Colour Unregistered Horses and Ponies Sponsors: Kismet Park, BWB Photography, SPPHAWA, Lancefield Park, Bunbury Ag Society, WA Buckskin and Dun Association, Yeela Crushing and Screening, Boronia-Dene Browbands, Evolution. Top 5 Supremes  |  Supreme of Supremes Stewards: Margaret Curciarello Ph: 9731 5190  Mob: 0439 960 068 Christine Curciarello Mob: 0408 948 867 Condition of entry and Information: 
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