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ARBC owners - L-R : Errol , their son and Gita Thomas
ARTICLE BY : GITA THOMAS V PHOTOS BY : KEN ANDERSON EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHY
ARBC Show organisers Errol & Gita Thomas certainly delivered a prestigious event showcasing 5 equine disciplines and attracting the best of the best in each discipline at this years ARBC
Show held in Dalby Queensland this easter . Despite having to reschedule their successful event due to unprecedented times globally , the event hit record numbers , with over 350 horse and rider combinations competing for the coveted ARBC Championship Titles .
ARBC Event owners and coordinators , Errol and Gita Thomas were overwhelmed with the support shown for their event with over 120 Sponsors and 12 Trade Stand holders at this year ’ s show . While the show encountered a minor hiccup on the first day of showing , it was heartening to see that all in attendance did all they could to meet the Covid directives to ensure the show went ahead .
The Western Downs Regional Council representatives including the Dalby Mayor Paul McVeigh were very supportive to show organisers to ensure the show went on , this was very appreciated by all . While numbers of spectators were down due to covid shutdowns , the ARBC welcomed over 1500 people to the show over the weeklong event , bringing the spotlight to not only the town of Dalby but each discipline on a global platform . Livestreaming the across the world to over 15 countries and 15,500 viewers throughout the week of competition .
The feedback from both competitors , spectators and sponsors across the board was that this show is growing so much each year , it ’ s fast becoming the Premier Show of the year to attend .
This year ARBC Event Organisers were proud to announce 2021 Payouts to all competitors saw a total of just over $ 160,000 in Cash Prizes presented across all disciplines Plus Prizes valued at over $ 60,000 including 3 handcrafted Trophy Saddles , two Silver handcrafted Rick Meredith bridles , handcrafted show bridle by Damen Lowrie and also
2021 AQHA YEARBOOK ~ MAY / JUNE ISSUE