EQUITANA Brisbane kicked off at the RNA Showgrounds with two days of campdrafting and pony club competition before moving to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of exhilarating competition, exhibition, entertainment, competition and education.

Highlights of EQUITANA Brisbane 2002 included:

• Over 3,000 people watched and cheered the excitement of the world’s first indoor cross country event featuring triple gold medalist MATT RYAN, Matt’s brother HEATH RYAN competed in both the dressage and eventing competitions.

• Triple Gold Medallist ANDREW HOY and his wife BETTINA HOY conducted Master Classes as part of the education program

• American stunt rider TAD GRIFFITH astounded Mane Event audiences with his amazing skill and speed, performing trick and Roman Riding

• World No. 1 Dressage Champion ULLA SALZGEBER’S first ever Australian dressage clinic was attended by over 1500 people

• In his only Australian clinic for 2002 internationally acclaimed horseman MONTY ROBERTS shared his knowledge of non-violent approach to horse training and astounded his audience with his skills

• Renowned natural horsemanship trainer PAT PARELLI helped the “Bush Church Drought Relief Fund” and raised thousands of dollars through donations from people attending EQUITANA Brisbane.