Town & CountryJournal Allora to host horse royalty

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The success of last years’ festival set the event in motion for something so much bigger in 2023.

Many will be aware of the Heavy Horse and Harness Spectacular at the Warwick Show over a decade before the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival team decided to expand the event and create a stand-alone show at Allora.

The two-day festival is a celebration of all breeds of draught horses and the roles they played in the development of the Downs.

Clydesdales, Shire Horses, Percherons, Australian Draught, Gypsy Cob, Drum Horses, Belgians, Suffolk Punch and a Draft Mule coming will be among the special equine guests.

Ploughing, Working Horses, Saddle and Harness, a Heavy Horse Barrel Race and Dressage are among the attractions to see and much more.

Old trades will come to life in the heritage demonstrations of Blacksmithing, Wheelwrights, Harness Fitting and Hot Shoeing along with local artisans, market stalls, food vendors, a licensed bar and live music.

Australia has a long association with the Clydesdale breed and most of us have some connection to friends or family who used to work the land with this stunning gentle giant.

This weekend will not only celebrate the Clydesdale but many other breeds that have increasingly become popular within Australia.