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International acts to dazzle Australian entertainers The Crackup Sisters are coming to New Zealand for the first time to host one of the well-known Equidays Nightshows, the Equitainment Extravaganza, at both Mystery Creek and Christchurch.
Russell Higgins, the Wilson sisters, Bryan McVicar, Equine Films horses and riders and 2017 Top Talent winner Amelia Newsom,” says Ammie. The Mystery Creek show will also have a performance from two horses and 12 performing arts students from Nga Tawa Diocesan School led by Sarah Rolston, taking the crowd on a journey from light to darkness with horses and dancers brought to life with dramatic lighting and theatrical music. The Equitainment Extravaganza will feature on the Saturday night of Mystery Creek and Friday and Sunday nights in Christchurch. The also popular Showjumping Spectacular will feature as the Friday Nightshow at Mystery Creek and part of the Saturday Nightshow at Christchurch. “This event showcases the thrilling sport of showjumping combined with the lights, music and crowds of the indoor arenas.” And Equidays Top Talent will be hosted by Amanda Wilson and Cole Cameron, and feature some of the country’s best equine talent. This will be a Sunday matinee at Mystery Creek and part of the Saturday Nightshow in Christchurch. For more information and tickets, see: Merle Foster www.equidays.co.nz
Equidays’ comprehensive line-up of education, exhibitors, competitions and entertainment is coming to Mystery Creek from October 12-14 and the Canterbury Agricultural Park from October 20-21. Usually a sold-out show, the Crackup Sisters will bring a new dynamic to the popular Equitainment Extravaganza with a jam-packed stage show as well as the impressive collection of performances from other equitainment acts, says Equidays event manager Ammie Hardie. “We’re excited to have Amanda-Lyn and Alyssa hosting the show this year, they’ll bring a refreshing act to the show that will work well with the other performances throughout the night,” says Ammie. “We’ve got some favourites coming back to entertain the crowds again this year and we’ve weaved in some new acts to ensure visitors are enchanted by the performances on offer, topping off their Equidays experience.” The Australian duo is inviting everyone to attend a house warming party of their New Zealand Homestead at Equidays. Trained in dance, circus, whip cracking, knockabout acrobatics, aerial stunts and comedy; the Crackup Sisters will entertain the crowd throughout the night with their hilarious performance and shenanigans. “Join the party hosted by the sisters, which will feature a blend of acrobatics, comedy, barrel racing, liberty acts to music, stunt The Crackup Sisters will bring a new dynamic to the riding, and horsemanship with the Crackup sisters being joined by Dan Steers, popular Equitainment Extravaganza at Equidays 2018.
Superstar Spanish dressage trainer at Equidays World renowned Spanish trainer Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz is to be the star dressage presenter for Equidays 2018 this month – so don’t miss him! While most famous for his partnership with the beautiful Fuego XII and that unforgettable Grand Prix Kur at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky 2010, successful Olympic dressage rider Juan Manuel is also a respected horseman and trainer. “Equidays will be your only opportunity to learn from the well-respected rider and trainer, in an exclusive Dressage Masterclass at Equidays either at event,” says Equidays event manager Ammie Hardie. “Juan will take his audience through everyday techniques and a series of highly-skilled movements that will provide both an educa-
Spanish trainer Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz is hosting an exclusive Dressage Masterclass at Equidays 2018. tional and compelling spectacle.” Born into a traditional southern family from Écija, Juan grew up around horses and always had a love of dressage. Starting a job at Cardenas stud
farm, one of the oldest and most traditional P.R.E. studs in Spain, ‘Fuego XII’ showed up in his life. Juan and Fuego XII joined up with legendary trainer Jan Bemelmans and went on to create one of the most memorable partnerships of modern dressage. “Juan is considered one of the ‘first generation’ of professional riders dedicated to riding as a sport and particularly to dressage in Spain,” says Ammie. Juan says the key to learning and the desire to improve is vital to the sport. “We try to convey feelings and centred riding with the quest for relaxation and the expression for the high competition,” says Juan. His Masterclass will run for two hours on the Sunday morning of both the Mystery Creek and Christchurch event.
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