NEVER before had the Foster Show seen a high jump like it.
Scrambling up the face of the muster dog high jump faster than lightning young Kelpie Twix cleared 2.65 metres before springing into the arms of owner Andrew Bradley.
An easy 1st place for Twix who made the final jump unchallenged it was the highest jump judges had ever seen at the Foster Show and possibly a new world record.
Credit was also given to minor placegetters Storm trained by Rory and Mailee from Benalla, and Frankie trained by Maddi McCallum of Glenmaggie both clearing two metres.
The Foster Show never fails to entertain and surprise.
The biggest pumpkin this year was a whopping 153kg Atlantic Giant grown by Phillip MacCauley from Cora Lynn.
“Not as heavy as previous years,” said Mr MacCauley.
“The best is yet to come.
“My biggest pumpkin was 385kg.
“I have a couple weighing over 240kg I’m saving.”
Equestrian events are always of a high standard at the Foster Show.
1st place in the Open Showjumping 1m was won by Jules Fulkerson from Fish Creek riding Voharen.
2nd place in the Open Showjumping 1m was awarded to Mark Smith from Cranbourne riding D.P. Felix and a creditable 3rd place went to young Sophie Newton from Koonwarra riding Woody.
1st place in the Open Driver section went to Kerry Buckleigh with her Shetland Pony Green Valley Kookie and 2nd place went to Fiona Mottram with mule Daisy.
The exhibition shed provided a showcase of beautiful homegrown vegetables, dahlias, jams, preserves, baked goods and sewing.
The Calf Classic provided some breathtaking moments as young handlers guided their hand-reared calves around the show ring.
Ferret Racing was another highlight of the show with the biggest challenge for handlers getting their ferrets back into the race boxes after each heat.
The Bendigo Bank woodchop competition run by the South and Central Gippsland Axemen’s Association was again as exciting for onlookers as it was for the axemen competing.
Backmarkers ruled the day from what seemed insurmountable time handicaps.
The working dog trials although slightly overshadowed by the Phillipson’s Dog High Jump attracted a strong field of competitors with the working dog action continuing at the Beloka Kelpie Stud in Welshpool on Sunday.
Showbags were popular along with dancing displays, magic shows, whip-cracking, a wildlife display, animal nursery, facepainting and a MyLi library crafting workshop keeping even the youngest showgoers well entertained from early morning to late afternoon.
You can find all the results from the Foster Agricultural Show on Facebook or fostershow.com
