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Parkes show cancelled
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:13 pm
by illusions
The parkes show has been cancelled due to several horses that had been infected with the hourse flu. A total of 400 horses were expected at this years events. The whole showgrounds is currently under quarantined with horses not alot allowed to move until further notice. All showman and all there equipment had to be pulled down and out of the showgrounds by yesterday afternoon. I believe that all the show societies around parkes are having a meeting at the end of the week too discuss the problem.
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:38 pm
by Hurricane
Yikes, I feel sorry for the showmen and the owners of the horses!
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:32 pm
by benclare
The equine flu affected the Penrith Show too. There weren't any horses with the illness there but owners were prevented from transporting the animals to and from the Showground which meant most of the events had to be canceled. It's a good thing the RES isn't on until next April; this problem would really affect it I think.
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:55 pm
by HUSSRAINBOW
hopefully it doesnt affect Melbourne Cup, or Oaks Day.... lol I cant miss out on a day to get trashed!
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:01 am
by Hurricane
Just make sure if you get smashed, not to ride the Zipper or anything like that, It may be acceptable to do it, but just be wary of mates with cameras
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:41 am
by princess
Lol Huss, ditto.
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:30 pm
by zipperdude22
last time i road the zipper at kiama i had about 12 beers in me i think? it was bloody great! and the first time i road speed i had about 8 cans bundy n coke lol. Going on rides drunk defently makes the experince alot more better but i wouldnt recomend it if you cant hold your grog very well!
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:04 pm
by Top Gunner14
benclare said:
[quote]The equine flu affected the Penrith Show too. There weren't any horses with the illness there but owners were prevented from transporting the animals to and from the Showground which meant most of the events had to be canceled. It's a good thing the RES isn't on until next April; this problem would really affect it I think.[/quote]
Yeh, all the horse events were cancelled at Penrith. as for Parkes, my mate at school, his aunty is one of the boss' for youngs and they had to get out of there. Shame bout Parkes though.
Cheers
Top Gunner14