Fraser Coast Show kicks off with horse riding, cattle competition

From dagwood dogs to sky high rides and horse and cattle competitions, there was plenty to see and do as the Fraser Coast Show got underway.

From dagwood dogs to sky high rides and cattle competitions, there was plenty of action on the first day of the Fraser Coast Show.

Legendary horseman Guy McLean leant his talents to the horse riding competition, while the Queensland Country Showjumping Championships attracted onlookers keen to see the skills of the region’s riders.

Beau Gordon, 12, from Aldridge State High School, claimed first place in the junior handlers competition, showing his skill with cattle.

The rides were a big hit at the show.

The school gives him regular opportunities to practice his skills and it’s a talent that has been recognised before, with Beau also claiming first place at the Noosa Country Show.

His tip for handling cattle was simple.

“Try not to be nervous and scared, they can sense that,” he said.

While he has excelled at competition before, Beau said it was special to compete at the Fraser Coast Show.

“It’s local, so it’s a lot of fun,” he said.

Cattle whisperer Beau Gordon, from Aldridge State High School, was first place in the junior handlers.

Beau said he might get the chance to go on a few rides now that he’d participated in his competition.

Elsewhere, Stephanie Wright, Jensen Suter and Mitchell Gordon were enjoying the sights and sounds of the show.

“We’re having fun, it’s great,” Ms Wright said.

Lorrin Bosel and her daughter Lacee had a ball looking at the cute farm animals in a pen set up for the kids.

Lorrin Bosel with her daughter Lacee looking at the baby animals.

Organisers of the show were thrilled it would go ahead after months of doubt caused by the floods and Covid mandates.

On Friday the fun will continue, with Mr McLean appearing alongside the Southern Cross Xtreme Cowboys, fireworks and a rodeo.

Hayley and Noah Williams at the Fraser Coast Show.

Shaquanda Lasserre and Zuleika-Paige Shemlowsky having a ball at the show.

Stephanie Wright, Jensen Suter and Mitchell Gordon have a ball at the Fraser Coast Show.

Paul and Blanch Ninnes enjoying the show.

Leatisha Quinn, Ivy Quinn and Kira Quinn having fun at the show.

Seth, Caleb and Ellamay Bray-Still having fun at the show.

Louann Bartlett, Hunter Spalding, Steven Spalding and Noah Spalding take in the sights and sounds of the show.

The dodgem cars were a popular ride at the Fraser Coast Show.

Teigan Johnson and Balinda Goodall having fun at the show.

Trish Cummings and Amarni and Nate McCarroll having fun at the show.

There was plenty of fun to be had at the Fraser Coast Show.

A rider taking part in competition at the Fraser Coast Show.

Belle Solly and Flynn Suedermann having fun at the show.

Students from Isis State High School enjoying the show.

The juniors had fun in the cattle competition.

Renowned horseman Guy McLean competing in an event at the Fraser Coast Show.

Luca Harms and Mitchell MacGregor having a ball in the cattle competition at the show.

Bradley, Marie, Chloe and Regan Pike from Devils View Angus travelled all the way from Woolooga to show their cattle.

A rider competes at the Fraser Coast Show.

Monika and Trevor Pritchard were taking in the horse riding at the Fraser Coast Show.

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