Former Victoria Derby champion Tanabi Bromac will fly the standardbred life-after-racing flag at Equitana this week.
The 12-year-old winner of 24 races and $465,928 in stakes will be based in the popular Breed Village for the duration of the four-day event as an ambassador for Harness Racing Victoria’s HERO Program.
The 107-start veteran will also present several ridden demonstrations, highlighting the durability, willingness and versatility of the standardbred.
Owned and trained throughout his racing life by Keith and Shelly Cotchin, Tanabi Bromac (aka Ernie) has made a successful transition to a saddle career under the guidance of HERO registered retrainer Julie Duffy
The Live Or Die gelding regularly competes in showing and adult riding competitions, and is an accomplished trail riding mount.
The HERO Program will have a major presence at Equitana, with a trade stall (site 373) in the Epsom Pavillion in addition to the Breed Village exhibit.
HERO is also naming rights sponsor for the Jump & Drive Challenge, which forms part of a competition hosted by the Australian Carriage Driving Society.
Introduced to Australia in 1999, Equitana is acknowledged as the largest equine showcase in the Southern Hemisphere and will be staged at the Melbourne Showgrounds from Thursday, November 17, to Sunday, November 20.
It brings together education, competition, entertainment and exhibition under a common umbrella and this year’s program is the most extensive in the event’s proud history.
For further information, a schedule of events and/or to purchase tickets to attend Equitana 2016, visit www.equitana.com.au
For further information about the HERO Program, visit www.hrvhero.com.au
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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