Matilda makes miniature show debut
TIME TO SPARKLE: Matilda Cameron, 8, of Patersonia, with Sparkles in the Royal Launceston Show miniature horse competition. Picture: Scott Gelston
Champion interbreed ram from Tidemoore stud, Bishopsbourne, at Launceston Show.
Amanda Beams competes in the women's handicap wood chopping event, placing second in a field of six.
SHOW TIME FOR LAUNCESTON: The sun shone as crowds streamed through the gates for the one-day version of the Royal Launceston Show on Thursday. Pictures: Scott Gelston
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip's signatures from the 1981 show visitor's book.
Matilda Cameron has been showing miniature horses for almost half of her life, but Thursday’s Royal Launceston Show was her first time as a solo handler.
The eight-year-old from Patersonia was dressed for success as she strode out on to the miniature horse field – and she picked up several ribbons for her efforts.
Horses Sparkles, 12, and Pam, 5, were led through their paces by a self-assured Matilda, who was watched by her mother Suzi Cameron.
Ms Cameron breeds miniature horses and has shown them at agricultural events for several years.
“[Matilda] has been coming along to the shows with me and this is her first year where she has been showing them by herself,” she said.
“She is very confident,” Ms Cameron said.
The family recently moved to a 2.4 hectare property at Patersonia from White Hills.