The Horse Lovers Festival is Australia’s premier annual celebration of horses, featuring exciting events like Victorian Mounted Police demonstrations, a horse breed showcase with Arabians, Clydesdales, Thoroughbreds, and more. The festival also offers horse photography and art exhibitions, a Groom-a-Horse experience, pony rides, carriage rides, jousting displays, a horse auction, riding expos, educational clinics, and live entertainment. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, trade stalls, children’s activities, and learn about horse welfare through Riding for the Disabled demonstrations.
- Victorian Mounted Police Demonstrations
- Horse Breed Showcase
- Groom-a-Horse Experience
- Pony Rides & Carriage Rides
- Jousting Displays
- Horse Auction & Riding Expos
| Type | Festival |
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| Date |  Saturday, November 28, 2026 |
| Website |
https://www.facebook.com/events/894832200351730
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https://www.facebook.com/events/894832200351730
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| Location |
Melbourne Showgrounds, Flemington
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