Donal Hancock of Double Dan Horsemanship demonstrates roman riding. Kevin Farmer
DONAL Hancock was pretty much born in the saddle, but it wasn't until he was about 19 that he started to take horsemanship seriously.
Now the 25-year-old travels Australia and the United States with Double Dan Horsemanship, and it was the Total Equine Queensland Horse Expo at the weekend that brought him to Toowoomba.
Mr Hancock was one of five renowned demonstrators in the purpose-built indoor arena at the showgrounds for the inaugural event.
"It has been a great weekend here in Toowoomba," he said.
Event organiser Keleigh Newman said about 4000 people walked through the Toowoomba Showgrounds gates at the weekend for the inaugural horse expo.
"The response has been really overwhelming," she said.
"We didn't know what to expect with this being the first year, but people have been really positive about it. It really is something new for the Toowoomba area."
The expo showcased a range of products and services including horse breeds and medical services as well as horsemanship and riding technique demonstrations.
Mrs Newman said plans and discussions were already under way for next year's event.
"This will definitely be an annual event," she said.
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