Tamworth Show cancels horse events

Concerns about equine influenza have caused the Tamworth P and A to cancel horse events at next year's show.
The show committee had put off making the decision until the Sydney Show revealed its plans, and last night the committee decided it would not be practical.
Show president John Rodd says it will have a major impact on the show, but last night there was a variety of suggestions to keep the ring alive.
"Some of them [the suggestions] are almost too funny to mention," he said.
"One of the popular events lately, with competitors especially, is since they have got their horses away, is actually cattle dog trials, sheep dog trials, a lot of things to do with dogs.
"We were thinking of having a pet dog gym, camel races.
"We are probably having two days of wood chop this year rather than just the one, there was quite a range of ideas."