A COWBOY dressage competition held in Goornong on Tuesday was a first for the state.
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About 16 skilled participants took to the Bendigo Equestrian Centre to compete in the sport, which originated in the United States.
Organiser David Mellor said the sport was a combination of traditional western and classical horsemanship.
He said yesterday's competition was adjudicated by the only Australian endorsed judge Steve Halfpenny.
"It went really well, Mr Mellor said.
"For a small competition it went really well and truly exceeded my expectations."
Mr Mellor said he was planning to organise another event at the end of winter.
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