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EQUITANA Melbourne 2024, hosted at the iconic Melbourne Showgrounds, cemented its place as the ultimate celebration of all things equestrian. Drawing thousands of passionate attendees from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 November, the event brought together world-class competitions, Australia’s largest equine marketplace, and an unmatched education program in an action-packed four-day schedule.

The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were saddened to learn of the passing of Kaye Lynn and Ian Shawcross. Kaye had a longtime involvement with Melbourne Royal beginning when he was a child attending the Melbourne Royal Show with his parents and competing in the Horses in Action competition. Ian also had a long association with Melbourne Royal, most notably his time as a member of the Melbourne Royal Fleece Committee for over three decades. Our deepest condolences to both Ian and Kaye’s family and friends.

During the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show we were thrilled to announce that Melbourne Royal in collaboration with Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and the State Government will host the ‘Festival of Amway’ at Melbourne Showgrounds in April 2025. Representatives from Amway attended the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show to meet the Melbourne Royal team and see the venue in operation.

The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Patterson OAM on 10 October.

Melbourne Royal is incredibly grateful for the thousands of competitors who competed to win a coveted Melbourne Royal Blue ribbon and the hundreds of volunteers who generously provided their valuable time to assist us in presenting the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.