Equestfest a huge success

Barbecue, horses, mechanical bulls and line dancing… in Alfred? That’s right. Equestfest 2010 was put on by the AU Equestrian team in conjunction with the Powell Dining Hall staff.

As I walked into the Equestrian Center in Alfred where the event was held, I felt a flashback into old western times. I could hear the music playing, and through the windows, I could see a group of people showing off their best line dancing moves.

I’ve never seen a mechanical bull before Equestfest, let alone ridden one. I tried it out and it was a blast. The great thing about the mechanical bull at Equestfest was that it was controlled by a professional who could change the speed and difficulty of the bull based on the rider, which made it possible even for children to ride.

Equestfest gave those in attendance a chance to see horses up close and personal in their stables. It’s a wonder how big they actually are when you witness them from just feet away. This was a great aspect of the event because people could actually see what the Equestrian team rides.

The Powell Dining Hall staff did an excellent job with the food. There was steak, chicken, cornbread chili, baked beans, salad and more.

Equestfest was a huge success and a great way to draw attention to the equestrian team, which will be hosting a show this Saturday.