Canterbury A&P Show photos: Pink Porkers, Army Band and beef cattle prize-giving

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New Zealand’s largest agricultural show kicked off in Christchurch this week, with thousands expected to enter through the gates. The Ravensdown Canterbury A&P Show marks the…

New Zealand’s largest agricultural show kicked off in Christchurch this week, with thousands expected to enter through the gates.

The Ravensdown Canterbury A&P Show marks the 163rd edition of the event and runs from Wednesday until Friday.

Herald photographer Anna Heath headed along as spectators soaked up an atmosphere full of farmyards, wood chopping, duck herding, classic vehicle displays and an amusement zone.

Pictured below is a group of young farmers named the Pink Porkers, with their mascot Posh Piggy in the foreground.

The Pink Porkers are one group of many who have come to socialise at the show.

Another snapshot of the day showed Leigh Danford from New Plymouth competing in the New Zealand Farriers National Finals.

She is paired with Jordan Aplan of Norsewood, who became her senior mentor after they met at the same block course.

The process she is demonstrating involves heating the horseshoe and pressing it against the trimmed hoof wall to ensure an accurate fit and sealed hoof.

For those wanting to enjoy music in the sun, the New Zealand Army Band has taken to the stage.

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