The Opening Spectacular at AELEC on February 21 was a spectacular showcase of riders, performers and equine stock.

A sellout-crowd of over 3,500 saw a stunning two hour presentation of some of the best performers in the country - both in the saddle and in the spotlight - to officially open the new centre. The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, unveiled the opening plaque and welcomed the audience and show stars to AELEC earlier in the evening. Click here for more information on the Opening Spectacular. This handful of images by photographer Steve Gonsalves for Tamworth Regional Council illustrates just how special the night was.