Let Thursday Night EQUITANA Extravaganza Entertain You

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

Media Release For Immediate Release:

The evening entertainment of EQUITANA Melbourne kicks off on Thursday, the 17 November, with the Double Dans and The Wilson Sisters. In a show that promises laughter, learning and lunacy for the whole family to enjoy, RM Williams “Flight Without Wings – featuring the Double Dans and The Wilson Sisters” is a show that everybody should mark down in their event calendar.

Expert entertainers and highly skilled riders, the Double Dans (AUS) and The Wilson Sisters (NZ) have put together a spectacular show that will include; Roman Riding, Jumping, reining, and trick riding. This show will have the whole Melbourne Showgrounds soaring with these stars of the equine world.

The Double Dans’, consisting of Dan Steers and Dan James know how to pull a crowd. Having joined forces in 2009 and performed in every major show and rodeo in Australia, parts of the USA, Canada and Europe, the duo live by their motto “for the love of horses”.


TV stars The Wilson Sisters are stars of the Kaimanawa world and will be giving their legion of fans an experience they will never forget. With national Grand Prix showjumping titles, FEI Solidarity awards and an incredible affinity with horses between them, these inspirational role models bring a female touch to the nights display.

One half of the Double Dans, Dan Steers is excited for the show “Dan and I get a real buzz out of performing for the crowd at EQUITANA”, Steers said, “The crowd is always looking for something that they haven’t seen before and we think RM Williams Flight Without Wings show is going to blow everyone away!”

Kelly Wilson, who has worked with older sister Vicki and younger sister Amanda on “Keeping Up With The Kaimanawas”, says working with the Double Dan’s was a great collaboration. “They bring so much energy to each show and we can’t wait to see the look on the faces of all the families while we are performing, it’s going to be really memorable.”

Terry Goodear from RM Williams is excited about helping present this arena spectacular- “R.M. Williams is a proud iconic brand that has built its reputation on quality, craftsmanship and our connection to the Australian Heartland.” Goodear said, “We are proud to present “Flight Without Wings” an evening featuring not only the best Horsemanship from Australia, the Double Dan’s but also from New Zealand the Wilson Sisters.”

“I encourage everyone to come along and witness the extraordinary talent on show and the passionate bond between these people and their horses, for what will be, an unforgettable evening.”

RM Williams “Flight Without Wings – With Double Dan’s and The Wilson Sisters” takes off at 7:30pm, Thursday, 17 November in the Grand Pavilion Indoor arena. For more information or to book tickets visit www.equitana.com.au

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