WEEKEND rainfall didn't deter local horse enthusiasts from taking the opportunity to get up close and personal with their equine counterparts.
Mildura Horse Riding School owner Megan Jackmann said about 180 people from all ages came along to Jaycee Park to have a ride.
"We wanted to bring the horses a little closer to town, as (the riding school) in Merbein can be a bit far away for people," she...