On what was a gorgeous (if not slightly warm) spring day, 15 riders attended the “October DAY Event” – an in-house Gymkhana. It was great to have the support and assistance of so many parents:
- thanks to Louise for taking on Ring Etiquette and given some tips and practice to the riders in a Rider Class and PC Mount workout;
- thanks to Leanne for observing the riders perform their selected dressage test and giving them some feedback on their performance;
- thanks to Peter E & Linda T for running the four sporting events, letting the riders have a few practice runs and then timing them for a guide to their speed and improvement;
- thanks to Jeni for pencilling/scoring the Top Score Show Jumping;
- thanks to Jacqui for directing traffic, especially Matthew Q (!);
- thanks to Kerry for another yummy lunch; and
- finally, thanks to the riders for helping set out the equipment and pack it away again.
Here are the results on the day – congratulations to all the riders, you rode well, displayed great sportsmanship, assisted others, cheered them on and managed your progression to each activity very well. Thanks to Nicole for taking the mini E & E grade riders (and a few parents) on a course walk and explaining how a Top Score Event works.
DRESSAGE AWARDS
Most accurately ridden test – Mara Sutcliffe & Jess Baldwin
Most improved test – Vicki Steele
Best Centreline – Laura Worden
Best even rhythm – Rebecca Williams
Best young horse – Elena Sutcliffe
Most amazing sitting trot – Nicole Smith
Most surprised at doing a Novice Test – Ellen Smith
RING ETIQUITTE AWARDS
Best Listeners: Matthew Worden & Rebecca Williams
SPORTING RESULTS
Most improved times: Rebecca Williams & Matthew Quick
