Augathella Pony Club plays host to group of fine young talents
HORSE RIDING: On the weekend, Augathella Pony Club hosted a massive two days of competition.
Saturday was an open day with an incredible 68 dressage tests, 42 riders in the jump ring and five sporting events across six age groups.
Winners were:
Highest scoring dressage/SJ combined: Laine Dennis
Highest scoring dressage rider: Lacie Bryen
Highest scoring SJ Rider: Riley Thureson
Champion 40cm SJ Rider: Bella Witt
Champion 60cm SJ Rider: Riley Thureson
Champion 80cm SJ Rider: Riley Thureson
Sporting overall
Assisted: Pip Warner
7 and under: Alexis Holt
10 and under: Bella Witt
12 and under: Riley Thureson
16 and under: Becky Meek
Open: Portia Stinson
Sporting highest scoring junior: Alexis Holt
Sporting highest scoring senior: Becky Meek
Overall highest scoring rider of the day: Riley Thureson on Siloh
Judges choice awards: Evie Dennis, Laine Dennis, Becky Meek, Riley Thureson and Jaylee Smith
Sunday was the John and Grace Jones Zone 13 Shield. Thirty-five riders contested sporting, showjumping and rider classes.
7 and under: Georgia Warner
10 and under: Tahnee Reynolds
12 and under: Gabby Egan
16 and under: Zoe May
Open: Portia Stinson
Encouragement awards: Hannah Bryen, Isabella Box, Laine Dennis, Chloe Fisher and Jody Ferguson.
Shield winners: Warrego
Secretary of Augathella Pony Club Charmaine Thureson said the club was grateful to judges and sponsors for making the day a huge success and it was wonderful to see so many people attend.