Strong entries made for vigorous competition at Hawkesbury Dressage Club’s annual championships, held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) on Sunday, June 3.
Club president Sally-Ann Barbera said the club moved to SIEC’s indoor arena for its FEI classes this year, which was welcomed by many competitors who appreciated its new international-standard surface for the higher classes.
"Entries for our 2018 championships were very strong," Ms Barbera said. “Mulawa Performance kindly sponsored our FEI classes to be held in the newly-resurfaced indoor arena at SIEC, and we had a full program of classes that ran all day.
"We would like to thank all the local businesses who support our sport through their generous sponsorship, and I would also like to extend thanks to all the volunteers who helped the day run so smoothly."
Results were as follows:
Amos Vaughn Hay Supplies Preliminary Champion: Benjamin Britten ridden by Justin Worthy. Reserve Champion: Woodside Anastasia ridden by Robbie McKinnon.
J.A.B Concreting Preliminary Pony Championship: Charlie Sheen 5 ridden by Danni Walliss. Reserve Champion: Dainty Dancer BHI ridden by Justin Worthy.
Wade Equine Coaches Novice Champion: DS Quartet ridden by Alyana Levin. Reserve Champion: Carttulus Ego Z ridden by Alycia Targa.
Freemans Lodge Equestrian Centre Novice Pony Champion: Little Paddocks Mikado ridden by Claudia Smith. Reserve Champion: Bamborough Disco ridden by Chris Brunton.
Scooters Australia Elementary Champion: Eagle Elms Fiderpranz ridden by David McKinnon. Reserve Champion: Ampersand ridden by Jim Collin.
Mark Dowling Elementary Pony Champion: Amakis Impersonator ridden by Leanne Bell.
Woodside Warmbloods Medium Champion: Bluefields Federer ridden by Grace Kay. Reserve Champion: NS San Andreas ridden by Grace Kay.
Richie Ballard Farrier Medium Pony Champion: Carwyn Monte Carlo ridden by Sancha Butler. Reserve Champion: Langtree Opium ridden by Justin Worthy.
Amos Vaughn Hay Supplies Advanced Champion: Legend of Loxley ridden by David McKinnon. Reserve Champion: TS Wicked ridden by Claire Wickins.
Imperial Floats FEI Small Tour Champion: MI Sertainly Sir ridden by Riley Alexander. Reserve Champion: Revelwood Florentine ridden by Amanda Shoobridge.
Hawkesbury Equine Vet Clinic FEI Big Tour Champion: Luxor 118 ridden by Katharine Farrell.
