The Tweed Valley Equestrian Group held their Official Dressage Championships on the weekend.
The perfect weather made for a fantastic weekend of a superb combinations of horses and riders competing at seven different levels of dressage.
The grounds were in top condition and, for the first time, all four arenas were sand dressed.
The club was very pleased to receive many compliments from the riders, saying how much they enjoyed riding on this surface. Potted purple (the club’s colour) chrysanthemums gave the arenas that special finishing touch.
The Tweed Equestrian Saddlery provided a beautiful VIP area on the verandah of the Showground Building for guests to sit in comfort, on white decorated chairs, at white clothed tables with a cuppa or nice glass of wine. The atmosphere was in keeping with that of the Olympics and was so special that already next year’s Official Dressage Championships are in the planning.
As well as local riders, a number of well known dressage riders competed. This was quite an education for those wanting to view some high quality dressage, and they didn’t let the spectators down, with onlookers responding with cheers and applause.
The winners on the weekend were well rewarded, with prize money and showrugs sponsored by Tweed Equestrian Murwillumbah Saddlery.
Championship Results:
Preliminary Champion – Chocolate Box ridden by Sheridyn Ashwood
Reserve Preliminary Champion – Glenview Arran Dancer ridden by Anne Mcdiarmid
Novice Champion – Lady Sinatra ridden by Tor Van Den Berge
Reserve Novice Champion – Remi Lady Marmalade ridden by Sheridyn Ashwood
Elementary Champion – Dornaart ridden by Melisssa Van Den Berge
Reserve Elementary Champion – Lady Sinatra ridden by Tor Van Den Berge
Medium Champion – Alicat ridden by Gemma Blums
Reserve Medium Champion – Immenhof Landers Gem ridden by Tor Van den Berge
Advanced Champion – Fairbanks Forever ridden by Jocelyn Park
Reserve Advanced Champion – Immenhof Landers Gem ridden by Tor Van Den Berge
Small Tour Champion – Apptrak Toska ridden by Lyn Dickson
Reserve Small Tour Champion – Donna Bonnita ridden by Kaz Roe
Large Tour Champion – Gymstar ridden by Connie Bookless
Pony Preliminary Champion – Euston Playboy ridden by Nicola Brown
Pony Novice Champion – Glenormiston Tipper O’toole ridden by Lyndie Easton
Pony Reserve Novice Champion – Honeywood Mystical Girl ridden by Lyn Muller
Pony Elementary Champion – Glenormiston Tipper O’toole ridden by Lyndie Easton
Pony Reserve Elementary Champion – Honeywood Mystical Girl riden by Lyn Muller.
