Sport
15 December, 2023
Picturesque course for trials
RIDERS faced a variety of weather conditions at last weekend’s Northern Horse Park Lakes and Craters International Horse Trials.
The Camperdown course proved a picturesque backdrop for competitors, with course designers and builders commended on constructing ‘amazing jumps’ which challenged riders in the cross-country event.
The ground jury included Mrs Sumiko Suzuki from Japan along with three Australian judges.
Last Thursday saw riders from Western Australia, South Australia (including one resident who originated from Belgium), Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria arrive for identification and horse inspection.
Friday’s weather was extremely warm and the dressage was hotly contested in all classes, from EvA80cm through to CCI3*Long.
On Saturday the weather gods provided rain for most of the day, but the temperature was just right for the horses on cross-county.
Sunday saw the final horse inspection before the start of the show jumping, which was held in pleasant weather conditions.
Many horses entered were Off the Track (OTT) - former racehorses given a new goal in life.
Off The Track is sponsored by the Victorian Racing Club to rehome and train ex racehorses after their racing life.
Class winners included:
EvA80A - Alexah Robinson riding Isle of New Norfolk.
EvA80B - Alexah Robinson and Harley’s Blue Moonshine (they also won the People on Ponies class).
EvA80 - Fiona Hawkes and Bocelli’s Legend.
EvA95A - Natalie Davies and Berlock Neika.
EvA95B - Bronte Bravo and Incline Park Remberance.
EvA95 - Charlize Scott and Banyiera Park Pocket; Chelsea Whicker and Ocean Drive.
CCN1*L - Wilhelm Enzinger and Innaminny (who also won the CCN1*L OTT Rug).
CCN12*S - Samantha Cesnick and Giovanni Georgio (who also won the CCI2*S OTT Rug).
CCI2*L - Asha Warnock and Gold Symphany (who also won the CCI2*L OTT Rug).
CCI3*S - Audrey Nicolai (BEL) and Insidious Ghost (also won the CCI3*L OTT Rug).
CCI3*L - Sophie Warren and Reduction (also won the OTT CCI3*L rug).