Congratulations!
To Dave Lucas and Toni Wallace on the arrival of their baby girl Clancy Elizabeth on the 12th December, 2014 closely followed by their engagement.
To Tom Otton and Gem Harrington on their engagement.
To Jodie Grant and Grub Gordon on your Marriage 8th November 2014
To Tom Otton & Gem Harrington on the arrival of their baby girl Sophia Rose on the 22nd July, 2014.
To Jed & Jenny Smith on the arrival of their baby girl Jemmasen Sarah on the 11th July, 2014.
To Dave & Anita Walder on the arrival of their baby boy Darby Cohen on the 11th August, 2014
To Jamie Smith and Emma Moffitt on their Engagement
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To Dave Lucas and Toni Wallace on the arrival of their baby girl Clancy Elizabeth on the 12th December, 2014 closely followed by their engagement.
To Tom Otton and Gem Harrington on their engagement.
To Jodie Grant and Grub Gordon on your Marriage 8th November 2014
To Tom Otton & Gem Harrington on the arrival of their baby girl Sophia Rose on the 22nd July, 2014.
To Jed & Jenny Smith on the arrival of their baby girl Jemmasen Sarah on the 11th July, 2014.
To Dave & Anita Walder on the arrival of their baby boy Darby Cohen on the 11th August, 2014
To Jamie Smith and Emma Moffitt on their Engagement
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Christmas Party & Presentation Night
Report by Jackie Grant
THERE was a good turnout for the Bega Showjumping Club’s Christmas party on Friday.
Held at the Bega Showground, the event beat the weekend’s weather and everyone enjoyed a night of celebrations.
The club had a barbecue, jumping castle music and an unexpected visit from Santa Claus.
Presentations were made on the night to the outstanding riders from the season.
Jenny Beresford was named the Club Person of the Year for her tireless efforts to support the club both during competition and behind the scenes during the year.
The winner of the coveted Charlie Smith Memorial Award was Wendy Constance over runner-up Kerrie Ubrihien.
Meanwhile, in the junior standings the Marie Smith medal was taken out by Zoe Grant.
Amber Callaghan finished runner-up after a strong year.
Winners of outstanding achievement awards included Craig Matthews, Jessica and Lane Clarke, Caitlin Reid and Esther Black.
A number of other awards were also presented on the night for improvement and encouragement.
Clint Beresford was named the club’s high achiever of the year.
Report by Jackie Grant
THERE was a good turnout for the Bega Showjumping Club’s Christmas party on Friday.
Held at the Bega Showground, the event beat the weekend’s weather and everyone enjoyed a night of celebrations.
The club had a barbecue, jumping castle music and an unexpected visit from Santa Claus.
Presentations were made on the night to the outstanding riders from the season.
Jenny Beresford was named the Club Person of the Year for her tireless efforts to support the club both during competition and behind the scenes during the year.
The winner of the coveted Charlie Smith Memorial Award was Wendy Constance over runner-up Kerrie Ubrihien.
Meanwhile, in the junior standings the Marie Smith medal was taken out by Zoe Grant.
Amber Callaghan finished runner-up after a strong year.
Winners of outstanding achievement awards included Craig Matthews, Jessica and Lane Clarke, Caitlin Reid and Esther Black.
A number of other awards were also presented on the night for improvement and encouragement.
Clint Beresford was named the club’s high achiever of the year.
Encouragement Awards
Braedy Armstrong
Claire Breust
Jack Clarke
Jasmin Constance
Tom Constance
Coco Gibson-Blewett
Sienna Jessop
Alex Smith
Samara George
Alaina Macnamara
Mikaela Macnamara
Rebecca Breust
Denis Smith
Rachel Smith
Scott Gordon
Murray Otton
Most Improved Awards
Emerson Armstrong
Tyler Breust
Amber Callaghan
Thomas Donnelly
Brigid Dunn
Georgie Dunn
Mackenzie Dunn
Sammy Grant
Ellie Grant
Zoe Grant
Bella Griffin
Mackenzie Reeve
Jordan Smith
Katelyn Staples
Heidi Staples
Kimberly Taylor
Chelsea Ubrihien
Jodie Grant
Wendy Constance
Kerrie Ubrihien
Raymond Grant
Grant Jessop
Achievement Awards
Craig Mattews
Jessica Clarke
Caitlin Reid
Esther Black
Lane Clarke
High Achiever
Clint Beresford
Braedy Armstrong
Claire Breust
Jack Clarke
Jasmin Constance
Tom Constance
Coco Gibson-Blewett
Sienna Jessop
Alex Smith
Samara George
Alaina Macnamara
Mikaela Macnamara
Rebecca Breust
Denis Smith
Rachel Smith
Scott Gordon
Murray Otton
Most Improved Awards
Emerson Armstrong
Tyler Breust
Amber Callaghan
Thomas Donnelly
Brigid Dunn
Georgie Dunn
Mackenzie Dunn
Sammy Grant
Ellie Grant
Zoe Grant
Bella Griffin
Mackenzie Reeve
Jordan Smith
Katelyn Staples
Heidi Staples
Kimberly Taylor
Chelsea Ubrihien
Jodie Grant
Wendy Constance
Kerrie Ubrihien
Raymond Grant
Grant Jessop
Achievement Awards
Craig Mattews
Jessica Clarke
Caitlin Reid
Esther Black
Lane Clarke
High Achiever
Clint Beresford
Good Sports Awards
The Club would like to thank this years "Fossils" for having a go, making a fun day and being good sports
Keith Summerell
Richard Otton
John Jessop
Scott Dunn
Raymond Grant
Les Symons
Members Award
Clarissa Badullavich
Molly Britten
Tyra Gbson-Blewett
Dane Gordon
Charlotte Mcpaul
Jemmasen Smith
Kaitlin Aldous
Alannah Aldous
Brooke Kobold
Courtney Kobold
Carmen Macgregor
The Charlie Smith Memorial Award
Winner - Wendy Constance
Runner -Up - Kerrie Ubrihien
The Marie Smith Medal Award
Winner - Zoe Grant
Runner-Up - Amber Callaghan
The Rocky Award
For those with big dreams to become legends -
Jack Clarke and Braedy Armstrong
Unsung Hero
Dave Armstrong
Deon Constance
Dave Lucas
Toni Wallace
The Club Person Of The Year
Jenny Beresford
Bega AP&H Spring Show
The Bega AP&H Ring Committee held its annual fundraiser, the Spring Horse Show on Sunday 9th November. Due to a very small committee, only showjumping was held. The Bega Showjumping Club volunteered to run a two ring program. The show society also run its Annual Calf Show on the adjoining cattle parading arena. It was anticipated that entries would be down due to the ACT Showjumping Cup on the same day as well as club member Jodie Grant's wedding that was celebrated the night before. The committee however were pleasantly surprised by a reasonable amount of entries. Generous prizemoney was on offer thanks to two sponsors, Thornleigh on Newtown and South Coast Tyres.
The ring committee members Helen Slater and Marie Smith would like to send a huge thank you to the club for your tireless work over the weekend. The ladies are always looking for new members to join their committee. Results are not on hand right now but thanks again to Jackie Grant and Melinda Armstrong for supplying photos. Judges for the day were Greg Grant in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace in Ring 2. Courses were designed by Kirsty McPaul who was ably assisted by Deon Constance in Ring 2.
The Bega AP&H Ring Committee held its annual fundraiser, the Spring Horse Show on Sunday 9th November. Due to a very small committee, only showjumping was held. The Bega Showjumping Club volunteered to run a two ring program. The show society also run its Annual Calf Show on the adjoining cattle parading arena. It was anticipated that entries would be down due to the ACT Showjumping Cup on the same day as well as club member Jodie Grant's wedding that was celebrated the night before. The committee however were pleasantly surprised by a reasonable amount of entries. Generous prizemoney was on offer thanks to two sponsors, Thornleigh on Newtown and South Coast Tyres.
The ring committee members Helen Slater and Marie Smith would like to send a huge thank you to the club for your tireless work over the weekend. The ladies are always looking for new members to join their committee. Results are not on hand right now but thanks again to Jackie Grant and Melinda Armstrong for supplying photos. Judges for the day were Greg Grant in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace in Ring 2. Courses were designed by Kirsty McPaul who was ably assisted by Deon Constance in Ring 2.
Hendra Virus Vaccination - Equestrian Australia By-Law Controversy
The Equestrian Australia national board has adopted a new by-law outlining the Hendra vaccination requirements for horses which attend EA and FEI sanctioned events in Australia.
The EA Hendra Vaccination By-Law comes into effect from Tuesday 1 July however implementation will occur from 1 October 2014 to allow event organisers and owners/riders an opportunity to comply with the by-law’s requirements.
The by-law makes it a requirement for organising committees of EA and FEI events to complete a questionnaire during initial planning stages to determine if their event requires classification as a Hendra Vaccinated Event (HVE).
Known as the Equestrian Competition Hendra Biosecurity Checklist, the assessment requires event organisers to answer a series of questions and if the result of the checklist is equal to 50 or above then event organisers will need to classify their event as a HVE.
CLICK HERE for link to information.
THIS BY-LAW HOWEVER, HAS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DISCUSSION AMONG THE STATE EA BRANCHES AND DISCIPLINE SUB-BRANCHES.
Committees around Australia continue to write letters to Equestrian Australia regarding the By-Law. The common theme is not that they don't support vaccination but they don't support the use of a vaccine that is not yet fully approved and is causing some adverse reactions. Their is also the opinion that the by-law may be an over-reaction and unneccesary in some parts.
Please find below a letter written by Brad Longhurst, Presdent of Jumping NSW, our representative on the issue.
Hi All,
Please find attached a letter sent to EA regarding the Hendra Policy, I am aware that there may be some that do not agree however, the letter echo’s the sentiment of the vast majority.
The letter is short and to the point, when (if) EA reply I will send in the questions formulated by Tim, also any other questions you need to ask.
I will not be pushing the point any harder until after this Saturday when the EA board meets.
Kind Regards,
Brad
The Equestrian Australia national board has adopted a new by-law outlining the Hendra vaccination requirements for horses which attend EA and FEI sanctioned events in Australia.
The EA Hendra Vaccination By-Law comes into effect from Tuesday 1 July however implementation will occur from 1 October 2014 to allow event organisers and owners/riders an opportunity to comply with the by-law’s requirements.
The by-law makes it a requirement for organising committees of EA and FEI events to complete a questionnaire during initial planning stages to determine if their event requires classification as a Hendra Vaccinated Event (HVE).
Known as the Equestrian Competition Hendra Biosecurity Checklist, the assessment requires event organisers to answer a series of questions and if the result of the checklist is equal to 50 or above then event organisers will need to classify their event as a HVE.
CLICK HERE for link to information.
THIS BY-LAW HOWEVER, HAS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DISCUSSION AMONG THE STATE EA BRANCHES AND DISCIPLINE SUB-BRANCHES.
Committees around Australia continue to write letters to Equestrian Australia regarding the By-Law. The common theme is not that they don't support vaccination but they don't support the use of a vaccine that is not yet fully approved and is causing some adverse reactions. Their is also the opinion that the by-law may be an over-reaction and unneccesary in some parts.
Please find below a letter written by Brad Longhurst, Presdent of Jumping NSW, our representative on the issue.
Hi All,
Please find attached a letter sent to EA regarding the Hendra Policy, I am aware that there may be some that do not agree however, the letter echo’s the sentiment of the vast majority.
The letter is short and to the point, when (if) EA reply I will send in the questions formulated by Tim, also any other questions you need to ask.
I will not be pushing the point any harder until after this Saturday when the EA board meets.
Kind Regards,
Brad
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Gavin Chester Challenges our Riders
Dual Olympian and Bega favourite Gavin Chester returned to Bega to conduct another showjumping clinic - and what a Master class it was! 26 riders were lucky enough to participate in the school held on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Once again, as the veterans have come to expect, Gavin set up a seemingly simple exercise and let it do the talking. Four fences were placed side-by-side and riders were asked to serpentine over these. A pole was placed, perpendicular to the jump on both the take-off and landing side, these were to be used as a guide. Riders were asked to always take the outside line or go on the outside of these poles when turning. This was to assist the rider in preparing the horse to land on the correct lead. A lot easier said than done for some! Gavin's reasoning for this exercise apart from encouraging a more correct technique was that courses these days have more and more curved related lines and even if your horse is good at flying changes, landing on the correct lead in the first place makes for an easier ride in a related distance which is essential at the top level where their is little to no room for error.
This exercise also improved riders reflexes and got them thinking about better preparation when changing direction over a fence. Of course the other use for this skill is better jump-off riding. This was put to practise on the second day when Gavin set a nice course consisting of various related lines, both curved and straight, and also turn-backs. Gavin asked all riders to walk the course before their lesson and have a plan on how to ride these lines. Gavin gave valuable advice on how to ride related lines according to your horse and how to avoid time-faults. After mastering the first course riders then negotiated a jump-off where turning inside of fences was compulsary! A lot of riders were out of their comfort zone but most surprised themselves and were very happy with the realisation that they can ride more competitvely against the clock.
Thank you to Gavin for your time and expertise and for alway being so warm, friendly and obliging to our club. Thanks also to all the club members who participated and volunteered a helping hand throughout the weekend. Hopefully it won't be too long before Gavin is back in Bega again.
Dual Olympian and Bega favourite Gavin Chester returned to Bega to conduct another showjumping clinic - and what a Master class it was! 26 riders were lucky enough to participate in the school held on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Once again, as the veterans have come to expect, Gavin set up a seemingly simple exercise and let it do the talking. Four fences were placed side-by-side and riders were asked to serpentine over these. A pole was placed, perpendicular to the jump on both the take-off and landing side, these were to be used as a guide. Riders were asked to always take the outside line or go on the outside of these poles when turning. This was to assist the rider in preparing the horse to land on the correct lead. A lot easier said than done for some! Gavin's reasoning for this exercise apart from encouraging a more correct technique was that courses these days have more and more curved related lines and even if your horse is good at flying changes, landing on the correct lead in the first place makes for an easier ride in a related distance which is essential at the top level where their is little to no room for error.
This exercise also improved riders reflexes and got them thinking about better preparation when changing direction over a fence. Of course the other use for this skill is better jump-off riding. This was put to practise on the second day when Gavin set a nice course consisting of various related lines, both curved and straight, and also turn-backs. Gavin asked all riders to walk the course before their lesson and have a plan on how to ride these lines. Gavin gave valuable advice on how to ride related lines according to your horse and how to avoid time-faults. After mastering the first course riders then negotiated a jump-off where turning inside of fences was compulsary! A lot of riders were out of their comfort zone but most surprised themselves and were very happy with the realisation that they can ride more competitvely against the clock.
Thank you to Gavin for your time and expertise and for alway being so warm, friendly and obliging to our club. Thanks also to all the club members who participated and volunteered a helping hand throughout the weekend. Hopefully it won't be too long before Gavin is back in Bega again.
Lucy wins in the City
Lucy Evans has been competing in Sydney again at the State Interschools Championships and the Sydney Jump Club Winter Championships. Congratulations Lucy on your 1st placing, an outstanding effort in Sydney. Thanks to Lucy's mum Vicki who sent in this quick report. I love to hear from all of our members so if you have a story, photos or results you would like to share on this website, please send them in!
Lucy Evans has been very busy competing at some Sydney events over the last few months including the NSW State Interschool Championships at SIEC. She has had some recent success when she competed at the Sydney Show Jumping ClubMidyear Championships. Lucy competed on Mr Fugitive and her sisters horse Vivajoy , and placed in most of her classes over the two days of competition including a first place on Vivajoy in the Open 1.15m for horses under 16 points. She also placed 5th on Mr Fugitive in the Junior 1.20 m which was a very big and technical junior course – it looked very scary from a mother’s perspective. Lucy and Mischief also had a very fast round in the 1.20 m Junior Championship with one rail down.
Results are as follows.
Vivajoy– Saturday – 1m Junior - 3rd Place
1.10m Junior- 4th Place
Sunday – 1.05 Junior - 2nd Place
1.15 Open < 16 points - 1st Place
Mr Fugitive – Saturday - Junior 1.20 - 5th Place
Sunday – Junior Championship 1.20 - Rail
Lucy Evans has been competing in Sydney again at the State Interschools Championships and the Sydney Jump Club Winter Championships. Congratulations Lucy on your 1st placing, an outstanding effort in Sydney. Thanks to Lucy's mum Vicki who sent in this quick report. I love to hear from all of our members so if you have a story, photos or results you would like to share on this website, please send them in!
Lucy Evans has been very busy competing at some Sydney events over the last few months including the NSW State Interschool Championships at SIEC. She has had some recent success when she competed at the Sydney Show Jumping ClubMidyear Championships. Lucy competed on Mr Fugitive and her sisters horse Vivajoy , and placed in most of her classes over the two days of competition including a first place on Vivajoy in the Open 1.15m for horses under 16 points. She also placed 5th on Mr Fugitive in the Junior 1.20 m which was a very big and technical junior course – it looked very scary from a mother’s perspective. Lucy and Mischief also had a very fast round in the 1.20 m Junior Championship with one rail down.
Results are as follows.
Vivajoy– Saturday – 1m Junior - 3rd Place
1.10m Junior- 4th Place
Sunday – 1.05 Junior - 2nd Place
1.15 Open < 16 points - 1st Place
Mr Fugitive – Saturday - Junior 1.20 - 5th Place
Sunday – Junior Championship 1.20 - Rail
Cobargo Spring Show & Jumping Day
Cobargo has a well earned reputation of putting on a really good show and always rates at the top of the FUN scale. On Saturday the 25th October, the Cobargo AP&H Society hosted a Spring Horse show including two showjumping rings, hack rings, harness, team sorting and steer riding! The following Sunday the Bega Showjumping Club hosted a two ring showjumping competition day. Both days were very well attended and attracted average entries from up and down the coast. The event lost a few competitors to the NSW State Showjumping Championships held at Boorowa on the same weekend.
The spring weather was warm as was the friendly competition. Thank you to Bega Jump Club members who volunteered throughout the weekend and created the encouraging atmosphere in which we continue to see our members flourish. Judges for the weekend were Madge Salway in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace in Ring 2 with Tom Otton designing the courses.
Below are the results for the Jump Club day only. Thank you to Jackie Grant for again taking fantastic photos.
Cobargo has a well earned reputation of putting on a really good show and always rates at the top of the FUN scale. On Saturday the 25th October, the Cobargo AP&H Society hosted a Spring Horse show including two showjumping rings, hack rings, harness, team sorting and steer riding! The following Sunday the Bega Showjumping Club hosted a two ring showjumping competition day. Both days were very well attended and attracted average entries from up and down the coast. The event lost a few competitors to the NSW State Showjumping Championships held at Boorowa on the same weekend.
The spring weather was warm as was the friendly competition. Thank you to Bega Jump Club members who volunteered throughout the weekend and created the encouraging atmosphere in which we continue to see our members flourish. Judges for the weekend were Madge Salway in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace in Ring 2 with Tom Otton designing the courses.
Below are the results for the Jump Club day only. Thank you to Jackie Grant for again taking fantastic photos.
SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2014
80CM TABLE AM7
1ST ALEX SMITH - LINDSAY
2ND JESS CLARKE - OSH
3RD MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
4TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
5TH JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
90CM TABLE AM7
1ST ANITA WALDER - SC SOUTHERN CHANGE
2ND JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
3RD MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
4TH TOM OTTON - MICK
5TH POSS OTTON - ROCKY
1.00M ACCUMULATOR
1ST AIDEN WOODS - KALAGA
2ND JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
3RD JESS CLARKE- OSH
4TH MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
5TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
1.10M TABLE AM7
1ST LANE CLARKE - BB JUMBUCK
2ND TOM OTTON - BLACKIE
3RD VICKI BENNETT - VINCE
4TH LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
1.20M TABLE AM5
1ST BRETT CLARKE - TOP POCKET
2ND CRAIG MATTHEWS - FIFI
3RD - LANE CLARKE - JUMBUCK
=4TH - VICKI BENNETT - VINCE
=4TH- TOM OTTON - MOLLY
80CM TABLE AM7
1ST ALEX SMITH - LINDSAY
2ND JESS CLARKE - OSH
3RD MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
4TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
5TH JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
90CM TABLE AM7
1ST ANITA WALDER - SC SOUTHERN CHANGE
2ND JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
3RD MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
4TH TOM OTTON - MICK
5TH POSS OTTON - ROCKY
1.00M ACCUMULATOR
1ST AIDEN WOODS - KALAGA
2ND JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
3RD JESS CLARKE- OSH
4TH MIKAELA MACNAMARA - RAINDANCER
5TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
1.10M TABLE AM7
1ST LANE CLARKE - BB JUMBUCK
2ND TOM OTTON - BLACKIE
3RD VICKI BENNETT - VINCE
4TH LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
1.20M TABLE AM5
1ST BRETT CLARKE - TOP POCKET
2ND CRAIG MATTHEWS - FIFI
3RD - LANE CLARKE - JUMBUCK
=4TH - VICKI BENNETT - VINCE
=4TH- TOM OTTON - MOLLY
CROSS RAILS 30CM
1ST JACK CLARKE - PIPPY
2ND JASMIN CONSTANCE - LOLLY
3RD CHLOE STUCKLEY - SPUD
4TH ANNEMARIE LADHAMS - PERFECT POISON
5TH ELLA COWGILL - LEGGS
45CM TABLE AM7
1ST MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
2ND CHELSEA UBRIHIEN - BALLY
3RD ZOE GRANT - SWEETY
4TH ABBY DOUCH - MARTY
5TH TOM CONSTNCE - GEM
65CM TABLE AM7
1ST MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
2ND MACKENZIE DUNN - YARRAMAN
3RD ALAINA MACNAMARA - GEM
4TH MELISSA KENNEDY - DENNIS
5TH ABBY DOUCH - MARTY
75CM ACCUMULATOR
1ST MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
2ND MURRAY OTTON - BEAU
3RD TOMMY LADHAMS - HOODWINKED
4TH LANE CLARKE - PRINCE
5TH ZOE GRANT - SWEETY
40CM SIX BAR
=1ST ABBY DOUCH - MARTY
ZOE GRANT - SWEETY
MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
GEORGIE DUNN - YARRAMAN
JASMIN CONSTANCE - LOLLY
TOM CONSTANCE - GEM
TYLER BREUST - BONNIE
CRAIG MATTHEWS - BAETO
80CM SIX BAR
=1ST JESS CLARKE - OSH
JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
LANE CLARKE- PRINCE
Modern Equestrian Facility on the Far South Coast???
WANTED - Support at Council Meeting
Recently the Sapphire Coast Turf Club have been reading into the possibility of securing State Government funding to build a modern Equestrian facilty at the Kalaru race course. The turf club committee, headed by Robin Bain and Rob Tweedie have done substantial research and prepared a submission for the Bega Valley Shire Council. As reported recently in the Bega District News, the idea was note voted favourably upon by the councillors but they are willing to go into talks with local equestrian groups who would like to put forward a case. I personally am in no position to comment on the issue as I have limited knowledge of what is going on. I have however been kept in the loop by a few local equestrian representatives who are trying to drum up support for the facility. Please find below the most recent update from Kim Gardner who is rallying for our support. (also posted on Facebook)
"There is great news regarding the proposal for an equestrian centre in the Bega Valley.
Councillor Russell Fitzpatrick has advised that he will be chairing a public meeting commencing at 5pm on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at the BVSC Council Chambers.
It's imperative that all local equine enthusiasts attend and show their support for a regional equestrian centre.
Please tell all your friends and family about this meeting. Details will be posted on social media, please share if possible.
If you would like any more information about this meeting please don't hesitate to contact Kim Gardner Email: johnkimgardner @ iprimus.com.au.
Let's begin the planning for our local equestrian centre. See you on Wednesday!
Regards Kim G"
Report from Bega District News
"THERE seems little prospect the Bega Valley will get an equestrian centre in the near future. In late July Eurobodalla Shire Council formed a steering committee to pursue the establishment of an equestrian centre following an offer by Treasurer Andrew Constance to provide funding to a council that could develop a sound business proposal. Bega Valley Shire councillor Russell Fitzpatrick, keen to get a committee established, tried to insert a proposal to do so in a recommendation about the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on July 30. After this was rejected he left the proposal as a question on notice to acting general manager Wayne Sartori. In the agenda notes for tomorrow’s council meeting Mr Sartori has rejected the proposal, stating, “it is difficult to instigate without first having a clear equestrian community based initiative”. “I am not aware of any industry, or substantive community based, needs analysis, demand assessment or local aspiration presented to Council for an equestrian facility. "That is not to say such a facility would not be welcomed by the industry or that it would not bring social and economic benefits to the Bega Valley, just that there has not been any community based or industry based initiatives for a local equestrian centre. “Without a clear community base or agreed collective view it will be difficult if not premature of council to form a committee. “Such a committee would run the risk of not having the broad based support of the equestrian community “It should be noted there would be significant resources, cost and time needed for investigation and analysis required to formulate a comprehensive, feasible proposal.”
WANTED - Support at Council Meeting
Recently the Sapphire Coast Turf Club have been reading into the possibility of securing State Government funding to build a modern Equestrian facilty at the Kalaru race course. The turf club committee, headed by Robin Bain and Rob Tweedie have done substantial research and prepared a submission for the Bega Valley Shire Council. As reported recently in the Bega District News, the idea was note voted favourably upon by the councillors but they are willing to go into talks with local equestrian groups who would like to put forward a case. I personally am in no position to comment on the issue as I have limited knowledge of what is going on. I have however been kept in the loop by a few local equestrian representatives who are trying to drum up support for the facility. Please find below the most recent update from Kim Gardner who is rallying for our support. (also posted on Facebook)
"There is great news regarding the proposal for an equestrian centre in the Bega Valley.
Councillor Russell Fitzpatrick has advised that he will be chairing a public meeting commencing at 5pm on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at the BVSC Council Chambers.
It's imperative that all local equine enthusiasts attend and show their support for a regional equestrian centre.
Please tell all your friends and family about this meeting. Details will be posted on social media, please share if possible.
If you would like any more information about this meeting please don't hesitate to contact Kim Gardner Email: johnkimgardner @ iprimus.com.au.
Let's begin the planning for our local equestrian centre. See you on Wednesday!
Regards Kim G"
Report from Bega District News
"THERE seems little prospect the Bega Valley will get an equestrian centre in the near future. In late July Eurobodalla Shire Council formed a steering committee to pursue the establishment of an equestrian centre following an offer by Treasurer Andrew Constance to provide funding to a council that could develop a sound business proposal. Bega Valley Shire councillor Russell Fitzpatrick, keen to get a committee established, tried to insert a proposal to do so in a recommendation about the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on July 30. After this was rejected he left the proposal as a question on notice to acting general manager Wayne Sartori. In the agenda notes for tomorrow’s council meeting Mr Sartori has rejected the proposal, stating, “it is difficult to instigate without first having a clear equestrian community based initiative”. “I am not aware of any industry, or substantive community based, needs analysis, demand assessment or local aspiration presented to Council for an equestrian facility. "That is not to say such a facility would not be welcomed by the industry or that it would not bring social and economic benefits to the Bega Valley, just that there has not been any community based or industry based initiatives for a local equestrian centre. “Without a clear community base or agreed collective view it will be difficult if not premature of council to form a committee. “Such a committee would run the risk of not having the broad based support of the equestrian community “It should be noted there would be significant resources, cost and time needed for investigation and analysis required to formulate a comprehensive, feasible proposal.”
World Equestrian Games 2014
The Boy from Bega - Boyd Exell Wins Gold for Australia
By Jenny Sheppard
Australia’s hero of the 2014 World Equestrian Games is Boyd Exell who became the Driving World Champion and added another world record to his impressive biography – three World Championship Gold medals in succession – congratulations.
The Four in Hand Driving is made up of three phases, Dressage, Obstacle Marathon and Cones, Boyd placed second in the Dressage section to USA rival Chester Weber with just 3.30 penalties between them. Weber dropped to 12th after the Obstacle Marathon, Boyd third while German Christoph Sandmann was the fastest through the marathon obstacles. Boyd took the overall lead on 125.83 from Weber on 128.6 after the Marathon ensuring a real battle on the final day in the cones obstacle driving.
The lead following the Marathon and the seeded meant that Boyd was last into the arena on Sunday for the Cones competition, he was clear in a time of 184.51, Chester also clear in a slower time – Boyd Exell won the championships by 2.77 penalties from Weber and Dutch driver Theo Timmerman 5.28 penalties away in third. Boyd calculated perfectly just how fast and how much risk he had to take to win the Gold – amazing under such pressure.
The 42 year old Australian, born in Bega NSW commented after he finished the cones.
"It was a huge relief," said Exell. We had a good show throughout the weekend, but not a perfect show. The cones went really well for me although the arena was moving (surface shifting) a lot.
"I knew Chester would have a clear round because he has been driving clear rounds all season.”
Exell added “He has the best cones team and I expected this already.”
"It is great to be the world champion again and I would like to thank my entire team for their great support."
Boyd has lived in England for the last 20 years where he is based in Leicester with his wife and two children.
The unassuming Australian has now added to his history making four consecutive wins of the FEI World Cup Driving Final.
A truly great Australian.
Fellow Australian Gavin Robson placed 38th in the Driving on a penalty score of 207.31 an outstanding effort with a relatively inexperienced team. The Australian Team, competing with only two members (Exell and Robson) placed 9th in the Teams Championship which was won by Holland, then Germany and Hungary.
Kermond Stars in Showjumping
The Boy from Bega - Boyd Exell Wins Gold for Australia
By Jenny Sheppard
Australia’s hero of the 2014 World Equestrian Games is Boyd Exell who became the Driving World Champion and added another world record to his impressive biography – three World Championship Gold medals in succession – congratulations.
The Four in Hand Driving is made up of three phases, Dressage, Obstacle Marathon and Cones, Boyd placed second in the Dressage section to USA rival Chester Weber with just 3.30 penalties between them. Weber dropped to 12th after the Obstacle Marathon, Boyd third while German Christoph Sandmann was the fastest through the marathon obstacles. Boyd took the overall lead on 125.83 from Weber on 128.6 after the Marathon ensuring a real battle on the final day in the cones obstacle driving.
The lead following the Marathon and the seeded meant that Boyd was last into the arena on Sunday for the Cones competition, he was clear in a time of 184.51, Chester also clear in a slower time – Boyd Exell won the championships by 2.77 penalties from Weber and Dutch driver Theo Timmerman 5.28 penalties away in third. Boyd calculated perfectly just how fast and how much risk he had to take to win the Gold – amazing under such pressure.
The 42 year old Australian, born in Bega NSW commented after he finished the cones.
"It was a huge relief," said Exell. We had a good show throughout the weekend, but not a perfect show. The cones went really well for me although the arena was moving (surface shifting) a lot.
"I knew Chester would have a clear round because he has been driving clear rounds all season.”
Exell added “He has the best cones team and I expected this already.”
"It is great to be the world champion again and I would like to thank my entire team for their great support."
Boyd has lived in England for the last 20 years where he is based in Leicester with his wife and two children.
The unassuming Australian has now added to his history making four consecutive wins of the FEI World Cup Driving Final.
A truly great Australian.
Fellow Australian Gavin Robson placed 38th in the Driving on a penalty score of 207.31 an outstanding effort with a relatively inexperienced team. The Australian Team, competing with only two members (Exell and Robson) placed 9th in the Teams Championship which was won by Holland, then Germany and Hungary.
Kermond Stars in Showjumping
The Australian Showjumping team well and truly matched it with the best in the world posting great scores throughout the competition. The team was headed by Edwina Alexander-Tops who, due to her high FEI World Ranking was an automatic inclusion on the team. Edwina currently holds the World Record for being the highest earning female showjumping rider, last year breaking the million dollar mark. In 2004 Edwina finished in 4th place overall at the World Equestrian Games, the best performance from any Australian rider.
Joining Edwina were European based riders Amy Graham on her Australian team debut, James Patterson Robertson and our current Australian Champion, Jamie Kermond. Kermond used to be a frequent visitor to Bega and is now based in Sydney with his girlfriend Jamie Winning. Together with the Winning family, the two Jamies operate the very successful Yandoo Park showjumping stables.
Kermond was also the choice of our own Jamie Smith to represent his business Antares Australia as a sponsored rider. An awesome decision on Smith's part that continues to repay him for the faith he had in him. (Too many Jamie's in this story!!!!) It was great to see that some locals got to go over and support our Australian Team at the World Championships which were held at Normandie in France. The World Equestrian Games(WEG) are only held every four years so are of Olympic status. Jamie Smith headed over to support Kermond and also touch base with headquarters of Antares Saddlery. Below are a few happy snaps of the Jamie's experience at the WEG.
The Australians finished well with Edwina 15th overall, Jamie 41st, James 105th and Amy 82nd out of 150 riders.
For those of you who remember the outstanding bay stallion Vivant who was formally owned and ridden by Chris Chugg, he finished in 8th position overall representing the Ukraine. All Australians were very proud to claim the super talented stallion as their own.
Joining Edwina were European based riders Amy Graham on her Australian team debut, James Patterson Robertson and our current Australian Champion, Jamie Kermond. Kermond used to be a frequent visitor to Bega and is now based in Sydney with his girlfriend Jamie Winning. Together with the Winning family, the two Jamies operate the very successful Yandoo Park showjumping stables.
Kermond was also the choice of our own Jamie Smith to represent his business Antares Australia as a sponsored rider. An awesome decision on Smith's part that continues to repay him for the faith he had in him. (Too many Jamie's in this story!!!!) It was great to see that some locals got to go over and support our Australian Team at the World Championships which were held at Normandie in France. The World Equestrian Games(WEG) are only held every four years so are of Olympic status. Jamie Smith headed over to support Kermond and also touch base with headquarters of Antares Saddlery. Below are a few happy snaps of the Jamie's experience at the WEG.
The Australians finished well with Edwina 15th overall, Jamie 41st, James 105th and Amy 82nd out of 150 riders.
For those of you who remember the outstanding bay stallion Vivant who was formally owned and ridden by Chris Chugg, he finished in 8th position overall representing the Ukraine. All Australians were very proud to claim the super talented stallion as their own.
Grandfathers compete for Fossil Cup!
Perfect weather greeted the many showjumping enthusiasts who attended the 2014 Fossils Cup Showjumping event on Sunday, 24th August. Great entries were received over the two ring program with a handy bit of prize money on offer as well as some other prizes for the kids. Ring one started at 80cm and went up to 1.20m and Ring 2 started with cross-rails and ended with the extremely popular six-bar events. Tom Otton was course designer for the day with Greg Grant judging in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace judging in Ring 2.
The Fossils Cup was of course the main event of the day. Organiser Brett Clarke had a modest group of six horses and riders lined up and ready to compete in this year's event. This year the event celebrated Grandfathers and do not let the age of these competitors fool you into thinking that it was a 'slow paced' event. The jump off was very competitive with local cattle dealer and campdrafter Keith Summerell showing that age nor showjumping fences should slow you down. Keith rode a horse that he actually owns but is campaigned by Lane Clarke, Burnbrook Jumbuck. Keith narrowly edged out Paddy Otton who at the best part of 80 years old showed that he still has it even after hip-replacements and a badly broken leg only a couple of years ago. Paddy rode his own Kallenia Lindsay very tightly around the course and really gave the young spectators a lesson in jump-off riding. In third place was the most unlikely of competitors John Jessop who not only has not ridden a horse in 35 years but has never jumped a showjump in his life. John says that he once tried to jump a fence and the horse stopped and he fell off and that is where his jumping experience ends. John rode the Matthews family Seven Four Seven and jumped clear but unfortunately done two circles in the first round trying to regain lost stirrups. They made up for the first round error by posting a very fast jump-off time. In forth postion was the Birthday boy Scott Dunn who rode his own stock horse Bam. Ironically, the final two placings went to the most seasoned competitors Raymond Grant riding Dodge and Les Symons riding Prince. Thank you so much to these six Grandfathers who were great sports for having a go and being a part of the main event. You raised $200 for Bega Valley CanAssist which is a great effort.
The Fossils Cup is now in its 8th year and has become a highly anticipated event on the jump club program. The event is the original brain-child of Jackie Curtis who wanted to create an event for the 'older' members who don't normally compete. The event has adopted some subtle themes over the years and has always proven to be highly entertaining. The past winners are:
2007 - Gretchen Morgan
2008- Robert Hayson
2009- Leone Creamer
2010- Madge Salway
2011 - Craig Cowgill
2012- Sue Jennings
2013- Scott Whyman
2014 - Keith Summerell
The day was another huge success. Club President Brett Clarke took to Facebook to thank all involved:
"Congratulations to Keith Summerell for winning the Fossils Cup today followed by Paddy Otton 2nd and Johnny Jessop 3rd. Well done to everyone who won ribbons today. Thanks to everyone who turned up to set up. Thanks to Greg Grant and Toni Wallace for judging. Our pencilers Marie Smith and Lisa Griffin. Our office ladies Jenny Beresford and Julie Matthews. Our commentators Caitlin Johnson and David Armstrong. Our course builder Tom Otton. Our publicity officer Jackie Lee Grant. Our bbq people and all our members who helped pick rails up and move fences about and everyone who helped pack up. I hope every member had a great day. Thanks everyone who helped."
RESULTS BELOW
Thanks to Jackie Grant for taking the photos. Go to the PHOTO GALLERY and look under 'JUMP CLUB DAYS' to see more.
Perfect weather greeted the many showjumping enthusiasts who attended the 2014 Fossils Cup Showjumping event on Sunday, 24th August. Great entries were received over the two ring program with a handy bit of prize money on offer as well as some other prizes for the kids. Ring one started at 80cm and went up to 1.20m and Ring 2 started with cross-rails and ended with the extremely popular six-bar events. Tom Otton was course designer for the day with Greg Grant judging in Ring 1 and Toni Wallace judging in Ring 2.
The Fossils Cup was of course the main event of the day. Organiser Brett Clarke had a modest group of six horses and riders lined up and ready to compete in this year's event. This year the event celebrated Grandfathers and do not let the age of these competitors fool you into thinking that it was a 'slow paced' event. The jump off was very competitive with local cattle dealer and campdrafter Keith Summerell showing that age nor showjumping fences should slow you down. Keith rode a horse that he actually owns but is campaigned by Lane Clarke, Burnbrook Jumbuck. Keith narrowly edged out Paddy Otton who at the best part of 80 years old showed that he still has it even after hip-replacements and a badly broken leg only a couple of years ago. Paddy rode his own Kallenia Lindsay very tightly around the course and really gave the young spectators a lesson in jump-off riding. In third place was the most unlikely of competitors John Jessop who not only has not ridden a horse in 35 years but has never jumped a showjump in his life. John says that he once tried to jump a fence and the horse stopped and he fell off and that is where his jumping experience ends. John rode the Matthews family Seven Four Seven and jumped clear but unfortunately done two circles in the first round trying to regain lost stirrups. They made up for the first round error by posting a very fast jump-off time. In forth postion was the Birthday boy Scott Dunn who rode his own stock horse Bam. Ironically, the final two placings went to the most seasoned competitors Raymond Grant riding Dodge and Les Symons riding Prince. Thank you so much to these six Grandfathers who were great sports for having a go and being a part of the main event. You raised $200 for Bega Valley CanAssist which is a great effort.
The Fossils Cup is now in its 8th year and has become a highly anticipated event on the jump club program. The event is the original brain-child of Jackie Curtis who wanted to create an event for the 'older' members who don't normally compete. The event has adopted some subtle themes over the years and has always proven to be highly entertaining. The past winners are:
2007 - Gretchen Morgan
2008- Robert Hayson
2009- Leone Creamer
2010- Madge Salway
2011 - Craig Cowgill
2012- Sue Jennings
2013- Scott Whyman
2014 - Keith Summerell
The day was another huge success. Club President Brett Clarke took to Facebook to thank all involved:
"Congratulations to Keith Summerell for winning the Fossils Cup today followed by Paddy Otton 2nd and Johnny Jessop 3rd. Well done to everyone who won ribbons today. Thanks to everyone who turned up to set up. Thanks to Greg Grant and Toni Wallace for judging. Our pencilers Marie Smith and Lisa Griffin. Our office ladies Jenny Beresford and Julie Matthews. Our commentators Caitlin Johnson and David Armstrong. Our course builder Tom Otton. Our publicity officer Jackie Lee Grant. Our bbq people and all our members who helped pick rails up and move fences about and everyone who helped pack up. I hope every member had a great day. Thanks everyone who helped."
RESULTS BELOW
Thanks to Jackie Grant for taking the photos. Go to the PHOTO GALLERY and look under 'JUMP CLUB DAYS' to see more.
RING ONE
80CM
1ST ANITA WALDER - SOUTHERN CHANGE
2ND JESS CLARKE - OSH
3RD ALEX SMITH - BOSS
4TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
5TH CEC STAPLES - MIDNIGHT
90CM
1ST SAMARA GEORGE - WINDRA
2ND AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
3RD JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
4TH LANE CLARKE - PRINCE
5TH CEC STAPLES - ICE CREAM
FOSSIL CUP
1ST KEITH SUMMERELL - JUMBUCK
2ND PADDY OTTON - LINDSAY
3RD JOHN JESSOP - SEVEN 4 SEVEN
4TH SCOTT DUNN - BAM
5TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
6TH LES SYMONS - PRINCE
1.00M
1ST TOM OTTON - BLACKIE
2ND LANE CLARKE - JULIA
3RD TOM OTTON - SUNDAY THRILL
4TH ALEX SMITH - HONEY
5TH AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
1.10M
1ST LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
2ND BRETT CLARKE - TOP POCKET
3RD LUCY EVANS - MR FUGITIVE
4TH MERRIN WALLIS REMLAPS CHOICE
5TH CRAIG MATTHEWS - HERO
1.20M
1ST LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
2ND CRAIG MATTHEWS - FIFA LA VIVA
3RD CRAIG MATTHEWS - HERO
4TH LUCY EVANS - MR FUGITIVE
5TH LANE CLARKE - JUMBUCK
80CM
1ST ANITA WALDER - SOUTHERN CHANGE
2ND JESS CLARKE - OSH
3RD ALEX SMITH - BOSS
4TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
5TH CEC STAPLES - MIDNIGHT
90CM
1ST SAMARA GEORGE - WINDRA
2ND AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
3RD JESS CLARKE - RAMBO
4TH LANE CLARKE - PRINCE
5TH CEC STAPLES - ICE CREAM
FOSSIL CUP
1ST KEITH SUMMERELL - JUMBUCK
2ND PADDY OTTON - LINDSAY
3RD JOHN JESSOP - SEVEN 4 SEVEN
4TH SCOTT DUNN - BAM
5TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
6TH LES SYMONS - PRINCE
1.00M
1ST TOM OTTON - BLACKIE
2ND LANE CLARKE - JULIA
3RD TOM OTTON - SUNDAY THRILL
4TH ALEX SMITH - HONEY
5TH AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
1.10M
1ST LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
2ND BRETT CLARKE - TOP POCKET
3RD LUCY EVANS - MR FUGITIVE
4TH MERRIN WALLIS REMLAPS CHOICE
5TH CRAIG MATTHEWS - HERO
1.20M
1ST LANE CLARKE - BLOSSOM
2ND CRAIG MATTHEWS - FIFA LA VIVA
3RD CRAIG MATTHEWS - HERO
4TH LUCY EVANS - MR FUGITIVE
5TH LANE CLARKE - JUMBUCK
RING TWO
CROSS RAILS
1ST BRAEDY ARMSTRONG - SUNNY
2ND JASMIN CONSTANCE - LOLLIE
3RD ZOE GRANT - SWIFTLY
4TH ELLA COWGILL - LEGS
5TH SAMMY GRANT - MISS POLLY
45CM
1ST CHELSEA UBRIHIEN - SALLY
2ND AMBER POLLARD - BELLA
3RD MACKENZIE DUNN - KOBY
4TH CAITLIN REID - WILGO CONFETTI
5TH KATELYN STAPLES - JACK
65CM
1ST KERRY UBRIHIEN - BALLY
2ND MACKENZIE DUNN- RUBY
3RD BEC BREUST - ZOE
4TH HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
5TH CHELSEA UBRIHIEN - SALLY
75CM
1ST HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
2ND KERRY UBRIEHIEN - BALLY
3RD BROOK KOBOLD - THOMAS
4TH KATELYN STAPLES - KIARA
5TH MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
40CM SIX BAR
=1ST GEORGIE DUNN - RUBY
=1ST ZOE GRANT - SWIFTY
=1ST KATELYN STAPLES - KIARA
=1ST HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
=1ST KATELYN STAPLES - JACK
=1ST BEC BREUST -ZOE
80CM SIX BAR
=1ST AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
=1ST ALEX SMITH - HONEY
3RD MERRAN WALLIS - REMLAPS CHOICE
4TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
5TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
CROSS RAILS
1ST BRAEDY ARMSTRONG - SUNNY
2ND JASMIN CONSTANCE - LOLLIE
3RD ZOE GRANT - SWIFTLY
4TH ELLA COWGILL - LEGS
5TH SAMMY GRANT - MISS POLLY
45CM
1ST CHELSEA UBRIHIEN - SALLY
2ND AMBER POLLARD - BELLA
3RD MACKENZIE DUNN - KOBY
4TH CAITLIN REID - WILGO CONFETTI
5TH KATELYN STAPLES - JACK
65CM
1ST KERRY UBRIHIEN - BALLY
2ND MACKENZIE DUNN- RUBY
3RD BEC BREUST - ZOE
4TH HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
5TH CHELSEA UBRIHIEN - SALLY
75CM
1ST HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
2ND KERRY UBRIEHIEN - BALLY
3RD BROOK KOBOLD - THOMAS
4TH KATELYN STAPLES - KIARA
5TH MACKENZIE DUNN - RUBY
40CM SIX BAR
=1ST GEORGIE DUNN - RUBY
=1ST ZOE GRANT - SWIFTY
=1ST KATELYN STAPLES - KIARA
=1ST HEIDI STAPLES - CAMMY
=1ST KATELYN STAPLES - JACK
=1ST BEC BREUST -ZOE
80CM SIX BAR
=1ST AMBER CALLAGHAN - SS SAFARI
=1ST ALEX SMITH - HONEY
3RD MERRAN WALLIS - REMLAPS CHOICE
4TH RAYMOND GRANT - DODGE
5TH ALEX SMITH - BOSS
Vale - Brian Mallyon
The club has been deeply saddened by the passing of one of its life members today, the 28th July, 2014. Brian Mallyon was such a huge part of the local horse community. Mr Mallyon was a true gentleman, loyal friend, a highly regarded teacher, light-hearted, very commited and totally selfless.
He was a familiar face on most committees in the District but will probably be most remembered and missed for being the man on the microphone, the voice of our region. You would be hard-pressed to find a horse event that Brian had not anounced at. He will be so sorely missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have worked beside him, been taught by him or just had the pleasure of listening to him. Their is defnitely going to be an empty feeling, something missing at our local shows for years to come.
Rest easy Mr Mal, enjoy the view over the ring from up there and keep us all in line!
The club has been deeply saddened by the passing of one of its life members today, the 28th July, 2014. Brian Mallyon was such a huge part of the local horse community. Mr Mallyon was a true gentleman, loyal friend, a highly regarded teacher, light-hearted, very commited and totally selfless.
He was a familiar face on most committees in the District but will probably be most remembered and missed for being the man on the microphone, the voice of our region. You would be hard-pressed to find a horse event that Brian had not anounced at. He will be so sorely missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have worked beside him, been taught by him or just had the pleasure of listening to him. Their is defnitely going to be an empty feeling, something missing at our local shows for years to come.
Rest easy Mr Mal, enjoy the view over the ring from up there and keep us all in line!
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New Club President - News from AGM
Congratulations to Brett Clarke who was elected the Club's new President at the recent AGM. Brett takes over from Poss Otton who has held the position for the last 6 years and has done an outstanding job. Dave Lucas was elected Vice-President with Julie Matthews and Jenny Beresford retaining Secretary and Treasurer respectively. It is great to see in the minutes the creation of a lot more positions on the committee and new members putting their hand up to take on these tasks. Please read the full minutes below:
Congratulations to Brett Clarke who was elected the Club's new President at the recent AGM. Brett takes over from Poss Otton who has held the position for the last 6 years and has done an outstanding job. Dave Lucas was elected Vice-President with Julie Matthews and Jenny Beresford retaining Secretary and Treasurer respectively. It is great to see in the minutes the creation of a lot more positions on the committee and new members putting their hand up to take on these tasks. Please read the full minutes below:
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Fond Farewell to the Whyman Family
It is with heavy hearts that the Club says farewell to one of the well loved familes of our showjumping community. Scott, Vicki, Darcy, Riley and Nellie have recently moved from the area and will be sadly missed by not only Jump Club but all of the local community groups that they were a part of. The Whyman family are one of the hardest working, most inspirational families I know and have left a huge mark on the club. The family received the club's highest honor two years ago of Club Members of the Year for always being the first to volunteer and last to leave on any jump club orientated day. Their always willing attitude and range of very useful skills will be hugely missed! Let's hope they miss us more and move back soon. Good luck Whyman family and see you soon xxxx
It is with heavy hearts that the Club says farewell to one of the well loved familes of our showjumping community. Scott, Vicki, Darcy, Riley and Nellie have recently moved from the area and will be sadly missed by not only Jump Club but all of the local community groups that they were a part of. The Whyman family are one of the hardest working, most inspirational families I know and have left a huge mark on the club. The family received the club's highest honor two years ago of Club Members of the Year for always being the first to volunteer and last to leave on any jump club orientated day. Their always willing attitude and range of very useful skills will be hugely missed! Let's hope they miss us more and move back soon. Good luck Whyman family and see you soon xxxx
Jump Club Days are Hotting Up!
Four jump club days have already been run for 2014. Each day seems to get larger in attendance. The last day held on the 13th July saw great numbers in all of the events under 80cm. It has been great to see new members signing up and joining in the fun. No doubt jump club days will continue to get bigger as the weather warms up and the competition season begins. If you have any photos, or would like to report on Jump Club days, send them through to me to share on our website.
Thanks Melinda Armstrong for these photos taken on the 22nd June.
Four jump club days have already been run for 2014. Each day seems to get larger in attendance. The last day held on the 13th July saw great numbers in all of the events under 80cm. It has been great to see new members signing up and joining in the fun. No doubt jump club days will continue to get bigger as the weather warms up and the competition season begins. If you have any photos, or would like to report on Jump Club days, send them through to me to share on our website.
Thanks Melinda Armstrong for these photos taken on the 22nd June.
Confidence Boost at Emma Smith School
Former Bega girl and reigning Bega Showjumping Cup winner Emma Smith, was a guest instructor at Bega Showjumping Club over the long weekend in June. This will be the first of what we hope are many schools to be conducted this year. Emma kindly offered her services to the club as she was traveling to Bega to spend the weekend with her Gran, Jean MacKeller who celebrated her 85th Birthday. Although this school was a last minute addition to the calendar and a lot of people already had other plans, 15 places were booked initially. Unfortunately, due to lame horses and other circumstances, only 11 riders made it to the school but the relaxed time schedule and more intimate learning atmosphere was very well received by all who attended.
On the first day exercises included trot poles, bounce grids and simple lines. A lot of focus was on the rider’s position, particularly a strong, secure lower leg with a deep heel and keeping eye contact up and ahead. Several riders were asked to shorten their stirrups a little which resulted in a much more secure position and better balance. A lot of riders were out of their comfort zone a little but under Emma’s friendly guidance gained so much confidence by the end of the second lesson.
On day two, several lines were set with varying straight or curved options. This day’s focus was on canter quality and control. These seemingly simple lines accentuated the previous day’s lesson with eye contact and an effective position playing a paramount role in riding the set amount of strides between fences and also riding the turns. It seems that all riders at some point found that “happy place” with what works best specifically for them and their horse. I was very impressed by Emma just sticking with the basics and emphasising that there are no short-cuts with training showjumpers properly and that it takes time to establish these basics.
I sat down with Emma and her Gran for a quick 10 minute chat at lunchtime. For those locals who remember, Emma is the daughter of Jeff and Sue Smith who used to live at Buckajo. Emma is now 26 years old and has a younger brother Tom who is a farrier in Canberra. Emma and Tom went to St Patricks Primary School and moved away when Emma started High School. I asked Emma what her earliest memories are of jumping in Bega, Pony Club or Jump Club, she replied “Definitely Jump Club. Pony Club had a little too many rules and restrictions for us! I grew up with Troy (Johnson), Sam (Matthews), Will (Stewart) and Toddy (Hinde) and we were very wild. I rode Jingle Bob, Troy had Chester, Sam had Dusty, Will had Bobby and Todd on Segala. Segala was a funny looking old horse.” She recalls with a smile.
I then asked her about George, a plain bay ex-race horse that the Smiths purchased off Alan Wheatley just before they left Bega. Emma said “Al had rode George at local shows for about 2 seasons I think before we bought him. The Wheatley’s raced him and he was very successful, I think he had about 40 starts and won about $200,000 so he already had a lot of miles in his legs. George was my first serious horse. Al registered him as Georgie Boy but everyone used to call him Georgie Girl so I changed it back to his race name, Noble Tenor.” George was a handy D grader when purchased and Emma only 13 years of age, but together they went very far showing us all the exceptional rider and trainer that Emma was. “He never got to World Cup level but he won leading Part 2 horse at Melbourne Royal, he won a 2nd place in a Part 2 class at Sydney Royal and also won the Mini Prix at Bega Cup one year.” When asked what happened to him in the end Emma claimed “George was a cripple, a very, very good cripple. He had so much wrong with him but he gave me so much. I think it was his long racing career that caught up with him in the end. Toward the end of his career I used to ride him in just a bit with no bridle because he had a lot of nerve damage in his poll from wearing a wind sucker collar. Poor thing, but he was a great horse.”
As a junior, Emma campaigned the phenomenal little jumping machine Ginger Meggs. This combination were almost unbeatable. In fact, together they achieved an unbelievable statistic, 37 wins in just 2 months! Emma laughs in disbelief “I am lucky to have 37 starts in a year now, let alone wins!” Emma and Ginger Meggs’ most memorable performances were winning the Junior Grand Prix at Adelaide Royal and the NSW State Junior Championship. Ginger Meggs was then sold onto Monique Barret who also won numerous titles including the Australian Junior Championship.
Currently Emma’s stable star is the hugely impressive chestnut 17.1hh Holsteiner stallion Casablanca. “Chesty” as he is affectionately known will be celebrating his 10th Birthday this year. Bred by Linda Mayor in Moruya, Chesty is by Ego Camelot Z. The Smith family put a deposit on Chesty as a robust foal at only 6 weeks of age. Emma broke Chesty in at 2 and a half years of age and kept him a stallion with the hope of starting a breeding program, crossing him over thoroughbred mares. Unfortunately the breeding program never really took off but there are some nice progeny of Chesty getting around. Chesty started his showjumping career in 2009. He was a very big horse and needed time to grow and mature. His scope however was limitless.
At the Bega Showjumping Cup in 2010, Emma and Casablanca won the C&D Grade Championships and placed 2nd in the Futurity. Only three years later we were delighted to see Emma and Chesty win our main event, the Bega Showjumping Cup. Casablanca had his first World Cup start in 2012 and the combination are starting to become a very competitive force on the World Cup circuit. It hasn’t been an easy road to success for the rather diminutive Emma controlling the exuberant stallion. But through a lot of hard work and determination, Emma is well on her way to achieving her dreams. Emma’s hard work ethic has earned her employment with one of Australia’s leading showjumpers and trainers George Sanna. George won the very first Bega Showjumping Cup in 1995 when Emma was only 7 years old! She starts her new job at Chatham Park, Windsor this week. It is funny that one of George’s long time riders and employee’s is Amber Fuller who also grew up in Bega and is now a very highly regarded horse dealer in the Sanna business.
The Bega Showjumping Club is very proud of Emma and all of her achievements. We wish her well on her future endeavors and really appreciate that Emma has returned to the club to give instruction. Good Luck Emma!
All photos from the school are in the PHOTO GALLERY under JUMP CLUB
Former Bega girl and reigning Bega Showjumping Cup winner Emma Smith, was a guest instructor at Bega Showjumping Club over the long weekend in June. This will be the first of what we hope are many schools to be conducted this year. Emma kindly offered her services to the club as she was traveling to Bega to spend the weekend with her Gran, Jean MacKeller who celebrated her 85th Birthday. Although this school was a last minute addition to the calendar and a lot of people already had other plans, 15 places were booked initially. Unfortunately, due to lame horses and other circumstances, only 11 riders made it to the school but the relaxed time schedule and more intimate learning atmosphere was very well received by all who attended.
On the first day exercises included trot poles, bounce grids and simple lines. A lot of focus was on the rider’s position, particularly a strong, secure lower leg with a deep heel and keeping eye contact up and ahead. Several riders were asked to shorten their stirrups a little which resulted in a much more secure position and better balance. A lot of riders were out of their comfort zone a little but under Emma’s friendly guidance gained so much confidence by the end of the second lesson.
On day two, several lines were set with varying straight or curved options. This day’s focus was on canter quality and control. These seemingly simple lines accentuated the previous day’s lesson with eye contact and an effective position playing a paramount role in riding the set amount of strides between fences and also riding the turns. It seems that all riders at some point found that “happy place” with what works best specifically for them and their horse. I was very impressed by Emma just sticking with the basics and emphasising that there are no short-cuts with training showjumpers properly and that it takes time to establish these basics.
I sat down with Emma and her Gran for a quick 10 minute chat at lunchtime. For those locals who remember, Emma is the daughter of Jeff and Sue Smith who used to live at Buckajo. Emma is now 26 years old and has a younger brother Tom who is a farrier in Canberra. Emma and Tom went to St Patricks Primary School and moved away when Emma started High School. I asked Emma what her earliest memories are of jumping in Bega, Pony Club or Jump Club, she replied “Definitely Jump Club. Pony Club had a little too many rules and restrictions for us! I grew up with Troy (Johnson), Sam (Matthews), Will (Stewart) and Toddy (Hinde) and we were very wild. I rode Jingle Bob, Troy had Chester, Sam had Dusty, Will had Bobby and Todd on Segala. Segala was a funny looking old horse.” She recalls with a smile.
I then asked her about George, a plain bay ex-race horse that the Smiths purchased off Alan Wheatley just before they left Bega. Emma said “Al had rode George at local shows for about 2 seasons I think before we bought him. The Wheatley’s raced him and he was very successful, I think he had about 40 starts and won about $200,000 so he already had a lot of miles in his legs. George was my first serious horse. Al registered him as Georgie Boy but everyone used to call him Georgie Girl so I changed it back to his race name, Noble Tenor.” George was a handy D grader when purchased and Emma only 13 years of age, but together they went very far showing us all the exceptional rider and trainer that Emma was. “He never got to World Cup level but he won leading Part 2 horse at Melbourne Royal, he won a 2nd place in a Part 2 class at Sydney Royal and also won the Mini Prix at Bega Cup one year.” When asked what happened to him in the end Emma claimed “George was a cripple, a very, very good cripple. He had so much wrong with him but he gave me so much. I think it was his long racing career that caught up with him in the end. Toward the end of his career I used to ride him in just a bit with no bridle because he had a lot of nerve damage in his poll from wearing a wind sucker collar. Poor thing, but he was a great horse.”
As a junior, Emma campaigned the phenomenal little jumping machine Ginger Meggs. This combination were almost unbeatable. In fact, together they achieved an unbelievable statistic, 37 wins in just 2 months! Emma laughs in disbelief “I am lucky to have 37 starts in a year now, let alone wins!” Emma and Ginger Meggs’ most memorable performances were winning the Junior Grand Prix at Adelaide Royal and the NSW State Junior Championship. Ginger Meggs was then sold onto Monique Barret who also won numerous titles including the Australian Junior Championship.
Currently Emma’s stable star is the hugely impressive chestnut 17.1hh Holsteiner stallion Casablanca. “Chesty” as he is affectionately known will be celebrating his 10th Birthday this year. Bred by Linda Mayor in Moruya, Chesty is by Ego Camelot Z. The Smith family put a deposit on Chesty as a robust foal at only 6 weeks of age. Emma broke Chesty in at 2 and a half years of age and kept him a stallion with the hope of starting a breeding program, crossing him over thoroughbred mares. Unfortunately the breeding program never really took off but there are some nice progeny of Chesty getting around. Chesty started his showjumping career in 2009. He was a very big horse and needed time to grow and mature. His scope however was limitless.
At the Bega Showjumping Cup in 2010, Emma and Casablanca won the C&D Grade Championships and placed 2nd in the Futurity. Only three years later we were delighted to see Emma and Chesty win our main event, the Bega Showjumping Cup. Casablanca had his first World Cup start in 2012 and the combination are starting to become a very competitive force on the World Cup circuit. It hasn’t been an easy road to success for the rather diminutive Emma controlling the exuberant stallion. But through a lot of hard work and determination, Emma is well on her way to achieving her dreams. Emma’s hard work ethic has earned her employment with one of Australia’s leading showjumpers and trainers George Sanna. George won the very first Bega Showjumping Cup in 1995 when Emma was only 7 years old! She starts her new job at Chatham Park, Windsor this week. It is funny that one of George’s long time riders and employee’s is Amber Fuller who also grew up in Bega and is now a very highly regarded horse dealer in the Sanna business.
The Bega Showjumping Club is very proud of Emma and all of her achievements. We wish her well on her future endeavors and really appreciate that Emma has returned to the club to give instruction. Good Luck Emma!
All photos from the school are in the PHOTO GALLERY under JUMP CLUB
Amber Enjoys State Equitation
On June 16, Amber Callaghan and her mother Melinda Downs traveled to Gunning NSW to compete in the Pony Club NSW State Equitation Championships. Equitation is the discipline of jumping with correct technique of both horse and rider. Equitation is essentially showjumping but is judged subjectively with competitors given marks out of 10 for all aspects of their position and the way in which they ride the course, a lot like Dressage but over a jumping a course. It is a discipline that encourages correct technique, polished presentation and encourages correct training of the horse. A showjumping course is set as normal and sometimes riders are asked to perform tasks throughout the course on which they are also marked. Marks are given out of 10 for eye contact, hands, seat, leg position, upper body, rhythm and tempo, take-off position, line, control and presentation. Points are deducted if faults are incurred.
Amber arrived on the Friday when the mandatory Fitness Check and Parade of all Zones were judged. This is when they discovered that Amber's horse SS Safari is a little head-shy and did not want his fore-lock plaited! Amber contested the 15 and under 17 years age group and competed in four rounds, two each day. In the first event, no tasks were asked of the competitors and they just had to negotiate one straight forward round. Tasks were introduced to the remaining events including trotting into the first fence, riding a set amount of strides on related lines, showing a long-crest release and jumping on an angle.
Amber represented Zone 14 Pony Club along with Jake Goodlock, Ellyse Hargreaves, Aiden Woods and Amy Woods. Graeme Hargreaves was Team Manager. Amber was the only Zone 14 member to win a ribbon, 10th place in the first event. When asked what Amber thought about Equitation she said that she loved it because it focused more on how you present yourself and how well you can ride as opposed to how fast you can ride. They are great sentiments Amber and I hope you can inspire other riders to share those views and maybe have a go at Equitation themselves one day. Congratulations on your achievements Amber and good luck for your future competitions.
On June 16, Amber Callaghan and her mother Melinda Downs traveled to Gunning NSW to compete in the Pony Club NSW State Equitation Championships. Equitation is the discipline of jumping with correct technique of both horse and rider. Equitation is essentially showjumping but is judged subjectively with competitors given marks out of 10 for all aspects of their position and the way in which they ride the course, a lot like Dressage but over a jumping a course. It is a discipline that encourages correct technique, polished presentation and encourages correct training of the horse. A showjumping course is set as normal and sometimes riders are asked to perform tasks throughout the course on which they are also marked. Marks are given out of 10 for eye contact, hands, seat, leg position, upper body, rhythm and tempo, take-off position, line, control and presentation. Points are deducted if faults are incurred.
Amber arrived on the Friday when the mandatory Fitness Check and Parade of all Zones were judged. This is when they discovered that Amber's horse SS Safari is a little head-shy and did not want his fore-lock plaited! Amber contested the 15 and under 17 years age group and competed in four rounds, two each day. In the first event, no tasks were asked of the competitors and they just had to negotiate one straight forward round. Tasks were introduced to the remaining events including trotting into the first fence, riding a set amount of strides on related lines, showing a long-crest release and jumping on an angle.
Amber represented Zone 14 Pony Club along with Jake Goodlock, Ellyse Hargreaves, Aiden Woods and Amy Woods. Graeme Hargreaves was Team Manager. Amber was the only Zone 14 member to win a ribbon, 10th place in the first event. When asked what Amber thought about Equitation she said that she loved it because it focused more on how you present yourself and how well you can ride as opposed to how fast you can ride. They are great sentiments Amber and I hope you can inspire other riders to share those views and maybe have a go at Equitation themselves one day. Congratulations on your achievements Amber and good luck for your future competitions.
Lucy's City Experience
Recently Lucy Evans competed at the Greater Sydney World Cup show at SIEC. It was a great experience for her and one in which she learnt so much from. She even won a 5th place out of 120 starters! Congratulations Lucy and thanks for sending in a report for the website...
Report by Lucy Evans
On the 23rd of April Mum and I travelled up to Sydney so I could compete in the Greater Sydney World Cup Show, which was held at Sydney International Equestrian Center (SIEC). We first headed to Windsor to stay at a place called Penrith Valley Oranges so one of Mum's friends could give me lessons over the next two days.
The comp started on Friday but I didn't compete that day because their were no events on for me to compete in on that day, so instead I just took both the boys for a ride around the property. On Friday afternoon Mum and I loaded the horses onto the truck and headed to SIEC. We arrived at SIEC and unloaded the horses in the unloading area and had them vet checked. We then took them to the stables and parked our truck over in the camping area. Once we were all settled in we walked up to the indoor arena and watched a bit of showjumping. We watched Dave Cameron win the open 1.40m class. Watching this made me feel really excited as I was competing in the indoor arena the next day.
My first event on the Saturday was the junior 1.15m A2 which was held in the indoor arena. I was feeling nervous but very excited at the same time. I was first out on Mischief followed by Lewis. Milly helped me walk the course which I thought was very technical and very tight in the indoor. Mischief went out first and he jumped a perfect clear round which I was extremely happy about but just a bit slow for the placings. Lewis then just had one rail but still jumped super for an old man. After my class in the indoor, my Dad said that he was more nervous watching me than surfing 15 foot surf. My next class was the open 1.10m which unfortuneately I had one rail down on both horses but was still happy with how they both went. Lewis went clear but just had the last rail in the jump off.
Later on that night we had a great time watching Milly Clark win the Young Rider class on Jimmy and also watching the bareback showjumping.
The next day I competed in the open 1.10m power and speed class first up. I was first out on Mischief. We both went around clear and fast which got me 5th place out of 120 people which I was stoked about. Lewis only had a rail at the last jump of the power section. Later in the afternoon we watched Clint Beresford and a few other great riders compete in the World Cup which was won by Sam Buchanan.
At about 4.00pm in the afternoon was my last event for the show which was the junior 1.15m AM5 Championship. It was really exciting to compete in this class as we got to jump the World Cup course which was very curvy and long. I was first out on Mischief followed by Lewis. Mischief just had one rail and Lewis had two but I was still very happy with how they went over the weekend.
Mum, Dad and I all had a great time at SIEC and will definitely go back again next year.
Recently Lucy Evans competed at the Greater Sydney World Cup show at SIEC. It was a great experience for her and one in which she learnt so much from. She even won a 5th place out of 120 starters! Congratulations Lucy and thanks for sending in a report for the website...
Report by Lucy Evans
On the 23rd of April Mum and I travelled up to Sydney so I could compete in the Greater Sydney World Cup Show, which was held at Sydney International Equestrian Center (SIEC). We first headed to Windsor to stay at a place called Penrith Valley Oranges so one of Mum's friends could give me lessons over the next two days.
The comp started on Friday but I didn't compete that day because their were no events on for me to compete in on that day, so instead I just took both the boys for a ride around the property. On Friday afternoon Mum and I loaded the horses onto the truck and headed to SIEC. We arrived at SIEC and unloaded the horses in the unloading area and had them vet checked. We then took them to the stables and parked our truck over in the camping area. Once we were all settled in we walked up to the indoor arena and watched a bit of showjumping. We watched Dave Cameron win the open 1.40m class. Watching this made me feel really excited as I was competing in the indoor arena the next day.
My first event on the Saturday was the junior 1.15m A2 which was held in the indoor arena. I was feeling nervous but very excited at the same time. I was first out on Mischief followed by Lewis. Milly helped me walk the course which I thought was very technical and very tight in the indoor. Mischief went out first and he jumped a perfect clear round which I was extremely happy about but just a bit slow for the placings. Lewis then just had one rail but still jumped super for an old man. After my class in the indoor, my Dad said that he was more nervous watching me than surfing 15 foot surf. My next class was the open 1.10m which unfortuneately I had one rail down on both horses but was still happy with how they both went. Lewis went clear but just had the last rail in the jump off.
Later on that night we had a great time watching Milly Clark win the Young Rider class on Jimmy and also watching the bareback showjumping.
The next day I competed in the open 1.10m power and speed class first up. I was first out on Mischief. We both went around clear and fast which got me 5th place out of 120 people which I was stoked about. Lewis only had a rail at the last jump of the power section. Later in the afternoon we watched Clint Beresford and a few other great riders compete in the World Cup which was won by Sam Buchanan.
At about 4.00pm in the afternoon was my last event for the show which was the junior 1.15m AM5 Championship. It was really exciting to compete in this class as we got to jump the World Cup course which was very curvy and long. I was first out on Mischief followed by Lewis. Mischief just had one rail and Lewis had two but I was still very happy with how they went over the weekend.
Mum, Dad and I all had a great time at SIEC and will definitely go back again next year.
Esther Zone 16 Pony Club Champion!
Congratulations to Esther Black who recently competed at the Zone 16 Pony Club Showjumping Championships in Canberra. It was Esther's first time in A grade and she came away as A Grade Champion! Congratulations Esther! Here is her story....
Report by Esther Black
On Saturday the 3rd of May, Mum and I travelled with Max up to Canberra. When we got to the equestrian centre it was incredibly cold and no one else was camping so we booked into a motel next to the centre and luckily found a yard for Max at a riding school behind the motel.
Then on Sunday the 4th of May it was competition day. It was my first A Grade Show jumping competition and the Grand Prix was first up at 8:30am. A Grade was first to jump and I was 2nd out. Max and I cleared the first round easily along with another rider, and when it came to the 2nd round we cleared it again and came out as the only clear round, so we won our first event, the Grand Prix. After a long wait it was time for the Am5, and I was second last to go. Max and I unfortunately had 3 rails down but we still came out in 4th place.Straight after was our last round of the day, the Accumulator. I was last to go. When it came time for us to jump, we had the 3rd jump down and cleared the rest including the joker, and we were the second combination to attempt the joker fence and the only combination to clear it for 1st place.
After a long wait for everyone to finish and pack up, it was finally time for the presentation. I received my ribbons for 1st, 4th and 1st place, and then the champions were announced. I was A Grade Overall Champion!!!!!! I could not believe it and I was so excited and happy since as it was my first A Grade Show jumping Competition. I couldn’t have been happier with Max. After this we loaded Max up and drove all the way home.
I would like to thank my mum Heather for taking me up to Canberra and to my riding instructor Kristen for all the lessons, and also Jackie who has always helped me along with jumping, it would not have been possible without them. And thanks also for all the support and encouragement over the years from the Bega Jump Club members. I am aiming to go to Pony Club State Show jumping at Condobolin in July, and with this win I am qualified and it all seems much closer, this event was the next step closer to State Show jumping which is just under two months away!!
Congratulations to Esther Black who recently competed at the Zone 16 Pony Club Showjumping Championships in Canberra. It was Esther's first time in A grade and she came away as A Grade Champion! Congratulations Esther! Here is her story....
Report by Esther Black
On Saturday the 3rd of May, Mum and I travelled with Max up to Canberra. When we got to the equestrian centre it was incredibly cold and no one else was camping so we booked into a motel next to the centre and luckily found a yard for Max at a riding school behind the motel.
Then on Sunday the 4th of May it was competition day. It was my first A Grade Show jumping competition and the Grand Prix was first up at 8:30am. A Grade was first to jump and I was 2nd out. Max and I cleared the first round easily along with another rider, and when it came to the 2nd round we cleared it again and came out as the only clear round, so we won our first event, the Grand Prix. After a long wait it was time for the Am5, and I was second last to go. Max and I unfortunately had 3 rails down but we still came out in 4th place.Straight after was our last round of the day, the Accumulator. I was last to go. When it came time for us to jump, we had the 3rd jump down and cleared the rest including the joker, and we were the second combination to attempt the joker fence and the only combination to clear it for 1st place.
After a long wait for everyone to finish and pack up, it was finally time for the presentation. I received my ribbons for 1st, 4th and 1st place, and then the champions were announced. I was A Grade Overall Champion!!!!!! I could not believe it and I was so excited and happy since as it was my first A Grade Show jumping Competition. I couldn’t have been happier with Max. After this we loaded Max up and drove all the way home.
I would like to thank my mum Heather for taking me up to Canberra and to my riding instructor Kristen for all the lessons, and also Jackie who has always helped me along with jumping, it would not have been possible without them. And thanks also for all the support and encouragement over the years from the Bega Jump Club members. I am aiming to go to Pony Club State Show jumping at Condobolin in July, and with this win I am qualified and it all seems much closer, this event was the next step closer to State Show jumping which is just under two months away!!
Todd Living the Dream in Europe
Born and bred into one on Bega's most prolific showjumping families, the Ottons, Todd Hinde was destined to be a competitive showjumper. Todd has been a member of Bega Showjumping Club since he was a tiny lad and has won several great events and championships. Todd is Paddy Otton's grandson and a few of his old horses are still doing the rounds today with his younger cousin Tom Otton and more recently Riley Whyman.
Almost two years ago Todd married Hilary Scott from Camden who is a World Cup showjumper and manager of her mother's stud Oaks Sport Horses. Last year the couple set off to base themselves in Europe taking with them two horses and purchasing more on arrival. The European show scene has been a huge learning curve for the pair and they are thoroughly enjoying the lifestyle even though it is very hard work.
On April 26, Todd was thrilled to win his first ribbon in Europe, 2nd in the 1.40m jump off class at Eschweiler 2* riding Oaks Miss Scarlet. Congratulations Toddy! Keep doing Bega proud!
Born and bred into one on Bega's most prolific showjumping families, the Ottons, Todd Hinde was destined to be a competitive showjumper. Todd has been a member of Bega Showjumping Club since he was a tiny lad and has won several great events and championships. Todd is Paddy Otton's grandson and a few of his old horses are still doing the rounds today with his younger cousin Tom Otton and more recently Riley Whyman.
Almost two years ago Todd married Hilary Scott from Camden who is a World Cup showjumper and manager of her mother's stud Oaks Sport Horses. Last year the couple set off to base themselves in Europe taking with them two horses and purchasing more on arrival. The European show scene has been a huge learning curve for the pair and they are thoroughly enjoying the lifestyle even though it is very hard work.
On April 26, Todd was thrilled to win his first ribbon in Europe, 2nd in the 1.40m jump off class at Eschweiler 2* riding Oaks Miss Scarlet. Congratulations Toddy! Keep doing Bega proud!
Bega Dominate Sydney Royal 2014!
The 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show would have to go down in history as the most successful show for exhibitors from the Bega Valley. It all started when the Bega Miss Showgirl and young dairy farmer, Brodie Chester was awarded the State Title of the Sydney Royal Showgirl. Next we had our very own Clint Beresford winning a record breaking 4 out of the 6 showjumping events and his horse being awarded the Most Successful Showjumper of the show. Then the Bega Young Farmers Team consisting of Sarah Dreverman, Tom Otton, Josh Cochrane and Greg Heffernan continued on from last year’s victory in the State final of the Young Farmer Challenge to take out the National Title. To add to these awesome achievements, our local show riders had great success including Troy Wilson being awarded Champion Gentleman rider and young Maddy Wheatley winning her Pony Club riding class. Our showjumping club was very well represented in the junior, amateur and pony club showjumping contests and local dairy cattle were awarded some championships and this is only what I know! I am sure their were many other outstanding local achievements all over the show.
Bega Showjumping Club members performed brilliantly once again. The Amateur events were conducted first. Sarah Dreverman and new horse SM Flash placed 2nd in the first event. On the following day the final was won by Alisa Williams riding the large grey mare Anigrey, bred and owned by the Williams family. Sarah and Flash were the most consistent combination, placing 3rd in this event. Sarah won this event last year on a different horse so the Bega Jump Club representatives have a strong hold over the Amateur competition at Sydney Royal. Well done girls.
Next on the showjumping program were the open competitions. Clint Beresford was our representative competing in Section 3 which is for horses under 10 years of age with a starting height of 1.30m. The Sydney Royal Show was upgraded to an International 2* level event with $60,000 prizemoney on offer as well as the chance to gain International rankings and recognition (in the World Cup Grand Prix). The show received record entries from all over the country with events proving very hard to gain acceptance for.
Clint and his very talented young horse Emmaville Jitterbug have just finished a phenomenal 12 months of competition including winning Most Successful Young Rider at Sydney Royal last year, the prestigious Summer Classic Futurity and the local Triple Crown Grand Prix title. Clint got off to the perfect start winning the first two Table AM5 events and equal first in the six bar. One rail in the third event had the pair just out of the placings but they come back to win the final event, the Accumulator. Their was much speculation as to this being some sort of Sydney Royal record. Following these outstanding performances, Emmaville Jitterbug a.k.a. Jason was awarded Best Performed Section 3 Jumping Horse, Young Jumping Horse of the Show and the overall Best Jumping Horse of the Show.
Clint’s Royal campaign however was not over. Clint and Jason had entered the main class of the show, the Sydney Royal Easter Show Grand Prix FEI** World Cup. This would be a good step up in class for the young combination and only their second World Cup start together. The combination performed brilliantly to finish in 9th place out of 22 starters with 8 faults in the first round and 4 faults in the second. What a fantastic show! Clint posted this on his facebook page;
“Just on our way home from a very successful Sydney royal. Emmaville Jitterbug was a star once again, winning 3 of the 4 part three classes to take out leading part three horse, also being leading young jumping horse of the show and leading jumping horse of the show. He backed it up with a great effort in the two star grand prix claiming 9th position. Would just like to thank everyone who has helped me and the horse to get where we are, especially Mum, Dad and Danielle but also a huge thank you to Grant and Heather Hughes who bred and started the horse, grant for coaching me all these years..”
Next on the Royal program was the Junior and Young Rider classes which went for four days starting Easter Saturday. The talented Lane Clarke gained acceptance into both categories, the Juniors (12-18 years) on Burnbrook Jumbuck and the Young Riders (16-21 years) on GH Tigerlilly. Last year holds fond memories for the club and Clarke family as Lane was awarded the Most Successful Junior rider at Sydney Royal in his first time competing at the show. This year however was a new challenge for Lane competing on the ‘big stage’ with the relatively inexperienced Jummy and stepping up for his first ever Young Rider classes with Blossom (Lane had only just turned 16!).
Burnbrook Jumbuck turned in very commendable performances finishing mid-field or better in all classes with usually only one rail on the ground. A great debut for the young horse. Lane and GH Tigerlilly held his own against the very best young riders in Australia finishing with a 6th, 5th and equal 3rd place in the six bar. Both Lane and the horses gained very valuable experience and had a great time. It goes without saying that we are all very proud of Lane and his achievements. Well done. In other jumping news, the Area 6 Pony Club team placed 5th.
The 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show would have to go down in history as the most successful show for exhibitors from the Bega Valley. It all started when the Bega Miss Showgirl and young dairy farmer, Brodie Chester was awarded the State Title of the Sydney Royal Showgirl. Next we had our very own Clint Beresford winning a record breaking 4 out of the 6 showjumping events and his horse being awarded the Most Successful Showjumper of the show. Then the Bega Young Farmers Team consisting of Sarah Dreverman, Tom Otton, Josh Cochrane and Greg Heffernan continued on from last year’s victory in the State final of the Young Farmer Challenge to take out the National Title. To add to these awesome achievements, our local show riders had great success including Troy Wilson being awarded Champion Gentleman rider and young Maddy Wheatley winning her Pony Club riding class. Our showjumping club was very well represented in the junior, amateur and pony club showjumping contests and local dairy cattle were awarded some championships and this is only what I know! I am sure their were many other outstanding local achievements all over the show.
Bega Showjumping Club members performed brilliantly once again. The Amateur events were conducted first. Sarah Dreverman and new horse SM Flash placed 2nd in the first event. On the following day the final was won by Alisa Williams riding the large grey mare Anigrey, bred and owned by the Williams family. Sarah and Flash were the most consistent combination, placing 3rd in this event. Sarah won this event last year on a different horse so the Bega Jump Club representatives have a strong hold over the Amateur competition at Sydney Royal. Well done girls.
Next on the showjumping program were the open competitions. Clint Beresford was our representative competing in Section 3 which is for horses under 10 years of age with a starting height of 1.30m. The Sydney Royal Show was upgraded to an International 2* level event with $60,000 prizemoney on offer as well as the chance to gain International rankings and recognition (in the World Cup Grand Prix). The show received record entries from all over the country with events proving very hard to gain acceptance for.
Clint and his very talented young horse Emmaville Jitterbug have just finished a phenomenal 12 months of competition including winning Most Successful Young Rider at Sydney Royal last year, the prestigious Summer Classic Futurity and the local Triple Crown Grand Prix title. Clint got off to the perfect start winning the first two Table AM5 events and equal first in the six bar. One rail in the third event had the pair just out of the placings but they come back to win the final event, the Accumulator. Their was much speculation as to this being some sort of Sydney Royal record. Following these outstanding performances, Emmaville Jitterbug a.k.a. Jason was awarded Best Performed Section 3 Jumping Horse, Young Jumping Horse of the Show and the overall Best Jumping Horse of the Show.
Clint’s Royal campaign however was not over. Clint and Jason had entered the main class of the show, the Sydney Royal Easter Show Grand Prix FEI** World Cup. This would be a good step up in class for the young combination and only their second World Cup start together. The combination performed brilliantly to finish in 9th place out of 22 starters with 8 faults in the first round and 4 faults in the second. What a fantastic show! Clint posted this on his facebook page;
“Just on our way home from a very successful Sydney royal. Emmaville Jitterbug was a star once again, winning 3 of the 4 part three classes to take out leading part three horse, also being leading young jumping horse of the show and leading jumping horse of the show. He backed it up with a great effort in the two star grand prix claiming 9th position. Would just like to thank everyone who has helped me and the horse to get where we are, especially Mum, Dad and Danielle but also a huge thank you to Grant and Heather Hughes who bred and started the horse, grant for coaching me all these years..”
Next on the Royal program was the Junior and Young Rider classes which went for four days starting Easter Saturday. The talented Lane Clarke gained acceptance into both categories, the Juniors (12-18 years) on Burnbrook Jumbuck and the Young Riders (16-21 years) on GH Tigerlilly. Last year holds fond memories for the club and Clarke family as Lane was awarded the Most Successful Junior rider at Sydney Royal in his first time competing at the show. This year however was a new challenge for Lane competing on the ‘big stage’ with the relatively inexperienced Jummy and stepping up for his first ever Young Rider classes with Blossom (Lane had only just turned 16!).
Burnbrook Jumbuck turned in very commendable performances finishing mid-field or better in all classes with usually only one rail on the ground. A great debut for the young horse. Lane and GH Tigerlilly held his own against the very best young riders in Australia finishing with a 6th, 5th and equal 3rd place in the six bar. Both Lane and the horses gained very valuable experience and had a great time. It goes without saying that we are all very proud of Lane and his achievements. Well done. In other jumping news, the Area 6 Pony Club team placed 5th.
Reflection of Past & Present
2014 FAR SOUTH COAST SHOWJUMPER OF THE YEAR - PRESENTATION NIGHT 29/3/14
A group of about 80 jump club members, show committee members and sponsors enjoyed a night of reflection and celebration at the presentation dinner for the Far South Coast Showjumper of the Year Series. The club was honored to have special guest and 1960 Olympic gold and silver medalist Neale Lavis and his wife in attendance as the nights guest speaker.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Stewart Smith who gave a warm welcome to everyone who he described as a close-knit, showjumping family. He then went on to go through a few highlights of the 2014 Show Season. He mentioned many riders particularly the new riders and families on the scene, the old riders making a come-back and gave a special mention to the highly successful young riders who continue, year after year, show after show to not only compete with great success but grow into very respectable members of society and people of whom the club is very proud of. A Stewart Smith speech would not be complete without giving a huge wrap to the Six-Bar competitions, an event which holds a special place in his heart. This year, Stewart's dream of having a six-bar event at every show finally came true. What most excited Stewart was the addition of a 'cross-rail six bar' to the program at Bemboka and Bombala shows. Smith explained "When we added the cross-rail event to the program at Bemboka we had 10 entries straight away at 8 o'clock in the morning. I could not believe that at 6 o'clock that night, all 10 of them were there waiting as keen as anything." At Bombala it was obvious that a monster had been created with almost 30 kids waiting until almost dark to contest the cross-rail six bar event. Throughout Stewart continually exclaimed "Most people only get to go to one show a year, we get to go to 10 in 3 months, how lucky are we?" A sentiment truly shared by everyone in the room.
The reins were then handed over to club President Jeffrey "Poss" Otton, and his presence was duly noted (Poss was not seen that often during the show season!). Poss thanked our show committee's and sponsors for continuing to support local showjumping. He then invited Jess Crocker, grand daughter of the late Keith Gordon on stage to present the winner of the Keith Gordon Memorial Senior Showjumper of the Year Award to Brett Clarke. This is the 5th year in a row that Brett has won the award, winning it every year since its resurrection in 2009. This year however, he won on a different horse, the 5-year-old colt GH Blossom's Little Brother. This colt is a full brother to the previous horse he had won on GH Tigerlily (a.k.a. Blossom). Poss explained that the senior competition was once again very close as it took the very last last event at the very last show for Brett to overtake the series leader, Clint Beresford. Brett also managed to level on his other mount Top Pocket to claim equal runner-up with Clint and Emmaville Jitterbug. Clint's head strapper, manager and big sister Danielle was on hand to receive his award.
The Graham Johnson Memorial Junior award was presented by Graham's children Kirsty, Troy and Caitlin. This year the winner was Caitlin Reid and Asta La Vista who won "by a country mile". Caitlin is a very competitive 11-year-old who won almost every event she contested. Her pony was bred and started by Kirsty's husband Stuart McPaul and also competed by Troy and Caitlin so it was very special that the Graham Johnson Award was won by a pony who had a connection with him and his family. This was the first time that Lane Clarke had not taken top honours but he still done extremely well to win the runner-up prize on yet again another home-bred champion only in her first year of competing GH Whiskey Girl. The top 10 juniors were awarded certificates to acknowledge their fantastic effort and the closeness of the competition. These were Jess Davies, Alex Smith, Lane Clarke again, Riley Whyman and Jess Clarke.
Our special guest Neale Lavis was then invited to take the floor and had the room captivated by his stories of how he first became an eventer, how he came to get on the Olympic team and his experience of going to the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Before he started he thanked the club for inviting him to speak and claimed that he always felt that coming to Bega was like "coming home" as he spent much of his younger years competing at our local shows and events. In fact, Lavis made many local references including that his Olympic mount "Mirrabooka" was born and bred in Cooma and his name is aboriginal for Southern Cross. He mentioned that he used to compete with John McPaul, Alan Holmes and later the Ottons. Holmes, who was present, described Lavis as a real gentleman and a top sport as well as being a very talented horseman. Lavis left the young audience with some words of wisdom; "Remember, you can teach a horse to do anything as long as you are patient. Always take your time with horses and never spend more than 15 minutes on training them on one particular thing. Just a little bit at a time and you will go far." Following Neale's great trip down memory lane, Lavis was asked to assist Richard Otton in presenting the "Paddy Otton Cup". Richard explained that the Far South Coast Showjumping pointscore was previously run back in the 50's and 60's. A special trophy was made in honour of Richard's contribution to the sport of showjumping and for his continued efforts in recording history. The Cup has the previous winners engraved on it as well as the current winners of the past five years. Congratulations to Brett and Caitlin who now have their names engraved on this prestigious part of history.
The presentations were finished with Brett Clarke making a few special presentations to people who he thought made special contributions to this year's show season. These awards were a great reflection on those people other than the riders who are a vital part of our community. To finish proceedings, an auction of hay was held with all funds raised to go to the Douch family of Berridale who unfortunately lost their newly built horse truck, loaded with all of their gear in a fire the day before Cooma Show. The Douch family are great supporters of Bega Jump Club and are the Cheif Ring Stewards of Dalgety Show. The club was very pleased to announce that it raised $1500 to donate to the Douch family. Thanks to Dave Lucas who supplied the hay and to everyone who dug deep and bought some!
All in all it was another great night. Most attendants were somewhat saddened that the shows are over for another year but cannot wait for Jump Club to start again!
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2014 FAR SOUTH COAST SHOWJUMPER OF THE YEAR - PRESENTATION NIGHT 29/3/14
A group of about 80 jump club members, show committee members and sponsors enjoyed a night of reflection and celebration at the presentation dinner for the Far South Coast Showjumper of the Year Series. The club was honored to have special guest and 1960 Olympic gold and silver medalist Neale Lavis and his wife in attendance as the nights guest speaker.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Stewart Smith who gave a warm welcome to everyone who he described as a close-knit, showjumping family. He then went on to go through a few highlights of the 2014 Show Season. He mentioned many riders particularly the new riders and families on the scene, the old riders making a come-back and gave a special mention to the highly successful young riders who continue, year after year, show after show to not only compete with great success but grow into very respectable members of society and people of whom the club is very proud of. A Stewart Smith speech would not be complete without giving a huge wrap to the Six-Bar competitions, an event which holds a special place in his heart. This year, Stewart's dream of having a six-bar event at every show finally came true. What most excited Stewart was the addition of a 'cross-rail six bar' to the program at Bemboka and Bombala shows. Smith explained "When we added the cross-rail event to the program at Bemboka we had 10 entries straight away at 8 o'clock in the morning. I could not believe that at 6 o'clock that night, all 10 of them were there waiting as keen as anything." At Bombala it was obvious that a monster had been created with almost 30 kids waiting until almost dark to contest the cross-rail six bar event. Throughout Stewart continually exclaimed "Most people only get to go to one show a year, we get to go to 10 in 3 months, how lucky are we?" A sentiment truly shared by everyone in the room.
The reins were then handed over to club President Jeffrey "Poss" Otton, and his presence was duly noted (Poss was not seen that often during the show season!). Poss thanked our show committee's and sponsors for continuing to support local showjumping. He then invited Jess Crocker, grand daughter of the late Keith Gordon on stage to present the winner of the Keith Gordon Memorial Senior Showjumper of the Year Award to Brett Clarke. This is the 5th year in a row that Brett has won the award, winning it every year since its resurrection in 2009. This year however, he won on a different horse, the 5-year-old colt GH Blossom's Little Brother. This colt is a full brother to the previous horse he had won on GH Tigerlily (a.k.a. Blossom). Poss explained that the senior competition was once again very close as it took the very last last event at the very last show for Brett to overtake the series leader, Clint Beresford. Brett also managed to level on his other mount Top Pocket to claim equal runner-up with Clint and Emmaville Jitterbug. Clint's head strapper, manager and big sister Danielle was on hand to receive his award.
The Graham Johnson Memorial Junior award was presented by Graham's children Kirsty, Troy and Caitlin. This year the winner was Caitlin Reid and Asta La Vista who won "by a country mile". Caitlin is a very competitive 11-year-old who won almost every event she contested. Her pony was bred and started by Kirsty's husband Stuart McPaul and also competed by Troy and Caitlin so it was very special that the Graham Johnson Award was won by a pony who had a connection with him and his family. This was the first time that Lane Clarke had not taken top honours but he still done extremely well to win the runner-up prize on yet again another home-bred champion only in her first year of competing GH Whiskey Girl. The top 10 juniors were awarded certificates to acknowledge their fantastic effort and the closeness of the competition. These were Jess Davies, Alex Smith, Lane Clarke again, Riley Whyman and Jess Clarke.
Our special guest Neale Lavis was then invited to take the floor and had the room captivated by his stories of how he first became an eventer, how he came to get on the Olympic team and his experience of going to the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Before he started he thanked the club for inviting him to speak and claimed that he always felt that coming to Bega was like "coming home" as he spent much of his younger years competing at our local shows and events. In fact, Lavis made many local references including that his Olympic mount "Mirrabooka" was born and bred in Cooma and his name is aboriginal for Southern Cross. He mentioned that he used to compete with John McPaul, Alan Holmes and later the Ottons. Holmes, who was present, described Lavis as a real gentleman and a top sport as well as being a very talented horseman. Lavis left the young audience with some words of wisdom; "Remember, you can teach a horse to do anything as long as you are patient. Always take your time with horses and never spend more than 15 minutes on training them on one particular thing. Just a little bit at a time and you will go far." Following Neale's great trip down memory lane, Lavis was asked to assist Richard Otton in presenting the "Paddy Otton Cup". Richard explained that the Far South Coast Showjumping pointscore was previously run back in the 50's and 60's. A special trophy was made in honour of Richard's contribution to the sport of showjumping and for his continued efforts in recording history. The Cup has the previous winners engraved on it as well as the current winners of the past five years. Congratulations to Brett and Caitlin who now have their names engraved on this prestigious part of history.
The presentations were finished with Brett Clarke making a few special presentations to people who he thought made special contributions to this year's show season. These awards were a great reflection on those people other than the riders who are a vital part of our community. To finish proceedings, an auction of hay was held with all funds raised to go to the Douch family of Berridale who unfortunately lost their newly built horse truck, loaded with all of their gear in a fire the day before Cooma Show. The Douch family are great supporters of Bega Jump Club and are the Cheif Ring Stewards of Dalgety Show. The club was very pleased to announce that it raised $1500 to donate to the Douch family. Thanks to Dave Lucas who supplied the hay and to everyone who dug deep and bought some!
All in all it was another great night. Most attendants were somewhat saddened that the shows are over for another year but cannot wait for Jump Club to start again!
FOR MORE PHOTOS, GO TO THE PHOTO GALLERY UNDER SOCIAL
Congratulations Emma!
I must admit, I don't know much about showing, but I do know that club member Emma Donnelly has done very well at the recent Grand National Show in Sydney. In fact she won runner-up Large Show Hunter Galloway against the best in Australia. On behalf of the club, I would like to congratulate Emma on this massive achievement. Other locals who also achieved Top 10 status at he Championships were Tayla Wilson, Troy Wilson, Lauren Wheeler and Katy O'Neill. Here are Emma's own words:
"My dream was always to get to Grand Nationals, 4 years ago I'd never imagined this horse would take me where he has. As most of you will know it hasn't been easy but we made it and i was just over the moon to be there. I've learnt so much along the way but one things for sure i've learnt persistence. Words can't explain how it felt to have Reg presented The 'Equissage' Runner Up Large Show Hunter Galloway at Gallery Equines Grand Nationals for 2014. Id like to thank everyone for their kind words on Friday, it really meant alot. . A huge thank you to my family, It was extremely special to have you there to watch, Mum, Dad, Pop, Luke Donnelly, Thomas Donnelly, Lily Townsend and Joy Moon. To all my friends you know who u are (i apologize if i've missed you) for all your ongoing support along the way i wouldn't have got there without you all. To those that have helped Reg an I get there, Martin Bourke and Judy Bourke, Ivan Boljun, Craig Bottom, Georgia Hope, Adele Holland, Chloe Buckle, Brook Keir, Roz Evans and Sallie Slater. Last but not least to the team in the big truck, J and R Equestrian for pulling me into line, you guys are more then amazing. It was an honor to be next to Jess Stalling in the winners circle again, this time as a team member, a moment ill never forget !"
I must admit, I don't know much about showing, but I do know that club member Emma Donnelly has done very well at the recent Grand National Show in Sydney. In fact she won runner-up Large Show Hunter Galloway against the best in Australia. On behalf of the club, I would like to congratulate Emma on this massive achievement. Other locals who also achieved Top 10 status at he Championships were Tayla Wilson, Troy Wilson, Lauren Wheeler and Katy O'Neill. Here are Emma's own words:
"My dream was always to get to Grand Nationals, 4 years ago I'd never imagined this horse would take me where he has. As most of you will know it hasn't been easy but we made it and i was just over the moon to be there. I've learnt so much along the way but one things for sure i've learnt persistence. Words can't explain how it felt to have Reg presented The 'Equissage' Runner Up Large Show Hunter Galloway at Gallery Equines Grand Nationals for 2014. Id like to thank everyone for their kind words on Friday, it really meant alot. . A huge thank you to my family, It was extremely special to have you there to watch, Mum, Dad, Pop, Luke Donnelly, Thomas Donnelly, Lily Townsend and Joy Moon. To all my friends you know who u are (i apologize if i've missed you) for all your ongoing support along the way i wouldn't have got there without you all. To those that have helped Reg an I get there, Martin Bourke and Judy Bourke, Ivan Boljun, Craig Bottom, Georgia Hope, Adele Holland, Chloe Buckle, Brook Keir, Roz Evans and Sallie Slater. Last but not least to the team in the big truck, J and R Equestrian for pulling me into line, you guys are more then amazing. It was an honor to be next to Jess Stalling in the winners circle again, this time as a team member, a moment ill never forget !"
Williams leads Amateur Series
Melanie Beeby, Wednesday, 5 March 2014 - Jumping NSW
Bega's Alisa Williams is sitting in equal first in the 2014 Jumping NSW Amateur Series after the first four rounds, with Broadway Jitterbug and Anigney both on 17 points after wins at Jindabyne and Canberra Royal.
Berridale's Sarah Dreverman is currently in third and fourth place with SM Flash and her beautiful coloured Emmaville Mosiac.
For current Amateur Series standings, visit:
http://www.jumpingnsw.equestrian.org.au/site/equestrian/jumpingnsw/downloads/Amateur%20Series%202014/Ami%20Point%20Score%202014.pdf
Photo: In January this year, Alisa took out the Amateur Championship at the Snowy Mountains Showjumping Spectacular. Hawkesbury River Saddle Co. generously donate a saddle to the winner of which they swapped for a very special one that Alisa kindly gave to her sister Adena. Alisa also was the winner of the Triple Crown riding Anigrey and was runner up riding Broadway Jitterbug.
Melanie Beeby, Wednesday, 5 March 2014 - Jumping NSW
Bega's Alisa Williams is sitting in equal first in the 2014 Jumping NSW Amateur Series after the first four rounds, with Broadway Jitterbug and Anigney both on 17 points after wins at Jindabyne and Canberra Royal.
Berridale's Sarah Dreverman is currently in third and fourth place with SM Flash and her beautiful coloured Emmaville Mosiac.
For current Amateur Series standings, visit:
http://www.jumpingnsw.equestrian.org.au/site/equestrian/jumpingnsw/downloads/Amateur%20Series%202014/Ami%20Point%20Score%202014.pdf
Photo: In January this year, Alisa took out the Amateur Championship at the Snowy Mountains Showjumping Spectacular. Hawkesbury River Saddle Co. generously donate a saddle to the winner of which they swapped for a very special one that Alisa kindly gave to her sister Adena. Alisa also was the winner of the Triple Crown riding Anigrey and was runner up riding Broadway Jitterbug.
Bemboka Show Encouragement Awards
Each year Stewart Smith of Chester & Smith Stock & Station Agents donates encouragement awards to be presented at the Bemboka Show. Stewart could be described as one of showjumping truest fans and loves nothing more than going to a show and spending the entire day in the showjumping ring either competing, volunteering and always encouraging others. A true character in our sport, the showjumping community is so very lucky to have Stewart and thank him for his continued generosity and sponsorship of showjumping at local shows.
Although the encouragement awards are a part of the great little show at Bemboka, it is obvious that Stewart and his band of spies decide on the worthy winners of these awards well in advance of Bemboka Show. He organises beautiful prizes for the recipients. This year, the lucky winners were awarded embroided saddle clothes presented by Poss Otton.
Congratulations to Bec Breust, Denis Smith, Wendy Constance, Vicki Whyman, Rachel Smith, Zoe Grant and Jack Clarke.
It is great to see these riders participating at every show and never being afraid to have a go and keep on trying, no matter what! Keep up the good work and we will see you all bigger and better next year!
Each year Stewart Smith of Chester & Smith Stock & Station Agents donates encouragement awards to be presented at the Bemboka Show. Stewart could be described as one of showjumping truest fans and loves nothing more than going to a show and spending the entire day in the showjumping ring either competing, volunteering and always encouraging others. A true character in our sport, the showjumping community is so very lucky to have Stewart and thank him for his continued generosity and sponsorship of showjumping at local shows.
Although the encouragement awards are a part of the great little show at Bemboka, it is obvious that Stewart and his band of spies decide on the worthy winners of these awards well in advance of Bemboka Show. He organises beautiful prizes for the recipients. This year, the lucky winners were awarded embroided saddle clothes presented by Poss Otton.
Congratulations to Bec Breust, Denis Smith, Wendy Constance, Vicki Whyman, Rachel Smith, Zoe Grant and Jack Clarke.
It is great to see these riders participating at every show and never being afraid to have a go and keep on trying, no matter what! Keep up the good work and we will see you all bigger and better next year!
FAR SOUTH COAST SHOWJUMPER OF THE YEAR 2014
Olympian to speak at Presentation Night
THE Bemboka Show marked the final round of the Far South Coast Showjumper of the Year series. The series, run over the seven local shows on the Far South Coast, was initiated in 2009 following the passing of local showjumping identities Keith Gordon and Graham Johnson. These gentlemen were great contributors to the sport, both qualified showjumping judges and course designers and volunteers in every way possible to the local show circuit. In honour of their memory, the series dedicates memorial trophies to the two men, splitting into two divisions, the senior award in memory of Mr Gordon and the junior award in memory of Mr Johnson. The series proved to be a hotly contested event attracting more riders to more shows.
The presentation of this year’s awards will take place Saturday 29th March at the Grand Hotel, Bega. The Bega Showjumping Club will host the awards and are very excited to announce that this year’s guest speaker will be 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist, Neale Lavis. Lavis won a team gold medal in eventing at the Olympics in Rome and a silver medal individually on a horse named Mirrabooka. He also participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Lavis resides in Braidwood and is involved with cattle and a racehorse stud which produced Just A Dash, the winner of the 1981 Melbourne Cup and Strawberry Road, the 1982/83 Racehorse of the Year. Lavis was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989, received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1999 and an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
All showjumping sponsors, supporters, organisers and competitors are invited to attend the presentation night including a buffet Chinese meal at 6:30pm. This year’s competition was huge with over 100 competitors winning points. The Graham Johnson Memorial Junior Trophy was taken out by 11 year old Caitlin Reid of Bermagui and her mount Asta La Vista who ended the competition streets ahead of her rivals. The minor placings however were very close and the top 10 place winners are encouraged to attend the night as you will be acknowledged for your outstanding success over the series. These include Lane Clarke, Jess Davies, Alex Smith, Riley Whyman and Jess Clarke.
The Keith Gordon Memorial Senior Trophy once again went right down to the wire with the very last event at the very last show determining the eventual winner. Congratulations to Brett Clarke and his horse GH Blossom’s Little Brother. Clarke just edged out the series leader Clint Beresford and his mount Emmaville Jitterbug who had outstanding success at only the three shows he attended. Other competitors in the top 10 were Tom Otton, Alisa Williams, Murray Otton, Amber Pollard, Sarah Dreverman and Neville Cuzner.
The winners will receive a trophy jacket and rug which has been proudly donated by Stewart and Tracy Smith of Chester & Smith Stock and Station Agents of Bega. The committee would like to thank everyone who co-operated in making this series a success, particularly Greg Grant who compiled the pointscore. If you would like to attend the dinner, contact Jeffrey Otton on 0409 460 413 by Wednesday 26th March.
Olympian to speak at Presentation Night
THE Bemboka Show marked the final round of the Far South Coast Showjumper of the Year series. The series, run over the seven local shows on the Far South Coast, was initiated in 2009 following the passing of local showjumping identities Keith Gordon and Graham Johnson. These gentlemen were great contributors to the sport, both qualified showjumping judges and course designers and volunteers in every way possible to the local show circuit. In honour of their memory, the series dedicates memorial trophies to the two men, splitting into two divisions, the senior award in memory of Mr Gordon and the junior award in memory of Mr Johnson. The series proved to be a hotly contested event attracting more riders to more shows.
The presentation of this year’s awards will take place Saturday 29th March at the Grand Hotel, Bega. The Bega Showjumping Club will host the awards and are very excited to announce that this year’s guest speaker will be 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist, Neale Lavis. Lavis won a team gold medal in eventing at the Olympics in Rome and a silver medal individually on a horse named Mirrabooka. He also participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Lavis resides in Braidwood and is involved with cattle and a racehorse stud which produced Just A Dash, the winner of the 1981 Melbourne Cup and Strawberry Road, the 1982/83 Racehorse of the Year. Lavis was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989, received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1999 and an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
All showjumping sponsors, supporters, organisers and competitors are invited to attend the presentation night including a buffet Chinese meal at 6:30pm. This year’s competition was huge with over 100 competitors winning points. The Graham Johnson Memorial Junior Trophy was taken out by 11 year old Caitlin Reid of Bermagui and her mount Asta La Vista who ended the competition streets ahead of her rivals. The minor placings however were very close and the top 10 place winners are encouraged to attend the night as you will be acknowledged for your outstanding success over the series. These include Lane Clarke, Jess Davies, Alex Smith, Riley Whyman and Jess Clarke.
The Keith Gordon Memorial Senior Trophy once again went right down to the wire with the very last event at the very last show determining the eventual winner. Congratulations to Brett Clarke and his horse GH Blossom’s Little Brother. Clarke just edged out the series leader Clint Beresford and his mount Emmaville Jitterbug who had outstanding success at only the three shows he attended. Other competitors in the top 10 were Tom Otton, Alisa Williams, Murray Otton, Amber Pollard, Sarah Dreverman and Neville Cuzner.
The winners will receive a trophy jacket and rug which has been proudly donated by Stewart and Tracy Smith of Chester & Smith Stock and Station Agents of Bega. The committee would like to thank everyone who co-operated in making this series a success, particularly Greg Grant who compiled the pointscore. If you would like to attend the dinner, contact Jeffrey Otton on 0409 460 413 by Wednesday 26th March.