Youngsters shine in annual horse riding show

The first day of competition on Saturday comprised mainly hunter disciplined classes where Gold River, owned and ridden by Sarah Wight, wore only blue on that day. Gold River won all three classes in the Junior Hunter division and was crowned Champion Junior Hunter horse. 

Other worthy horse and pony champions on Saturday were Wiriana who was the Champion Adult Hunter and the beautiful chestnut mare Allure who was Champion Low Hunter.

Sunday’s phase of the competition was all about precision and endurance in the morning with show jumping later in the day where the poise of the riders was showcased.

The top show jumpers were Just For Kicks and Sasha Kane who won the Puddle Jumpers 0.70 metre class; You’ll Be Amazed with Khaleb Tota on board won the Pony Jumping; Jaeda Smith and Starstuck beat a field of 10 to win the 0.96 metre horse jumping; Mr. Sandman owned and ridden by Frances Weddup jumped to victory in the 1.00 metre horse jumping class; with Michael Rodrigues riding Scooby Doo and Claire Howard on her beloved Just A Rose winning the 1.10 meter and 1.15 metre horse jumping respectively.

Champion Equitation saw some newcomers take top honours. Nina Wehmeyer out of Spiceland’s Riding Centre was Champion in the Junior Equitation Under 12 Years division. 

Other notables were:

• Champion Walk & Trot Equitation 10 Years & Under: Casey Truran - Reserve: Jesse Soares
• Champion Short Stirrup Equitation 12 Years & Under: (Tie) Brianna Siddle and Khaleb Tota
• Champion Junior Equitation Under 12 Years: Nina Wehmeyer - Reserve: Natasha Mansell
• Champion Junior Equitation 12-14 Years: (Tie) Julia Lines and Riley Correia
• Champion Adult Equitation: Nick DeCosta - Reserve: Alison Dyer-Fagundo
• Overall Junior Champion: (Tie) Casey Truran and Khaleb Tota
• Overall Senior Champion: Nick DeCosta - Reserve: Suzette Sailsman

Well done to all the competitors who competed at the Inwood Hunter/Jumper show.