Fig Tree Pocket One Day Event

      Sean Corr on Conqueror Mick                                           Photo courtsey Sarah Perkins

The weather was schizophrenic. Raining one minute, sunny the next, and after wet weather forced the cancellation of the last event, no one could blame the committee for being on their toes. Fortunately the ground held up well and nothing could deter the resolve of the 180 riders who turned out to compete at the Fig Tree Pocket ODE

The 1* course was taken out by Alison Denney on her horse Wilberforce; Alison is part of the newly formed group Closer to the Finish for riders over 50.

The open classes proved no worry for the younger competitors, many of whom outshone the more experienced riders. The Junior riders dominated in the open EVA105, with Madison Simpson and Laura Bell taking out first and second place respectively leaving adult rider Shane Eden to collect third.  Junior rider Isabel English proved she’s still one to watch and picked up first and third place in the EVA95cm. Elanor Lovett who placed second was also a junior.

In a bid to keep the Fig Tree Pocket cross country course fresh there were new jumps and many of the portable jumps were moved to a new location. Unfortunately this proved the undoing for many unsuspecting riders, according to Club President Deb Postle.

“When the cross country jump analysis came through I was surprised by the number of riders who were caught out by the new or newly placed jumps..

“The other thing that seemed to catch people were changes to the cross country rules, so I’d encourage all riders to attend the steward briefing at the next event or spend a few minutes brushing up on the rules”

The club’s next event is in nine weeks' time on 13^th & 14^th of July.

Class Winners from FTP ODE

1*

1^st Alison Denny & Wilberforce

2^nd Beau Cunning & Swing Time Vulcan

3^rd Natalie Siianskoski & Casino Royal Diamond Edition

EVA105

1^st Madison Simpson (JNR) & Tirumea Coachman

2^nd Laura Bell (JNR) & Pyezano

3^rd Shane Eden & Edenval Joshua

EVA95cm Class A

1^st Brianne Heffernan & Kinnordy Gymara

2^nd Rebel Morrow & Luna Del Rey

3^rd Sasha Traves & Kings Attraction

EVA95cm Class B

1^st Isabel English (JNR) & Prophet

2^nd Eleanor Lovett (JNR) & Warrego Savannah

3^rd Isabel English (JNR) & Wild N  Rowdy

EV80 Class A

1^st Vanessa Brown & Ladyship

2^nd Toni Webb & Skywalker

3^rd Sarah Corr & Cushavon Isabeau

EV80 Class B

1^st Matt Norman & Indian Song

2^nd Sabrina Nicholetts (JNR) & Dane Ridge

3^rd Margaret Schubert (JNR) & Green Isles Mr Darling

Article by Meryn Cooper