2 September 2006

NT Pony Club Dressage Championships

Hosted by the Darwin Horse and Pony Club, this years championships saw Equestrians from across the Territory come together to showcase their talents in a competitive arena.

 

As the main sponsor, Power and Water provided financial support as well as water bottles to keep participants hydrated on the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Championship was held at the Darwin Horse and Pony Club grounds on the corner of Lagoon and Secrett Roads, Knuckey Lagoon, Saturday 2nd September at 8:30am.

Results were:

Champion Team
Noonamah Horse and Pony Club

and the runner up Darwin Horse and Pony Club.

Champion age group riders were:

Under 13
Madina Haymen
Katherine Horse and Pony Club
Riding Kiana Blue Murder
Age 15 to 17
Rachael Pen-Dennis
Darwin Horse and Pony Club
Riding Dilettante
Age 13 to 15
Charmaine Sekinger
Katherine H&PC
Riding Red Hot Cowboy
Age 17 to 26
Jodi Luke
Noonamah Horse and Pony Club
Riding Perrival Darkan

The highest point Horse/Rider Combination was one by Rachael Pen-Dennis who won every event she entered on Dilettante.

Interstate Judges Mrs Jess Draper, an A Level Judge from Victoria and Ms Jenny Haines a C Level Judge from Queensland traveled to Darwin to form part of the judging panel.

The Competition was open to Pony Club Teams and Individual Riders in Preliminary, Novice and Elementary Classes. There were awards for Best Presented Team, Champion Team and for the Highest Percentage Horse and Rider.

Riders represented Darwin, Noonamah, Berrimah, Litchfield and Katherine Pony Clubs.

Everyone was welcome to attend the Championship where cool drinks, snacks, tea, coffee and lunch were onsale.

Contact:
Contact:
Tanya Woolley
Ph: 0439 826 704 or
Jackie Pen-Dennis
Ph:0417 837 279
Donna Black,
Corporate Communications
Ph: 8985 8540

See the 2005 story and photos