South Midlands Pony Club hosted their annual gymkhana on Sunday 23 April 2017. Over 70 competitors, mainly from within the local zone, competed in dressage, show
jumping, novelties and games.
Riders varied from the very young leadline level through to the older adult. South Midlands Pony Club runs a gymkhana that is predominately aimed at encouraging the rider to be
competent in competition and have fun, although we also showcase some higher level jumping and dressage for the more serious competitor.
This year saw the introduction of high point open riders, where points were awarded for first through to sixth place in all events entered and tallied up at the end of the day. This encourages
the rider and their pony/horse to become an all-rounder and have a go at all on offer. This was evident with the eventual overall winners displaying competence in all events offered.
Winners of the overall high point riders were:
Hi Point Rider 10 Years and Under: Sophie Miller
Hi Point Rider 11 – 12 Years: Sophie Bragge
Hi Point Rider 13 – 16 Years: Skye McMullen
Hi Point Rider 17 Years and Over: Annie Herzer
We were very fortunate to have some great sponsors this year that allowed us to showcase our 65cm through to 100cm jumping, and get the adrenaline running with highspeed
jackpot barrels. Prizes with ribbons were on offer for all events and levels.
South Midlands Pony Club would like to take the opportunity to thank their very generous local business sponsors: Muchea Irrigation and Rural Hardware, Brigadoon Produce, Shell Bullsbrook, Tronox, Great Northern Concrete (Mat and Mel Nash), Produce Suppliers (Huxtables), Stringybark Winery and Café, and Bullsbrook Produce.
Very generous individual sponsors included Anne Sibbel and Rebecca Claxon, and thanks to Mia from Miakodah Photography for her kind permission to use photographs taken on the day.
