We have a fabulous Hacking Day organized for 23rd May 2010. There are 3 rings to choose from. Our program caters for the whole spectrum of riders: from the absolute newcomers to competitive riders.
Please see attached flyer, program and rules.
The Hacking Day is an open event, but we have a special GEC members class which will lead to Supreme Members Mount who will be awarded a special sash at the end of the day.
Parking on the day will be available on a first in first serve basis on the grounds, overflow parking will be available across the road (please see map).
All enquiries please call Andrea Taylor on 0418 742 132.
Our Report
Posted on 28th June 2010
The Committee crossed its collective fingers that the weather would hold up for the 23rd May to enable us to host the club’s second gymkhana. It was touch and go, but the gods were smiling and one by one the competitors arrived in shiny boots, immaculate outfits and saddled up their beautifully groomed horses and ponies. Soon the grounds were filled with ponies and horses warming up with sparkly browbands and neatly plaited manes and tails. The smell of freshly polished leather filled the air. A touch of hoofoil here, a final adjustment there and all were assembled, eagerly awaiting their judges.
The substantial and well turned out assembly of riders and horses was a sight to behold and the judges were really impressed at the size and quality of the assembly and the quality of the grounds.
The event was well attended with numbers up from last year and a third of competitors were non-members, so word is getting out beyond our members, that GEC events are worth visiting.
We were lucky to get three very experienced hacking judges, Leslie Dowey for the Funkhana Ring, Jack Dean for the Novice Ring and Marie Sanders for the Open Ring.
All judges took their role as seriously as they do at any major show, but were also very helpful and at times instructive to our riders to help them gain experience at competitive showing. Many riders commentated afterwards how helpful and fair the judges were in their ring.
The overall Supreme Rider was won by Rie Wileman on Ethan and Supreme GEC Members Mount was won by Michelle Becchio and Rosedale Beaujolais.
The open ring was contested by some very experienced riders. Alysha Welsh and Harrington Park Envy Me won the Led Champion, Michelle Becchio and Rosedale Beaujolais won the Open Champion Ridden and Champion Rider.
The Novice Ring Led Champion was Yasmin Parfett on Scarlett, Champion Ridden and Champion Rider was Rie Wileman on Ethan.
The Funkhana Ring was the most hotly competed ring of the day and was well attended by riders of all ages and mounts of all sizes, which made for some challenging judging.
Morgan Taylor won Champion Led and Ridden exhibit with her horse Kynona Kimiko and Molly Breatnach on Colours won Champion Rider.
Our thanks go to Horseland as our generous sponsors, our volunteers for Ring Stewards, Canteen Duty and various ground duties. Without their help this event would not have been possible. A special thank you goes to Clint Jones for giving up his sleep in on Sunday morning to be our parking attendant.
Check out the photo gallery for photos of our Showjumping day.
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