T’shirt Dressage Competition

July 12th 2009

At last, after postponing the event twice in May and June due to the rather inclement weather, the competition was finally able to be run successfully in July.

Though the week leading up to the event was a little dour and drizzly, the day dawned bright and sunny, and proved to be perfect for the duration. The arena was in tip-top condition and made for lovely riding.  The turnout was terrific with nearly 100 tests entered, and only a few late scratchings.

Our judges were Tanja Kraus, Leah Fowles and Sue Burke, ably assisted by pencillers Raylee Nelson, Jenn Laing, Kate Twomey and Caroline Thompson. Thank you to everybody for their efforts.

Thanks also to Anne Webster, Carol Wright, Narelle Hayes, Carmel and Sineidin Duffy, Kerrie & Chelsea Dennis, Stacey and the Dand girls, Sue Wayland and Jim Cleary for helping to set the arenas up on Saturday, and to Sonia George, Anne Gilbey, Lindy Thistleton and Narelle for manning the scoring table.  The arena was taken down in record time, cheers to a huge team who put in a great effort.

As always, the Gardiners put on a tasty selection of fare in the canteen, ably assisted by Amy Dennis. Thanks guys!

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