Dateline: Clarendon NSW, Australia - Words and Images: Christine Johnstone

Thirty-degree temperatures didn't deter over 270 horses from competing at the showjumping competition held at SSJC's Clarendon grounds yesterday, Sunday 16th March!

The grounds were in perfect order and excellent jumping was seen. The large entries created some marshalling issues, but co-ordinator Vicki Pepyat added, "We would like to thank the riders for their patience and cooperation in what turned out to be a very long day. Likewise, our ground staff, judges marshals and pencillers who all worked so hard".

With jumping at the Sydney Royal Easter Show starting this Thursday 20th March, competitors were keen to use SSJC as a final "hit out" before heading for Homebush. Many riders had travelled extensively to attend, such as Lachlan Manual from Queensland who gave an impressive display on the grey "Belcam Hector" to win the 1.30m feature event of the day.

Robert Howarth & Paul Tridgell designed the courses with Paul Tridgell, Joyce Brooks and Jenny Merity sharing the judging responsibilities.

The eventing fraternity were strongly represented as they prepare for the Sydney Three Day Event at SIEC in April. Heath Ryan from Lochinvar won two classes on Bindaboo and Chris Burton rode stylishly to win the D grade on Capricorn Zenith.
In ring one Amy Eggington won two classes on Alabama Rose and Ashley Whiting won the opening class on Torque. Jono Berry from Wilberforce was in good form in the main ring for a win and a second riding JB Idaho. Young Kelly Slater from Pitt Town on Mystique and Kazu Sakamoto from Japan riding Torchbearer were the other winners in ring three.

A new combination to make a stylish debut and win the 1.00m class was young Sophie Miller from Jamberoo riding Ricardo D. Vicki Roycroft won the Australian Championships on Ricky a couple of years ago and was delighted at the way the new combination has bonded.

Club President Paul Tridgell said, "We would like to remind riders coming to SSJC that only paid up members will be allowed to compete and THS (travelling horse statements) are compulsory. Pre entries are required for all SSJC events so check the website, www.teamj.com.au for details of entry closing times. Travelling Horse Statements can be downloaded from the DPI website

Right: Heath Ryan.

Below left: John Lucas

Below:
Judge Jenny Merrity

Far left: Lachlan Manuel

Below: Peter Snitch

Picture left: Sharon Beahan and Jamie Coman

Pictured below: Sharon Slater

Pictured above: Jess Farrell

Results from the day:

RING 1

CLASS 1 60cm

1. Ashley Whiting Torque
2. Ashley Whiting Melba
3. Grace McNiven Tick Tack
4. Jaimie Blakeney Misthaven Manaker
5. Courtney Larard Bits and Pieces
6. Ruby McNiven Alfie

CLASS 2 70cm

1. Amy Egginton Alabama Rose
2. Ashley Whiting Torque
3. Florencia Gadto Yogi
4. Samantha De Bruyn Belle
5. Kathryn Nutt Jenna
6. Maddison Pirrone Chilli Hot Chips

CLASS 3 80cm

RING 3

CLASS 7 1.00m

1. Heath Ryan Bindaboo
2. Harry Sanger Selles
3. Neralie Coulson Yippyio
4. Emma Armstrong Fairy Lights R
5. Emma Mason Kitara Diamond Edition
6. Steve Rickard Over the Limit

CLASS 8 80cm

1. Kelly Slater Mystique
2. Kazu Sakamoto Torchbearer
3. Gaelle Guerin Clive
4. Courtney Larard Bits and Pieces
5. Kate Pither Koko
6. Georgie Harvey Sugarbaby

CLASS 9 90cm

1. Kazu Sakamoto Torchbearer
2. Sophie Miller Rickardo D
3. Courtney Larard J Star Bushranger
4. Jamie Wright Tainui Lad
5. Emma Mason Rossolini
6. Gaelle Guerin Clive

CLASS 10 1.00m

1. Sophie Miller Ricardo D
2. Bianca Leong Cayuse Jackson
3. Bree Furze Kipster
4. Mikala Robertson Wagga
5. Alex Fisher Little Pearl
6. Mikala Robertson Humphrey

RING 2

CLASS 4A 1.10m

1. Heath Ryan Bindaboo
2. Monique Barrett Deo Junante
3. Coco Miles Candle
4. Jessica Brown Jetsetter B
5. Sarah Meale Rivoli Panther
6. Sarah McMillan Lancashire Lad

CLASS 4B D GRADE

1. Chris Burton Capricorn Zenith
2. Emma Mason Angelina Ballerina
3. Erwan Le Meur DF Bob
4. Lauren Hartog DP Mystique
5. Rod McQueen ASB Colthaga
6. Chris Burton Walk the Line
7. Chris Burton KS Secret
8. Jamie Coman Lovegrove
9. Emma Mason F1 Pharinelli
10. Steven Rickard Over the Limit

CLASS 5 1.20m

1. Jono Berry JB Idaho
2. Chris Burton Newsprint
3. Heath Ryan Mystery Whisper
4. Jess Stalling Dustin Bones
5. Jade Knight Lunar Image
6. Heath Ryan Hoc's Striesand
7. Lachlan Manual OP Orthodox
8. Alison Lucas Mowbray Allstar
9. Emma Mason F1 Pharinelli
10. Jess Stalling JS Just Right
11. Hilary Scott Oakes Miss Scarlet
12. Robert Palm The Regulator
13. Chris Burton Unrepentant
14. Vicki Roycroft NP Cassini's Girl
15. Jessica Brown Jetsetter B

CLASS 6 1.30m

1. Lachlan Manual Belcam Hector
2. Jono Berry JB Idaho
3. Jamie Winning Yandoo Quincy
4. Sharon Scott Hendrix
5. Jamie Winning Yandoo Vangelo
6. Jess Stalling Dustin Bones
7. Jade Knight Lunar Image
8. Colleen Brook No Secrets
9. Lachlan Manual OP Orthodox