Sunday, January 31, 2021

Taranaki Jumping show - North Island Champs

Another fantastic weekend! All ponies and riders brought home ribbons this weekend. Not sure how you comment on the weather - definitely four seasons in one weekend! Went from pouring rain Friday morning to getting sunburnt in the afternoon, to freezing cold on Saturday and a nice tee-shirt day Sunday.

Jasper jumped in the 1:15 in ring one on the Friday morning for 4 faults in the 2nd phase to finish 4th. Had 3 rails in the 1:20 on Saturday morning & won the North Island mini prix on Sunday. Sally was stoked as there was a sponsored cover to accompany the win. 






As usual it was very much a team effort!

Sunny was very naughty on Friday in the practice arena, bucking Korah off twice! She settled and jumped the showjumping 70cm & on Saturday picking up 2 4ths in the show hunter classes. 


 

Blondie picked up a 2nd in the 70cm and jumped consistently in the 70 & 80cm classes for the rest of the show


Gem was very consistent all weekend. She was 3rd in the 1:05 on Saturday and 2nd in the 1m Championship on Sunday. Gem has such a great attitude. Korah enjoys riding her when the need arises
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Tommy picked up a 4th in the 90cm horse on Friday and then went consistently well all weekend in the 90 & 1m horse classes over some technically challenging courses. The rain on Friday morning didn't deter Bayly & Tommy too much. It was very wet!


Bella was a star once again. She picked up a fourth in the 70cm & then on Sunday her & Korah jumped their first 80cm course.


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