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July 2008
The term is well underway and there has been a lot going on at Riverside
More success at the big shows!
The Brenda Whitman dressage classic was held early in July and Jayden and Jenny had a fantastic weekend. Jayden and Widello came a very close third in the Prix St George test and then went on to a convincing win in the Intermediate 1 test to take out the "Small Tour Champion".
Magma was back out to her first show since the Sydney CDI and showed that she continues to get stronger in the big tour classes. She came equal 1st with her CDI travel companion Faulkeneer in the Intermediate 2 . Jenny and Magma then went on to win the Grand Prix with a new personal best score and take out the "Large Tour Champion."
Gitane came 2nd again in the Advanced class, this time it was due to a silly error from Jenny!
Zoe Saxby and Fairbanks Wimbledon improved their placing in the elementary class to a commendable 4th place. Zoe is a junior rider so her achievements at these big championship events have been outstanding.
Mandy and Diamontina came third in the Elementary class and only missed out because one of the judges thought she was cantering on the wrong lead! These things happen.
This success was followed by disappointment for Jenny when Magma pulled up lame on the Tuesday after the show. She is better again now so it must have been a small bruise. Gitane pulled off both front shoes causing Jenny to miss the next two star event which was PRARG. Jayden flew the flag though and won both small tour classes again.
If you have some results and you want us to post them just email them through.
Jenny pass her Judges exam
Jenny is now a D level dressage judge having successfully passed her D level(medium) practical exam at Bangalow. The examiner commented that Jenny had “a very sharp and clear eye for detail and she will be an asset as a Judge of high levels”
Congratulations Jenny!
Dressage Festival a huge success
The Qld Dressage festival was a great success, even bigger and better than last year. Check out Queensland Festival of Dressage 2008 for a comprehensive report from Bernie Saunders of Cyberhorse.
Megan attains further coaching qualifications
Megan has already attained her horse riding coach Certificate 3 and 4. She has now attained her EFA Introductory Coach Certificate and is well on her way to being a level 1 coach. Well done to Megan!
Qld Dressage news on line.
You can keep up to date with everything that's happening in QLD Dressage for reading the “Salute” magazine. You can view it online here.
Go to Sports, click Dressage then click “Salute”.