Thursday, August 1, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Whitsunday Equestrian Group's 2-Day Hack and Dressage Supreme a Welcoming Weekend

The Whitsunday Equestrian Group’s 2-Day Hack and Dressage Supreme was held on July 27-28 at the Cannonvalley Pony Club, it was a triumph, offering an exciting weekend for both riders and spectators.
Competitors from Townsville to Mackay gathered to showcase their skills over two days. The annual Dressage & Hack Supreme featured dressage classes from Prep to Medium, with the addition of Saturday morning hack/show horse classes for the first time in several years.
The overall champions for the weekend are as follows:
   • Warren Transport Supreme Hack of Show: Alexis Lydom on Piper; Reserve: Melissa Wall on Kenny
   • Taurus Heavy Industries High Point Dressage Champion: Amy Renton; Reserve: Lydia Forde
   • Highest Percentage Dressage:
       ◦ Prep: Sammi Warren on Cruise with 67.33%
       ◦ Prelim: Jillian Moffat on Russell Pocket First Edition with 69.28%
       ◦ Novice: Lydia Forde on Hugo PVS with 72.31%
       ◦ Elementary: Kate van Dalen on Palladium Silver with 65.14%
The Whitsunday Equestrian Group extends heartfelt thanks to all competitors, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees whose support and enthusiasm made the event a success.
Looking ahead, the next event on the calendar is the Whitsunday Equestrian Group's T-Shirt Weekend, scheduled for October at the Cannonvalley Pony Club. For more information, please visit our Facebook page at Whitsunday Equestrian Group.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Equestrian Group

Warren Transport Supreme Hack of Show: Alexis Lydom on Piper and reserve: Melissa Wall on Kenny, pictured with sponsor Fiona Warren and judges Rachel Cash and Sarah Bartolo
Taurus Heavy Industries High Point Dressage champion: Amy Renton
Highest Percentage Dressage winners, pictured with judges Rachel Cash and Glenis Ford

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