Bethany and Kylie, looking fresh
Bethany Macfarlane, 16, and her horse Kylie are looking forward to improving their showjumping over winter. From Exeter, Bethany rides for the Birralee and Districts Pony Club and has just joined the Tasmanian Showjumping Association (North).
Photo by Mike Moores
WESTBURY SHOW Horse Committee were most impressed with the performance of young horse riders and seasoned competitors who took the opportunity to jump their horses over well designed courses at the recent Freshman’s Day, held at Westbury Showground on the 13th April.
Held in beautiful weather on a superb jumping surface, the riders thoroughly enjoyed the friendly, encouraging atmosphere.
Local course designer Liz Richards provided flowing courses, while Level II accredited coach Judy Kilby was available to assist the riders.
Participants on the day ranged in age from a 4-year-old led around the course on a pony to 77-year-old Sandra Atkins riding her horse Wally.
Sandra and Wally both thoroughly enjoyed the rounds of jumps that the day offered.
The Freshman’s Day was a great chance for riders to educate their horses around the jumps without the stress of a real competition.
With about 30 competitors on this day, riders could choose 2 from 6 rounds at 50, 60, 70, 80, 90cm and 1m heights.
The horse committee have scheduled the next Freshman’s Day on the 11th May