By Anita Prowse
Coming up on June 25 is one of the Upper Yarra Pony Club’s favourite events to run, the Beginners Gymkhana. It’s aimed at those riders who are just starting out, run in a friendly, low-key environment with help on hand for newbie parents and children.
The Fancy Dress is always a favourite and great prizes are on offer throughout the day.
Entries are available on the day and all enquiries to anita.horses@gmail.com or 0409953345.
The program is as follows –
Ring 1 9am start:
1. Led Pony Handler 8 years and under.
2.Led Pony Handler 9 to 12 years
3. Led Handler 12 years and over. (following classes may be led)
4. Rider 6 years and under.
5. Rider over 6 and under 12 years
6. Rider 12 years and over
7. Pleasure Pony 12hh and under
8. Pleasure Pony over 12hh
9. Pair of Riders 12 years under
10. Pony with the Longest Mane
11. Pony with the Hairiest Legs
12. Pony with the Biggest Belly
13. Pony with the Shiniest Hoofs and Rider with the Shiniest Boots
14. Walking Race
15. Trotting Race
16. Consolation Rider (those not placed for the day)
Fancy dress competition at the conclusion of Ring 1 events
Ring 2 10am start
Handy mount 10am to 12 noon
Riders 8 years and under (may be led)12 noon to 1pm
Riders 9 years and over 1pm to 2pm
Lane 1 Individual Ride and Lead race
Lane 2 Individual Bending Poles race
