Horse Talk

The sun was out for the Upper Yarra Pony Club. (Supplied)

By Anita Prowse

Last weekend saw Doongala ARC’s Dressage Jackpot in some inclement weather.

Jackpot winners were:

Adv.-Barbara Chapman on Jaybee Artizan from Peninsula RC

Level 1-Mariah Kamanski on Linton Streer from Moorooduc RC

Level 2-Kelly Dietrich on QS Chaska from Western Port RC

Level 3A-Melissa Wheeler on Hollands Bens Formidable from Shadmoor RC

Level 3B-Samantha Barton on Renaissance Contenda from Biddlesdon Park RC

Level 4A-Mikayla Randall on Bloomfield Vantaigo from Lysterfield RC

Level 5-Wendy Parris on Miss Money Penny from Granite Rock RC

Well done to everyone who braved the rain and cold.

In stark contrast, Upper Yarra Pony Club held their Riders Without Horses rally on Sunday in gorgeous sunshine, with some balancing and strengthening exercises that are really easy for everyone to do at home, and help core and leg muscles build up, to enhance the ability to hold balance in different situations. Exercise balls or drums work well to practice anytime.

Happy Riding everyone.