Horse Talk

The rain didn't deter riders. (Supplied)

By Anita Prowse

After weeks of sunshine, the heavens opened for Seville Pony Club’s annual Horse Trials at Shirley Heights on the weekend. Great job to organizers for running such a huge event. Some of the placings were:

Grade 1 PC winner – Isobel Morse on Diamond Diva from Yarrambat Pony Club

Grade 2 PC winner – Ivy Schey on Medara Park Domier from Lilydale and Mooroolbark Pony Club

Grade 3 PC winner – Safari Murphy on Chico from Langwarrin Pony Club

Grade 4 PC winner – Isabelle Beard on Ashlan Park Taylor Made from Yarrambat Pony Club

Grade 5 PC winner – Open 110 winner – Sam Jeffree on Wimbaine Conjuror

Open Grade 1 winner – Amy Frozzetto on Dusty Hero

Open Grade 2 winner – Kyle Kroeger on Two To Tango

Open Grade 3 dev 1 winner – Claudia Crossing on Mayfield Winteroun

Open Grade 3 dev 2 winner – Keyarra-Lee Smith on Yoicks Elenor

Open Grade 4 dev 1 winner – Sharlene Wilson on St George Denzildon

Open Grade 4 dev 2 winner – Marnie Barrett on Danyiera Park Sapphire

Great job everyone.

In other news, the Upper Yarra Pony Club are after some Equestrian coaches (any discipline) to participate in an Equine Coaching Psychology workshop with a view to monitor your own case studies with your students to develop further insight and education into managing riders in times of stress and anxiety. Course is designed and written by Dr Fraser Carson and will be delivered by Anita Prowse at the Upper Yarra Pony Club rooms at Wesburn Park and is free to attend. Please contact Anita on 0409 953 345 for further details, the club may run more than one of these at future date.