The very first Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre’s International horse Trials ran over the long weekend, with weather holding out for the most part.
Nearly 300 competitors from all over made the trip to compete on the amazingly manicured grounds in Gladysdale.
Trade stands, food vans, bar and live music on Saturday night made for the best three days.
Dressage was on Friday, then Saturday had dressage, show jumping and cross country and the final classes of cross country finished on Sunday.
Winners were:
EA CCI 1* Div 1 – Edith Kane on APH Alpine.
EA CCI 1* Div 2 – Kate Garner on Henton Ambassador.
EvA 95 Div 1 – Rebekah Italiano on Caladium.
EvA 95 Div 2 – Tahlia Pursell on Yalambi’s Oscar De La Renta.
EvA 80 Div 1 – Leesa Clausing on Flying Jukebox.
EvA 80 Div 2 – Jack Palfreyman BP Freckles.
EvA 65 – Katelin Fakira on Craigston Mystic Spirit.
FEI CCI 3* – Sophia Hill on Tulara Baltango.
FEI CCI 2* – Edward Darby on Charismatic Day.
It was a monumental effort from the running committee and volunteers, which was helped with awesome sponsors and competitors.
