By Dana Krause

The Stotts Hill Frankston South Australian Youth Dressage Championships experienced it all! Competitors under the age of 25 descended on the Mornington Peninsula’s Boneo Park from NSW, SA and VIC to experience storms, pouring rain, boiling heat and Queensland-like humidity for the four-day event.

Despite COVID restricting some riders from attending, the competition was strong and truly represented the quality of young riders within Australia.

Annabel Shoobridge and Noble Dancer claimed the Stotts Hill Frankston South FEI Childrens Championship with a massive score of 81.875%. We congratulate Annabel on her first FEI success and look forward to watching her progress! Reserve Champion went to Marley Yates and Parklane Colorado.

The Sabble Farm FEI Pony Championship was won by Rosemary Heagney and the dancing Mr Buck Meister. Reserve Champion went to Charlotte Pennefather and Mithril Kismet.

With blue ribbons and scores above 70% in all tests it was no surprise that Jessica Dertell and the stunning Gladstone M H won the Motor One FEI Junior Championship. Reserve Champion went to Jasmine Abernethy and Royal Diamond Jubilee.

Amy Bachmann and SWS Debutante.

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The Carol Haynes and Skip Williamson FEI Young Rider Championship was claimed by Amy Bachmann and the super SWS Debutante. This combination were also awarded the Deb Hamid and Kevin J Hitchins award for the FEI rider with the highest combined percentage results. Reserve Champion went to NSW rider Kodi Tupper and Endless Dream.

The Stable Ground Medium Tour Championship was won by Isabelle Luxmoore and the gorgeous Hill Cottage Jazmira, with Reserve Champion going to Olivia Gillespie and Versace I.

The Hygain Feeds Grand Prix Championship was claimed by Lindsey Ware and the incredible Aristede. Reserve Champion went to Jessica Dertell and Eskara De Jeu.

U25 Grand Prix Championship - Danielle Nielsen (Hygain), Lindsey Ware (Champion) and Jessica Dertell (Reserve Champion).

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Mary Nitschke and Utopian Cardinal soaring in the extended canter in the Grand Prix.

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The Honan Insurance Group Advanced Championship was won by Felicity Sutherland and the breathtaking Estee. They backed up their success to also claim the Marcus Oldham Medium Championship. Similarly, South Australian Olivia Buchanan and Welfine were Reserve Champion across the two classes.

Olivia Buchannan and Welfine (Reserve Advanced Champion).

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The South Australian Team.

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Kaitlyn McGill and Flowervale Sancierra’s return to competition in Victoria kicked off with a bang, claiming the Ramos Sport Advanced 22-25 Championship.

The Melbourne Refrigeration Services Medium 22-25 championship was secured by Madelon McDonald and Jaybee Cherub who won both tests.

The Riddells Creek Elementary Champion was won by Ava Halloran with her new and impressive horse Good Time, previously trained and competed by Keryn Conners. Reserve Champion went to Maddison Growcott and BZ Quantas in their first start at this level.

The Carlton Performance Horses Elementary 22-25 Championship was claimed by Teagan Marsh and Zulu II, who also won the Briana Judge Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the highest placed EA and Pony Club Victoria Rider.

Keeley Menadue and Ibnky Xquisit won the Equine Sports Massage Pony Elementary Championship.

The Future Farms Novice Championship was highly contested and included massive scores of 77%. With 0.091% between Reserve and Champion, both Champion Maddison Growcott and BZ Quantas and Reserve Champion, Indi Officer and NEP Bugatti, are combinations to watch for the future!

Chloe Talbot and Karabil Park Janz were awarded the Taylor Farley Memorial Award. This special award recognises the highest placed rider under the age of 18 in the Novice Championship.

The Saines Lucas Solicitors 22-25 Novice Championship was won by Zoe Vorenas and the super pony Freemanslodge Divine Essence, with Marlies Kelley and Southern Stars Fancy Flight claiming Reserve.

Caitlyn Porter and Bookra Mint Edition won the VFT Investments Pony Novice Championship and Reserve went to Aisha Heinrich and Cheraton Ceasor.

Indi Officer and Otto K secure the Dressage Masterclass Preliminary Championship with a massive score of 77.054% in the preliminary 1C. Reserve Champion went to Lindsey Ware and the newly imported Viconia Kr.

The Federation Bulk Haulage Preliminary 22-25 Championship was won by Victoria Meyer and Van Eyk Truman with two super scores of 76.161% and 75.179%.
Caitlyn Porter and the dazzling Kaiser’s Goldfinger won the Equestrian Victoria Pony Preliminary Championship.

The Equine Club Participation Novice Championship was won by Lucy Nelson and Matuvu Barocco and the Ranvet Participation Preliminary Championship was won by Abbey Martin and Canbaren Park Sundance.

Shaylyn McNeill and Phorce Fields Sancerre were awarded the Macedon Ranges Dressage Club Encouragement Award for gaining the highest percentage in an official competition who did not place.

Victoria is very lucky to have Toorak College’s sponsorship and support of the Interschool Classes; the competitors who took home the rugs were:

Interschools Primary Preliminary Champion – Alannah Heagney and Harrington Park Timeless Dreams
Interschools Intermediate Preliminary Champion – Zara Harrison and Spring Infusion
Interschools Senior Preliminary Champion – Prudence Robinson and Kenlock Super Davina
Interschools Primary Novice Champion – Morgan Cockerell and Monteith Brunton
Interschools Intermediate Novice Champion – Theodora Newman and L’Amour de Poires
Interschools Senior Novice Champion – Ella O’Doherty and Remi La Vida Loca

Events like this would not be possible without the tireless work of the judges, the event organisers, volunteers and the support of sponsors.

The principal sponsors of this fabulous event were Stotts Hill Frankston South, alongside the Victoria Government. For those who dream of living on the Mornington Peninsula, Stotts Hill is a rare opportunity to build at its gateway within the tightly-held Frankston South community. Comprising a masterplan of just 44 lots, it’s launching in Autumn 2022; you can register your interest at stottshill.com.au

Nonetheless, the beating heart of this event is and has been for a number of years, Jan Smith. Jan has aided and inspired the majority of young dressage riders who have progressed through the levels in Victoria. Dressage riders of Victoria are incredibly blessed and grateful for her influence and support. For full results click here.

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