Main image: The Golden Plains Equine CCN3*S went to Kirilee Hosier and her own 17-year-old AEA Flynn. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Park Horse Trials.
With spring in the air, Victorian eventers emerged from their winter break last weekend for Friends of Werribee Park EA Horse Trials (23-25 August). With national classes ranging from EvA65 through to CCN3*S, riders of all levels took the opportunity to kick-start the eventing season.
The Golden Plains Equine CCN3*S went to Kirilee Hosier and her own 17-year-old AEA Flynn (Flemmingh x AEA Lucinda, by Stirling Luther). The pair, who were fourth at Adelaide CCI5*L earlier this year, enjoyed their start to the season and finished on their dressage score of 29.4.
“Flynn was super, and we finally cracked a sub-30 dressage score,” says Kirilee. “He came out on cross country like his last start at Adelaide in the five-star; it was a great first run to start the season.”
Kirilee was also thrilled with her RB Sellars trophy rug, received by all class winners at the event. “It’s a nice lightweight woollen that’s versatile for all weather,” she commented. Next stop for Kirilee and Flynn will be Spring Horse Trials, also held at Werribee Park (6-8 September).
Teegan Ashby and off the track Thoroughbred (OTT) Magic Mushroom TAE finished second on 31.2, with Shashank Singh Kataria in third place on 31.6 with Icaro LB.
CCN2*S
The Valley Horsewear CCN2*S went to Amy Gotts-Wheeler and Sharvalley Wild Thing on 29.6. Georgia Spangaro and Lord Wimborne were second on 30.7, with Olympian Megan Jones and Cadello MPH third on 30.8. Amy was also the recipient of the Darren Green Memorial Award.
Amy Gotts-Wheeler and Sharvalley Wild Thing won the Valley Horsewear CCN2*S and also received the Darren Green Memorial Award for 2024. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Park Horse Trials.
CCN1*S
In the Johnson’s Natural Formula CCN1*S (Division 1), it was Courtney Munro and Jen Jan Dracarys who took home the win on 28.6. The Price Kent Racing CCN1*S (Division 2 for OTTs) went to Julie Bramucci and Rafiki Epic Deal on 33.6, while the Kelato Animal Health CCN1*S (Division 3) was won by Emily Anker and Highfields Croatia on 26.3.
The Price Kent Racing CCN1* (Division 2 for OTTs) was won by Julie Brammucci riding Rafiki Epic Deal. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Park Horse Trials.
EvA95, EvA80 & EvA65 winners:
Castlefin Equestrian EvA95.1: Prudence Robinson and Kenlock Super Davina (29.5)
High Horse EvA95.2 (OTT): Imogen Bergin and Prince Alfred (OTT) (27.9)
4Cyte EvA95.3: Emily Anker and Conquerer S (23.4)
The Castlefin Equestrian EvA 95.1 was won by Prudence Robinson and Kenlock Super Davina. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Park Horse Trials.
Core Equine Biomechanics EvA95.4 (OTT): Molly Lines and Paris Pike (OTT) (28.7)
Chatterbox Cafe EvA80.1: Tayla Anderson and LeVale East Wind (POP) (19.6)
The Little Deli & Panini Bar EvA80.2 (OTT): Paul Schroeder and Woodbridge (OTT) (28.3)
Horse Bit Emporium EvA80.3: Jessica Langley and Don Invierno (25.8)
Vala Equestrian EvA80.4: Baylee Eve and Beltana Finley (26.9)
Equissage EvA80.5: Lauren Cocks and Treasured BP Hewitt (POP) (26.4)
Bronelly Park EvA80.6 (OTT): Daniella Gagliardi and Rich Business (OTT) (24.4)
The Stable Co. EvA65.1: Olivia Logan and Prize Park King Arthur (POP) (30.9)
EZY Camper Hire EvA65.2: Nicole Bertalli and Tuppal Mac (29.4)
RB Sellars EvA65.3: Mia Tavoletti and Mr O’Postrophe (OTT) (31.3)
The RB Sellars EvA65.3 (OTT) was won by Mia Tavoletti with Mr O’Postrophe. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Park Horse Trials.
