Designed to be more accessible for regional riders, the Victorian Country State Jumping Titles delivered competitive sport and decisive performances, highlighted by a challenging Senior Country Title.
In the JAREE Excavations – Victorian Senior Country Title 1.40m it was a tough course with only three riders producing clear rounds to make it the jump-off.
James Harvey and Yirrkala Celeste (Christian x Escudo) won with a convincing margin of almost 11 seconds, jumping the only clear round and stopping the clock in 50.75 seconds. James has developed the now ten-year-old Celeste from a young horse after purchasing her sight unseen as an unbroken two-year-old.
In second was Anthony March and Desert Sands Arkos (Arko 111 x Regal Salute) on eight penalties, and in third was Bronwyn Shortt and Desert Sands Calavino (by Canavaro) with 14 penalties.
Riders will now turn their attention to the upcoming Victorian Jumping State Titles, held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre from the 24-26 April.
Class winners:
ECO Animal Bedding – Riders Choice Open 1.30m/1.40m: Tori Stuckey and Jaybee
Ballon D’or
Yarra Valley Veterinary Surgery Open 1.25m: Pat Holian and Kendalee Centauruss SHL
JAREE Excavations 1.20m: Rhys Hamlyn and Finch Farm Carlton
EQ Saddlery Open 1.15m: Sienna Holdsworth Rose and Heartline NZ
Wilma Sport Open 1.10m: Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Heartline NZ
Whispering Hills Winery Open 1.04m: Amelia Terrill and Redcliffs Guns and Roses
Off the Track 1.04m: Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Glenayre Melman
Whispering Hills Winery Open 1m: Gabrielle Kelly and Fricka
EQ Saddlery Open 95cm: Xanthe Wade and Lakevale Tarwyn
The NRG Team Open 90cm: Andy Hall and APH Lucy Lou
Off the Track 90cm: Sami Bell and Glenayre Melman
Whispering Hills Winery Open 85cm: Xanthe Wade and Lakevale Tarwyn
The NRG Team Open 80cm: Avah Hammond-Smith and Viewmont Amazing
The NRG Team Open 70cm: Avah Hammond-Smith and Viewmont Amazing
Full results from the Victorian Country State Jumping Titles can be found here via Equipe.
