AN inaugural equestrian event in the Swan Valley attracted competitors from around the metropolitan area.
The first of three shows recently organised by Ripplebrook Equestrian Vaulting Academy included eight newcomers to the sport.
More than 17 vaulters performed compulsory and freestyle displays to music at walk and canter pace, along with pas des deux (pairs) on the barrel.
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READ NOWEquestrian Australia judge Carol Brice commended the enthusiasm of the competitors and encouraged rides to continue developing their skills.
The second event in the Bump Up will take place on August 27.
For more, call Kay on 9296 2631 or visit the academy’s Facebook page.
RESULTS
Intermediate
1st Claudia Leahy on Mackerson 5.531
Novice
1st Matilda Yates on Mackerson 7.247
Prenovice
1st Rhiannon Clarke on Vali 5.028
1st Kristen Clarke on Dreams 6.934
Prelim (b1)
1st Rebecca Brown on Dreams 5.531
Prelim (b2)
1st Olivia Walters on Vali 5.551
AWD Prelim
1st Quinten Rinaldi- Bull on Dreams 5.931
Novelty Prelim under 5
1st Lahnee Pozzebon on Vali 5.507
Barrel PDD Open (a)
1st Matilda Yates/ Rhiannon Clarke 8.950
Barrel PDD Open (b)
1st Abby White/ Senae Marriot 8.421
AWD Barrel PDD
1st Quinten Rinaldi-Bull/ Thomas Whittaker 6.550
Novelty Barrel under 5
1st Lahnee Pozzebon/Jasmin Hodgkinson 5.714