‘Gambling On’ The Rider’s Ability!

Tamborine Pony Club’s Unique Competition …

Our Gamblers’ Day is a competition that is unique to Tamborine Pony Club. Riders jump a cross country course and a showjumping round where you gamble on your ability and jump the heights of fences that you are comfortable with. It is a great opportunity for riders to compete over 22 sets of fences, from Pre-Intro to 2*, being as competitive as they wish or to use it as a schooling situation for younger horses. It is also an excellent opportunity for riders and/or horses with limited experience or opportunity to have a go at riding XC: jump the height you are comfortable with and, if you don’t like a fence, ride pass it without penalty, just no points. Elimination is only from fall of horse and/or rider.

Since we had our first competition in 2015, this event has consistently attracted riders. This year, we had riders from the Sunshine Coast, down to Byron Bay and all parts in between competing. 

We had 100 horses compete at our recent competition. The Club has a reputation for running great events and this does not happen without good organisation and the great support of our Club members. We are also lucky to receive great sponsorship, for our prizes. Our major sponsor was East Coast Equine Construction and, as well there were vouchers from Country Allure, bags of Prydes’ Easifeed, bottles of Microbiome Support and worming pastes from Christina at Tamborine Traders: this support is appreciated.

By Melinda Hughes (Club Secretary)

Results Were As Follows:

Class 1, Beginners 15Yrs & Under: 1^st Liana Murphy, 2^nd Nikita Stewart, 3^rd Priya Mohrholz, 4^th Naomi Brett, 5^th Sienna Simpson

Class 2, Beginners, 16Yrs & Over: 1^st Tracey Winmill, 2^nd Sinead Stewart, 3^rd Chelsea Suter, 4^th Kirsty Cameron, 5^th Louisa-May Livingston

Class 3, Introductory 15Yrs & Under: 1^st River Johnson, 2^nd Zoe Perry, 3^rd Lucy Prevost, 4^th Letisha Box, 5^th Amelia Moar

Class 4, Introductory 16Yrs & Over: 1^st Tahni Jordan, 2^nd Jaimelee Page, 3^rd Holly Ranger, 4^th Maddie Fowkes, 5^th Hannah Carruthers

Class 5, Preliminary: 1^st Kirrah Patten, 2^nd Lillie Meyer, 3^rd Roslyn Nicholson, 4^th Holly Hodges, 5^th Sinead Stewart

Class 6, Open: 1^st Zoe Dark, 2^nd Jaimelee Page, 3^rd Jada Brown, 4^th Hannah Lewindon, 5^th Amber Rooke

Thank you ‘Chris Seen Photography’ for provision of the photos.