The Pony Club NSW State Showjumping Championship was held recently at the Condobolin Showgrounds, Condobolin from the 5-6th July 2014.  Around 160 competitors travelled from Pony Clubs across NSW and also interstate from Queensland and Victoria.

Competitors arrived at Condobolin with the fitness check held on Friday afternoon. Riders were judged on their presentation during the fitness check with Zone 11 winning for the fourth year in a row. Zone 11 was also the overall Zone Team Champions, with NSW the Champion State. The Championship was hosted by Pony Clubs located in Zone 11 which included Condobolin, Eugowra, Forbes, Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore and West Wyalong. “It was a great result for our zone with two age champions and the Zone Team Championship, as well as winning the Fitness Check presentation,” commented Zone 11 Chief Instructor Maree Clark. Congratulations to the following age champions. In the Under 13 age group, Alexandra McLaughlin, riding Jimmy McElroy from Nyngan Pony Club, Zone 4 was the age champion. Madeline Sinderberry from Condobolin in Zone 11 on her horse Brekko claimed the 13 and Under 15 year’s title. Sophie Fuge from Forbes Pony Club, Zone 11 riding horse Troubled Times placed first in the 15 and under 17 age group. While Kayla Simmonds from Bourke Pony Club, Zone 17, riding horse Wheel of Fire was the 17 and Under 25 age champion.

According to Maree Clark, highlights from the weekend included, “Brad Longhursts courses which were well built and produced some great rounds of jumping and a very competitive group of riders with some great jump offs.”

The next Pony Club NSW State event is the Pony Club NSW State ODE Championship which is to be held at Albury from the 27-28th September 2014.

The Pony Club NSW State Showjumping Championships are supported by major sponsor Ranvet, Global Entries Online, Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors. To find a Pony Club near you visit the state website on www.pcansw.org.au