MORE than 90 of Australia's best riders have battled it out at the 2019 Working Equitation National Championships in Tamworth.
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Held at the AELEC, this year's competition was one of the most competitive in the event's history.
Several of the categories came down to the wire with international judge Wayne Hipsley overseeing the three days of competition.
"The impressive organisation and management by a total volunteer team was very unique and special in today's world," Hipsley said.
"A huge congratulations to all who participated and organised the event."
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Australian Working Equitation member Melissa Palviainen told the Leader this year's event saw "a very competitive field."
"There was some really close competitions, which made for some very interesting classes," Palviainen said.
"A lot of the classes saw the leads change in between from one competition phase to another.
"It made for some really exciting competitions and a lot of the different categories come down to the wire."
Palviainen said the facilities in Tamworth were a highlight of the weekend's competition.
"It really is a top-notch place to come and compete," she said.
"We had riders from all over NSW, Queensland and Victoria, and the feedback we received from them was very positive.
"Overall, it was a wonderful event and while there is some work to do, we would love to return to Tamworth next year."
Results:
- Masters : Lyndie Panitz on Greenacres First Lady (QLD)
- Consegrados 1: Andrew Mulligan on AP Lincoln (NSW)
- Debutante W - Jenny Kemp (QLD)
- Debutante F - Kathryn Collins on Fairway Coppertone (NSW)
- Preliminary Comp - Jo Watson on Sienna Jordjina (VIC)
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
