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Park National Equestrian Centre, K Road, Werribee, Victoria 10-13 April, 2003 - Page 11 Saturday 12th Daronmont Technologies Young Rider Challenge - Final Round. by Berni Saunders |
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competition runs over two days - the first round is included on Page 2
of this report. The top three horses go through to the final round. They first
ride their own horse then take the ride on the other two horses in the top three.
They only have 10 minutes to get used to the feel of the horse and to acclimatise
themselves to the 'buttons'. As this competition is conducted at Prix St. Georges
(the first level of International competition) it is very demanding - even on a horse that
you know well. Riding a new horse at this level is very demanding and taxing even
for an older and more experienced rider. The Young Riders do not have the years - therefore the experience to have ridden lots of horses at this level so it is a very telling test of their horsemanship skills and riding ability. It is also very demanding and taxing on the horses - three Prix St. Georges rides in short succession - it was easy to see that towards the end the horses were tired and 'over it'. Congratulations must go to the three top Young Riders - they all did a very good job and no doubt have a great future in the sport of Dressage. It is very likely that one or all three of them will represent Australia at some stage in the future. |
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 First to go was Joanna Clarke riding her own Silvermunda. A TB horse who was campaigned by Judy McKay from Boggabilla in Qld. He and Jo have had great success together. |
 Renee Pedretti and Sunbury Lodge Thomas a Percheron cross gelding bred by Anne Smith who helped Renee to get him started. Renee is the current holder of the Deitmer Spechdt Trophy for rider under 25. |
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 Brett Davey on his own horse Argentile Shamada - this is the first horse to be bred by Brian Silvia of Val d'Argent Stud in the Hunter Valley in NSW - well done Brian. |
 Next to go was Renee Pedretti on Silvermunda - this was a lovely test, confidently and tactfully ridden with no mistakes. |
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 Brett Davey on Sunbury Lodge Thomas - Also a nice test and the horse demonstrated his solid training and willingness to please his rider. |
 Joanna Clarke on Argentile Shamada - this horse was a little sensitive and did not always react quite as his two guest riders would have liked. |
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 Brett enters the indoor arena for his final ride on Jo's horse Silvermunda. This horse can be a little noise sensitive, but he looked tired and less reactionary - a good thing under the circumstances. |
 Her final ride to decide the winner of the trip to Aachen - Jo Clarke on Sunbury Lodge Thomas. Thomas was a gentleman and did not put a foot wrong. Jo had a great time and always has fun. Renee rode Argentile Shamada and then the scores from all of the rides were tallied up. |
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 Jo Clarke, Silvermunda and Deborah McNicol from Daronmont Technologies. |
 The winner of the 2003 Daronmont Technologies Young Rider Challenge is Joanna Clarke from Victoria. He wonderful horse Silvermunda was also the highest scoring horse. This would also be a thrill for Judy McKay who was responsible for the horse's early training and so rideability. He did a great job with all three riders. |
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 Very close runner-up was Renee Pedretti on Sunbury Lodge Thomas. Renee has done all the work on this horse herself - well done Renee and Thomas. |
 Third from a very strong field ... Brett Davey from NSW on Argentile Shamada Deborah McNicol acknowledges this fantastic achievement. |
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prize for this event is a trip to Aachen in Germany. This will give Jo the
opportunity to see the best riders in the world, the best horses and to further her
knowlegdge and experience. We look forward to seeing the impact on her riding and training ability that this wonderful opportunity will have. Daronmont Technologies is a very generous sponsor and supporter of the sport of Dressage in Australia. This event has provided a year round incentive to Young Riders to work hard and be seriously considered for such a valuable prize and pivotal personal opportunity to fast track their learning curve. The event is sure to go from strength to strength. |
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