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Western Victorian Dressage Club
FEI Twilight Challenge - 9/10th March 2002
at AEA Burong
580 Deans Marsh Rd.  Winchelsea - Page 3

The Western Victorian Twilight Challenge was a very friendly competition and because of the smaller numbers would not have been such a 'headache' to run.  I hope that some more of our regional clubs will take on board this idea.

Many of the Victorian clubs have dropped their FEI classes, as they are  financially difficult to conduct.  FEI riders are finding it increasing hard to gain the experience needed to compete successfully at the larger competitions which cater for the higher grades.  As it is the goal of ALL rider to reach this level, I think it would be great to have each of the regional clubs run an event such as this one.

From all of the competitors and spectators, thankyou WVDC - and your hard working committee, also to Dirk and Sicca Dijkstra for  your hospitality and the use of your lovely property.

sicca.jpg (21942 bytes) Sicca Dijkstra - a fantastic organiser and thinks of everything.
dirk.jpg (16376 bytes) Dirk Dihkstra was in definate 'multi tasking mode' he played host, judged and was seen on his three wheeeled motor bike keeping things in check on the property.
leon.jpg (19540 bytes) Our 'super scorer' Leon Baggott  has a very nice location for this computer - he was able to see all of the competition from his desk in the AEA office.
glengault.jpg (14017 bytes) Glen Gault - the President of the Western Victorian Dressage Club - kept a close eye on the day to ensure that all went to plan.
merrilynhs.jpg (20514 bytes) Merrilyn Hamilton-Smith was part of the action all weekend and judged on both days.

She is the Victorian Selectors Chairperson - so I was delighted that Avalanche worked well on this occasion.

suediamondjulia.jpg (16639 bytes) Successful competitor Julia Battams (right) talks with Sue Diamond who was a wonderful part of the help team.
jamiemita.jpg (18652 bytes) Delightful Jamie Mita - the daughter of Julia and her partner Kevin Mita offered some lovely moments with her cute antics. (well done Julia and Kevin)
stoly3.jpg (30497 bytes) Julia Battams with her proud equine partner
BWS Stolichnaya - they had a very successful competition.
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