A
fantastic three days competition saw Australian Olympic Gold Medallist Wendy Schaeffer
confirm her dominance in the sport. She rode the 9 year old grey Koyuna Sun-Glow, an
Australian Thoroughbred by Copper Glow Memento. I spent a little time throughout the
day with Wendy's mum Di, and it is easy to see where Wendy gets her drive and focus.
Wendy ended up with the winning
aggregate score, but all of the top 10 or so, deserve to be congratulated for their
outstanding performances. At this level there is only a little in it, and all of
these riders were equally capable of taking home the trophy.
To be part of the Spray Farm
International Horse Trials as a competitor must be a great thrill, and I am sure that all
of the riders had a wonderful time just being here. |