EFA VIC Jumping Series No 1

The quick decision to make WPEC a quarantine station, angered and concerned many. However, today there were no signs of any quarantine restrictions or evidence the introduction of NSW horses would be imminent. This horse was just enjoying his time in the shade in the proposed quarantine area.

Koyuna Delriada was ridden by G. Stephens in the 1.05m.

Cassey Mattson rode the promising KP Jericho in the 1.05 m event.

Don Scott has three rides for the day, here he rides Mozzie in the 1.05m.

Ian Reynolds and NP Montana in the 1.05m event.

Promising young rider, Sam Williams rode Another Sportsman in the 1.05m. Sam is working hard to follow his brother, Matt, on the international showjumping stage.

Well know eventing rider Yona Lloyd and his three star eventer, Road Shark looked good during the 1.05m.

Megan Joyce is one of a number of young riders with multiple rides. Here Megan is riding Kwilas Quest in the 1.05m.

Michelle McBean rode MP Winrette in the 1.05 m event.

While there is no scheduled dressage competition at WPEC, renovations are taking place in arena Number One, in preparations for the Victorian Dressage Championships proposed for March 2008.

Belinda Simpson took time out of her busy schedule training race horses, to ride Lord of the Rings in the 90cm class.

Event sponsor Vanessa Weir of KWA Building Permits, rode BP Cadiki in the 90cm class.

Jamie Kermond rode Des Russell's imported Quattro stallion, Valhalla in the 1.20m class. This 5 year old, out of a Clinton mare looks very promising.

The 21 Victorian Young Rider State Squad members received their uniforms today. This cheerful group consists of Steph White, Sam Williams, Sam Richardson and Kathrine Stewart.

Yarra Valley rider Paul Brent rode Tylo Solitaire in the 1.20m class.

Tori Liarakos and Artic Warrior won the 1.05m class and are seen here competing in the 1.20m event.

Amanda Howell was pleased with her ride on Barney Rubble in the 1.20m class.

Robyn Brown and I'm Charles II competed in the 1.20m class.

Brooke Dobbin and Salute the Stars competed in the 1.20m event.

Steph White riding Got Lucky in the 1.05m class. Steph had a busy day with a number of rides in both rings.

Michelle Clinton rode BSP Temptation in the 1.20m class.

Event sponsor Ken Weir of KWA Ken Weir Building permits, rode BP Silverado in the 1.20m class.

Hard working International Course designer David Sheppard was one of the many people who volunteered their services to help get showjumping happening again in Victoria.

Rachael Gane and Minnamurra Yarraman during the 1.05m.

Emma Liarakos rode KR Kararina in the 1.20m class.

David Lever rode Just a Flood in the 1.20m. David was pleased to report that he had spoken to his father, Laurie this morning and he and his horse Ashleigh Drossel Dan had arrived in Europe fit and well.

J Earl and the very careful Cooktown competing in the 90cm class.

Nicola Hayes and Hey Diddle Diddle during the 90 cm class.

Victorian EFA show jumping co-ordinator, Annie White had a busy day working through all the entries and bio-security forms. This, the first of three showjumping days attracted large entries, however due to the possibility of the event being cancelled due to an EI outbreak, no money was taken with the posted entries. It was therefore disappointing that about one third of the entered horses did not turn up on the day.

Oliver Townshend and Carramar Marmaduke carefully jump around the 1.05m.