Upper Yarra ARC Show Jumping

Ashleigh Atwell and Champagne Alfonso from Macclefield ARC took second place in the Level 3 AM7.

Jade Falcone and Cherishwood Dreaming from Leongatha ARC had a very good day winning the Level 3 AM7 and placing second in the Top Score.

Nina Wlker and Mr Chin represented Hurstbridge ARC to place 5th in the Level 2 Top Score.

Maree Young representing Stoney Creel ARC rode Storm to win the Level 3 Top Score.

Cassidy Breznjak and Mr Sienfled from Cranbourne South ARC won the Level 5 Top Score.

Sara Godden from Officer Equestrian Club rode Bucks to fifth place in the Level 5 Top Score.

Siobhan Hedderman on Danaurum from Upper Yarra ARC took third place in the Level 5 Top Score.

Jessica Eason from host club Upper Yarra rode Kalingah Park Blame It On Rio to second place in the Level 5 Top Score. The hard working Upper Yarra ARC will hold their next event in conjunction with Wandin Park ARC called Dressage in the Valley on October 25th and 26th, so write the dates in your diary.

Lauren Florence rode Royal Archway for the Maroondah ARC in the Level 4.

Despite the temperature hovering around 8 degrees and heavy rain most of the day, the Upper Yarra Adult Riding Club held a successful HRCAV showjumping day, on its wonderful huge all weather arena . Unlike the many AWOL dressage competitors at Werribee the day before, these hardy Adult riders are not put off by a "bit" of bad weather, it just adds to the adventure.

Aleesha Whitelock from the local Phoenix Club and her Simply Sqwizi make a very good jump in the Level 4 Top Score event.

Felecia Fergie rode Penmarch Corryn Brenin to third place in the Level 4 Top Score for the Anvil Park ARC.

Nina Walker and Arri represented Hurstbridge ARC in Level $.

Victoria Kett and Maverick from Maroondah ARC placed sixth in the Level 4 Top Score.

Regardeless of the terrible conditions there were plenty of smiling facings at the Upper Yarra Showjumping day. Kylie Curry from Donvale ARC was very pleased with her Bella Wombat's performance in the Level 4 AM5.

Jenny Cooper from KooWeeRup ARC was acting as strapper for her husband Brian and also team manager for the group of riders from KooWeeRup ARC, who were having a practice run before the HRCAV TTT Showjumping event in September. Jenny is seen here holding Gee Jay First Impression who she has a strong bold with as she gave the mare CPR when she was born and revived her, tube feed her for the first week of her life, nursed her back to health after she was burnt in the Black Saturday bush fires at 5 months old and then nursed her again when she nearly cut her foot off while being broken in. Jenny has done a great job as the young mare seems very happy just to be out and about no matter what the weather.

Kylie Baseden from KooWeeRup ARC rode Shamrock Lodge Starbuck to fourth place in the Level 4 Top Score.

Debby Conlon from KooWeeRup ARC rode MSQ Nutmeg to second place in the Level 4 Top Score.

Lorraine Stark and Andy from Pakenham Upper ARC took fifth place in the Level 4 Top Score.

Jessica Eason from Upper Yarra ARC rode Moorooluck Tobruk in Level 4.

Brian Cooper riding the Australian Stock Horse Gee Jay First Impression from the KooWeeRup ARC competed in Level 4. Many competitors from the Pakenham area had to make long detours to attend today's event, to avoid fallen trees and flooding caused by the wild weather,

Angela Thomson from Anvil Park ARC rode L'Ettole Noire in Level 4.

Lisa Waddell from Whittlesea ARC rode Starsky to sixth place in the Level 3 Top Score.

Terry Campbell from Maroondah ARC rode Mark Bentham's delightful Thoroughbred, Nancy Boy to third place in the Level 3 AM7.

Cass Groves and Shadow Phoenix from the Valley Performance Club took second place in the Level 2 AM5 and Top Score.

Mandy Edwards from Maroondah ARC rode King of Bling in Level 3.

With snow falling on near by Mount Donna Buang, Michael Kett and Benny from Maroondah ARC blend into the heavy rain. Dispite the conditions this combination took 4th place in the Level 3 AM7.

Christine Hill and Hayes Park Kaluha from Yarra Valley ARC placed 3rd in the Level 3 Top Score.

Being a gate marshall at any event is not a great job, but the officials today kept the event running well with a cheerful manner. The event's hospitality was continued into the canteen with homemade soup and cakes and excellent real hamburgers with the lot cooked to order.

Sharon Smith and Blackwood Ridge Willoughby from Kinglake ARC got some of the worst of the rain during their Level 3 AM 5 round.