At the Sydney Showjumping Club Championships yesterday, committee members, riders and spectators alike payed tribute to long-serving committee member David Lawrence, who retired from his successful and long-term position as President. Committee members thanked Lawrence for his outstanding contribution to jumping in Australia and even managed to hide a plaque from his eagle eyes until it was time for the presentation!
It is safe to say that Sydney Showjumping Club would not be the preeminent showjumping venue in the state, and the largest showjumping club in Australia, if it weren’t for the extraordinary effort and leadership of David Lawrence, the current SSJC President.
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