Elliot Reeves flies to victory at Victorian Country Championships
The Victorian Country Championships, hosted by the Border Districts Showjumping Club, were held over the weekend at the Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre. Despite some torrential rain on Friday, the Championships went ahead through the dedicated efforts of the organising committee and the course builders.
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Congratulations to all the winners and placegetters from across the weekend. Congratulations in particular to Elliot Reeves who won not only the McVean Memorial Grand Prix on Avenden Indigo, but also the 1.35m on Saturday.
The first six placegetters in classes held on the AWEC Main Sand Arena are listed below:
SATURDAY
CLASS 1: HARRIS LIEBERMAN – 1.05m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Torey Stuckey | Belcam HB |
2nd | Tess Morrow | Nawarrah Park Dark Star |
3rd | Kelly Lees | Apen Park Rhombus |
4th | Caleb Bertram | Ceejay Park Private Buddy |
5th | Georgia Papworth | Arjay |
6th | Michael Lucas | Dusky Farm Conqueror |
CLASS 2: MAKE FINANCE – 1.15m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Jessica Fisher-Curnow | Queens Park Frenchman |
2nd | Michael Lucas | Dusky Farm Conqueror |
3rd | Ryleigh O’Hare | Navahome Bono |
4th | Chloe Mannell | CP Fleur De Lyse |
5th | Adam Prime | Saddle Up Smudge |
6th | Kelvin Blumson | Gretel Elmare |
CLASS 3: HOSSACK/BUR – 1.25m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | J Harvey | Castlederg |
2nd | James Arkins | WP Grandiamo |
3rd | Kelly Lees | Ohio Silver |
4th | James Arkins | KS Saint Patrick |
5th | Kate Beadel | Montey |
6th | Bruce Hughan | Coldstream Angelo |
CLASS 4: FLIPPIN FRESH/NORD BAKERY – 1.35m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Elliot Reeves | Aveden Indigo |
2nd | James Arkins | Eurostar |
3rd | Jacob Wells | Cobra De Capello |
4th | Grayd’n Stones | Riverton Affirmation |
5th | Tori Stuckey | Finch Farm Cab Sav |
6th | Russell Johnstone | Dondersteen |
SUNDAY
CLASS 9a: WESSELS DRILLING – Under 20 points – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Tania Harding | Jirrima Easy Jet |
2nd | Russell Johnstone | Cantara |
3rd | Kelly Lees | Apen Park Rhombus |
4th | Tori Stuckey | Jaybee Ballon D’or |
5th | Jervaise Prime | Saddle Up Valtina |
6th | Russell Johnstone | Cantone |
CLASS 9b: GRAYD’N STONES FARRIER – 20 points and over – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Torey Stuckey | Belcam HB |
2nd | Kacey Ledger | Prnce Calaf |
3rd | Michael Lucas | Dusky Farm Conqueror |
4th | Jessica Fisher-Curnow | Just Ideal |
5th | Kate Hare | SL Eclipse |
6th | AJ Jones | Zinnex |
CLASS 9c: PARKSIDE PRODUCE – JUNIOR – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Catelin Crawford | Phisachi |
2nd | Chloe Mannell | Athena |
3rd | Jordyn Lee-Madgwick | Sir Dumbledore |
4th | Ryleigh O’Hare | Alhambra Calligraphy |
5th | Riley Whyman | Mosh Kalimnah |
6th | Zoe Waller | Mobile App |
CLASS 10: MCVEAN MEMORIAL VICTORIAN COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP – 1.40m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Elliot Reeves | Aveden Indigo |
2nd | James Harvey | Tyrone VDL |
3rd | Jacob Wells | Cobra De Capello |
4th | Russell Johnstone | Daprice |
5th | James Arkins | Eurostar |
6th | Elliot Reeves | Waitangi Skynet |
CLASS 11: FUTURE STARS – Under 50 points – 1.20m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | James Arkins | WP Grandiamo |
2nd | James Harvey | Castlederg |
3rd | Kate Beadel | Lily Elmare |
4th | Sophie Landy | Humble Glory |
5th | Chloe Mannell | Athena |
6th | Max Height | Valid |
James Arkins and WP Grandiamo. Photo Credit: Gone Riding Media and Consulting
CLASS 12a: A/W FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC – MINI-PRIX – 1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Grayd’n Stones | Riverton Affirmation |
2nd | James Arkins | KS Saint Patrick |
3rd | Torey Stuckey | Belcam HB |
4th | James Arkins | WP Grandiamo |
5th | Tony Erickson | Isle Of Clarendon |
6th | Jervaise Prime | Saddle Up Bella |
CLASS 12b: FINEMORE/BLACKLOCKS – YOUNG RIDER – 1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Ryleigh O’Hare | Navahome Bono |
2nd | Jacob Wells | Valeska |
3rd | Max Height | Snow Hawk |
4th | Max Height | Valid |
Results sourced from Global Entries Online