Ellmore Carriage Driving Club held their annual Level 3 Combined Driving Event over the weekend which was a great success.
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A good gathering of competitors from all around came to an impeccably presented venue at “Hinemoa” Grenfell. Horses and ponies of all breeds and types were also present over the weekend and it was fascinating to see all the different vehicles being used.
Horses and ponies were presented beautifully for the Dressage and scores were close; whilst the Cones course proved to be quite challenging with a number of penalties being incurred by Drivers.
The Marathon on the following day was an enjoyable experience, with lovely scenery and gently undulating paddocks to drive through full of ripening Wheat and Canola; On the other hand the obstacles proved to be testing but stimulating as well and most competitors got through them unscathed.
Winner of the Novice Small Pony class was Auburn Carr, from Ellmore Club with her little black pony Jetstar, with Peter McIntyre from Canberra Carriage Club winning the Novice Large Pony class and Garry Harris won the Novice Horse class with his lovely Saddlebred horse.
Kookie Engelsman from Ellmore Club won the Open Pony class with her handsome Hackney pony, Ashwood Black Magic and also won the overall competition!
Many thanks to the Engelsman family for presenting the grounds so well and for their hospitality and also to the stewards and volunteers who helped to make this such a wonderful event.