The Virtual Equestrian - Hidden Valley Equestrian Championships 2003 - Galloways - Final Round

DAVIS SANDERS HOMES HIDDEN VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Northern Highway, Wallan Sat. 25th & Sun. 26th January, 2003 Open Galloways - Final Round Highlights - Page 2
The top 10 Galloways were outstanding and there was a type for every preference. The 'riding pony type' and the more 'old fashioned' heavier type were represented. When watching a good horse you tend not to think about type as "a good horse is ... a good horse"!

Michael Christie and Highgrove Mitsouko need no introduction to horse show enthusiasts - they have been very successful and I was looking forward to seeing them in action. This lovely bay appeared to be a little 'jaded' - perhaps the effects of the very hot day were taking their toll?

Francesca Christie and Mikani Jewell of the Realm. Produced a mostly good routine - there were a few rough spots in the canter - the hard ground did worry a few horses and I am sure that this lovely Galloway would have preferred slightly softer going!

Shelley Penny on her lovely Galloway mare Janpril Park Valentina. The mare looks perfect as she makes her way to the lawn to work out for the Championship. Shelley has a very busy weekend riding several horses and showing her range of horse clothing in the trade area.

Mirinda Height of Fashion bred and owned by Robyn and Peter Barry and ridden so nicely for them by Briony Payne. Height of Fashion is know as Ollie and Briony must be commended for doing such a good job on this 'fiery redhead'! Like all good horses Ollie showed a good deal of spirit but his quality enabled him to take off the Championship. Congratulations to all connections.

Sanlirra Spellbound and Dale Plumb were last to work and as expected by those in the 'know' it could have easily been the wining performance. Spellbound has it all - elegance, movement, manners and perfect presentation. This combination were the Runner-up. Congratulations.
Sanlirra Spellbound and Dale Plumb - the Runner-up Open Galloway	2003 Galloway Champion Mirinda Height of Fashion
	Mirinda Height of Fashion and Briony Payne impress in their lap of honour.
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