Dozens of B.C. riders spent their Labour Day weekend at the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Centre trying to earn a top spot in one of the last horse jumping competitions of the season.
Empire Equestrian coach Kaitlyn Harbour said that her team of riders were in top form, making their way to the top of the leaderboard across several categories.
"The horses and riders were challenged over different terrains and obstacles, and judged on their fault-free rounds, style, and composure," said Harbour.
The list of winners included:
• Olivia Harbour Logan and Copper (leadline champion)
• Mackenzie Hobbs Webb and Copper (cross-rail champion)
• Anna Popova and Paddington Bear (top ribbons x-rail division)
• Emily Bettesworth and Sundae (x-rail champion)
• Abby White and Simon (top ribbons 18” division)
• Brinn Chau and Donnie (1st place $500 accumulator, .75 champion)
• Avery Hobbs Webb and Mocha (3rd place $500 accumulator, 2nd place Empire eq mini medal, top ribbons in .75 jumper)
• Julia Bradshaw and Rio (4th place $500 accumulator, 3rd place Empire Eq mini medal, .75 jumper champion)
• Ashley Morgan and Hemi (.85 jumper champion, $500 Derby winner)
• Charlie Williamson and Finnegan (3rd in the $500 derby and top .85 jumper placings)
With the MREC September Fall Day Classic Hunter Jumper Show now done, the end of competition season is right around the corner.
"The team has one last gold competition at Thunderbird Show Park coming up mid-September, and then will spend the winter preparing for the following season," said Harbour.
