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from ISSUE 1,059 - FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2022

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The 50th Springston Trophy was held at McLeans Island, from October 6th - 9th. This year it was hosted by Springston Pony Club, who also held the first-ever event in 1972. The event started with an idea discussed at the breakfast table by the late Mary Dalley at Pemberton, near Christchurch. Don Collett and Joan McCall were travelling back south with horses that had competed at the 1971 New Zealand Pony Club Association Horse Trials Championships, in Masterton. The three friends decided it would be great to have an event that catered for riders that often wouldn’t have the opportunity to ride at the Championship event, so Springston Trophy was born. Springston Trophy is an annual Pony Club teams eventing competition, that has between 4 - 6 riders competing over three age groups and heights (max. two at each height). The event has changed over the years and moved with the times, but the teamwork and sportsmanship this event creates has only got stronger. The event is hosted by a different Pony Club from throughout the South Island each year. Many local riders attended the event doing their best for their team. This year the senior riders were treated to being able to walk the course with New Zealand Olympian Blyth Tait, which was a highlight for many. On Friday 7th, the dressage day kicked off, with riders giving it their best. Leading after day one of the Competition was View Hill Pony Club, who held the lead throughout the event, bringing home the overall win. Saturday 8th, was cross country

day which is a favourite for many, it sees many highs, lows and often a few spills. This year there was also a Top Team Competition, which consisted of games without horses for the riders and supporters to enjoy after their day competing. On Sunday 9th, horses and riders have to negotiate their way around the final phase, a show jumping course. The top three placings this year were, first View Hill, second Kaiapoi and third Eyreton Navy. Next year the event will be held in Cromwell. See Evo Entries for full results. The Bangor Pony Club team. Manager - Sue Shanks, Chloe Cameron, Dustin Rowlands,

Mackenzie Rowlands, Luci Shanks, Michaela Cameron, Coach - Bex Griffiths.