The NSW Jumping Equitation Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) on Sunday 11th November was a resounding success on many levels. The superb venue- a legacy of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games was the perfect setting for beautifully presented horses and riders to showcase their jumping style and skills. The John Vallance designed courses were flowing, friendly and appropriately testing for the many different grades.

NSW JEC President , Katrina Dukats said, "We are delighted with the success of the Championships and especially thrilled with very high standard of competition in the Junior ranks."

Judges in the Championship ring, Megan Joerg, Ben Netterfield and Cynthia Jobe Parker had a tough time deciding the champions in the four major divisions judged in the indoor arena.

The Junior division was a stylish win to Emily Blinkworth riding her newly acquired mount "Beetle" (formerly owned by south coast rider Jamie Grant).

Emily Blinkworth on 'Beetle' & her dad Charles

Jessica Brown on Kepler

The Young Rider Championship went to Bryia Andersen from the Central coast riding "Clark Kent". Bryia who has only recently returned from a winter of showjumping in Europe did a sterling job to ride so well with the pain of several stitches and bruising on her hip as a result of being kicked during the week. Runner up was George Johnson of Nelson riding Peter Curl's delightful Thoroughbred "Titian".

The Senior Amateur was good win to Queenslander Dean Collins riding "Keyto", with Sandy Parker runner up on the beautifully elegant "Melody Fair".

The Senior Professional Championships was a close result with Damien Guthrie riding "Bobs Your Uncle" taking the title from Andrew Inglis on "Elvis".

The outside ring was a mixture of Classic Jumper and Combined Equitation height events. Impressive wins in this ring included those  of young Amy Grech from Cooma on "Nutmeg", Helen McGaskill on her promising young Gullit mare "Gellana" and Alice Johnson riding her quarter horse cross gelding "Bozeman".

SSJC will hold prize money competition days on Sunday 18th November and Sunday 2nd December. The 2nd December will be the last competition day for 2001 and some additional end of year prizes will be on offer.

The next SSJC Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th Nov. at 7.30pm at the Windsor Library. All interested members are invited to attend. The SSJC Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th January 2002 at 7.30pm at the Windsor Library. All Positions will be declared vacant and a new Committee and Office bearers elected. All members are encouraged to attend.

The first Competition Day for the new year will be on Sunday 20th January 2002. This will incorporate the SSJC Clarendon Derby. This unique Competition will be run in Ring 3 and will include a mixture of Showjumps and Cross Country obstacles and will be run over approx. 1200m . The Derby will have two height classes only of 85cm and 1.00m. This should be a terrific spectator event as well as a good warm up class for eventers and a new challenge for showjumping riders. For information about these coming events contact Club President Ted Derksen on 0419 270963 Vice President David Lawrence on 96 522336 Publicity Officer Christine Johnson on 0412 405079

Canadian Coach Jody Sloper is returning to Sydney for another Coaching Clinic on 15th & 16th November at Horseworld. Day 1 is a Seminar for Coaches and Day 2 is a jumping Clinic for Riders. For more information or bookings call NSW NCAS State Co-ordinator- Christine Johnson on 0412 405079.

Coming Events:
15th & 16th November- Jody Sloper Coach Update Clinic and Jumping Training Clinic at Horseworld. Ph Christine Johnson on 0412 405079
18th  November 2001 - SSJC Competition  ring Ted Derksen on 0419 270963
22nd 23rd 24th  November 2001 - Wodonga Showjumping Spectacular  Enquiries Roger Lees 02 6071 2297
2nd December 2001- SSJC Competition  ring Ted Derksen on 0419 270963
31st Dec 2001-  Showjumpers New Years Eve Party /Ball- Riverside Oaks at Cattai. Phone Jane Frankum 024653 1063.`
11-13 January 2002- NSW SJC Tempo Summer Classic Ph 02 96 53 3069
15th January 2002- SSJC Annual General Meeting ring Ted Derksen on 0419 270963 or David Lawrence on 96 522336
20th January 2002- SSJC 's first Competition of the New Year includes Derby Comp ring Ted Derksen on 0419 270963

Cheers for now
Chrissie J.
email  chrissiegogallop
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