The Whitsunday Equestrian Group’s two-day T-Shirt Event, held on October 12-13 at the Cannon Valley Pony Club, marked a successful end to their competition season, providing an exciting weekend for riders and spectators alike.
Competitors from Townsville to Mackay gathered to showcase their skills across both days. The bi-annual T-Shirt Event offered dressage classes ranging from Prep to Medium levels, and showjumping heights from 40cm to 110cm. Known for its casual atmosphere, the event contrasted with the group’s more formal Supreme and Classic competitions.
The weekend’s overall champions, kindly sponsored by Equacare, were:
Showjumping (High Point Champions)
• 40cm Champion: Shannon English on Skiddles
Reserve: Sammi Warren on Cruise
• 60cm Champion: Kaitlyn English on Chester the Bester
Reserve: Mila Parkinson on Max
• 80cm Equal Champions: Emily Bradford on Diamond Account & Milla Cook on Down with the Devil
• 100cm Champion: Ruby Cran on Braveheart
• 110cm Champion: Iris Amann on Leroy Brown
Dressage (High Percentage Champions)
• Prep Champion: Emily Bradford on Diamond Account
Reserve: Julie Keane on Factor That In
• Prelim Champion: Lydia Forde on OO Scarlett MBE
Reserve: Jillian Moffat on Russell Pocket First Edition
• Novice Champion: Jillian Moffat on Russell Pocket First Edition
Reserve: Milla Cook on Down with the Devil
• Elementary Champion: Kate van Dalen on Palladium Silver
Reserve: Pamela Kingwill on Keepit Intrepid
• Medium Champion: Pamela Kingwill on Keepit Intrepid
Reserve: Heidi Grinham on Winola
The Whitsunday Equestrian Group extends heartfelt thanks to all competitors, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees for their support and enthusiasm, which made the event such a success.
The group's 2025 competitive calendar has now been released. For further details, visit the Whitsunday Equestrian Group's Facebook page.
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Equestrian Group
Show jumping competitors
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