Makenzie Causer and Copabella Camouflage winning the Evo Events Horse Grand Prix at the Canterbury Labour Weekend Showjumping Carnival – Photo by Michelle Clarke Photography
Maurice Beatson and Central Park led the way at the Jumping Wairarapa Showjumping and Show Hunter Labour Weekend Championships bagging the only clear in the opening round of the EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix class to take the win.
The perennial Dannevirke veteran was chuffed with his 11-year-old gelding who on Friday placed sixth in the opening round of the POLi Payments FEI World Cup (NZ League) Series opener. Bred by Imogen Neale, the New Zealand warmblood horse who is by Euro Sport Centavos, has really found form in the last season. “It just comes from growing up and getting more experience,” says Olympian Maurice who has now won 205 Grand Prix classes.
“The course was tough enough for sure. It had a lot of related lines and took a bit of jumping. I thought someone else would go clear but it was just one of those courses.”
The course was designed by Heather McDonald and Greg Best.
Four combinations on four faults filled second to fifth, with Nakeysha Lammers (Waikato) second aboard Balboa NZPH and fifth with Resolution, Sam Whale (Hampton Downs) and Fleur De Lacour third, and Mathew Dickey (Waikato) aboard Waitangi Imak fourth.
Penny Borthwick (Masterton) has continued her hot form, taking her second quinella of the weekend in the Country Tv Pony Grand Prix, winning with Rednalhgih Cowan and placing second on Foxden’s merlot in the eight strong class.
The company Carissa McCall (Taupaki) has been keeping has clearly been rubbing off. She and eight-year-old Picasso MVNZ were the only clear in the opening round of the EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix at the Northland Jumping GP Show. It’s been a while since Carissa lined up in a Grand Prix, and it was a first for Picasso MVNZ, but you wouldn’t have known it.
In the Country TV Pony Grand Prix, it was the battle of the Zaras in a head-to-head jump-off. In the end, the honours went to Zara Preece-Twose (Auckland) and her lovely mount TC Pianoman who came home with four faults to win, with Zara Main (Dairy Flat) aboard Blue Crush second.
Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) was on fire at the Showjumping Canterbury Labour Weekend Jumping Carnival, winning both the EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix and FMG Young Rider on Copabella Camouflage, as well as the Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old class with Lord Axel GNZ, and placing first equal in the UltraMox Six-Year-Old class on Anouk GZ.
Oamaru’s Gillies sisters were also in fine form, with Samantha and Socrates De La Ve Z taking out the Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider class and Emma aboard Benrose Black Jack placing second. In the FMG Young Rider class, Emma and Chic Xtreme were second with Samantha aboard Lumarzo third.
It was a Molly-fest in Country TV Pony Grand Prix with Molly Smith (Geraldine) on Vapour Trail NZPH taking the win and Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) second on Te Ngaio Raggamuffin and third with Freestyle Twyst & Shout.
Southland Area president Anna Clearwater was pleased with the entry numbers for their Labour Weekend Show. “There was some great jumping on both the surface and grass arenas,” said Anna. The show attracted 218 combinations.
The group had supported the new Leg Up and Ask Me campaign with some good positive results.
The last class of the day in ring one was The Tower Trophy encouragement class which attracted 13 children and their mentors. Erin Wallis and Jubilee Remington Gold rode off with the honours but all combinations had a blast.
Ring one was designed by Emma Barker with Tony Hutton in ring two and Kelly Heckler in ring three.
Results –
Southland Area Labour Weekend
Country TV Pony Grand prix Series: Angus Price (Winton) Fun House 1.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Angus Price (Winton) Veroana 1, Jessica Hore (Millers Flat) Global PH Mylorde 2, Abigail White (Queenstown) Rocky Ridge 3, Amy Brenssell (Tapanui) KWL Midship 4.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series: Lana Stevens (Riversdale) Silk Road 1, Kate Beattie (Dunedin) Smartymarty 2, Talia Allison (Dunedin) GP Touch of Magic 3, Rik van Miltenburg (Winton) Oak Lane’s Star 4, Frank van Miltenburg (Winton) Houston ST 5.
Hussey Paint & Panel Pony Mini Prix: Grace Hore (Millers Flat) Tallyho Scoundrel 1, Stella Bowles (Dunedin) Windward Finnick 2, Sophie Emma Fountain (Wanaka) Benrose Starlight 3.
Cavalleria Toscana Horse Mini Prix: Tyler McKee (Gore) Corrida 1, Jessica Hore (Millers Flat) Beaumont Birdie 2.
For full results, head to www.main-events.com
Northland Area Grand Prix Show
EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series: Carissa McCall (Taupaki) Picasso MVNZ 1, Isabelle Jameson (Whangarei) Kiwi Storm 2, Natalia Lammers (Whangarei) Pure Chaccola 3.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Zara Preece-Twose (Auckland) TC Piano Man 1, Zara Main (Dairy Flat) Blue Crush 2, Samantha-Lee Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Sharpshooter 3.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series: Ashley Johnston (Whangarei) Miss Vee NZPH 1, Jeremy Clark (Te Kauwhata) Triple Star Destiny’s Accolade 2, Anna Gray (Whangarei) Sailor Sam 3, Joanna Bullock (Warkworth) High Jump 4, Elise Moffat (Whangarei) Exclusive NZPH 5, Sarah Revis (Auckland) Royal Blue 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Lucas Bremner (Whangarei) LT Holst Francis 1, Maia Rhys-Davies (Waikato) Weiti Warrior 2, Chloe Ferguson (Northland) Bellevue Boy 3, Elsa Buckley (Waipu) Eisenhower 4, Cassie Toper (Whangarei) Cavalli Vista Coachello 5, Liv Teixeira (Kerikeri) Cassitino 6.
FMG Young Rider Series (in conjunction with Whangarei A&P Society): Natalia Lammers (Whangarei) Pure Chaccola 1, Grace Webb (Warkworth) Dynasty NZPH 2, Lucas Bremner (Whangarei) Triple Star Destiny’s Accolade 3, Isabelle Jameson (Whangarei) Kiwi Storm 4.
Harrison Lane Pro-Am Rider Series: Kelly Chapman (Auckland) Eye See Ruby 1, Michelle Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Chaccolilli 2, Taryn Skelton-Kyd (Auckland) BMW Numero Uno 3, Kristine Leonard (Northland) Annies Lane 4, Helen McGrath (Northland) Woodbine Magic Maze 5, Helen McGrath (Northland) Millie P 6.
Equissage Horse Super Series: Paxton Conder (Whatawhata) La Fonteyn 1, Michelle Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Chaccolilli 2, Kelly Chapman (Auckland) Eye See Ruby 3, Taryn Skelton-Kyd (Auckland) BMW Numero Uno 4.
Northland Vegetation Control Pony Grand Prix Super Series: Sophie Ferguson (Northland) Our Dixie Chic 1, Charlotte Gorrie (Whangarei) Airtime RSNZ 2, Zara Main (Dairy Flat) Dingmac Demoiselle 3.
For full results, head to www.main-events.com
SJ Canterbury Labour Weekend Jumping Carnival
Showjumping, EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series (in conjunction with Kinloch Farms): Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Copabella Camouflage 1, Angus Taylor (Winton) Sea Coral 2.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Molly Smith (Geraldine) Vapour Trail NZPH 1, Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Te Ngaio Raggamuffin 2, Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Freestyle Twyst & Shout 3, Johanna Wylaars (Christchurch) Larabelle 4, Lily Plunkett (Motueka) Oakspring Wildfire 5.
FMG Young Rider Series (in conjunction with Hussey Paint & Panel): Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Copabella Camouflage 1, Emma Gillies (Oamaru) Chic Xtreme 2, Samantha Gillies (Oamaru) Lumarzo 3, Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Glenmark 4, Meg Bisset (Blenheim) Bewitched NZPH 5, Anna Nalder (Canterbury) Letano 6.
Harrison Lane Pro-Am Rider Series (in conjunction with EquiMatch): Steffi Whittaker (Canterbury) Carpe Diem 1, Molly Buisst-Brown (Christchurch) Clear Ambitions 2, Courtney Townsend (Darfield) Corofina ECPH 3, Georgia McClintock (Canterbury) WHF Eclipse 4, Helen Ensor (Blenheim) Zactac Carnival 5, Zoe Shore (Ashburton) Quainton Labyrinth 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Samantha Gillies (Oamaru) Socrates De La Ve Z 1, Emma Gillies (Oamaru) Benrose Black Jack 2, Phoebe Howson (Christchurch) Dallas NZPH 3, Bella Taane (Christchurch) Wabi Sabi 4, Sonya Benison (Springston) As Hood As You Get 5, Molly Smith (Geraldine) Lacona Ammoe 6.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series (in conjunction with Tavern Harewood): David Hutton (Canterbury) Rolux 1, Arabella Jarman (Ohoka) Ice Warrior 2, Maggie Nichols (Canterbury) Steffields The Supervisor 3, Sarah Peterson (Swannanoa) Dubai 2 4, Ashley Konig (Christchurch) L’heure du Vin 5, Emma Wyatt (Canterbury) Sazerac GNZ 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Canterbury Saddlery): Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Lord Axel GNZ 1, Tamara Silcock (Nelson) Incendivity HSH 2, Amy McMullan (Timaru) Pure Cascade 3.
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Hazlett Ltd): Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Anouk GZ and Grace Percy (Glenorchy) Sienna MVNZ =1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Johanna Wylaars (Christchurch) AH Californian Dreaming 1.
For full results, head to www.main-events.com
Jumping Wairarapa Showjumping and Show Hunter Labour Weekend Championships
Showjumping, EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Park 1, Nakeysha Lammers (Waikato) Balboa NZPH 2, Sam Whale (Hampton Downs) Fleur De Lacour 3, Mathew Dickey (Waikato) Waitangi Imak 4, Nakeysha Lammers (Waikato) Resolution 5, Heloise Tolo (Wellington) Kiwi Bird 6.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Penny Borthwick (Masterton) Rednalhgih Cowan 1, Penny Borthwick (Masterton) Foxden’s Merlot 2, Isla Bowley (Upper Hutt) Tui’s Tennesse 3, Annie Moffett (Napier) Korokipo Kid 4, Abigayle Martin (Rotorua) Jasmine Rose 5, Reef Hicks (Hawke’s Bay) Bits & Pieces 6.
FMG Young Rider Series: Sam Carrington (Takapau) Double J Hurricane 1, Samantha Megchelse (New Plymouth) Rata Mill Eclipse 2, Charlotte Conder (Wellington) Kiwi Bonus 3, Kimberly Carrington (Takapau) Double J Barmaid 4, Hollie Falloon (Masterton) Just Jessie 5, Dylan Bibby (Onga Onga) Magic Dragon 6.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series: Sonya Glennie (Wanganui) Obeone Kanobe 1, Laura Knight (Rangiotu) Aria 2, Sarah Dalziell-Clout (Masterton) Thornfield Ana 3, Brent Anderson (Taranaki) Fresco 4, Nicki Booth (Masterton) Cluedo ECPH 5, Nigel Horton (Kumeroa) Mandalay Cove 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Penny Borthwick (Masterton) Double J Breeze On 1, Annie Moffett (Napier) Samantha the Dachshund 2, Milly Waldin (Havelock North) U Can Dance NZPH 3, Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Cravino STS 4, Kimberley Carrington (Takapau) Double J Barmaid 5, Chloe Armstrong (Wellington) Lakota 6.
Harrison Lane Pro-Am Rider Series: Lucy Fell (Palmerston North) Faratona STS 1, Sally Clark (Dannevirke) Victoria’s Secret 2, Sophie Fisher (Cambridge) Zara PPH 3, Brigitte Smith (Mangaweka) HR Lanardo 4, Anna Stephen (Masterton) Blindside SP 5, Claire Wilson (Waipukurau) McMillans Chuck 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series: Ike Baker (Hawke’s Bay) Double J Graduate 1, Ike Baker (Hawke’s Bay) Zirrena 2, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Valrhona GNZ 3, Luce Williams (Tinui) Grassendale Enzo 4, Tanya Hansen (Taranaki) Ngahiwi Specter 5, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Edition 6.
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series: Dirk Waldin (Havelock North) Lagertha VWNZ, Sam Carrington (Takapau) Double J Odin, Claire Wilson (Waipukurau) McMillan’s Swipe Right, Jeremy Whale (Hampton Downs) Kingslea Centrose, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) LT Holst Ellie and Hana Bognuda (Hunterville) WSJ Cartalusa =1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Matisse Masterson (Papakura) Eb Bailando 1.
Show hunter, NRM Open Horse High Points Series: Sarah Jocelyn (Wairarapa) Curioso 1, Amanda Illston (Masterton) Arizona Park 2, Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Atlan 3, Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 4.
Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series: Sarah Jocelyn (Wairarapa) Curioso 1, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Tripoli 2, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) My Delta 4, Kristin Robinson (Ashhurst) Belle Amour 5.
ESNZ Show Hunter Junior Equitation Series: Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Atlan 1, Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 2, LouLou McNelly (Wairarapa) Firthview Dakota 3, Meg Rogers (Ashhurst) Corodano 4, Leah Bibby (Onga Onga) Tiberus 5.
Sport Horse Junior High Points Series: Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Sancho 1, Meg Rogers (Ashhurst) Corodano 2, Jordan Blakeley (Otaki) Elation KCE 3, Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 4, Leah Bibby (Onga Onga) Tiberus 5.
Petticoat Lane Performance Horses Adult Equitation Series: Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 1, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 2, Amanda Illston (Masterton) Arizona Park 3, Sarah Milne (Levin) Milburn Magnitude 4, Sarah Jocelyn Wairarapa) Curioso 5.
Vero Insurance Cat A High Points Series: Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 1, Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 2.
Fiber Fresh Cat B High Points Series: Lucy Oliver (Peka Peka) Mr Mika Choo 1, Poppy Tatham (Masterton) Wembleybrook O’Driscoll 2, Mikayla Williams (Levin) Tilly Tubby 3, Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Cardonald Beauden Barrett 4, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Kai Iwi Snowman 5.
Aniwell Cat C High Points Series: Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 1, Sofia Williams (Masterton) Grassendale Gin 2, Lily McIntyre (Wanganui) Ever So Clever Girl 3, Zara Sutton (Palmerston North) VS Enviable 4, Poppy Phillips (Palmerston North) Ruatoki Nugget 5.
Big on Writing Show Hunter Pony Equitation: Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 1, Poppy Tatham (Masterton) Wembleybrook O’Driscoll 2, Lily McIntyre (Wanganui) Ever So Clever Girl 3, Zara Sutton (Palmerston North) VS Enviable 4, Sofia Williams (Masterton) Grassendale Gin 5.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Show Hunter Groups 12 & Under Equitation: Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 1, Lucy Oliver (Peka Peka) Mr Mika Choo 2, Charlie Stone (Wanganui) Tawa 3, Demi Easton (Levin) Matai SB 4.
For full results, head to www.evoevents.co.nz