Around 170 competitors travelled from Pony Clubs across NSW and interstate from Queensland and Victoria. According to hosts, Bathurst Pony Club, “There were nine Queensland competitors braving the cold all with a smile on their face.” Competitors arrived at Bathurst on Friday 5th July to participate in the fitness check in preparation for the championship. Riders were also judged on their presentation during the fitness check, with Zone 11 winning for the third year in a row. A standout highlight from the weekend was a visit from Bathurst local, Wyatt (Bunty) Thompson, one of the first NSW State Showjumping ny Club Championships Po Australian Eventing team members at the 1956 Olympic Games held in Stockholm. In the Under 13 age group, Alexander Ryan, riding Tucker from Lake Albert Pony Club was the age champion. Angus Graham from Queensland on Kia Creek claimed the 13 and Under 15 years title. Gemma Tinney from Arcadia Pony Club riding Murrabong Kinganui placed first in the 15 and under 17 age group. Ryan Towns from Moree Pony Club, riding Noble Eros, was the 17 and Under 25 age champion. Ammie Cleal, Warialda PC Photos Courtesy of Brittany Iliffe Photography Emma Botfield, Warialda PC Ryan Towns, Moree PC