Sports Day North

Saturday, May 26, the 4th edition of the Welsh Sports Day North was already organized. This year on the beautiful grounds of Gaasterland in Harich. With over 400 starts it was again a pleasant crowd. Because of the large number of participants there were 8 dressage tracks ready, there could be jumped, there was bixie, driving dressage and skill and the again popular section Best Riding Pony was held. Small and large, from section A to D and NWR, everything participated in the various disciplines. Besides the cash prizes, the participants could win great additional prizes, mostly made available by sponsors.

As in previous years, 3 all-around champions were honored. The small size went to Yelin Kayalar with Taggerty, the large size to Kristin van Bijleveld with Paco Rabanne and the all-around driving champion was Ellen Wijdenes with Wrentnall Red Fox.

The freestyle was a new class. 15 competitors had put together a beautiful freestyle for this occasion. Combining the freestyle with the scores of the dressage earlier that day, Anna Siemersma with Horses2fly Coco Chanel eventually won the new title ‘Dressage Promise.

You can read more about this great day in issue #3 of the Welsh Pony & Cob Magazine.