15.6 Avon Zone Our clubs have all had a busy and successful year in the past 12 months. Clubs have run not only their rallies and gymkhanas, hicksteads, ODE’s, & breed shows but have also sent representatives to zone, state and national events. The zone clubs had riders at the state Festival, Tetrathlon, Showjumping Championships, the Novelty & PPMG Championships, Royal Show Invitational Display and the Nationals. A very busy year was had by all. Toodyay has changed its name to Mortlock and has successfully moved to their new grounds at Goomalling. Many hours of hard work have gone into this move and with many more to go. This club must be commended for its hard work and dedication led by its small band of workers. The Zone Showjumping selection day in April was run by South Midlands. While there was only a small number of riders riding in the selection rounds, it was great to see riders attempting the smaller courses. Our Zone team placed 1st in the 80cms Pony event at the PCAWA State Championships. Zone ODE hosted by York was held over two days with 48 entries and a large contingent of entries from outside the zone. The Zone Dressage Selection Day was hosted by South Midlands in conjunction with the Zone Camp at Avon Valley. There were only three riders competing. The Zone PPMG & Novelties day was hosted by Mortlock at Avon Valley’s grounds. PPMG’s saw 5 Novice teams and 3 Junior Teams and 3 Senior Teams. 32 Zone Riders from 4 clubs rode in the Novelties. The Zone Camp was a huge undertaking in 2015 held at the Avon Valley grounds. Thank you to Sally Davis and Jess Joy for all their efforts. There were 36 riders who attended the over the three days and a great time was had by all. Efficiency certificate exams have been sat at various levels at all clubs this year with a 3rd of the zone’s membership passing exams and moving onto the next level. Congratulations to all those riders. South Midlands rider Tessa Forbes was selected to represent Australia in the International Mounted Games. She rode very well and their team came first. Nine riders from the Avon Zone travelled their horses across the Nullabor to compete in the Pony Club National Championships in Murray Bridge SA. All these riders represented their state, zone and clubs superbly and should be congratulated for their efforts. By Angela Herzer 34
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