09/05/2021
4/4 at the inaugural EqCetera Charity Endurance Ride in Harvey!
Buddy & Norb: =1st MWT and BC
The standout of the ride was definitely Jest a Golden Gift (Buddy) ridden by Norbert Radny. Buddy is now QUALIFIED. Buddy has come a long way since the beginning of his endurance career 2 years ago... not a bad effort coming =1st MWT and getting the Best Conditioned award for your qualifying ride- a sensational effort. Buddy led the team powerfully around the second leg to complete it faster than the first loop.The ride was technical- whilst comparatively flat to other rides, the terrain varied throughout from deep sand, to road, and pine forests tracks. Buddy flew around his BC trot - he looked loose, athletic and full of power with his big extended action.
Kibby & Jane: =1st MWT
Cabrillas Heir (Kibby) and Jane Radny finished the ride with straight As and 1s. The little pocket rocket kept up with Buddy’s 17kmh trot the whole way round. A well deserved =1st MWT across the line. Kibby did a great BC trot - he certain knows how to strut his stuff in the vet ring.
Kia & Bec: 6th LWT
West Coast Kia (Statuesque x WEST COAST ACHARON) and Bec A M Rad rode alongside Jane and Norb for 6th LWT. Kia’s growing maturity shone this weekend as she stormed through the first leg, leading the team much of the way. We have been really working on getting Kia to be a more confident leader and she took it in her stride. Kia’s “cowaphobia” was proven to be overcome as she was comfortable camping across from and riding alongside cow-laden paddocks. The only bump in the road was passing a cow truck filled with the mooing menaces on a narrow road!! Kia finished on straight As and 1s and had an average HR of 37.
Gecko & Cara: =7 MWT
A massive thank you to Cara Allan for piloting Wattle Tree Echo (Gecko) around his 2nd 80km. Cara said Gecko was boring- what we like to hear! He never stopped eating and drinking, and he trotted up like a pro.
A massive thank you to the event organisers, volunteers, and sponsors. What a terrific inaugural event and support of a great cause.
Special thank yous go to Tora Arabians (Julia Lockwood) and JLV Industries for sponsoring the 1st MWT prizes of deck chairs, and to South West Floats (Mike Wood) for sponsoring the MWT BC rug. Thank you both for your continued support of endurance in WA- it is much appreciated.