2004/2005 show season

Australian Championships 2005

After a day settling in we woke to constant rain for the dressage.  We were both rapt with the horses, as both improved on their past performances.  Maaritza again trudged into new territory completing her first ever Novice test in fine style, just missing a Top ten placing.  Kumait was a much more relaxed competitor this year and achieved a Top 10 placing in both the Purebred Novice and Elementary tests.

After a quick bath Maaritza fronted up for the Led purebred mare shown by an amateur owner, in which, to our delight, she was awarded Australian Champion.

Friday saw Kumait awarded Australian Champion Purebred Stallion Bridle Path Hack.  He did not put a foot wrong and kept giving everything I asked for throughout the class. 

Maaritza's ridden was first up for us on Saturday, and despite a nervous rider she worked really well.  Amongst some very talented and experienced mares, we  were simply hoping for her to be placed in the Top 10.   When her number was called and she was announced Australian Champion Mare Under Saddle, we were absolutley ecstatic.   

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Feature Show 2005

After a week of madly washing rugs, clothes and trying to recover from Sydney.  We set off for the Feature Show with four horses in tow.  With a very soggy beginning the show proved to be a great success and a credit to all of those involved in it's planning and running.  Saturday saw Maaritza awarded purebred Champion of Champions in the halter ring as well as Reserve Champion Ridden. 

The Feature show's huge youth focus is fantastic in our eyes, as well as in the eyes of Chris, our 10 year old, who was there at only his second show with his adorable Arabian Pony 'Gracie'.  Chris & Gracie make a great pair. Chris was ecstatic when Gracie was awarded most attractive derivative female head in a large and strong class. His first Rosette!

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East Coast Championships 2005

Our first trip to Sydney with the Gooseneck!

After settling in and resigning themselves to the humidity the horses performed
admirably and achieving the following results:

D'Amors Maaritza Khan - Top 5 Ridden Purebred Mare 
D'Amors Maaritza Khan - Top 5 Led Mare 4 Years & Over
Cedarwood Lodge Kumait - Reserve Champion Ridden Purebred Stallion. 
Cedarwood Lodge Kumait - Top 5 Purebred Bridle Path Hack over 15hh 
                                             
We were ecstatic with Maartiza's efforts both in the ridden and halter classes.  This was Maaritza's first experience under saddle in Sydney, and although green and
relatively inexperienced under saddle she was exceptional and handled the pressure like a veteran.

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