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Great Jumping
The N.Z. Horse Society's jumping show at the showgrounds at the end of March produced some spectacular examples of this equestrian art. Highlight of the three-day programme was the Johnnie Walker A Grade Grand Prix. After an afternoon of close contesting the event went to Stuart Mitchell and Walnut.
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Dougall Hamilton, South Island team captain, rides Henry Lea into third place
Fourth in the event was Justice ridden by Merryn McPhail
Warwick Tombleson on Rajah clears the brick wall in the Grand Prix
Graham Tombleson on Pinto was placed equal first in the Leopard Six-bar
The Gisborne team won the Rutherford Cup with a loss of only 44½ penalty faults. From left: Stuart Mitchell (Walnut), Warwick Tombleson (Rajah), Peter Sherriff (Empire) and Bruce Hansen (Tide).