Waerenga-o-kuri Sports

The 55th annual Waerenga-o-kuri sports meeting was well attended when it was staged at the "Laurels", a picturesque property atop the Whareratas on the Tiniroto Road.

The oldest meeting in the bay, the sports consisted mainly of show jumping events, with pony and novelty contests adding additional interest to the programme.

A view of the "Laurels", with the jumping circuit in the foreground, and the spectators' cars at rear.

Miss Kay Coleman, of Tiniroto, on Flicker, shows the style which won her third place in the Hunters' Jump.

The winner of the Paced and Mannered pony contest, Margaret Andrew, gives her horse Tamisk a final grooming.

Stewards confer with the judge, Olympic Equestrian team captain, Bruce Hansen, after a jumping event. From left: Messrs J. Harris, R. Gorringe, B. Hansen, and E. Ellmers.

Mr C. H. Cooper tries his hand at nail hammering

Neil Waddell second in the flag race

Enjoying a horse ride was Edward Hewetson

The extensive book-work at the sports was looked after by this team of smiling secretaries. From left: H. Hickling, S. Parker, J. Von Pein (chief secretary), and S. Hain.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 129 : March 24, 1965

Waerenga-o-kuri Sports