Do-It-Yourself Gymkhana

The young riders of ponies in the Annesbrook-Wakatu area decided to hold their own gymkhana. It was a big thought. This was one occasion on which the parents and club officials were not going to have to work. There were a few "they'll-forget-all-about-it-when-they-see-the-work-involved-in-it" grins from parents, so we're told, but the youngsters won through and handsomely. Every detail, from organising events to the making of ribbons, was carried out to perfection. A great achievement by some keen young sportsmen and women. Some who took part are seen Above with Chris Hoad (centre), ring events judge. From left: Judith Milne, Debbie Gregg, Karen Gregg, Gillian Turner, Leigh Spencer (originator of the idea), Graham Gillman, Helen Kyle and Jan Wagtendonk.

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Mrs Hoad presents ribbons to Helen Kyle (reserve champion pony) and Leigh Spencer, reserve champion pony overall.

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Mr and Mrs Charlie Hoad, great stalwarts of the Nelson Pony Club, have returned to Australia. Here they award a ribbon to Philippa North (left), reserve champion jumper, and Gillian Turner, overall champion.

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Jan Wagtendonk, champion jumper