Members of the Nambucca River District Pony Club recently met for their annual presentation day and Christmas party at the Nambucca River Tourist Park.
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Achievements of the club's members were recognised on the day.
Tayla Chapman, who has been an outstanding member of the club for many years, was awarded Champion Associate with Ashleigh Johnson being the Reserve Champion Associate.
In the senior ranks Lily McCormack received the Champion Senior Trophy and Jorja Woods the Reserve Champion Senior.
In the junior division, Ruby Green received the top honours of Champion Junior, and in the sub junior section, Champion Sub Junior rider was Ruby Sheppard with Soraya Drayton receiving the Reserve Champion Sub Junior award.
Encouragement awards were bestowed on Makayla Holgate, Sylvie Green, Eden Whit, Jade McLeod, Dee Jae McLeod, Hugo Van Es and Narli Hogg.
The "Charlie" Chaswick Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Rider was presented to Soraya Drayton, an award named after an exceptional equine former member of the club. The David McCormack Memorial Trophy for the Club Person of the Year was won by Michael Green who has done a fantastic job as Club President this year.
The Annual General Meeting saw the election of the club executive for 2020. Michael Green has retained the position of president with Trish Silvia continuing in her role as vice president. Gayleene Chapman shall again be the club treasurer, assisted in this position by Heidi McLeod. Kylie Johnson will continue as club secretary and Felicity O'Neill has accepted the role of senior instructor. The role of junior vice president shall be jointly shared by Shakirra Silvia and Tayla Chapman. Debbie Green is canteen manager assisted by Liz Boswell and Phaedra Parkin is the clubs publicity officer.
Club registration day will be held on February 2. For all enquiries contact the club at nambuccaponyclub@gmail.com or phone 0438 684-815.
Meanwhile, three club members travelled to Glen Innes to attend the Glen Innes 2019 Pony Club Camp from December 29 to January 4. Soraya, Rawdon and Geordie Drayton learnt a great deal from the instructors at Glen Innes who were exceptional horse people.
The camp was capped off by the Gymkhana on January 4 where the riders could put into practice the skills they had been developing during the camp. Thank you Glen Innes Pony Club for all your hard work and expertise in running such an enjoyable and educational camp.
