Waimarino adult riding

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 483, 27 April 1993, Page 16

Waimarino adult riding

Nineteen competitors took part in the Waimarino Riding Club's Gymkhana at Waiouru on Sunday 18 April in fine sunny weather. Competitors came from Kaitieke, Taumarunui, National Park and T aihape as well as from our local area. Riders rode in two classes depending on rider ability with the option of changing classes after luneh for experienced riders who were less confident at jumping or who were on green (inexperienced) horses. A very varied programme of flat events, games and jumping ensured there was something for everyone. The club is always open to new interested members and the next meeting is on Thursday 29 April in Waiouru. For more details phone the secretary Adrienne Maru 3854685. Gymkhana results: Novice - Best rider Sandra James; Shepherds hack Cilla Pihama; Best learners mount Jenny Goodhue; Barrel race Cilla Pihama; Flag changing race Cilla Pihama; Washington bending Cilla Pihama; Minimus show-jumping (clear round) Viv Johnson; Battle charge game Gail Rumble; FEI TAM3 show-jumping Juanita Bravsch;

Flunter trials (pairs - mixed novice and open) Cilla Pihama and Sharon Plowman; Error and out Juanita Brausch; Shopping race (mixed novice and open) Nikki Barton Open - Best Rider Christine Tarrani; Shepherds hack Nicki Barton; Best paced and mannered Sandy Ripo; Barrel race Sharon Plowman; Flag changing race Sharon Plowman; Washington Bending Sharon Plowman; Minimus Show-jumping (clear round) Sandy Ripo; Battle charge game Graeme Hill; FEI TAM3 show-jumping Sharon Plowman; Error and out Sharon Plowman. Raetihi pupils honour ANZAC's by Shelly of RIC Raetihi school gathered to learn about Anzac Day last Friday which was 'Poppy Day'. Raetihi Primary School principal Neil Hammond welcomed everyone in Maori and introduced the guest to the assembly. Guest speaker, John Dunbar, a Staff Sergeant from Waiouru, explained to the children what Anzac Day represented and what it was all about. Among the guests were mayor Garrick Workman, Mike Maxwell, two members of the RSA, Ray Littlewood (who went to Raetihi Primary from 1919-1926) and Rohan Cuff. Rohan Kui, grandson of Rohan Cuff, read an extract to the assembly from the 'The Soldier'. This year the Anzac Day assembly was held in the school hall due to the cold. In previous years the assembly has been held outside. The children sang a song about Raetihi in Maori called 'Ahakoa'. They also sang 'God Defend New Zealand'.