Highs and lows at Swan River Horse Trials
Proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA, the Swan River Horse Trials eventing competition took place across the weekend of October 22 to 23rd in Capel.
Hosting three exclusive OTT classes open to horses with an OTTWA Passport, Thoroughbreds took centerstage.
110 retired racehorses entered to compete with all OTT classes full and many competitors in open classes, including Junior and FEI.
OTT 65cm – sponsored by Off the Track WA
- 1st – Lookout ridden by Stephanie Riedel
- 2nd – Mulga King ridden by Juliet Walker
- 3rd – Alpha Chino ridden by Danielle Crispin
- 4th – Mr Invisible ridden by Sarah Micallef
- 5th – Shame N Scandal ridden by Ava Debrito
- 6th – Full of Life ridden by Rebecca McGrechan
Congratulations to these competitors on their results with their retired racehorses.
All of these horses were bred for racing and have since transitioned into new careers following their retirement from the track.
OTT 80cm – sponsored by Off the Track WA
- 1st – Fearless General ridden by Estelle Oakman
- 2nd – Dark Eyed Girl ridden by Chloe Gee
- 3rd – Silver Flyer ridden by Rhianydd Davies
- 4th – Designated Surviv ridden by Riley Lyall
- 5th – The Blonde Bomber ridden by Brenna Possingham
- 6th – Maruse ridden by Caz Bowman
Congratulations to these competitors on their results with their retired racehorses.
OTT 95cm – sponsored by Off the Track WA
- 1st – Brave Battle ridden by Makayla Wood
- 2nd – Locke Lamora (Unnamed) ridden by Sarah Murray
- 3rd – Dunbar ridden by Rob Vlasschaert
- 4th – Cholula ridden by Riley Lyall
- 5th – The Last Breeze ridden by Zara Officer
- 6th – Be My Guide ridden by Pippa Moore
Congratulations to these competitors on their results with their retired racehorses.
Best Performed OTT horse in Open and FEI classes – sponsored by Off the Track WA
Junior classes
- Junior 65cm – Marching ridden by Chloe Godfrey (third)
- Junior 95cm – Platoon ridden by Eloise Bijl (first)
- Junior CCN1* – Seattle Sound ridden by Jasmin Holland (third)
FEI classes
CCN1* – Celtic Blitz ridden by Samantha Cook (first)
CCI2* – Lyrical Discourse ridden by Charli Brajkovich (first)
All of these competitors are wonderful examples of what a racehorse can achieve once they have left the track and transitioned into a new career. Eventing is a popular sport for former racehorses to transition into as it combines athletiscm and speed with other elements of equestrian riding.
