PHOTOS FROM WAIKATO ENDURANCE CLUB'S
PREMIER RIDE AT OKOROIRE ~ 7/8 FEBRUARY 2009

Full Ride Results still to come ~ Ride placings are:

120k**       1st Mark Tylee & 'Sister Act',  2nd Angela Doel & 'SS Shahrayer',  3rd Emma Armstrong &
  'Blue Thunder Shimar',  4th Jenny Chandler & 'Lace and Fineness'.
80km*       1st Karen Blythe & 'Wyndyn Willoh',  2nd Rowena Tyler & 'Dusti Rose',  3rd Ebony
  Carmichael & 'Masada Park Moytoy',  4th Jeanette Francis & 'KD Jayzada'
80km J/Y*       1st Amanda Walton & 'Copper Aman'
80km CEN      1st  Brian Munro & 'Sundance Kid',  2nd Virginia Milnes & 'SS Shouca',
        3rd S Hepper & 'Waitoki Windrift',  4th Robyn Peters & 'Makahiwi Charleville'.
60km         1st  Carol Townshend & 'CR Springbok'
40km                 1st  S Drinnan & 'Alshama Reflection',  2nd Keith McLeod & 'Tahira Scimitar', 
               3rd Marie Findlay & 'Glendaar Phoebe'


CYDEN ARABIAN STUD ~  MINI ENDURANCE
Chris & Mary Tylden's annual mini endurance day on 21st December was once again fun and enjoyable, supported by many riders  -  below are a few pics from the Mini Endurance (click on first photo and use the "Next" option top righthand corner of each photo).  Please contact me on email ~  Linda.Cottle@xtra.co.nz  if you would like any of these photos
(I also have others which are not in this photo montage).
General Info & Photos
Waikato Club did really well at the HOY and Congratulations go to Club Members Petra Deacon, Jenny Chandler, Nadine Barker.  

HOY was really enjoyed by those who competed and there were lots of happy faces.

And,  who were these 3 'Ladies' on left enjoying 'High Tea' ?? 
A well deserved 'cuppa' after helping fellow Club members with strapping etc during the event.

David & Anthea Adams just about to start out on their rideClub members Richard Armstrong & Jenny ChandlerGood to see some young riders getting a taste of endurance - this is Kelly PetersonKelly & Carmen PetersonJackie Chamberlain & her little niece? on lead-reinLois Hosking & Red DiorBob Edward enjoyed the rideMatthew Adams also enjoyed the day and rode two different horsesGreat to see Gayle Truscott on one of her lovely youngsters just starting out - this one is Imran
Our very efficient and hardworking Timegate Girls, Daryl Owen & CarolineStu Cottle & friends (waiting to go out on another loop) Stu & 'Delights Sheba' were 5th in the CEI**120km (Sheba's first 120)Discussions in the Vet Ring tent during a quiet moment1st placegetter in the 80km* Event was Karen Blyth & 'Wyndyn Willoh' - photo taken after finishlineRowena Tyler & 'Dusti Rose' was 2nd in the 80kmJenny Hearn in the 120km ~ one of Endurance in NZ's most dedicated riders who has been competing for over 20 yearsBrian Munro & 'Sundance Kid' won the CEN 80km RideGary Walker heading out on another loop in the 120kmIan Balme left and Carol Townshend riding the pretty 'Springbok'80km Riders from Auckland & NorthSelwyn Boler & 'Denzel' in the 120km120km riders walking their horses into the line coming off their 2nd loop ~ is that the Victory sign ?? or something else ? lolanother rider coming in off 2nd loopDon Sager also wandering to the line coming in off the 2nd loopJust about finished the 80km ride~!!Amanda Walton & 'Copper Aman' were 1st in the J/Y80km* - she is just approaching finishline in this photoMelanie Barker on 'Billy' just heading out on her last loop of the 120kmTimegate workers were kept busy - left Gayle Truscott, Caroline and Daryl OwenIan Balme waiting to leave on 2nd loopRobyn Peters & friends arriving at finishline in the 80km. Robyn was 4th in the CEN 80km on 'Makahiwi Charleville'Sue Drinnan wins the race to the finishline on 'Alshama Reflection' just ahead of Keith McLeod riding 'Tahira Scimitar'Marie Findlay coming to the finishline in 3rd place of the 40km, at a nice steady canter, riding 'Glendaar Phoebe'Riders in the 80km arrive at finishlineFun Riders just finishing their rideRupert Kurgan & Blackjack DaveyNatasha Guest & another rider just finishing the 80kmFun Riders crossing the finishline80km rider at finishlineMark Tylee coming into the finishline of the 120km to win this eventFun riders just finished their ride (on right is Rachel Balme)Angela Doel arriving at the finishline in 2nd place of 120km riding 'SS Shahrayer'Emma Armstrong arriving at finish 3rd in the 120km on 'Blue Thunder Shimar' and 'Shimar' also was awarded Best ConditionedCraig Brown just finishing the 40km - great to see him back out on the trails againJenny Chandler arriving in 4th for the 120kmAnother Club member Beth Richards arrives in off courseWendy Hollart & a young rider at the start/finishlineAlix Rogers finishing the 120kmHappy Club members at the Timegate Rear left is Keryn Brown, right Nicola Starkey. Front left is Beth Richards, and right is Kerry ArmstrongHorses lined up for the 120km Best Conditioned Award which was deservedly won by Emma Armstrong's 'Blue Thunder Shimar'Lineup for 120km Best ConditionedEmma Armstrong accepting prizes for 3rd place in the 120km from proud Dad and Club President RichardAngela Doel accepting ribbon & prizes for 2nd place in the 120kmMark Tylee collects prizes for the 1st placing in the 120km1st in the 80km 1* Karen Blythe accepting ribbon and prize. Emma Armstrong shakes hands with the Event head Vet from Australia Brian Sheehan as she accepts the Best Conditioned Award 120km. Jenny Weston, also our Event Vet, is on left of Brian.
Photos from WAIKATO ENDURANCE CLUB ENDURANCE RIDE
AT PUTARURU  ~  20 September 2009
Keryn Brown at pre vetting with her new young purebredBob Edward vetting his anglo mare AllegianceHelen Thomson at pre vetting with 'Forest'Seppo Makela with new Anglo ArabPre Ride BriefingPre Ride Briefing (Ross Deacon on paint horse in front)Riders heading out on courseRiders preparing to go out on courseAt Briefing (Carol Townshend, Helen Thomson & Keryn Brown)Riders leaving baseHeading out on courseMary Tylden & 'Opal' at checkpointChris & Mary Tylden leaving the forest checkpointVeronika Muller and friend at checkpoint in the forestRiders heading through the checkpointHorse and rider looking fresh as they pass through checkpointSome riders take a quick break at the checkpointPassing through forest checkpointSeppo's horse impatient to get going~!!Riders at checkpointPassing through checkpointLiz Dentice & Sheba with riding buddiesPassing through checkpointForest checkpointGroup of riders passing through checkpointAt forest checkpointStopping for water and a chat at checkpoint (Mark Tylee, Gayle Truscott & Bob Edward)Bob heading away from the checkpoint on 'Allegiance'More riders arriving at checkpoint, including Jenny Hearn & Craig BrownAt checkpointForest CheckpointLois Hosking ~ Waikato Club's friendly checkpoint manager....Daryl Owen arriving at the checkpoint (Daryl is the Club newsletter editor, and daughter of Lois Hosking) Behind Daryl is Mike BraggCheckpoint in forestDaryl Owen & Mike Bragg disappearing along one of the many very beautiful forest tracks in the ride.