HORSE-lovers from the Shepparton Western Horse Club were able to saddle up together for the first competition of the season, held over the weekend in Caniambo.
While restrictions limited class sizes to 10 in the arena, participants competed across Improver, Intermediate, Youth and Open divisions.
The club, which uses its facility at Caniambo as a home ground, has about 40 members, although treasurer, Bree Warren, said that number could pick up again to as much as 70 as events start to dot the calendar again.
“It was really good, there were lots of people keen to get out and about, and happy to ride and socialise again,” Bree said.
“It helps people’s mental welfare to get back outside and doing something they love to do with people with similar interests.
“The turnout was pretty good, given we had to adhere to restrictions and have everyone on a time schedule. Unfortunately, there were no spectators allowed.”
The next event on the club’s calendar is a November 8 training show prior to another competition scheduled for January.
