Equimillion 2024 has been run and won with Wyong’s 29 sponsored riders and 35 retired racehorses enjoying success in several categories over the four days.
An initiative of Racing NSW, Equimillion was held at the Sydney Equestrian Centre from October 4 to 7, with a record number of riders vying for $1M in prizemoney.
Riders in #teamwyong competed across the disciplines of eventing, jumping, dressage and show horse categories.
A number of local trainers became involved in this year’s event; Domeland, Sara Ryan, Kim Waugh, Allan Kehoe, Kristen Buchanan, Damien Lane, Tracey Bartley, John Cooper and Rod Bailey, co-sponsoring horses and riders, along with Stonewall Equestrian Centre and Portable Horse Stables.
Central Coast riders who tasted success this year are:
Will Mathew – Siege Warfare – Champion EVA80 Open;
Ava Grace – Hawker Bobs Cooltoo – Reserve Champion EVA65 Junior;
Cooper Richardson – Fantasy Card – Reserve Champion EVA80 Junior;
Jessica Rae – Renegade Master – 3rd EVA 95 Open;
Jessica Rae – Pirate Games – 5th EVA80 Open;
Chloe Mannell – 5th Preliminary Amateur Dressage;
Paul Warhurst – Different Strokes – 5th New Star Led;
Rebecca Brown – Hot King Prawn – 2nd Ridden Show Hunter ridden by Sienna Robinson;
Rebecca Brown – Lalique – 2nd Led Mare;
Rebecca Brown – Vatican – 4th Led gelding;
Madeline Sinderberry – Sox On Fox – 5th Open Show jumping 1m.
Wyong Chief Executive Greg Purcell congratulated all the riders who represented the club.
“It was great to be able to expand our sponsorship considerably this year to encompass 29 riders and 35 horses,” he said.
“Each and every one on of them should be proud of their achievements in this tough arena.
“They represented the club and themselves in excellent fashion and most importantly showcased our beautiful, retired racehorses.
“I would personally congratulate everyone involved in both #teamwyong, the placegetters and everyone who competed for us, and the overall event.”
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