The Shire of Capel CCI4*S was a showcase of OTT talent and gave top-level West Australian combinations the chance to have a run at the level ahead of upcoming major events such Adelaide Equestrian Festival. Many were no doubt looking for confidence-building cross country runs early in the season, with time less of a concern.
Charlee Morton-Sharp and SV Supermaxi (OTT) held their lead from the dressage – where they posted a strong score of 35.2 penalties –adding 8 show jumping penalties plus 23.6 time penalties in cross country for a total score of 66.8. In second was Riley Lyall and GI War Machine (OTT) on 76.8, followed by Sarah Dawson and Imposing (OTT) with 92.6, rounding out an OTT-filled podium.
OTTs continued their dominance with Isobel Stevens-Menzie and Azarax (OTT) winning the Eucla Motel Hotel CCI3*S with a final score of 43.5. The combination were second after dressage and then were one of only two combinations to go clear on cross country (adding only 3.6 time penalties), which secured them the win. In second was Kathryn Ingham and Asti Hera with a final score of 65.8 and in third was Tessa Sharman and Cuba RL, who had led the field after dressage on 28.8 penalties before a costly cross country phase saw them finish on a score of 79.6.
Riley Lyall and Order is Restored (OTT) produced an outstanding performance in the Doral Mineral Sands CCI2*S. The combination produced a tidy dressage test to finish in the lead on 28.8 penalties and then added no further penalties and produced the fastest time on cross country to secure the win by almost 10 penalties. In second was Michael Dagostino and Kendlestone Park Elite (OTT) with a final score of 38.2. Just 0.3 penalties behind in third was Kenya Wilson and Sweet Scentomint.
National class winners:
The Hon Dr Steve Thomas CCN1*S: Amber Patupis-Retsas and Feldale Short Black (34.7)
Brajkovich Demolition CCN1*S Juniors: Sadie Morisson and Stars Align (OTT) (31.9)
Oakford Stockfeeds EvA95: Michelle Devine and DVZ Solitaire (29.2)
Off the Track WA OTT EvA95: Tegan Cook and Platoon (28.7)
Evolution Equestrian EvA80: Leigh White and Bluefields Beau (24.0)
Rookie EvA80: Shelley Hamersley and TwoHearts RocknRoll (29.7)
Off the Track WA OTT EvA80: Bethany-Jane Rainbow and Kellerains Hookham (28.9)
Horseland Bunbury Eva80 Junior: Marni Bercene and Tiaja Park Magic (25.9)
Overit Jumps EvA65: Nicola Lachenicht and Ellington Evening (29.1)
Rookie EvA65: Meg Freeman and Lyngarie Caztec (28.1)
Off the Track WA OTT EvA65: Leah Mccoy and Transcendent (28.8)
Superior Onsite Engineering EvA65 Junior: Hailey Snyman and Gordon Park Smarty Pants (23.1)
EvA50: Virginia Price and Summerset Full Monty (32.5)
Chippy Chad and Co Construction EvA50 Junior: Harpa Byrne and Demi Go Round (OTT) (32.8)
