Next morning was abustle with activity as everyone prepared for the Olympic Fancy Dress Parade. It was tough to pick out a winner as everyone had done such a great job and if it was up to me I would have given a prize to everyone. Well done to Sally Keens who picked up the senior award for her Hawaiian costume and the horsemanship she needed to tie a grass skirt around Dream's flank!!
Ashlee Wakefield took home the Junior award with her fantastic swimming costume, matching beautifully with her horse - who wasn't too shy to be wearing a bikini!!
After the Parade, we ventured out to the games area, and as we got prepared, you could cut the air with a knife as the competition was fierce
As the Official Judge, I was very proud of the competitors as they all gave everything a go and I think some personal bests were achieved out there - everyone took home not only a medal or two, but I think they also brought home lots of pride in theirselves and their horses. The official results were:
Water Race: Gold - Stacey Metcalfe, Silver - Tammy Hargrave Bronze - Sally Keens
Short Range Dressage: Gold - Debbie Nemtsas Silver - Sally Keens Bronze - Chris Evans
1 Rein Dressage: Gold - Dr Deb Abbenhuys Silver - Stacey Metcalfe Bronze - Amanda Bernaldo
Pony Twist: Gold - Stacey Metcalfe Silver - Amanda Bernaldo Bronze - Tammy Hargrave
Broom Ball: Gold - Bronwyn Wakefield Silver - Chris Evans Bronze Stacey Metcalfe
With 15 people attending the Play Day, and a few extra for Saturday Nights party, the event was a huge success. There was fun, laughter, achievements, horsemanship and of course great company. A huge thankyou to Helen & Anthony Dakis for hosting Sunraysia's Worlds Biggest Play Day for 2012 and of course to Dr Deb, Amanda and Jennifer for your efforts in organising the event. Of course it would not have been the day it was if not for all the wonderful competitors and their steeds to take part in the day's activities. Well done everyone, already I am looking forward to next years WBPD!
