Delegate Pony Club held their October rally on Sunday, with 14 riders taking part in the days activities. The riders were split into two groups of juniors and seniors.
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Junior riders practiced mounted games in teams, negotiating obstacles while holding objects. Riders discussed horse care, learning about brushes and the correct techniques for picking up horses feet.
Senior riders concentrated on flat work, focusing on transitions, body position and horse movement. Their session on jumping covered body position, control, direction and jump etiquette. Seniors then practiced mounted games in teams.
The day finished up with the junior and senior joining force to form two teams to compete in mounted games. Thanks to Rowena Butterworth for instructing. Next rally Sunday, November 6, leading onto Delegate Gymkhana November 27.
Golf
On Wednesday the Bombala ladies played a flag for the L Johnson Trophy. Joy Douch 79 nett just pipped Eva L’Estrange to win. Balls were won by Eva 80 nett, Di Ingram 80 nett. Putting by Joy with 26 putts.
Saturday was the Ladies Delegate Open. Bombala were well represented and came home with a couple of trophies. Di Ingram won second division Scratch with 99. Eva L’Estrange won the longest drive in third division.
Saturday Members at home played a Par for Club Trophy. Pepper Thompson was the winner on Square. Balls were won by Pepper and Steve Tatham – 3. Sunday there was no golf at home with members travelling to Delegate for their Open. Korie Elton on 76 was the Delegate Open Champion after a play off against Raymond Kading. Ray Fermor won the B Grade nett and the Visitors Trophy. Leon Jones won Best 9 Nett in A Grade. Ray Crawford won NTP on the 13th.
Golf program: Ladies Wednesday (today) 2 Ball v Par for V Jones and Di Ingram Trophies. Saturday, October 15, Par for Club Trophy. Members: Saturday - Stableford for Club Trophy - Ind - Acc. Sunday - Par for B Douch Trophy. Duty roster: Saturday, Leon Jones.
Bowls
On Wednesday, October 5, social A Dent, K Callaway and J Adamson def H Elliott, C Baker and R Dent 19-15. Weekend Div 1 winners team M Buckley (Cooma) 2W 1D +9. R/up C Chase 2W 1L +13. Div 2 K Callaway (Bombala) 3W +23. R/up R Halligan (Moruya) 2W 1L +12. Div 3 A Dent (Bombala) 3W +27. R/up T Och (Tura) 2W 1L +14. Div 4 R Callaway (Bombala) 3W +21. R/up M Murray (Eden) 2W 1L +19. Next
Saturday is the first round of the Super 6's at Bega and Sunday is the final of the Chamionship 4's . Committee members are reminded the meeting today starts at 7.30 sharp.
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