Around 160 competitors were greeted with perfect conditions for the Riverina Equestrian Association (REA) Wagga Horse Trials over the weekend.
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Wagga’s Clare Anderson was one of the big winners, taking out the new 1.5 star event.
The class is a new addition to eventing across the state was the toughest of the eight class up for grabs.
It combines 2 star dressage and showjumping events with a 1 star cross country course to give competitors experience at higher levels.
After narrowly trailing Emily Dockray after the dressage test, a clean round in the showjumping gave Anderson the lead.
She maintained her advantage in the cross country to win by 3.7 penalties.
REA publicity officer Elaine Furze said it was a perfect weekend for the event.
“It was absolutely fantastic,” Furze said.
“The weather was just spectacular and everyone was extremely happy.
“It worked really well and we had a lot of new people there and they were really impressed with the facilities and all very happy to come back again.”
Wagga’s Imogen Hanna also completed a fitting end with My Haven Mariah.
The pair won their first event six years ago and finished on a high, winning the 60 centimetre class.