World Cup and Local Riders Tackle Kenilworth Show Jumping
Not that long after the Royal Brisbane Show and just before the Royal Melbourne Show, the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo is held on Saturday 19th September and is unique because it attracts world cup quality show jumping riders that compete along side our great local upcoming talent.
Many of you may not realise that Kenilworth has quite a few very competitive young show jumping riders of our own. And our local show is an excellent event for them to gain valuable knowledge by competing against high calibre riders of world renown.
The more advanced riders are using the Kenilworth Show to “blood” new horses that they think have the potential to be great show jumpers of the future. This can produce some very exiting show jumping and gives you the chance to see these great show jumpers up close and personal.
One of the great things about show jumping is that the spectators can judge for themselves. The scoring is pretty much all about timing and number of rail touches, so you the observer can tell which competitors are vying for the event win. So go ahead, immerse yourself in the spectacle.
The local enthusiasts Keith and Sharon Gray, other Kenilworth enthusiasts, and Paul Raymont from the Sunshine Coast Club provide the equipment, do all the organising, and set up the course. The show they put on is indeed a real credit to their hard work and dedication.
And the nearby Sunshine Coast club, which is probably the strongest club in Queensland, sends plenty of riders to Kenilworth. They have several riders in the top 10 of the country and at least 4 of these riders will be at our show this year. Names like Billy Ramont and Brett Warren will be competing fresh from the Caboolture World Cup event last month.
Our program begins with the juniors under 14 and then includes another 4 events that range from the 75cm up to the finale which is an official Queensland 1.2m event. The program will start at 8am and go through to sundown.
Hooroo, and see you at the Show.