The fifth qualifier of the Western Mounted Games held at Winnfield Stables on Saturday attracted over 50 riders who participated in different categories.
There was action aplenty on the day with all the participating riders aiming for the top three spots in their respective categories. Capricorn Western Mounted Games Chairperson (CWMG), Mariette Engels was happy with the turnout and was swept off her feet by the performance of level 0 rider, Tanika Wilkinson from Hoërskool Pietersburg. She applauded Tanika for a great routine and reiterated that this was only her second qualifier and she was among riders who did exceptionally well.
Story and photos: ENDY SENYATSI
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Results:
Open category
Level 1
Wilisna Knox followed by De la Rey Kotzee and Pardon Sibatda
Level 2
Salome Lombard followed by Amelia du Plooy and Jacolien Kox.
Level 3
Wilisna Knox followed by Adriaan van Braken and Melondy Bond
Level 4
Clayton Wiggill
Primary school category
Level 0
Anya Beukes followed by Sujana Olivier and Ane Pretorius
Level 1
De la Rey Kotzee followed by AJ van der Westhuizen and Wihan Engelbrecht
Level 4
Aydon Vender followed by Stefaans van Jaarsveld
High school category
Level 0
Tanika Wilkinson followed by Nelene Mostert and Dominique Bond
Level 1
Keegan Visser
Level 4 top
Salome Lombard followed by Amelia du Plooy and Savanah Sparrow
Level 5
Adriaan van Brakel followed by Taylor Smith