There wasn't a hair or hoof out of place as riders and their horses were turned out to perfection at the weekend's Pony Club NSW show riding championships.
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Glen Innes played host to competitors from around the state but it was the locals who dominated.
Glen Innes rider Lali Alt on Farleigh Capucine picked up one of the prestigious supreme garlands on offer when she was crowned the weekend's top rider.
She was also alongside Glen Innes' Sophia Nugent, Isla Nugent and Inverell's Makaidi Mair of the Zone 13 team who finished as state champions.
Belinda Williamson was a very proud Zone chief instructor after the event.
"We had a Highest Point Score or runner up every age group except Associates," she said.
"We had a Supreme rider and won the vet check best on parade.
"There was exceptional riding, ring etiquette superb, all riders for Zone 13 had an outstanding weekend.
"The weather was great and the Glen Innes grounds looked beautiful.
"Thankyou to Chris Alt and the Glen Innes Pony Club for hosting the Championships."
Point scores:
Glen Innes' Isla Nugent on Arawel Lodge Anastasia was reserve champion in under nine years.
Sophia Nugent on Grandchester Spring Melody was champion nine and under 11 years with Tenterfield's Blair Parker on Kamilaroi Rhapsody in Blue in reserve
Lali Alt on Farleigh Capucine was champion 11 and under 13 years.
Tenterfield's Brooke Tudor on Lyndhurst Black Pearl was reserve champion 13 and under 15 years.
Inverell's Makaidi Mair on Celebrity Girl was champion of the 15 and under 17 age group.
Zone 13 champion zone team of Glen Innes' Sophia Nugent, Lali Alt, Isla Nugent and Inverell's Makaidi Mair.
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