Equestrians excel on home turf

Forty-seven riders with 61 horses took part in the SIDA Spring Fling Dressage Show, with an abundance of prizes staying in Salmon Arm.

Isabel Reinertson on Nathan competes in the SIDA Spring Fling Dressage Show over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

Isabel Reinertson on Nathan competes in the SIDA Spring Fling Dressage Show over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

Forty-seven riders with 61 horses took part in the SIDA Spring Fling Dressage Show on the weekend, with an abundance of prizes staying in Salmon Arm.

Jan Jollymour on Nucari claimed four firsts  as well as high test of the show.

Sonya Campbell on Zamiro took first in the only test she entered.

Phil Wright on Frostfire won a first, two seconds and a third-place ribbon.

Isabel Reinertson on Nathan took two firsts and two seconds.

Vicki Davies on Cover Girl won one first and one second.

“It was a fantastic competition, everything ran beautifully and the weather co-operated magnificently,” said Reinertson, explaining that the local show grows more popular each year, with competitors loving the beautiful fairgrounds and their proximity to amenities.

Salmon Arm Observer