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what a nice little show. Isn't it funny how things work out sometimes? There are moments in life when things don't go to the original plan, but the end result is actually as good or even better than the intended. Well I think the Northern Rivers Cutting Horse Club show held on the week end can certainly fit into that category.
The show was originally intended to be held over two days, but because of the lack of cattle in the area, it had to be cut back to a one day show. It's only fitting that this show was held in the charming little village of Bangalow situated just a few minutes away from the more hustling coastal mecca of Byron Bay.
Bangalow has somehow managed to avoid the facelifts that have converted other quiet coastal villages into tourists spots and kept it's original charm. Just a short hop and a skip from the main shopping area the picturesque show grounds was host to what turned out to be a nice little show.
An early start for the futurity pre works of seventeen horses allowed the other 94 entries to cruise through the day and finish at a respectable time, allowing those who decided to stay for Sundays Pre works some time to socialize and walk into town to mingle with the locals. Word has it a couple of trainers created a lasting impression on some of the local footy team members that Saturday night.
The more relaxed pace of the day also allowed competitors to socialize a bit more than is possible with the bigger, busier shows and a few faces from the past turned up to do some catching up. To me it felt like what the cutting shows used to be like in the past when they were less competitive and more social.
Peter Gesler was the judge for the day and the consensus was he did a pretty good job, the cattle were good and allowed the horses to show their true colours. There were two scores of 73 for the day, Kirrily Simpkins riding Miss Chickasha Oak in the Rookies and the always competitive pairing of Bob Guest and Tramps Destiny winning the Novice Non Pro. Up and coming trainer Dean Rogan had a good show too. He won the $10,000 Novice on Bump Acre and placed second on the smart Palomino Mare Storm Creek Abbie Road, owned by club treasurer Allan Hunter. Julie Sheedy riding Peppys Legend won the Open.
Other winners for the day were, Erin Pinney riding RBF Accidental Diamontina in the $3500 Non Pro, Co winners Wayne Brown on Miss Moore Oak and Lucy Madden riding Highbrows Catolena, in the $10,000 Non Pro, Lyn Whyte and Roses For Emmy in the Open Non Pro, Jessica Melville in the youth, Robert Arnold won the snaffle bit and Terry Elliot took out the beginner horse event.
By the time the next Northern Rivers show comes along the memories of this show will be erased by the happenings at the Werribee and Darling Downs Futurity's and all talk will be about those. But I for one look forward to going for a drive to the charming little coastal town of Bangalow for next years show.
The show was originally intended to be held over two days, but because of the lack of cattle in the area, it had to be cut back to a one day show. It's only fitting that this show was held in the charming little village of Bangalow situated just a few minutes away from the more hustling coastal mecca of Byron Bay. 
An early start for the futurity pre works of seventeen horses allowed the other 94 entries to cruise through the day and finish at a respectable time, allowing those who decided to stay for Sundays Pre works some time to socialize and walk into town to mingle with the locals. Word has it a couple of trainers created a lasting impression on some of the local footy team members that Saturday night.
Peter Gesler was the judge for the day and the consensus was he did a pretty good job, the cattle were good and allowed the horses to show their true colours. There were two scores of 73 for the day, Kirrily Simpkins riding Miss Chickasha Oak in the Rookies and the always competitive pairing of Bob Guest and Tramps Destiny winning the Novice Non Pro. Up and coming trainer Dean Rogan had a good show too. He won the $10,000 Novice on Bump Acre and placed second on the smart Palomino Mare Storm Creek Abbie Road, owned by club treasurer Allan Hunter. Julie Sheedy riding Peppys Legend won the Open. 
Other winners for the day were, Erin Pinney riding RBF Accidental Diamontina in the $3500 Non Pro, Co winners Wayne Brown on Miss Moore Oak and Lucy Madden riding Highbrows Catolena, in the $10,000 Non Pro, Lyn Whyte and Roses For Emmy in the Open Non Pro, Jessica Melville in the youth, Robert Arnold won the snaffle bit and Terry Elliot took out the beginner horse event. 
