MORE than 65 riders converged on the Junee Pony Club grounds last Sunday for the club's annual gymkhana.
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Riders travelled from Coolamon, Tumut, Young, Lake Albert, Wagga Bidgee, Narrandera, Cootamundra, Ganmain, Temora, Bribbaree and Milton.
Kicking off with a club parade, Wagga Bidgee claimed the first ribbon for their presentation before riders got into serious competition.
Riders were competing for ribbons in their age groups based on their ability and their horse's performance.
Competition in barrel races, bending, flag races, keyhole and the bonfield bounce along with ring events was tough.
The highlight of the day was the stockman's challenge, with riders asked to complete a newly built obstacle course testing their riding skills by navigating over and under bridges, riding through suspended streamers and standing on dirt-filled tractor tyres.
Junee riders presented with ribbons were Ayla Nicol, Kara Drum and Max Day.
Club publicity officer Angela Beckingham said it was thanks to the club's volunteers who donated their time and sponsors who made the day a success.
"These include T-Line Steel for their donation of building supplies for recent grounds renovations, Judd's Horse Supplies for donations and prizes, Coates Hire for the hire of the portable toilets and the GEO Group for their ongoing impressive grounds maintenance and continual sponsorship, as without this generosity we could not achieve the success we are currently experiencing in helping us build a bigger and better club," Ms Beckingham said.