Bitless Inc Annual Online Show
1st May - 30th June 2014
The Bitless Inc Annual Online Show is open to any bitless equestrian around the world.
The show includes photo and video classes with Placing Ribbons to 4th Place. The Winners of
each Class are eligible for Ring Champion & Reserve, and Ring Champions are eligible to win
Grand Champion & Reserve. This Show has now Closed. Results are below.
Congratulations to all the winners, and well done to everyone who entered!
Bitless Inc Annual Online Show Grand Champion
Grand Champion: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Sue Lewis says "Such a lovely, happy, versatile horse. He really stood out in all his classes
to me because he is always so relaxed looking. Congratulations and Well Done!!"
Bitless Inc Annual Online Show Reserve Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion: Pam Pike & Dean
Judge Sue Lewis says "This is an excellent example of what can be achieved when horse and rider share
a connection and work togther as a team, without gadgets or gear, just you and your horse".
Guest Judge's Choice Awards
Our Guest Judges have chosen one entry each from the whole competition.
Guest Judge's Choice: Emily Briggs & Mandagus (from Class 19)
Judge Leslie Nichols says "Such beautiful harmony between horse & rider! The horse
is moving freely & happily, enabled by the obvious relaxation of both horse & rider.
This video demonstrates perfectly that not only can a polished performance be achieved
bitless, in fact, its clear that the removal of the bit is what's allowing all of the wonderful
moments in this inspiring ride".
Guest Judge's Choice: Suzanne Bellette & Tombay (Fom Class 3)
Judge Robert Cook says "This image wonderfully captures the harmony that is possible between
horse and human; the voluntary interaction between prey and predator. The composition is well
balanced and the back lighting most effective. The picture sends a simple, direct and delightful
message to the viewer even though, as Sir Thomas Browne wrote in the 17th century, “it be but of
an horse.” I can look a whole day with delight upon a handsome Picture, though it be but of an Horse.
It is my temper, and I like it the better, to affect all harmony: and sure there is musick even in the beauty,
and the silent note which Cupid strikes, far sweeter than the sound of an instrument. For there is a
musick where ever there is a harmony, order, or proportion: and thus far we may maintain the music of
the Sphears; for those well-ordered motions, and regular paces, though they give no sound unto the ear,
yet to the understanding they strike a note most full of harmony."
Guest Judge's Choice: Tanya French & Barnsey (From Class 10)
Judge Mark Smith says "Coming from a competitive background, I am convinced that if we want to
be taken seriously, we don't just have to be as good as the bitted riders... we need to better and BEAT
them! The technique shown by this hrse would be admire by any proper event trainer ... his back leg
technique... the use of his head and neck... the confidence the partnership have in each other ... ALL
WITHOUT A HUNK OF METAL IN HIS MOUTH!!"
Best Junior Award
Best Junior Award: Mariah & Tinkerbelle
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Nice to see a happy & confident young rider".
CLASSES:
CLICK HERE for class descriptions.
Showing Ring (Photos):
Showing Champion
Showing Champion: Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien
Judge Sue Lewis says "I just couldn't go past this picture. The pony looks like he is smiling,
both he & the driver are looking in the same direction, working as a team & enjoying themselves".
Showing Reserve Champion
Showing Reserve Champion: Noeline Cassettari & Grawood Chelsea
Judge Sue Lewis says "Both are focussed very much on the task at hand, you can see the
concentration on both faces. The donkey looks like she is on a mission, eager & alert!"
- Ridden Equine
 
1st Place: Janet Hurt & Bella Park Rose
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "I was looking for the horse
most accepting of the bridle, along with their carriage and
expression. Although this photo is not that clear, I can
see the horse and rider (who is well presented), are
working as a team".
 
2nd Place: Linda Merrilees & Fugi
   
3rd Place: Angela Zenakis & Luminaire 4th Place: Deb Shearim & Tobe
   
L. Sharp & Breo S. Newton-Carter & Stormy A. Xenakis & Felyx
  
D. Shearim & Tobe S. Kelly & Sonic S. Kelly & Ranger
 
P. Pike & Dean E. Romanin & Salsa
 
A. Xenakis & Felyx A. Xenakis & Luminaire
 
T. French & Luke T. French & Barnsey
  
T. French & Luke T. French & Luke B. Daws & Dazzle
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- Driven Equine/s
1st Place: Noeline Cassettari & Chelsea
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Beautifully turned out and
very happy looking donkey".
.2nd Place: Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien
- Liberty Equine
1st Place: Shelley Newton-Carter & Summer Solstice III
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "I love the softness and
gentle expression along with the pose".
2nd Place: Suzanne Bellette & Tombay
 
3rd Place: Suzanne Bellette & Tombay & Friends 4th Place: Pam Pike & Bob
 
J. Hurt & Bella park Rose A. Xenakis & Luminaire
 
S. Lewis & Rissole P. Cherry & Harvey
 
A. Xenakis & Luminaire T. French & Luke
 
T. French & Luke T. French & Luke
 
B. Daws & Moo K. Nadazdy & Lunar & Lorien
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- Bareback and Bridle-less
1st Place: Karri Nadazdy & Aragorn
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Happy horse and
very nicely turned out".
2nd Place: Tanya French & Luke
3rd Place: Angela Xenakis & Luminaire 4th Place: Pam Pike & Dean
  
M. Newton-Carter & Hollywood Lightning M. Newton-Carter & Stormy A. Xenakis & Luminaire
T. French & Luke
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- Leading Rein
1st Place: Mariah & Tinkerbelle
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Nice to see a happy &
confident young rider".
2nd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo & Friends
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- Other Animals Ridden or Driven
1st Place: Noeline Cassettari & The Goat
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Lovely to
see a goat being taught with positive
reinforcement - and what an amazing
little cart!".
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- Ridden Competitive Equine
1st Place: Colleen Clancy & Kamidah Park Hamelech
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "I chose this combination
because the horses looked relaxed and happy, and
forward moving with a nice expression".
2nd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
 
2nd Place: Janet Hurt & Bella Park Rose 4th Place: Erin Romanin & Salsa
  
L. Sharp & Breo S. Kelly & Sonic L. Merrilees & Willow
L. Carter & Alberts Image
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- Driven Competitive Equine
1st Place: Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Very smart outfit &
sweet looking pony".
2nd Place: Noeline Cassettari & Chelsea.
Sporting Ring (Photos):
Sporting Champion
Sporting Champion: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Sue Lewis says "I look to the horse and I just can't go past this guy he looks alert,
relaxed and happy all at the same time!"
Sporting Reserve Champion
Sporting Reserve Champion: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Sue Lewis says "Again the horse looks relaxed, yet focused on the job at hand
and still seems to be enjoying himself. It is also a realm I don't think Bitless has broken
across to as yet, so therefore it is just great to see her out and about giving it all a go
and not compromising her horse to do so."
- Dressage
1st Place: Tanya French & Luke
Judge Georgia Bruce says "This picture shows a beautiful harmonious
partnership between horse & rider. The horse shows excellent balance
& self carriage. Good activity & engagement of the hindquarters & looks
to be very loose and soft throughout it's whole body from the tail right
through to the ears. The rider has a good position with an independant
seat. Lovely picture, congratulations".
2nd Place: Erin Romanin & Salsa
Judge Georgia Bruce says "This horse is also working with very good balance
and impulsion. It could show a little more looseness & relaxation. Really nice
combination, very well done".
3rd Place: Deb Shearim & Tobe
Judge Georgia Bruce says "Good to see horse uphill with poll the highest point &
nose slightly in front of the vertical. Lovely harmony in this picture. Could show
more looseness over the back".
4th Place: Janet Hurt & Bella Park Rose
Judge Georgia Bruce says "Good Impulsion, horse really tracking up. Rider could sit
up a little more to help encourage the horse to lighten the forehand & bring the
weight more over the hindquarters".
 
L. Sharp & Breo S. Kelly & Ranger
 
K. Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien P. Pike & Dean
 
A. Xenakis & Felyx A. Xenakis & Felyx
  
A. Xenakis & Luminaire R. Magro & Flash T. French & Luke
  
T. French & Hunter B. Daws & Dazzle S. Brownridge & Hunter
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- Jumping
1st Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Sinead Kelly & Sonic
 
3rd Place: Rose Jones & Bapsford 4th Place: Sinead Kelly & Ranger
  
K. Nadazdy & Hillview Tinuviel L. Sharp & Breo M. Newton-Carter & Stormy
  
L. Sharp & Breo A. Xenakis & Luminarie D. Shearim & Tobe
  
C. Cooper & K. Hulme & Pixie T. French & Barnsey
 
T. French & Hunter L. Carter & Alberts Image.
- Trails/Endurance/Trec
1st Place: Deb Shearim & Tobe
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Ros Jones & Bapsford
3rd Place: Tanya French & Sailor 4th Place: Noeline Cassettari & Rose & Chelsea
 
C. Clancy & Kamidah Park Hamelech L. Sharp & Breo
 
G. Pickthorn & Wally G. Pickthorn & Beeby
  
S. Kelly & Ranger A. Xenakis & Luminaire P. Pike & Bob
 
K. Hulme & Pixie C. Clancy & Kadimah Park Hamelech
 
T. French & Sailor C. Cooper & friends
- Obstacles
1st Place: Ros Jones &
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Cynthia Cooper &
 
3rd Place: Pam Cherry & Harvey 4th Place: Gayle Pickthorn & Wally
 
N. Cassettari & Chelsea L. Sharp & Breo
 
R. Jones & Bapsford R. Magro & Flash
 
K. Nadazdy & Hillview Tinuviel P. Pike & Charlie
 
J. Hurt & Bella Park Rose A. Xenakis & Luminaire
 
A. Xenakis & Cadenza D. Shearim & Tobe
 
D. Shearim & Tobe D. Shearim & Friend
 
D. Shearim & Tobe S. Kelly & Sonic
 
S. Kelly & Ranger & Friend K. Hulme & Pixie
  
L. Sharp & Breo E. Romanin & Salsa L. Merrilees & Fugi
 
J. Radford & Sid C. Clancy & VBA Bush Hero
 
C. Clancy & Valilly Bushranger T. French & Denny
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- Mounted Games/gymkhana
1st Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Jodi Strobl & Cas
3rd Place: Gayle Pickthorn & Wally 4th Place: Janet Hurt & Bella Park Rose
 
G. Pickthorn & Wally J. Strobl & Cas
L. Carter & Alberts Image
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- Historical/Re-enactment
1st Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Sue Lewis says "The horse looks like he is having fun!
She looks very much in character for the display, concentration
on her face, the horses ears fixed on her listening but it still
has a nice relaxed look about it despite going at full charge, to
me the horse looks like it is really enjoying what it is doing
and I like that most of all! ".
2nd Place: T. French & Jindi
 
3rd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo & troops 4th Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
 
L. Sharp & Breo L. Sharp & Breo
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- Western Sports
1st Place: Cynthia Cooper & Friend
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
3rd Place: Pam Pike & Dean
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- Australian Sports
1st Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: L. Sharp & Breo
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- European Sports
1st Place: Tanya French & Luke
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Sally Brownridge & Hunter
 
3rd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo 4th Place: Linda Merrilees & Willow
 
L. Sharp & Breo L. Sharp & Breo
 
L. Carter & Alberts Image L. Sharp & Breo
 
S. Kelly & Sonic T. French & Eilidh
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- Team Sports
1st Place: Cynthia Cooper & friends
Judge Carlos Tabernaberri says "Congratulations, I dislike having
to select some and not others, as in my eyes everyone bitless is a
winner already".
2nd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo & Team
3rd Place: Pam Pike & Tin Tin + Noeline Cassettari & Chelsea
Video Ring:
CLICK HERE for tests/courses.
Video Champion
Video Champion: Pam Pike & Dean
Judge Sue Lewis says "Lovely relaxed horse, just looked like he was taking a relaxing little stroll
around the arena between naps, making dressage look easy".
Video Reserve Champion
Video Reserve Champion: Angela Xenakis & Luminaire
Judge Sue Lewis says "This partnership is just lovely and the horse is so relaxed and happy
looking about it all".
- Dressage - Walk/Trot only (Ridden)
1st Place: 79.5% Pam Pike & Dean
Judge Georgia Bruce says "Well done, very impressive!"
2nd Place: 73.3% Emily Briggs & Mandagus
3rd Place: 72.4% P. Pike & Dean 4th Place 65.7% S. Newton Carter & Hollywood Lightning
62.4% S. Newton-Carter & Summer Solstice III .
- Dressage - Canter included (Ridden)
1st Place: 66.5% Pam Pike & Dean
Judge Georgia Bruce says "Lovely relaxation & harmony"
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- Dressage - Freestyle (to music)
(No entries)
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- Precision & Paces - Single (Driven Dressage)
(No entries)
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- Precision & Paces - Multiples (Driven Dressage)
(No entries)
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- Showjumping - up to 50cm (Ridden)
1st Place: 44/50. Shelley Newton-Carter & Summer Solstice.
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Beautiful!!! Well done."
.S.
- Showjumping - over 50cm (Ridden)
1st Place: 44/50. Tanya French & Tullymoor Hazardous.
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Lovely Team!! Lots of fun".
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- Showjumping (Inhand or Liberty)
1st Place: 43/50. Noeline Cassettari & Rose
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "This is FANTASTIC, what great fun!!!
What a great job you and your pony do".
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- Agility - In hand
1st Place: 38/50. Karri Nadazdy & Glenkery Once In A Blue Moon
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Beautiful to watch, really enjoyed it".
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2nd Place: 29/50. Noeline Cassettari & Holly
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- Agility - Pairs
1st Place: 29/50. Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Tinuviel and Pam Pike & Charlie.
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Looks like heaps of fun, with great ponies
and people".
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- Agility - Liberty
1st Place: 44/50. Pam Cherry & Harvey
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Really enjoyed watching this team, Beautiful".
2nd Place: 43/50. S Newton-Carter & Summer Solstice III .
 
3rd Place: 40/50. Karri Nadazdy & Glenkery Once In A Blue Moon 4th Place: 39/50. Pam Pike & Charlie.
33/50. N. Cassettari & Rose
- Agility - Ridden
1st Place: 43/50. Angela Xenakis & Luminaire
Judges Cara Keogh & Tania Petersen say "Lovely to watch!!! Beautiful team."
2nd Place: 38/50. Pam Pike & Dean
3rd Place: 32/50. Angela Xenakis & Felyx
- Agility - Driven
1st Place: 42/50. Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien.
Judge Tania Petersen say "I really love this team! Just so you know: whip contact
is not allowed in International Horse Agility."
2nd Place: 38/50. Noeline Cassettari & Rose
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- Tricks - intentional or not
1st Place: Noeline Cassettari & Rose
Judge Cynthia Cooper says "Very cute & great scenario".
2nd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo
3rd Place: Jessica Long & Green Ridge Celeste 4th Place: Karri Nadazdy & Hillview Lothlorien
 
P. Pike & Dean N. Cassettari & Rose
 
T. French & Luke T. French & Jindi
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Novelty Ring (Photos):
Bitless Inc Members Only
Novelty Champion
Novelty Champion: Tanya French & Luke
Judge Sue Lewis says "Just a lovely, happy looking horse".
Novelty Reserve Champion
Novelty Reserve Champion: Cynthia Cooper & Friends
Judge Sue Lewis says "This is one of those special moments you have to be lucky to catch".
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- First Time Bitless
1st Place: Karri Nadazdy & Bazinga Butterfly
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "I think this entry deserved
1st Place as it emphasises the importance of groundwork
when transitioning your horse to bitless. In addition the
horse is wearing a correctly fitted & flat bridle".
2nd Place: Noeline Cassettari & Cadbury
 
3rd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo 4th Place: Alison Jeynes & Sonny
  
J. Long & Green Ridge Celeste A. Xenakis & Felyx A. Xenakis & Luminaire
  
D. Shearim & S. Kelly & Ranger J. Radford & Sid
L. Carter & Alberts Image.
- Fancy Dress
1st Place: Noeline Cassettarri & Rose
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "I liked this entry most because
the costume for the horse is minimal/comfortable & yet effective.
Both human & pony are dress with a common theme".
2nd Place: Karri Nadazdy & Bazinga Dragonfly
 
3rd Place: Leah Sharp & Breo 4th Place: Sue Lewis & Rissole
  
G. Pickthorn & Wally G. Pickthorn & Wally S. Lewis & Pebbles
 
L. Merrilees & Willow L. Carter & Alberts Image
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- Dirtiest Equine
1st Place: Sue Lewis & Mickey
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "It was hard to decide between so many
dirty horses, but I think this one is the dirtiest of all!"
2nd Place: Alison Jeynes & Polly
 
3rd Place: Tanya French & Harry 4th Place: Sinead Kelly & Sonic
  
K. Nadazdy & Hillview Tinuviel L. Sharp & Breo J. Radford & Banjo
 
L. Carter & Harlequin Lodge Crystal C. Cooper
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- Hairiest Equine
1st Place: Cynthia Cooper &
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "I chose this entry because
of the focus on the whiskers. People tend to cut them off
for cosmetic reasons, when in fact whiskers are needed to
gather information".
2nd Place: L. Sharp &
 
3rd Place: Sue Lewis & Rissole 4th Place: Karri Nadazdy & Bazinga Dragonfly
  
R. Magro & Callie J. Radford & Pebbles L. Carter & Harlequin Lodge Crystal
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- Funniest Photo
1st Place: Cynthia Cooper & friends
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "Its a foal with a bucket!
I mean its difficult to do better than that!!"
2nd Place: Alison Jeynes & Jack
 
3rd Place: Alison Jeynes & Byron 4th Place: Sue Lewis & Muffin
   
S. Kelly & Ranger L. Sharp & A. Jeynes & Sonny V. Benson & Elroy
  
P. Pike & Dean G. Pickthorn & Wally G. Pickthorn & Wally
  
D. Shearim & Tobe S. Lewis & HB C. Cooper
  
J. Radford & Sid L. Merrilees & Friends S. Kelly & Sonic
T. French & Jo, Harry, Luke & Hunter
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- The Human-Equine Connection
1st Place: Alison Jeynes & MIL
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "For me this entry represents the
beauty of human-equine connections, a connection that can last
a lifetime & that you can find at any age".
2nd Place: Cynthia Cooper &
 
3rd Place: Erin Romanin & Salsa 4th Place: Tanya French & Ceilidh & Denny
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L. Sharp & Breo A. Jeynes & Byron S. Kelly & Ranger
  
J. Barratt & Shamrock Hill Princess J. Barratt & Blackwood Springs Ballerina M. Barratt & Janmark Dusty
 
S. Bellette & Zan, Tombay & Ponies S. Kelly & Ranger V. Benson & Elroy
  
N. Cassettari & team J. Long & Millie D. Shearim & Tobe
  
A. Xenakis & Luminaire D. Shearim & Tobe D. Shearim & Tobe
D. Shearim & Friends D. Shearim & Friend
  
P. Pike & Bob D. Shearim S. Lewis & Rissole
  
D. Whiley & Muchacho R. Magro & Flash S. Lewis & HB & Friend
 
L. Merrilees & Fugi J. Radford & Banjo & Massan
 
K. Hulme & Bob T. French & Jindi
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- View from Between the Ears
1st Place: Linda Merrilees & Fugi
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "I love that this Between the Ears
picture wasn't taken from the horse's back, in addition,the
scenery is magical".
2nd Place: Angela Xenakis & Luminaire
3rd Place: Karri Nadazdy & Lunar & Lorien 4th Place: Sinead Kelly & Ranger
  
V. Benson & L. Sharp & Breo P. Pike & Dean
  
G. Pickthorn & Wally G. Pickthorn & Wally A. Xenakis & Luminaire
  
S. Lewis & Ms Horse S. Lewis & Ms Horse E. Romanin & Salsa
 
C. Cooper & Friends L. Carter & Albert's Image
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- Photography Award
1st Place: Tanya French
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "I chose this picture
fo the context of the photography & the beauty of
the subject, as well as the clarity of the photograph".
2nd Place: Sinead Kelly
 
3rd Place: Angela Xenakis 4th Place: Karri Nadazdy
A. Jeynes A. Jeynes A. Jeynes
  
L. Sharp L. Sharp V. Benson
  
P. Pike G. Pickthorn G. Pickthorn
  
J. Long D. Shearim S. Lewis
  
C. Cooper J. Radford T. French
L. Carter
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- Rescue Horse (Before & After)
1st Place: Alison Jeynes &
Judge Alize Muckensturm says "Its difficult to judge such a class, because everyone
has done a great job of helping these equines. I chose this entry because it seems
to be the most spectacular one - you can barely recognise the horse!"
2nd Place: Vicki Benson & Star
3rd Place: Deb Shearim &
4th Place: Sue Lewis & HWI Taylor
Deb Shearim &
S. Kelly & Sonic
S. Lewis & Muffin & Ma
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JUDGES
Georgia Bruce - (Queensland)
Georgia Bruce is an internationally renowned expert on the
positive reinforcement based training method known as Clicker
Training. Georgia has been using Clicker Training with horses
for the past 15 years and has worked with wild brumbies through
to elite performance horses. Georgia has also represented
Australia in Dressage on 12 occasions including the 2004
Paralympic Games in Athens, as well as the 2008 Paralympic
Games in Hong Kong where she won two bronze medals for Australia.
Click Here to visit Georgia's Website.
Cynthia Cooper (Tasmania)
Probably best known for her advocacy of bitless riding and as the
creator of Light Rider Bitless Bridles, Cynthia has been involved
with horses since she was a child.
Working in the horse industry and becoming qualified as a Parelli
Instructor, lead the way to her current work as a clinician, instructor
and trainer of natural horsemanship, and natural horse keeping.
Click here to visit Cynthia's Website
Sue Lewis (NSW)
Bitless Inc President, Sue Lewis has spent a lifetime with horses,
as a breaker and trainer and a horse welfare advocate. Her passion for
improving horse welfare standards in sport, competition, as well as
recreationally, lead to Sue's involvement in the founding of Bitless Inc,
and Central Coast Hoof Sports.
Click Here to visit the CCHS Website.
 Alize Muckensturm (South Wales, UK)
Alizé runs Fairhorsemanship; an ethical method of education for horses
and humans. Fairhorsemanship is a horse-centered program that denies
the efficiency of bits, fixative tacks and other gadgets such as spurs.
Fairhorsemanship uses mainly positive reinforcement and consider
“liberty” as an educative tool rather than the product of training. The
emphasis is on groundwork and relationship rather than riding.
Alizé is currently based in South Wales, UK but her website, contains
free resources (videos and articles) to help you wherever you are based.
She offers bit-less riding lessons and groundwork lessons locally and
runs workshop within the UK.
Click here to visit Alizé's Website
 Tania Petersen & Cara Keogh (Western Australia)
Tania Petersen & Cara Keogh are Horse Agility Accredited Trainers
and competitors, with the International Horse Agility Club. Together
they run Horse Aglity WA. Tania & Cara have helped create a local
community of like-minded equestrians, who put the relationship with
the horse first and foremost.
Click Here to visit Tania & Cara's Website.
 Carlos Tabernaberri - (Victoria)
Carlos Tabernaberri is a world leader in training and starting techniques
for horses of all disciplines, including wild horses and abused horses,
for whom he is often the horse's last chance.
He made a moral contract with horses to share the knowledge they have
taught him to help people learn how to handle and train their horses to
achieve consistent, positive, ongoing results through understanding and
trust.
"Good horsemanship", says Carlos, "is about consistently considering the
horse's wellbeing first and foremost."
Click Here to visit Carlos' Website
Guest International Judges:
Mark Smith - (United Kingdom)
Mark Smith is British Horse Society qualified and a former
International event rider dedicated to the support of a modern
and holistic approach to the care, training and use of horses,
and offers a wide range of services including breaking, schooling,
and competition preparation for horse and rider.
Click Here to visit Mark's Website.
 Dr Robert Cook - (United States)
Robert Cook, FRCVS., PhD., Professor of Surgery Emeritus of Tufts University,
Massachusetts, is a veterinarian who, for most of his career since graduating
from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 1952, has been a faculty member
of clinical departments at schools of veterinary medicine in the UK and USA. He
is the author of two books for horsemen, Specifications for Speed in the Racehorse:
The Airflow Factors, and Metal in the Mouth: The Abusive Effects of Bitted Bridles.
He has also produced a videotape Selecting Racehorses Using the Airflow Factors.
His research has been focused on diseases of the horse's mouth, ear, nose and throat,
with a special interest in unsoundness of wind, the cause of bleeding in racehorses,
and the harmful effects of the bit method of communication.
Click Here to visit Dr Cook's Website.
 Leslie Nichols - (United States)
Leslie Nichols is creator of Equine Liberty Sports™, a step-by-step on-line teaching
program that teaches horse owners all over the world how to teach their horses
Liberty and how to become Liberty handlers. Equine Liberty Sports is the culmination
of many different forces and influences over a 10 year span in Leslie Nichols’ 2nd
career as a horse trainer. Leslie Nichols enjoyed horses as a teenager and returned
to horses in later years, she began a process of self-education on training horses,
using natural horsemanship methods. As she worked and played with her horses in
this still new and radical way, and she soon retired from the advertising and marketing
industry to become a full-time professional trainer.
Click Here to visit Leslie Website.
Show Secretary & Gear Checking Steward: Karri Nadazdy, Bitless Inc Secretary
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