Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Olivia all smiles on the right. Olivia and Chappy competed at the EMB Group Australian Youth Dressage Championships 2026 at Werribee, a five-day event that included dressage freestyle to music. During Olivia’s freestyle, the music started and then abruptly stopped due to a technical issue. The pair were permitted to restart the test. While several…
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Olivia and Chappy. Podium finish for Olivia and Chappy Judy McKnight’s granddaughter Olivia along with ‘Chappy the Cob’, Olivia’s talented mount Chapel House Gwilym, have recently represented Victoria at the 2025 Australian Interschool Championships, competing in the Intermediate Novice Dressage. Team Mum and Dad, along with Buddy the Mascot, were the support crew! There were…
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Olivia and Chappy. Olivia Roberts and her talented mount Chapel House Gwilym (Chappy), have been named to represent Victoria at the upcoming 2025 Australian Interschool Championships, competing in the Intermediate Novice Dressage. Olivia and Chappy were initially named reserve rider for the Novice dressage team, having narrowly missed out on securing their place, but have…
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Olivia and Chappy Recently Olivia and Chappy ventured to Boneo Park Equestrian Centre to compete in the Grand Final of the National Inter Schools Victorian Event representing Lowther Hall in Essendon. The weather was very cold and windy, which did not help the riders and horses when riding their individual events. The fabulous pony ‘Chappy’…
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Girls working together from left: Emily Kirk and Indi Johns. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. Congratulations to Maldon Pony Club, who have been announced as recipients of a grant that they will use to run a Confidence and Connection Camp later in the year. They were awarded as part of efforts to encourage participation, strengthen…
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Olivia on Chappy In February Olivia and Chappy ventured to the incredible Willinga Park Equestrian Centre at Bawley Points NSW for the 4cte Dressage by The Sea 2025. What an outstanding facility! Amazing architecture, landscape, sculptures, gardens and world-class Equestrian Facilities. It was an amazing experience. The fabulous pony ‘Chappy’ the cob tried his heart…
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Pictured Fiona from Cavendish with Penny. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. Maldon and District Campdraft Club celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend over Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March, filled with horses, dust and riding challenges for all levels. The occasion inspired some reminiscing and a chance for some to reflect upon campdraft events in Maldon…
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