Moggill’s Shane Eden shines in the sport of eventing

Shane Eden riding Roman Style Shane Eden on Whataway - this pair are competing at Fig Tree Pocket this weekend  (photo: Laura Bell)

By: Meryn Cooper meryn@zebramezmedia.com.au

Not many horse riders can say they’ve stood, straddled with a foot on the back of two horses galloping side by side, nor can they claim to have swung off their a saddle as their trusty pony thunders across the ground, but Shane Eden can. 

Since his days as a trick rider, the Moggill-based horseman has turned his hand to the sport of eventing (Dressage, showjumping and cross country).

Since then he’s had an amazing run of results on both his own, and clients horses. Eden and 2* horse Edenvale Joshua have placed in the last six comps they’ve entered.

“He just placed second in his first official international event at Warwick, and prior to that he was undefeated with two wins in the 2*, and three back to back wins in the 1*. My goal for him is definitely 3*, but for now he deserves a little rest,” Eden said.

He’s also had success with a young thoroughbred called Whataway, and the pair will saddle up to compete in the 2* at Fig Tree Pocket this weekend.

The competition runs over the course of the weekend, with dressage on the Saturday, and cross country and showjumping on the Sunday. Eden is encouraging spectators to come and enjoy the fun.

“Visually you can’t go past the cross country action, and the showjumping is great fun to watch too.” Eden said.

Entry to the Fig Tree Pocket One Day event is free.

What:  Fig Tree Pocket One Day Event

Where: 717 Fig Tree Pocket Road, Fig Tree Pocket

When: Saturday 28 June (dressage) Sunday 29 June (showjumping and cross country)

Cost: Free

Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club is a member of the Horsezone Club Contribution Scheme.

Quick Links

• Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Club website
• Find out more about the Horsezone Club Contribution Scheme, sign up your club and start receiving the fundraising benefits