Southern Stars Saddlery Announce Their New Sponsored Rider Team

While Australian Eventing has had it’s fair share of heroes over the last few decades, there is a growing number of young, talented, up and coming riders chomping at the bit to take their place on the Australia Team.

Southern Stars Saddlery recently opened applications for their new sponsored rider program.  The selection panel looked for dedication, passion, a sense of humour and fun, as well as assessing their current achievements in competition. 

From this selection process, Southern Stars Saddlery is proud to announce the new intake to the Southern Stars Rider Team for 2012 in Australia:

Adam Benson, VIC                                     Lucy Kolomanski, VIC

Charlie Brister, NSW                                   Louis McWhirter, WA

Christine Bates, NSW                                 Fiona Russell, SA

Luke Ellis, WA                                            Sharmayne Spencer, NSW

Rebekah Foster, SA                                    Ellen Trigger, VIC

Natalie Hibbert, WA                                    Marcia Williamson, NSW

Courtney Hopkins, QLD                               Makayla Wood, WA

With more riders to be confirmed over the next few weeks.

 

Southern Stars Saddlery is also proud to be continuing their support of current Australian Team Riders:

Sophie Warren, WA                                      Catherine Davies, VIC

Gillian Knight, NSW                                       Ebony Toole, VIC

Danae O’Keefe, QLD                                     Belinda Isbister, WA

Shaun Lonergan, WA                                    Bec Zamel, SA

“The riders that were selected all had that little bit of spark and a great attitude to their riding and life in general showing in their applications,” says Kelvin Fredericks, Director of Southern Stars Saddlery.  “We want riders who are enthusiastic, passionate about their riding and clear about their aims and goals.”

“We are very pleased to be able to further grow the sponsorship program this year and offer support to more riders across Australia, as well as internationally.”

Keep an eye out on the competition scene over the following year for these talented riders!  Internationally, Southern Stars Saddlery also sponsors Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks, Matt Ryan, as well as Dom and Jimmie Schramm, Maggie Kitts and Christan Trainor for the USA, and Ben Hobday for the UK.

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