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The Border Watch : October 25th 2013
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SPORT NEWS TIPS sport@tbw.com.au SPORT 51 Big two days of equine action at show Hey Sport..ey Spor ... “Did ya hear about” WITH two days packed full of action, the horses will be well worth seeing at the 153rd Mount Gambier Spring Show. The Mount Gambier Agricultural and Horticultural Society event will host a number of equine events, including a three day show jumping program featuring both local and travelling riders. Warm-up events kicked off the action yesterday, leading up to the South Australian Country Championships. Many of the state’s leading riders will be taking part throughout the event, as well as Australian representatives and international competitors. This level of competition is only seen in Mount Gambier twice a year, and is well worth going to watch the top local riders mix it with the best in the country. For something a little more traditional, how about checking out the harness? In recent years the numbers have been low, however those present always put on an amazing spectacle. To cater for up and coming riders from near and far, there is the junior show jumping ring. Classes start at just 50cm, with no EA registrations required for horse or rider. Why not bring your horse and get some jumping in while watching the big guns battle it out in the next ring? The hunts and hurdles is welcoming a judge from Melbourne this year. With strong competitor numbers in the past few years, organisers are hoping for good support again this year. Our program caters for juniors, adults who have never competed in hunts and hurdles, to experienced hunters looking to take home the ultimate – the Mingbool Trophy. It will be hard to top the unexpected inclusion of Olympic gold medallist Wendy Schaeffer among the competitors in 2012, but organisers will see what they can do. For those children on hairy ponies, don’t despair – the Country Kids Fun Ring is here! No hacking jackets, no plaiting, no fancy double bridles. This ring is for those children who aren’t ready for the hack rings, but want to come along and have some fun. Dressage will be taking place behind the main arena. There are three tests being performed, so please ask at the stewards offi ce if you would like directions towards the arena. The Breed Ring is returning to the show this year. There will be over 100 classes on offer for both led and ridden horses across a broad range of breeds. Competitors are expected from across South Australia, Victorian and even as far as New South Wales. Everyone is encouraged to come along and support the return of the Breed Ring to ensure that it remains a regular fi xture on the program. HIGH CLASS COMPETITION: Penola Hunt Club president Andrew Smith competed in the Pair of Hunters at the 2012 Mount Gambier Spring Show with Olympic gold medallist Wendy Shaeffer. ‘Rocket’ almost grounded SINCE the inception of this column, The Border Watch sports editor Rod “Rocket” Morris has enjoyed ribbing mates and strangers alike in the name of a good yarn and a bit of fun. However, it turns out “Rocket” isn’t immune to the wrath of Hey Sport. The rumour mill was well and truly churning at one of the closer watering holes to The Border Watch on Wednesday afternoon, alleging that “Rocket’s” trip to Bali had not had the smoothest of starts. It is believed that prior to departure to the warmer climates of Bali on Friday, “Rocket’s” travelling companion encountered a passport issue. There is little doubt the temperature was already rising in the terminal as the pair were told an additional cost was needed to alleviate the issue. However, the mercury would have got close to peaking when the pair were informed they would need to wait until Monday to receive a new passport, meaning fl ights were needed to be rebooked and accommodation for three nights had to be sorted (estimated at $1200). It’s fair to say “Rocket” would now be cooling down from this dilemma with a few Bintangs, albeit several less than he had originally budgeted for. Dropping a line THERE has been a stitch-up on the high seas! Let the following be a lesson to keep your travel plans on the down low from your mates, that is assuming of course you are a part of the Port MacDonnell Offshore Angling Club (PMOAC). Committee member Gary Clarke would have been scratching his head when he rocked up for his Absolute Ocean Charters fi shing trip in the picturesque Broome surrounds of Western Australia on Tuesday. There is every chance those running the charter would have tread carefully around Clarke, but we can assure the South East “fi sho” that it wasn’t standard procedure. Perhaps the following email that made it’s way to The Border Watch on Monday afternoon can shed some light on the situation. Dear Sir, It has come to our attention that you will have one of our acquaintances attempting to fi sh on your Charter tomorrow. Best of luck, we have tried over a number of years to educate this gentleman, Mr Gary Clarke. You will not miss him, bald head, a bit of a limp and knows everything. Please be warned, it’s in your best interest not to allow him near any top quality tackle. If he doesn’t dismantle it, he will drop over the side. As for hooks and sinkers, would save yourself some time if you gave him a bucket of both and asked him to tip in the drink. We hope you do not give him a rod with braid as you will be spending most of the time untangling. DO NOT let him near any knifes unless you have a top of the range fi rst aid kit. He has often had the ambulance pick him or one of his crew up from the local boat ramp. It would probably be best if you gave him a hand line with a brick attached and asked him to sit in the corner out of the way. Please give him our best, The boys from the Port MacDonnell Offshore Angling Club. PS: Please tell the (expletive) he should have known better than to tell us where he was going. Now as journalists, we are sure to not reveal our sources. However, we can divulge the scribe of this email is a past president of the PMOAC. Maybe that will ring some Bells. Hard earned thirst WITH the Lower South East Bowls Association pennant competition now well underway, the Mount Gambier Bowls Club will be hoping they can emulate the luck of a member known only as “Jock” from the end of the 2012/13 season. After a solid day on the Port MacDonnell Bowls Club greens which resulted in a commanding victory, Jock set off back toward Mount Gambier. Midway through his return journey, Jock noticed a discarded item in the middle of the road across the white line. Car after car went around it, but inquisitive Jock pulled over to investigate. After closer inspection, Jock identifi ed the mystery item as an esky. Popping the lid on the unusual fi nd, Jock was surprised to fi nd three stubbies of Carlton still on ice. Unable to track down a potential owner, Jock took it as a sign from the bowls gods that he deserved a reward for his day’s performance. Word of warning MOUNT Gambier Tennis Club has started its “SWEAR JAR”. Any audible obscenity will cost the offending player $1. Watch out for the rattling tins at all matches with proceeds going toward the Junior Tennis Development Scholarship. Get in2cricket EAST Gambier Cricket Club will begin its eight week in2cricket program this Sunday. Getting underway at 10am at McDonald Park, children interested in taking part can still do so by registering online through www.in2cricket.com.au. The cost for the eight weeks is $70. Hatherleigh family fun day THE annual Hatherleigh family fun day is on this Sunday at the Hatherleigh Golf Club with golfers, non-golfers and juniors welcome. The free day includes a barbecue lunch and is always a fun day for all. There is a sheet in the clubrooms for those wishing to take part in a round of golf. Those coming along are asked to be there by 9am for a 9.30 start. King of Swing of the Mountain DUE to a clash of events throughout Mount Gambier the popular King of Swing of the Mountain at the Blue Lake Golf Club has been postponed to a Sunday in February 2014. A date will be settled on in the following fortnight for those wishing to compete for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Clipsal valued at over $2000. The Border Watch, Friday, October 25, 2013 - 51
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