47 images Created 13 Dec 2018
The Ponyclub Gymkhana – Auckland Subculture
A series of photo-essays commissioned by Metro magazine between 2006 and 2010 that examines Aucklanders of all walks of life in their subculture groups.
The annual Rosedale Ribbon Day is much anticipated, with young pony club members spending hours every evening in the run-up to the weekend, practising and training with their mounts.
On the morning of the event, entrants and their families arrive at dawn, immediately launching into cleaning and preparing the horses and riders.
Competition starts at 9-30am with dressage events. There are points for comportment, obedience, different gaits and egg-and-spoon races. The afternoon is for jumping over fences and barrels.
In the younger rings, every judge worth their salt will make sure each rider gets at least one ribbon, offering words of encouragement and advice.
Competition in the senior events is fierce with some riders falling hard in the showjumping, but still showing brave faces and smiles at the good-natured jibes when they complete their round.
The annual Rosedale Ribbon Day is much anticipated, with young pony club members spending hours every evening in the run-up to the weekend, practising and training with their mounts.
On the morning of the event, entrants and their families arrive at dawn, immediately launching into cleaning and preparing the horses and riders.
Competition starts at 9-30am with dressage events. There are points for comportment, obedience, different gaits and egg-and-spoon races. The afternoon is for jumping over fences and barrels.
In the younger rings, every judge worth their salt will make sure each rider gets at least one ribbon, offering words of encouragement and advice.
Competition in the senior events is fierce with some riders falling hard in the showjumping, but still showing brave faces and smiles at the good-natured jibes when they complete their round.
