Many happy faces were seen at the end of the day with all riders taking home prizes and brightly coloured ribbons. Riders came from Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Eudunda, Tarlee, Saddleworth, Marrabel and Balaklava to join in the fun.

A fantastic turn out in the fancy dress saw fairies, a lion tamer, cowboys, settlers-drovers families, lady bug, mermaid and three learners riding their hobby horses, making judge Jeanette Lowe’s decision a very difficult one.

The novelties were hotly contested especially the donut race with riders laughing so much it was making it difficult for them to actually eat their donuts.

All riders had a wonderful day, for many little riders their very first gymkhana.

“Sportmanship Award” for the Topsy Ring was Jermimah Watson and “Best Family Horse or Pony” for the Topsy Ring was Mary owned by the Nash-Brown Family.

“Sportmanship Award” for the Encourage Ring was Georgina Wigney and “Best Pony Club Mount and Rider was Sheazelle ridden by Sindy Brown.

Auburn Pony Club Raffle: 1st Prize-M Hallion, 2nd Prize-Balaklava Free Choice Store, 3rd Prize-J Lowe, 4th Prize-Shayka Faehrmann, 5th Prize- J Smith.

The Club would like to thank its generous sponsors on the day: Rising Sun Hotel of Auburn, Hopkins Saddlery, SJ, MA & SD Faehrmann, RJ & JA Koch, R & J Sanders, D & J Foale-Jacka, J Lowe and Landmark Balaklava. You all helped allow many little children to have a very special day.

Many thanks also to our judges, stewards and helpers to enable our Fun Day to be again a great success. The club welcomes all new members and families. Enquires to 88 621086 or 88 621917.