Megan Hart and Stone River Beethoven going cross-country at the Spring Horse Trial. Photo / Aleisha Williams
Dannie Lodder was in top form to claim the accolades in Eventing Northland's CNC two-star class event at the Spring Horse Trial in perfect conditions.
With riders travelling from all over the North Island to try to beat the local competitors on their home turf, Lodder was untouchable throughout the
competition two weeks ago.
Lodder, riding Moochi, led throughout all three phases - also having the fastest cross-country time - adding just 6.4 points to win with a score of 32.5.
In second place, it was a Northland horse - Waitangi Icon - with Lodder again in the saddle, moving up from eighth position after the dressage. Whangarei's Kate Wood on the talented Drakkar, a horse still relatively new to this level, was third.
Megan Hart on Stone River Beethoven ensured Northland got more of the top prizes, winning the Dunstan CNC one-star with a score of 31.5, after moving up from fifth place after the dressage.
