It was wet, muddy and nothing like summer… but event riders are a gnarly bunch and everybody soldiered on at Puhinui today when the first horse inspection was held in biting wind and horizontal rain coming off the Manukau harbour.
Most of the trucks had to be towed into the grounds, making something of a logistical nightmare, but the good news is that dry weather is forecast for the next few days so fingers crossed that the grounds are able to dry out somewhat!
Though many riders opted for jeans and raincoats today – understandably – a few brave souls ventured out in bare limbs and bright colours. Here’s a few of the stand outs, thanks to our fantabulous Libby Law.
