SPONSORSHIP

Impressive Web Design sponsors many events throughout Australia, including the National Stud Horse Show, the East Coast Arabian Championships and the Royal Canberra Show.

SPONSORED HORSE OWNERS

Impressive Web Design has several Sponsored Horse Owners, who are provided with assistance to reach their equine related goals and aspirations.

Look out for them at events in their red shirts, caps and horse rugs.

JODY PICKERING & EMMA COLLINS - JESSICA SAGGERS - KYLA MORGAN

JODY PICKERING & EMMA COLLINS (Victoria) Marie Benson is an admirable lady who has done an amazing job bringing up her two daughters, Jody Pickering and Emma Collins, and passing on her love of horses. The girls, with their mother’s guidance and support, have become talented young horse people showing great commitment to the Arabian breed through showing and breeding. Jody and Emma are amateur competitors who have achieved amazing success to the highest level.  Emma is a fantastic rider, achieving results such as Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian Mare when she was only 17, Victorian youth of the year two years running and various highpoint awards.  After the retirement of her lovely mare El Raz Amira due to injury, Emma took on two young geldings, Shalizar and Tonka TuffFF, taking them from breaking in to winning Australian Championship titles under saddle with each of them.  Shalizar won Australian Champion Gelding bridle path hack, a title made even more special given it was only his 5th show under saddle.

Jody has recently won her first Australian championship under saddle with her mare Cazna's County Filipa, this was their first 'home bred' horse to win an Australian Championship title.  Jody also has a very keen interest in showing in halter, breeding and judging.  She has always competed in Junior Judging and plans to sit her exams at the next sitting in Victoria. Together they form Cazna's County Arabians.  The bond between these three remarkable horse people was evident from their very first email to Impressive Web Design.  Jody sent the email requesting consideration as a team, not as an individual, because in her words “our stud is a team effort, we breed, prepare and show as a family team.”  So, Amy Gorman decided to offer an additional sponsorship to this team, for their dedication and loyalty to, not just their horses but to, each other. Photos of Jody and Emma taken by A Blue Moon Images.

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JESSICA SAGGERS (Queensland) Jessica Saggers is a promising young competitor; she is in Queensland with parents Mark and Kathy Saggers at Asab Arabians.  The year 2009 is Jessica’s first year off the Leading Rein and a very exciting time for her! Some of her highlights so far have been: 2009 Pan Pacific 1st Youth Handler 8 years and under 2009 Pan Pacific 2nd Bridle Path Hack 8 years and under 2009 Pan Pacific Top 5 Youth Hack 8 years and under 2009 Pan Pacific Top 5 Youth Equitation 2008 Challenge AA Class Leading Rein Winner. 2008 Queensland Arabian Horse of the Year Leading Rein Rider Winner As parents, Mark and Kathy have endeavoured to maintain the focus on having fun safely. Building a solid foundation for her equestrian experience, moving forward in little steps. The future direction of Jessica’s horsemanship will ultimately be her decision. Although, it is without doubt that whichever discipline she purses it will be with an Arabian Horse, and Impressive Web Design is keen to support her every step of the way. Impressive Web Design and Ellenbank Photography recently travelled to Brisbane to do a photo shoot with Jessica, Monty and her family - click here to see the images.

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KYLA MORGAN (ACT) Kyla Morgan is a very committed Amateur Owner and Competitor and is our newest Sponsorship recipient. She owns two purebred Arabian geldings, 'Kiss Of Fire' (x Eastwinds Desperate Kiss) and recently purchased the yearling 'Le Masterprint' (x River Oak Imprint). Her most recent 2009 results include: NSW Arabian State Championships 4th Novice purebred arabian gelding under saddle 1 led purebred arabian gelding 4 -7 years Champion led amateur arabian Arabs Inc B Grade Spring Show 1st best trot Champion led arabian gelding Champion ridden arabian gelding National Arabian Stud Horse Show 4th Snaffle bit maturity 4th novice ridden arabian gelding Reserve Champion amateur led arabian 2nd arabian gelding ridden by an amateur National Capital Horse Show Reserve champion led arabian gelding 2nd ridden novice arabian gelding These results were with 'Kiss of Fire' who she has trained and campaigned entirely herself.

Photo: Tracey Bavinton