2017 Aitkens Saddlery Future Star of the Year
The 2017 Aitkens Saddlery Future Star of the Year is.... Diamond B Corvina!
Following a strong start to the season with a win in Round 1 - the Qld Country 1.30m Titles back in March, Sam Overton added a further 6 points to his lead in the final round at the Qld Indoor Titles on the weekend. The athletic and spirited Diamond B Corvina is an 8 year old mare sired by Conquistador and from the very successful Vivant mare Diamond B Vegas. Corvina was bred by Diamond B Stud of Glossodia NSW and purchased by the Overton Family as a 5 year old.
Runner Up for the series was the super quick and careful CP Ellibell (Elias C Van de Heffnick x Animate) owned by Tim Bowman and Sally Lyndon. Ridden by Peter McMahon for a win in the last round, as Tim is injured. Third place was the very classy Yirrkala Ebony (Escudo I x Hamlet) and Olivia Hamood.
Three exceptional Future Stars, all with very bright careers in front of them.
Congratulations to all of the riders - for your support of the series, and support of our wonderful sponsor Aitkens Saddlery.
Winners will be presented at the Equestrian Queensland 2017 Awards Night.