Sonya Benison Equestrian

27/01/2025

Great first couple of shows with the team. The horses are all jumping incredibly and all stepped up well!

Waimate SJ

MF Lexicon (Owned by Cherie Cournane)
🥇young rider

MF Starburst (Owned by Cherie Cournane)
🥇1.15cm
Stepped up to jump his first 6yr

MF I Spy (Owned by Cherie Cournane and myself)
4th 1.15
Clear fist round 6yr

MF Titan
6th 1.10
1 rail 6yr

MF Star Quality (Owned by Cherie Cournane, Pip Wilson and myself )
🥇80cm
Stepped up jumping his first 90cm

Otago sj

MF I Spy (Owned by Cherie Cournane and myself)
🥉1.20
🥉1.15 champ

MF Lexicon (Owned by Cherie Cournane)
🥉 young rider
🥉1.25 champ

MF Starburst (Owned by Cherie Cournane)
🥉1.10
6th 1.20

MF Star Quality (Owned by Cherie Cournane, Pip Wilson and Myself)
Jumped around his first show clear in the 70cm and 80cm

Huge thank you to Mum and Cherie for helping with the horses

Video of MF Lexicons young rider at Waimate

And the continued support of my sponsors who make this happen
Beyond The Bit
Helite Equestrian NZ - Cool Airvests for Every Occasion
Bella Maitland Photography
Archers Saddlery

27/01/2025

MF Titan out did himself producing 5 clear rounds at NZPCA champs week, winning the national individual class and helping the Canterbury team to 2nd nationally.

Helite Equestrian NZ - Cool Airvests for Every Occasion
Beyond The Bit
Bella Maitland Photography
Archers Saddlery

26/01/2025

Congratulations to Sonya Benison and MF Lexicon on winning the Tavern Harewood Open Horse 1.25m Championship.
A big thank you to Kay Buckley for your sponsorship of this class.

13/01/2025

Happy retirement Zara!
Unfortunately we have had to make the heartbreaking decision to retire Zara. I am incredibly grateful for all the memories she has created and the opportunities she has given me. Zara is enjoying life in the broodmare paddock

01/01/2025

Very excited to welcome 5yr MF Star Quality (Starpower TN x Quality Time TN) to my team!

A huge thank you Cherie Cournane for this incredible opportunity and trusting me with your special boy.

Owned by Cherie Cournane, Pip Wilson, and myself

22/12/2024

Last night we welcomed this big girl to the world! Stunning filly out of SB Expressions (Catherino II x Donnerubin) by MF Star Quality (Starpower TN x Quality Time TN)
21/12/24

15/12/2024

The countdown is on...the winner of the second $500 BTB gift voucher will be announced at 7pm 🤩

You can still enter on our website! Spend $50 to go in the draw.

If it isn't in the budget this week, fret not! There will be another (final) opportunity next week 🎄

09/12/2024

Xmas Cracker 🎄

Super end to the 24 season

MF Titan being his consistent self continuing his winning streak.

🥇 Junior amateur sponsored by Crawford Hill - Equestrian Jewellery
1 down in the 6yr
4th 1.10

MF I Spy jumped her heart out all weekend having the first rail in the 6yr.

Stunning moments captured by Bella Maitland Photography

I am dressed in my Beyond The Bit Jacket, long sleeve Show Shirts and white breeches

I wear my Helite Equestrian NZ - Cool Airvests for Every Occasion zip in 2 air vest under my show jacket which is light to wear on these hot days and looks very smart

The horses continue to jump amazing thank you to Archers Saddlery for making sure their saddle fit well

07/12/2024

Very good boy continuing his winning streak in a competitive class today 🥇🦄

🎄Christmas Cracker Premier SJ & SH Show 🎄

RESULTS:
🥇 Sonya Benison & MF Titan
🥈 Isa Hermens & Whakanui De L Amore
🥉 Katie Wilson & How's That

📸 Michelle Clarke

03/12/2024

Baby Skye growing up so fast ! Now 6 weeks old

02/12/2024

Welcome to the world little girl! Stunning filly out of (MF) Bianca (ES Centavos x SP Blue Eyed Ghost) by MF Star Quality (Starpower TN x Quality Time TN) 1/12/24