Sporting briefs

Dressage honour: Marlborough dressage ace Melissa Galloway tasted more success at the weekend, her pride and joy Windermere J’Obei W being named Equestrian Sports NZ Horse of the Year at the national body’s awards evening. Melissa was nominated for the Rider of the Year title which went to showjumper Annabel Francis.

Cricket changes: The Marlborough Cricket Association have a new president, former chairman Jon Cunliffe replacing Brian Fitzpatrick, who has handled the role since 2015, in the position. Two new life members were also inducted at the recent AGM. Denis Aberhart and Alastair Sowman were the latest to be presented with the honour for their long service to the game in this province.

Riding high: Three Marlborough riders totally dominated the podium at the recent South Island schools cyclocross championships in Christchurch. In the under-16 boys’ category Cam Anderson came first, Finn McKenzie second and Lachlan McNabb third.

Golf teams: The Eastern/Western women's golf team will play in the Lucas Salver and May Rowling competitions at the Nelson Golf Club on August 7-8. Lucas Salver team - Aroha Minhinnick (Rarangi), Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough), Tracy Bary (Rarangi), Andrea Thomas (Rarangi), Sue Murray (Awatere), Marilyn Keenan (Marlborough). May Rowling team - Rete Kydd (Rarangi), Jo Rainbird (Rarangi), Jo Prescott (Picton), Jean Gibson (Karamea), Tina Marfell (Marlborough), Lizzie Turnbull (Marlborough).