National Events during 2009:

During 2009 Leanne competed in some 12 Endurance rides across the country, including:-

On Lormar Sharon she rode three 80 km ERASA Rides, coming 2nd at the Oudtshoorn Ride and 2nd on the 80km F.E.I. Ride at Colesberg.

With Izra Spiderman (still a novice) she rode two 80 km ERASA Rides.

With Welbech Shaheer (also a novice) she completed a 60 km ERASA Ride and an 80 km ERASA Ride.

In August Leanne came 2nd at the F.E.I. Cookhouse Ride and at the Schanskraal F.E.I. Endurance Ride in October rode a South African record time over the 120 km distance of 5hrs 38mins.

Leanne rode the Christiana F.E.I. 120 km ** Ride, where she was placed 9th.

International Events during 2009:

As captain of the South African Senior Endurance Team, Leanne led her team to victory against New Zealand on their home turf at the Kelt Capital Horse of the Year Competition, one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and when it was time for the return challenge in South Africa, she once again captained the successful team, culminating in a thrilling head to head final dash to the finishing post.

She also won the award for the best rider over the two competitions against New Zealand.

Welbech was proud to have sponsored the challenge