AN Upper Hunter family has scooped a bag full of buckles for their achievements during the 2019 Sydney Western Riders Series (SWRS).
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Scone twins Skye and Jessica Singleton and their mother Michelle Roots each enjoyed their own success on the saddle throughout the season.
Skye and her trusty steed Indy won the Junior High Point Saddle and Buckle, Junior Poles, Novice Barrels, Junior Barrels, 6s Header and 1d Champion rider.
Skye was also crowned Champion Junior Cowgirl High Point scorer for the SWRS finals series.
Jessica, aboard Cee I'm Shameless, won Junior Breakaway Roper while Michelle won 6s Heeler, Ladies Breakaway Champion and Finals Series Open Breakaway Champion.
Continuing the pattern, Michelle's partner Murray took out the Finals Rookie Cowboy title.
"What a year we have had competing at a new club in Sydney, being welcomed, accepted and also having to rise above adversity," Michelle said.
"We were proud to win these titles all on our own horses; we've lost a great horse in the middle of the year, Maggie.
"Jessie's little coloured mare was also caught in a fence so was out for a while.
"Her heart was broken and she didn't want to compete, however I encouraged her to rope off Indy and together they won the finals Junior Breakaway.
"We stayed focused, encouraged our team and fellow competitors, we rose above immense challenges and stayed committed to our cause."
Michelle said her proudest moment was winning the champion 6s heeling with her daughter Skye heading.
"Skye set a goal last year to win a buckle with mum and she reached that goal," she said.
Adding to the challenge was the fact that Skye and Jessica live with the constant battle of Type 1 Diabetes which is managed by insulin pumps and blood glucose level checks.
"Skye rode into that arena throughout the year with a purpose," Michelle added.
"She suffered with sugar levels at times and she handled it very well.
"We would like to thank our team sponsor who plays a major role in keeping our horses in peak condition to perform their absolute best each month Castlereagh Feeds which are located in Castlereagh, NSW in Sydney and are a family operated business."