MORE WINTER CHAMPS NEWS & RESULTS

Posted By: Julie on 27/03/2008

Despite the horrendous conditions we were delighted with all the pony and rider combinations. It was a difficult decision to abandon some of the classes, but having the insight to save the ponies for another day and better conditions, I am sure was the right one!

Thanks to Emma, Caitlin & Duncan who worked the ponies in horrendous conditions and to Becky Jackson who froze with Fiona at the stables!!!

Thanks from both of us to all the Winter Champs caterers - Sally, Julie C, Lisa J, Kati, - the food and drink kept everyone going. Liquid Refreshments provided by Steph, Marie, Heather, Kirsty also need a mention! Special thanks also to Sally & Michael for their corporate hospitality on board - we hope it recovers from the mud!!

All back on dry land, ponies tucked up in their cosy stables, here are some of our results........

Mrs Heather Turner - Dykes Diplomead ridden by Poppy Duncalf

1st RIHS First Ridden, Champion & SUPREME (Qualified ROYAL INTERNATIONAL!!)

2nd Novice M&M Small Breeds

2nd Novice M&M First Ridden

Mrs Sophie Manners - Beamish Julian ridden by Archie Manners

1st RIHS Lead Rein M&M, Reserve Champion (Qualified ROYAL INTERNATIONAL!!)

Mrs Louise Anderson - Parkhill Beckham ridden by Rebecca Anderson

2nd 13h Novice Show Hunter Pony

4th 13h Restricted Show Hunter Pony

Mrs Janette Bird / Julie Templeton Show Teams - Rhos Elise ridden by Poppy Duncalf

3rd Novice 138 Show Pony

Mrs Lisa Galbraith - Strinesdale Distinction ridden by Caitlin Galbraith

4th RIHS Part Bred Arab under 158cms

5th RIHS 148cm Show Pony

Mrs Sally Coates - Whalton Grace & Favour ridden by Sam Coates

4th Novice Small Intermediate Show Riding Type

Mrs Kati Choynowski - Pebbly Pepperpot ridden by Alexa Choynowski

5th RIHS 12h Show Hunter Pony

5th Restricted 12h Show Hunter Pony - First time in an evening performance on her own!!

Basford Playboy ridden by Alexa Choynowski

5th RIHS First Ridden

A special Well Done to Cerys Wyn Jones - who was determined to get into the evening performance with Pennymore Quillet - and she did!!!

Well Done to our work rider Duncan and Grace, with an excellent second, and nearly missing the Championship - how could that happen!!? Special thanks to Keith, the star water filler upper, even in the snow. Thanks !!