Horse and Pony Show celebrates 25 years
Capturing the coveted Newmills Silver Quaich, for the Champion of Champions was last year’s runner up, Ballymena man, Frank Dickey with FSD Ohio. Frank certainly seems to be on a roll, after winning Championships at Balmoral, Ballymena and Ballymoney.
Receiving the Samuel Steele Memorial Cup, for the Reserve Champion of Champions was Lauren Finn’s and Craiglea Magnum
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Hide AdThis year, too, there was a new High Jump class, which was won by Alice Agnew on her 14.2hh pony Hektor.
Results;
PONY JUMPING;
Event A; Beginners, 1 and Hugh Rainey Cup, Michael Doherty, Misty; 2, Charlotte Greer, Paddywack; 3, Luke Cunningham, Whizzy.
Event B; Warm Up stakes; 1 and Esler Cup, Kerri Thompson, Bubble Trouble; 2, Charlotte Greer, Paddywack; 3, Grace Morton, Theodore.
Event C; 138 cms and under, 1 and McKinney Brothers Cup, Kerri Thompson, Bubble Trouble; 2, Stella Black, Prince; 3, Demi Blair, Cheeky Charlie.
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Hide AdEvent D; Open Pony, 138 cms and under; 1 and Roy Wilson Motors Cup, Paddy Doherty, Cinders; 2, Sarah Irwin, Sam; 3, Katie McKee, Mandalay Blue Sapphire.
Event E; 148 cms and under; 1 and Howdens Cup, Erin Dunseath, Malibu; 2, Brigid Delargy, JLO; 3, Jamie Lee Mark, Limerick Line.
Event F; Open Pony, 148 cms and under; 1 and Mr and Mrs Roy Hunter Cup; Jamie Lee Mark, Limerick Line; 2, Erin Dunseath, Malibu; 3, Rachel McCartney, Darby O’Gill.
HORSE JUMPING;
Event G; Warm Up stakes; 1 and J&N Craig Cup, Marian Rea, Cracker; 2, Walter Irvine, Glittering Captain; 3, Nicola Ritchie, Bailey.
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Hide AdEvent H; Novice Horse, 1 and Northern Bank Cup, Angie Thompson, Brandy; 2, Glenn Davis, Flash; 3, Angie Thompson, Shandy.
Event I; Top Score, 1 and Martin Cup, Lizzy Graham, Batman; 2, Angie Thompson, Shandy; 3, Alice Agnew, Hektor.
Event J; Open Horse; 1 and RJ Alexander Cup, Lizzy Graham, Batman; 2, Lesley Wilson, Lyleview Martell; 3, Emma McDowell, Sebastian.
Event K; High Jump, sponsored by Jazz Horses; 1 and John Wilson Memorial Cup, Alice Agnew, Hektor; 2, (tie) Barry McCormick, Maggie; Rebecca Simm, Glenn.
SHOW CLASSES/WORKING HUNTER;
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Hide AdClass 1; Leading Rein - Show Pony; 1 and McKee and McCullough Trophy, Lucy Logan, Rosedale Indigold; 2, Ben Robinson, Tilly Trotter; 3, Jessica Stewart, Kensington Lady.
Class 2; First Ridden - Show Pony; 1 and Apsley Cup, Katie McKee, Mandaley Blue Sapphire; 2, Lucy Toombs, Pearson Royal Velvet; 3, Shannon Stewart, Kensington Lady.
Class 3, Show Pony not exceeding 138 cms; 1 and Bayview Cup, Lauren Finn, Craiglea Magnum; 2, Stella Black, Blaircourt Toytown.
Class 4, Show Pony not exceeding 148 cms; 1 and John McClean Committee Cup, 1, Megan Houston, Moorhall Classical; 2, Amy Black, Millfields Bambi.
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Hide AdShow Pony Championship; Lauren Finn, Craiglea Magnum; Reserve, lucy Logan, Rosedale Indigold.
Class 5, Lead Rein, Show Hunter Pony; 1 and Slemish Trophy, Lucy Logan, Rosedale Indigold; 2, Adam Sossick, Loughview Sparky; 3, Ben Robinson, Tilly Trotter.
Class 6, First Ridden Show Hunter Pony; 1 and Lizzie Memorial Cup, 1, Erin McCartney, Small-Land Checkmate; 2, Phoebe Beaumont, Longhouse Farm Accolade; 3, William Planck, Not Quite Milton.
Class 7, Show Hunter Pony 133 cms; 1 and Buchanan Cup, 1, Beth McCartney, Waltzing Matilda; 2, Erin Dunseath, Brockaby Dancing Brave; 3, Julie-Lee Radcliffe, Holly.
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Hide AdShow Hunter Champion - Beth McCartney Waltzing Matilda. Reserve Amanda McVeigh Hampton Spirit.
Class 8, Show Hunter Pony over 133 cms; 1 and Irvine Cup, Amanda McVeigh, Hampton Spirit; 2, Shannon Baird, Colour Express; 3, Rachel Black, Schuey.
Show Hunter Championship; Beth McCartney, Waltzing Matilda; Reserve, Amanda McVeigh, Hampton Spirit.
Class 9, Small Riding Horse, not exceeding 158 cms; 1 and Larne Horse and Pony Show Cup, Lauren Hunter, Olympic Gold Star; 2, Liza Taylor, Maverick; 3, Alex Wallace, Moscow Rising.
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Hide AdClass 10, Large Riding Horse, exceeding 158 cms; 1 and Larne Horse and Pony Show Cup, 1, Tracey Blair, Ralph; 2, Joanne Wilkinson, Casper; 3, Leeann Radcliffe, Inca.
Class 11, Small Hunter, not exceeding 158 cms; 1 and Larne Horse and Pony Show Cup, 1, Liza Taylor, Maverick; 2, Shannon Baird, Fifi; 3, Lauren Hunter, Olympic Gold Star.
Class 12, Large Hunter, exceeding 158 cms; 1 and Larne Horse and Pony Show Cup; 1, Joanne Wilkinson, Casper; 2, Tracey Blair, Ralph; 3, Shirley Anne Hunter, Floss.
Class 13, Ridden Cob; Ridden Cob exceeding 148 cms but not exceeding 158 cms; 1 and Larne Horse and Pony Show Cup; 1, Jane Magee, Hollie Bear; 2, Kathryn Knox, Springvale Prince.
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Hide AdHorse Championship; Liza Taylor, Maverick; Reserve, Tracey Blair, Ralph.
Class 14, Show Pony/Hunter Young Stock; 1 and Larne Borough Council Cup, Lucy Logan, Rosedale Markas; 2, Lucy Logan, Annagh Princess; 3, David Johnston, Dunshane Sir Percival.
Class 15; Young Stock Horses; 1 and E McDowell Trophy, Frank Dickey, FSD Ohio.
Class 16, Pony Brood Mare Show/Hunter Type or M&M; No Entries
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Hide AdClass 17, Stallion Pony; 1 and Teesham Road Stud Cup; 1, Catherine Lyttle, Magheradartin Beeswax
Pony Breeding Championship; Frank Dickey, FSD Ohio. Reserve, Lucy Logan, Rosedale Markas
Class 18, Shetland Pony, Lead Rein; 1 and Lady Antrim Cup, 1, Emily Maneely, See-Saw.
Class 19, Shetland Mare; 1 and Books Etc Cup, 1, Catherine Lyttle, Magheradartin Splendour; 2, Lucy Toombs, Horninglow Aira Beck; 3, Judith Maneely, See-Saw.
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Hide AdClass 20, Shetland Colt or Stallion; 1, Catherine Lyttle, Magheradartin Beeswax.
Class 21, Shetland Gelding; 1, Catherine Lyttle, Magnum of Mowbray.
Shetland Championship; Catherine Lyttle, Magheradartin Splendour; Catherine Lyttle, Magheradartin Beeswax.
Class 22, Family Pony Lead Rein; 1 and Reliable Rewards Shield; Callum Griffin, Lawkholme Charlie Chaplin; 2, Holly Logan, Charlie Chalk; 3, Jessica Stewart, Harry Potter.
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Hide AdClass 23, Family Pony Ridden; 1 and Teeshan Road Cup, Joseph Griffin, Sammy; 2, Poppy Kelly, Highland Lady’s Man; 3, Ellis Pollock, Snowy.
Class 24, Mountain and Moreland Lead Rein; 1 and Magheramorne Sports Cup, Jessica Stewart, Harry Potter; 2, Emily Maneely, Brookvale Tommy Tucker; 3, Charlotte Glenn, Marden Way Diamonds Forever.
Class 25, Mountain and Moreland, First Ridden; 1 and Mr and Mrs James Martin Cup, Poppy Kelly, Highland Lady’s Man; 2, Phoebe Beaumont, Longhouse Farm Accolade; 3, Cerys Howell, Twyford Captain Morgan.
Mini M & M Championship; Poppy Kelly, Highland Lady’s Man; Reserve, Jessica Stewart, Harry Potter
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Hide AdClass 26, In Hand Pure Bred Welsh Pony; 1 and T Acheson Cup, Charlotte Smiley, Keizershock Fons; 2, Jodie Creighton, Kenilwood Adonis; 3, Judith Maneely, Kenilwood Adonis
Class 27, Part Bred Welsh In Hand; 1, Lauren Finn, Craiglea Magnum.
Pure and Part Bred Championship; Charlotte Smiley, Keizershock Fons; Reserve, Lauren Finn, Craiglea Magnum
Class 28, Open Working Hunter 153 cms; 1 and AS Hunter Cup, Nuala McNally, Song of Charm; 2, Shirley Anne Hunter, Floss; 3, Brian Smyth, Blue.