THE East Down Branch of the Pony Club hosted a one-day event on the popular Tyrella course on Easter Monday.
Classes ranged from 1m to 70cms in both three phase and two phase with junior and senior competitions in all. With over 190 entries this year it is proving to be ever more popular with amateurs and more seasoned eventers.
The event takes a lot of preparation and co-operation from the East Down Pony Club members, families and friends and this is much appreciated by the joint District Commissioners, Donna Quail and Alison Bissenden, and the committee.
The organisers would like to thank David Corbett, for hosting the event, the sponsor, Pat Turley from Kingsfield Haylage, the dressage co-ordinator, Rosemary Campbell, and judges Ivor Harper and Mark Robinson; showjumping co-ordinator, Richard, Vicki and Sophie Truesdale, with judges Elaine Watson and Debbie Newbury; and Gail McEwan for setting the cross country course assisted by Robert Bissenden.
David Kirkpatrick, from DK Rustixs portable fences, acted as cross country steward and the very able scorers were Gavin Campbell and Maggie Newsam.
The club also wishes to thank Wynne’s Chip Van and the Corporate Crepe Company for providing the catering on the field.
The East Down Branch of the Pony Club would also like to thank all the competitors who supported their annual event this year.
Prizewinners
Class 1 – Senior & Junior – 3 Phase – 1m
Leah Knight – Milo
Bianca McElnea – Rosso Tramento
Kat Butler-Ward – The Spin Doctor
Leo Pele – Vincent
Toni Quail – Glenhill Diamond
Eugene Milligan – Ballybannon Boy
Class 2 – Senior & Junior – 2 Phase – 1m
Lizzy Graham – Bat Man
Christine McVeigh – Keeford Elamo
Jas Hogg – Easy jet
Ellen Erskine – Red
Alex McCourt – My Owners Crazy
Chloe Rooney – Ollie
Class 3- Senior – 3 Phase – 90cm
Denise Kelly – Buttercup Boy
Kate Gilmore – Hillside Spirit
Emma Bell – Kiss Me Quick
Louise Watt – Clane Clover
Andrew Napier – Carsonstown Porch
Samantha Nixey – Conascribe Max
Class 4 – Senior – 2 Phase – 90cm
Jonathan McVeigh – May
Kathryn McCaughan – Artistic Design
Niamh Cassidy – Sweet Cully
Nicola Jellie – Coleens Misty Madam
Paddy Erskine – Flash
Robyn Catterall – Artic Eclipse
Class 5 – Junior – 3 Phase – 90cm
Hannah Morrow – Moyans Dun deal
Rachel Kerr – Hughie Boss
Aimee Hamilton – Smudge
Aoife Hamilton- Quinn – Knockmore Pearl
Troy Watson – Roundthorn Excel
Anna Hogg – Kayleigh
Class 6 – Junior- 2 Phase -90cm
Joshua Russell – Lisbane Whiskey
Tiarna Drake - Fortfield Diamond Star
Freya Axten – Gransha Rebel lady
Zoe Martin – Bud
Darragh Hanlon – Buckaroo
Joel Stewart – Caddy Moon
Class 7 – Senior – 3 Phase – 70cm
Kathryn Henderson – Betty
David O’Connor – Oakleys Pride of Mourne
Aisling Devine – Belle
Jamie Ireland – Eurastar
Ami McNeice – Just So
Susan Hunter – Colour Cascade
Class 8 – Senior – 2 Phase – 70cm
Karen McKee – Molton Crown
Zoe Gilliland – Harry
Hannah Burns – Peggy
Hannah Winters – Oscar
Pauline Faloon – Presley
Lauren Dempsey – Tullynavan Capuchino
Class 9 – Junior – 3 Phase – 70cm
Zara Sharvin – Woodvale Classic Lady
Darragh Hanlon – Peter Perfect
Rory Kinnear – Cash
Lara Kelly – Milford Spectacular
Sophie Winn – Wizard of Oz
Jenny Hogg – Peppermint
Class 10 – Junior – 2 Phase – 70cm
Kerri Robinson – Laiden Mor
Alex Turley – Summer
Nicki Browne – Drumnagally Sparkle
Lucy Kayes – Bronelli Winston
Emily Stewart – Calyco
Abbey Irwin – Josie