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Pre Balmoral Show Results (at last!)

A blustery day is what it has taken to get me sat at my computer to finish off these results, apologies to all those waiting to see their names posted!!

Pre Balmoral action at Laurel View

Recent unusually dry weather caused worry about ground being too hard, but a timely deluge, a spattering of sunshine and a feisty wind left the ground at Laurel View near perfect for the jumping and showing at the Pre Balmoral Show on 8^th May.

Rachelle Harding had the task of judging the Working Hunter Horses, a great entry kept her very busy for several hours, but when all the jumping and judging was complete it was Orchard Affair ridden by Erin Faloona that took the Championship with Shane O’Grady riding Diamond Max into reserve place.

Pony entries may have been low in number, but their style, conformation and turnout did not disappoint judge Geraldine Lowry.  After the classes she declared Jack ridden by Jake Leathem the Riding Pony Champion and Jeffrey ridden by Lauren Finn the Reserve Champion.

The Pony Working Hunter competition got underway mid afternoon, judged by Marina Monteith, Charlotte Harding and Safety First put on a super performance to earn themselves the Championship spot with Claire Gilchrist and Admiral delighted to be declared Reserve Working Hunter Pony Champion.

The Hunters and Riding Horses were assessed and adjudicated by Jan Martin and Joy Lindsay and when all the judging was complete it was Robin Herron on the Small Hunter winner Done and Dusted that took the Champion Hunter title. Curolea Riva ridden by Fiona Thompson took the Reserve Champion honours.

Thanks are expressed to all the judges for their expertise, scribes for their time and attention, to the Equi-tog photographer for capturing the competitors in action and to all the staff and helpers for setting up the field and course for the show (and setting it up again when the wind blew it down!) A special mention goes to Colemans who supplied plants and trees to dress the course. Not forgetting the competitors who had travelled from all over the province for the opportunity to compete.

Hopefully this Pre Balmoral run out was beneficial for those entered for the Royal Ulster competitions helping them to pick up a rosette or two.

Balmoral marks the start of the Summer Show Season, so although the weather might not have caught on yet now is the time for summer schedules to get underway.  At Laurel View this includes Derby and Dressage Leagues, a 2 phase or two, Go As You Pleases whenever the ground conditions are suitable and much more.  To keep up to date with what is happening at Laurel View check out www.laurelview.co.uk or get social and follow Laurel View on Facebook at facebook.com/laurelview alternatively you could just give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649.

Pre Balmoral Show Results

RIDDEN PONIES

Class 1 – Lead Rein Pony – 1^st Nick, Simone Leathem.

Class 2 – First Ridden Pony – 1^st Jack, Jake Leathem.

Class 3 – Show Hunter Pony –1^st Admiral, Claire Gilchrist.

Class 4 – Riding Pony – 1^st Jeffrey, Lauren Finn.

Class 5 – Family Pony – No entries forward

Riding Pony Champion – Jack, Jake Leathem

Riding Pony Reserve Champion – Jeffrey, Lauren Finn.

HUNTERS AND RIDING HORSES

Class 6 – Hunter Mare or Gelding. 4 Years old – 1^st Away Cruising, Richard Prentice.

Class 7 & 8 – Hunter Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over – 1^st Curolea Riva, Fiona Thompson; 2^nd Ledsome Lad, Kirsten McDonald; 3^rd Donaghmede, Orla McElunn; 4^th Tynan Almero, Alison Crozier; 5^th Western Seajay, Rosemary Strange; 6^th Ballyalt Star, Nicola McKee.

Class 9 – Small Hunter Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over – 1^st Done & Dusted, Robin Herron; 2^nd Kilseva, Nadine Thompson; 3^rd Penny, Katie McClay; 4^th NEH Flagmount Diamond Clover, Nichola Howarth; 5^th Lulu, Kirsten McDonald; 6^th Sam Brown, Jamie Smyth.

Hunter Champion – Done & Dusted, Robin Herron.

Hunter Reserve Champion – Curolea Riva, Fiona Thompson.

Class 10 – Cob – 1^st Denzil, Caroline Leaghton; 2^nd Logan, Jamie-Lee Reid.

Class 11 – Riding Horse – 1^st Laurel View Cherry, Kirsty Marsden; 2^nd Desert Maiden, Audrey Leahy; 3^rd Ramsdon Boy, Joanne Wood.

Class 12 – Racehorse to Riding Horse (retraining within the confines of the show ring) – 1^st Seaham Cladders, Molly McCrory; 2^nd In the Loop, Kerri Hill; 3^rd Ramsdon Boy, Joanne Wood; 4^th Kirkpatrick Pride, Judi Strange.

WORKING HUNTERS HORSES

Class 13 – Minimus horse class – 1^st CAFRE Black Jewel, Diane Allen; 2^nd Teddy-to-go, Rebecca Nickels; 3^rd Chestnut Hill, Anne Hill; 4^th Kilceva, Nadine Johnston; 5^th Sylvester, Erin Faloona.

Class 14 – 4 year old Mare or Gelding – 1^st Diamond Max, Shane O’Grady; 2^nd Drumcil Classic, Emma Sloan; 3^rd Rusheenduff Ashleagh, Sive Ryan; 4^th Sylvester, Erin Faloona; 5^th Lisden Boy, Jamie Smyth.

Class 15 – Novice Mare or Gelding – 1^st Lisden Boy, Jamie Smyth; 2^nd Rosso Tramonto, Bianca McElnea; 3^rd Song of Charm, Nuala McIvor; 4^th Drumcil Classic, Emma Sloan; 5^th Rusheenduff Ashleagh, Sive Ryan; 6^th Diamond Cavalier, Jackie McKinney.

Class 16 – Open Mare or Gelding – 1^st Orchard Affair, Erin Faloona; 2^nd Big Max, Harold Megahey; 3^rd Rosso Tramonto, Bianca McElnea; 4^th Troy, Gary Leathem; 5^th Drumcil Splash of Paint, Emma Sloan.

Working Hunter Horse Champion – Orchard Affair, Erin Faloona

Working Hunter Horse Reserve Champion – Diamond Max, Shane O’Grady

WORKING HUNTER PONIES

Class 17 – Novice Pony Mare or Gelding – 1^st Admiral, Claire Gilchrist.

Class 18 – Starter Stakes – 1^st Safety First, Charlotte Harding.

Class 19 – Open Pony, Mare or Gelding, not exceeding 133cms – 1^st Safety First, Charlotte Harding; 2^nd Wedderlie Mirmion, Alexander Ryan.

Class 20 & 21– Open Pony, Mare or Gelding, exceeding 133cms not exceeding 153cms – 1^st Marco, Susie Megahey; 2^nd Admiral, Claire Gilchrist; 3^rd Mavoureen Minstrel, Kelly McDonald; 4^th Harvest Mouse, Justine Harding.

Working Hunter Pony Champion – Safety First, Charlotte Harding

Working Hunter Pony Reserve Champion – Admiral, Claire Gilchrist