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Eastern Connemara HunterTtrial 30th March 2008
After an extremely poor week of weather, the tension was running high, about the condition of the course, and the pending weather for the day.
As the dawn broke, on Sunday the 30th March, the relief was clear, on Debbie’s face ,as the sun came out, and the lorries started to roll in. The time and effort, that she had put into running, the show, was apparent for all to see, The entries secretary was eagerly awaiting, with her pen and cash tin ready ,the chefs had the bacon and tea on the go, and the competitors, were all full of eager anticipation, with there number bibs, gripped tightly in the palms of their hands.
Whilst walking the course, it was lovely to see that all fences, were well built and sturdy, just like they should be, and although this is a starter course at a max of 2ft 3in, there were questions for the ponies to answer. Each fence was well numbered and well flagged, and the going could not have been better. ( not a bit of mud in sight) Even after the 76 entries finished jumping, the take off areas, were still as good , as at the beginning of the day. A real credit to the organisers, for their first event.
The whole day went without a hitch, a couple of fallers, but no injuries, the only thing that could have been better, was a higher entries of Connemaras.
There were only five pure bred Connemaras, but the good thing was, that they did brilliantly in all classes.
Class 1 highest placed Connie was Bardsey Serena, rider Izzy Keene in 6th place.
Class 2 highest Connie was Princess Juliette, rider Sam Richardson in 2nd place.
Class 3, highest Connie was Bardsey Serena, rider Charlotte Sanderson in 5th place.
Class 4, highest Connie was Fenrose Cormac, rider Tracy Edwards in 2nd place.
Class 5, highest Connemaras were Princess Juliette and Fenrose Saile, with Sam and Janet Richardson, (mother and son team) who came 2nd.
As you can see the Connie's pulled all the stops out, and were in the rosettes, in every class. The prizes were fab, as the top six, got a tub trug, full of carrots, and the bucket colours matched the colour of your Rosette, ( what a lovely touch) and the Connemaras, got a highest placed Connie Rosette, for each class.
Dorothy Anne was present, at the show, with the Connemara stand, after travelling, many miles to be there. Her dedication to the breed, is second to none, and a Connemara show would not have been complete without her.
After a successful show Debbie has set up two more dates to put in your diaries,
31st August - Hunter Trial
5th October - One Day Event
So come on you Connie's, come and join in, It is a starters course, so there are no excuses!!!! Take a look at the photos on www.kkgphotography.org.uk
and you will see the lovely fences.
A lovely day was had by all, so come and be a part of it.!!!!
written by Tracy Edwards
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The Eastern Connemara group have had a very busy season holding three shows at Horse Shoe Farm, Dereham, all in aid of The East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Eastern Counties Area Connemara Show at Towerlands on 25 July 2007.
Over eighty ponies came forward to the Annual Eastern Counties Area Connemara Show at Towerlands. Supreme Champion: Mrs Morgans Elmore James (Calmore Champagne Charlie x Kirting Roberta). Reserve Champion: Mrs Tann’s King Lear of Rosscon (Monaghanstown Fionn x Rockfield Samsara). Ridden Championship: Mrs Tann’s King Lear of Rosscon. Working Hunter Championship: Kilrush Hazy Cove (Callowfeenish Bauchaill x Homeward Bound. Reserve: Tyan Tullamore (Tyan Tregaron x Lanburn Leonie.
Performance Hunter Pony Class the two ponies qualifying for the 2008 Championship at the BCPS Ridden Show were Banrioghan (Ben Baun x Banrioghan Morrighan) in the Pure Bred section, Part Bred and Overheight section was Hungry Hall Portia (Wisbridge Erinmore x Candlelight).
Debbie Nickson had a very successful day winning both the Champion and Reserve in the Tam O’Shanter Youngstock Championship qualifier. Colebrook Checkmate (Millfields Fanfare x Honeylake Canasta) was the Champion and he also took the Reserve Champion in the Overall In-hand Breed Championship. Debbie’s Stallion, Chaffcombe Aspen (Currachmore Cashel x Cloon Owen) was Reserve. In-hand Broodmare Championship: Jane Papworth’s Pilgrims Ampulet (Pilgrims Excalibur x Bletchenden Calypso). Reserve: Mrs Bird’s Rosscon Doreen (Monaghanstown Fred x Whirlwind Veronica). Mrs Bird’s filly foal Fivehides Blue Mist by Lishmar Rebel won the foal class.
Part Bred & Overheight Championship: Mrs Papworth’s Charterhouse Willow (Garryhack Tooreen x Fair Tabitha). Reserve: Sarah Winn’s Storm Child (Bardsey Zodiac x Guildhouse Heidi). Sarah and her part bred Storm Child, won both the Ridden and Working Hunter classes for the Part bred and Overheight Connemaras.
Of the shows held at Horseshoe Farm the final and probably the most successful day was the Novice One Day Event. This event was open to all native ponies and their friends, and judging by the number of entries, natives have many friends in all shapes and sizes.
Connemaras won four of the eight classes, proving yet again how versatile these lovely family ponies are Hearnesbrook Venus won the junior starter class with 12 year old rider James Chadwick, this was the ponies first One Day Event, she is sure to have a great future as a competition pony. Another junior, Charlotte Rodwell with Lucky Prince had the best dressage and kept the lead to win the junior novice class.
In the Junior Open Emma Girling with Lakeview Silverstar jumped a double clear to win over the bigger course. In the adult classes Sally McCall with her lovely Connemara Ryan won the novice class and took home The Truly Scrumptious Trophy awarded by Bill and Angela Woods.
Although dates haven’t been set yet, these shows were very popular so hopefully will be held again next year.
The region also held a One Day Event in conjunction with an event at Ely Eventing Centre by kind permission o Mrs Ure. Several Connemaras were well placed overall, Miami Gold, Ridden by Chloe Hunnable winning the 3’ ODE For full results see the Eastern region Web site.
October 16, 2007
EASTERN REGION EVENTS
2008
Tuesday 22nd July 2008 - Eastern Counties Connemara Show. Towerlands Equestrian Centre
Further Details & Schedules to follow.
3rd August 2008 - EANPS DRIVING SHOW, at Thorne Court, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
There will be a wide range of Driving classes including Special awards for Registered Connemaras, with trophy for the best novice. Schedule available in the new year, or ring Sallie Walrond on 01284 828296.
NORFOLK EVENTS
Three shows are being held in Norfolk this year, at Horse Shoe Farm, Yaxham Road, East Dereham. . All are open events with lots of classes for novice rider/pony.
Saturday June 7th Norfolk Native Show - Open showing show and dressage. Lots of classes for natives and their friends, including ridden, in hand, working hunter and fun classes.
Download Norfolk Native Show Schedule HERE
Saturday July 5th Novice eventer trial and dressage. Jump some rustic type fences followed by a course of show jumps then on to the cross-country. Fence height
1’-2’6’’.
Download Schedule HERE
Saturday August 30th Novice One Day Event Fence heights 1’-2’6’’
Lots of rosettes at all the shows with specials for highest placed Connemara in each class.
Schedules will be available on the web site or SAE to
Mrs A Holt, Meadow View, Appleton Farm, West Newton, Kings Lynn, PE31 6AY
Telephone enquires to Pam 01485 528392
Further plans & dates will be added as they are finalised so ‘watch this space’
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