Horses and riders from across the south of Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland enjoyed a great day out at the Dumfries and Galloway Horse Show at Kirkgunzeon on Saturday.
The event, staged at Corra Garage Field by kind permission of the Smith family, was blessed with perfect late spring weather and a good turnout of competitors. The occasion was extra special for another reason – it was the 50th show to be held and, because of the pandemic, its first time back in the saddle for three years.
Show secretary Cath Mundell said: “A big thank you to the Smith family for giving up the use of their fabulous field for the day.
“We were lucky to get a nice dry sunny day which was greatly enjoyed by all competitors and spectators alike – especially after such a long absence of events due to Covid. We the committee would like to thank all judges, stewards, helpers, competitors and anyone else who helped to make the day such a success on what was our 50th anniversary show.”
Results:
M&M Overall Ridden Championship – Champion, Trailtrow Tearlach ridden by Gillian McMurray; Reserve Champion, Cadlan Valley VIP ridden by Charlotte Wilson.
M&M Mini Champion Ridden – Champion, Cosford Diablo ridden by Prestyn Patterson; Reserve, Supersense Mayfair ridden by Rayna Moore.
M&M Overall In Hand Championship – Champion, Thistledown Lovelorn handled by Graeme Findlater; Reserve, Swallow Bheag of Achnacarry handled by Beck.
M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship – Thistledown Lovelorn.
Highland Pony in Hand Championship – Champion, Kepshop Breugh handled by Shirley Clarke; Reserve – Trailtrow Highland Piper handled by Mardy Fawcett.
Overall Ridden Show Pony/Show Hunter Championship – Champion, Lindeth Talisman ridden by Milly Philipson; Reserve, Glenard Bumble Bee ridden by Lucy Smith.
Overall In Hand Show Pony/Show. Hunter Pony Championship – Champion, Tidesbroock Lilly Bobtail handled by Thomas Peet.
BSHA Championship – Champion, Ballycreen Rainbow Magic ridden by Kaighley Stakim.
ROR Championship – Champion, Luvis Little Bro ridden by Jackie Williamson; Reserve, Rich Man Poor Man ridden by Kirstine Douglas.
Freddie Mael Duin Memorial Salver – Kirstine Douglas
Veteran Championship – Champion, Oldlands Last Chance ridden by Eden McCulloch; Reserve, Knockbaun Douggie riden by Amy Alexander.
CHAPS Championship – Champion, Kimico Thee Willy Filly ridden by Justine Hunter ; Reserve Ludo 2nd ridden by Skye Findlater.
TGCA Quest for a Star – Champion, Dolly ridden by Lyndsay Wilson; Reserve, Fully Victorius handled by Gary McKie.
The greatest Gelding Award – Kung Fu Panda, Ailsa Young.
Traditional Gypsy Cob – Champion, Tyson Town, ridden by Lindsey Mundell.
Supreme Championship – Champion, Trailtrow Tearlach Ridden by Gillian McMurray; Reserve, Oldlands Last Chance ridden by Eden
McCulloch.
