On Saturday in the small classes there were not so many ponies, but the lack of quantity was certainly made up for by the excellent quality of the ponies and turn out of the riders.
As the day moved on the numbers built up and at 6.30pm it was great to see eleven top quality Working Hunter Horses competing in the 1.10m class.
As the show was arranged at the last moment when Killyleagh Show was cancelled, it was difficult to publicise the event. Contact was made to everyone on the Gransha e-mail list, so if anyone wishes to be added to the list the e-mail address is granshariding@btconnect.com.
Saturday's results are as follows;
50cm Performance: 1st, Jordyn Martin on Rhydgwillim Pretty Polly; 2nd, Hannah Thompson on Perrygrove Owen Glynwire.
Cradle Stakes: 1st, Hannah Thompson on Perrygrove Owen Glynwire.
Small M & M: 1st, Holly McClenaghan on Matilda Mouse; 2nd, Jordyn Martin on Rhydgwillim Pretty Polly.
Starter Stakes: 1st, Emily MaGowan on Vale Park Holiday; 2nd, Holly McClenaghan on Sweet William; 3rd, Leah Jackson on My Black and White Dream; 4th, Julia Brennan on Landgarves Dark Secret; 5th, Hannah Thompson on Kennelwood April.
Mini Champion: Emily MaGowan on Vale Park Holiday; Reserve: Holly McClenaghan on Matilda Mouse.
80cm Performance: 1st, Jazmin Vollands on Shadowfax Lady; 2nd, Yvonne Whiteside on Rosslane Royal Celebration; 3rd, Emily Magowan on Pebbly Timor; 4th, Julia Brennan on Landgarves Datk Secret and Casey Thompson on New Line Golden Secret.
Mid M & M: 1st, Alanna Clegg on Burren Bridge.
133 Working Hunter: 1st, Emily MaGowan on Vale Park Holiday; 2nd, Holly McClenaghan on Sweet William; 3rd, Leah Jackson on My Black and Whit Dream; 4th, Gemma McIlwaine on Twinkle Toes; 5th, Yvonne Whiteside on Rosslane Royal Celebration.
143 Working Hunter: 1st, Emily MaGowan on Pebbly Timor; 2nd, Rachel Suffern on Abbagail Dream; 3rd, Julia Brennan on Landgarves Dark Secret; 4th, Casey Thompson on New Line Golden Secret.
153 Working Hunter: 1st, Sophie Dalm on OK Pelly; 2nd, Rachel Suffern on Annagh Storm; 3rd, Alanna Clegg on Highly Sprung; 4th, Victoria Chambers on Ballinderry KJ; 5th, Rachel Perry on Langarth Donna; 6th, Sarah Kenny on Steady Sally.
Champion: Emily MaGowan on Vale Park Holiday; Reserve: Rachel Suffern on Annagh Storm.
There was an excellent turnout in the horse working hunter classes, with most people wanting a practice before Balmoral. Thanks to Albert and Maureen Lowry for their time and expert judging.
80cm Performance: 1st, Lindsay Murray Another Hooligan; 2nd, Jessica Whitney on Ben; 3rd, Crystal Adair on Butterlump Bay; 4th, Ruth Cousins on Charlie.
Small Working Hunter: 1st, Tori Mills on Tino Rossi; 2nd, Brian Smyth on Abbey Star; 3rd, Ruth Cousins on Charlie.
80cm Working Hunter: 1st, Crystal Adair on Butterlump Bay; 2nd, Sarah Kenny on Steady Sally; 3rd, Doreen Wallace on Try Again; 4th, Anya Nixon on Oscar Too.
90cm performance: 1st, Rachel McCormick on Homegrown; 2nd, Elaine McKenna on Rosie; 3rd, Oliver Savage on Zero.
90cm Working Hunter: Joint 1st, Courtney Stuart on Gransha's Borrowed Charm and Suzanne Glen on Brookfield Ted; 3rd, Suzanne Glen on Iona Red; 4th, Megan Hamill on Ferndale Autumn.
1m Working Hunter: 1st, Elaine McKenna on Amy B; 2nd, Courtney Stuart on Gransha's Borrowed Charm; 3rd, Tori Mills on Marque; 4th, Rachel Hughes on Peter Perfect.
1.10m Working Hunter: 1st, Elaine McKenna on Amy B; 2nd, Courtney Stuart on Gransha's Borrowed Charm.
Champion: Elaine McKenna on Amy B; Reserve: Courtney Stuart on Gransha's Borrowed Charm.
In the Ridden Hunter ring Dawn Cubberley and Caroline Dunsire did an excellent job of placing the competitors in the correct winning order.
Four year olds Light Weight four year old Middle/Heavy: 1st, Emma Cosby on Flynn 1st Lisa Emerson on Glasker Hill Stone; 2nd, Courtney Stuart on Jake 2nd Michelle Stewart on Gloster Gremlin.
Five year old and over Light Weight five year old and over Middle/heavy: 1st, Kate Stamp on Disaronno 1st Jessica Whitney on Celtic Charm; 2nd, Monica Savage on Drumnagally Hill 2nd Megan Hamill on Ferndale Autumn; 3rd, Emma Murray on Ballycrystal Boy.
Small Hunters: 1st, Sarah Whiteside on Lucius; 2nd, Tracy Pavis on Moonshine Monty; 3rd, Lisa Boothe on November Rain.
The show jumping on Sunday started with the ponies over small courses and as the day progressed the fences got bigger and bigger again finishing with the horses 1.10m class.
Pony Results
50 - 60cms - Double Clear: Ciara Gilroy on Mulligan, Jessica Whitney on Goldie, Sara Gabby on Tillly, Caroline Hancock, Niamh Martin on Ginger Bread Man and Bailey Dunn on Smartie.
60 - 70cms - Double Clear: Niamoi Whan on Whiskey, Holly Boal on Max, Ciara Gilroy on Mulligan and Faye Gabby on Ali.
70 - 80cms - Double Clear: Alexandra Ryan on Sovvy, Simone Duffy on Silver Bandit and Ryan Thompson on Pandora's Box.
80 - 90cms - Double Clear: Suzanne Cobain on Dreamy and Ryan Thompson on Pandora's Box.
90 - 1m and 1m – 1.10m - Double Clear: Victoria Chambers on Ballinderry KJ.
Horse Results
70 - 80cm - Double Clear: Jessica Whitney on Celtic Charm, Lisa Cooper on Eugene, Veronica Ham on Sam, Christine Hooks on Shane and Pauline Foster on Madison Diamond.
80 - 90cm - Double Clear: Jessica Whitney on Ben, Kim Dunn on Strawberry and Terry Harper on Diamond Celtic Clover.
90 - 1m - Double Clear: Amy Lewers on Rockrimmon Dream Catcher and Rachel Keys on Cruiser.
1m - 1.10m - Double Clear: Amy Lewers on Rockrimmon Dream Catcher.