Glorious sunshine broke through as competitors arrived at Lusks for the final of the competition. Riders had competed at the qualifiers held between Gransha Equestrian Centre and Lusks since last October and there was a large turnout for the top prizes.
Competitors gained double points on the finals day so there was still all to play for and competition was fierce through the day.
Those competitors who competed at the finals but who were not qualified in the league had the chance to win feed vouchers kindly sponsored by Blue Grass Horse Feeds organised by their rep Craig Kileff.
The beautiful day and great ground conditions in the paddocks enabled the ridden phase to take place outdoors which added another dimension to the whole day. Riders had to sit tight as the horses felt the grass for the first time.
Judges on the day were local showman Robert Morrow assisted by Jessica Knowles, Rachel Jones and Rachel Long for the jumping phase and local Working Hunter Rider Shirley Anderson with Harold Lusk for the ridden phase.
Thanks go to Claire Knowles who masterminded the entries and scores and was kept busy and of course who better than the riders to ensure she kept the results accurate.
The Next Working Hunter at Lusks is their Annual May Day Show Outdoors on Bank Holiday Monday May 3rd. Classes for Ponies and Horses in preparation for Balmoral Show. For information contact Jenny 07831 661 428.
Results:
Four year old: 1st, Emma Jackson, Crack n Touch; 2nd, Ros Murphy, Sunday Morning; 3rd, Emma Dowds, Connie.
Four year old League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Crack n Touch; 2nd, Emma Dowds, Connie; 3rd, Lyn Ireland, Rockrimmon High Spot.
70cm: 1st, Neil Knox, Pigeon; 2nd, Karina McVeigh, Midnight Reflection.
70cm League Winner: 1st, Karina McVeigh, Midnight Reflection.
Cob and League Winner: 1st, Emma Jackson, Millbank Vamos.
Smalls: 1st, Nicky Anderson, Copshaw Holme Bobby Ravel; 2nd, Emma Jackson, Dexter; 3rd, Jenny Ferris, Killoughy Lass.
Smalls League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Dexter; 2nd, Nicky Anderson, Copshaw Holme Bobby Ravel; 3rd, Jenny Ferris, Killoughy Lass; 4th, Fiona Young, Lady B; 5th, Nicky Anderson, Leitrim Native Choice.
80cm: 1st, Lesley Webb, The Mighty Celt; 2nd, Emma Jackson, Crack n Touch; 3rd, Nicky Anderson, Copshaw Holme Bobby Ravel.
80cm League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Crack n Touch; 2nd, Nicky Anderson, Copshaw Holme Bobby Ravel; 3rd, Anya Nixon, Oscar Too; 4th, Doreen Wallace, Tri Again; 5th, Lynn Ireland, Rockrimmon High Spot.
90cm: 1st, Lesley Webb, The Mighty Celt; 2nd, Lesley Webb, Amplifier; 3rd, Lynn Ireland, Blackwood Quantum Rebel.
90cm League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Dexter; 2nd, Emma Jackson, Don Ron De La Bouvier; 3rd, Fiona Young, Lady B.
1m: 1st, Lynn Ireland, Blackwood Quantum Rebel; 2nd, Lesley Webb, Amplifier; 3rd, Emma Jackson, Raphael and Rockrimmon Senator.
1m League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Rockrimmon Senator; 2nd, Elaine McKenna, Ami B; 3rd, Emma Jackson, Don Ron De La Bouvier.
1m10: 1st, Emma Jackson, Raphael; 2nd, Emma Jackson, Rockrimmon Senator; 3rd, Lois Knox, Misteeq.
1m10 League Winners: 1st, Emma Jackson, Rockrimmon Senator; 2nd, Elaine McKenna, Ami B.
Champion: Emma Jackson, Rockrimmon Senator; Reserve Champion: Elaine Mckenna, Ami B.