Horse Week: Top-class showing takes centre stage at Antrim Agricultural Show

This year’s equestrian programme was held in conjunction with the National Pony Society (NPS) Area 32 Summer Show, bringing a full schedule of affiliated showing classes and championship qualifiers to the Antrim showground.

The collaboration provided competitors with the opportunity not only to compete at one of Northern Ireland’s best-established agricultural shows, but also to gain valuable qualification opportunities for the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern, held from 4–6 August. All ridden and in-hand showing classes forming part of the NPS Area 32 programme were judged under NPS rules.

There was a strong spread of equestrian competition throughout the day, with four rings running from 9am and classes catering for everything from working hunters and ridden horses to Mountain & Moorland ponies, show ponies, show hunter ponies, traditional cobs and family ponies.

The standard of judging was equally high, with experienced judges brought together from across Northern Ireland and Great Britain. C. O’Hare judged the Working Hunter section, while M. Patton of Limavady judged the Heavy Horse, Non-Thoroughbred and Irish Draught sections. Ridden Hunters, Cobs and Coloureds, along with Racehorse to Riding Horse, Veteran and Irish Draught Ridden classes, were judged by Allister McDonald and Lisa Talbot. Mrs S. Stockley-Bridges from Merseyside judged the Plaited Ponies and Miniatures, while Mr Malcolm Fry from Hampshire judged the Mountain & Moorland section.

The Working Hunter rings got proceedings underway, with competitors tackling fences from 40cm through to the higher 1.10m classes. The Working Hunter Horse Championship was won by Woodiesendher, ridden by Lisa Dundee of Ballyclare, with Mac Diarmada and Shane O’Grady of Portglenone taking Reserve. In the Working Hunter Pony Championship, Arctic Light ridden by Eve Lindsay of Antrim took the honours, with Darkies Boy and Isobel McCracken of Dromore Reserve.

The ridden horse section produced a particularly strong line-up, culminating in the eagerly anticipated Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, sponsored by Swift Shift Removals Limited.

After champions and reserves from the Hunter, Cob, Side Saddle and Racehorse to Riding Horse sections, together with winners from the Riding Horse, Coloured Horse, Irish Draught and Veteran classes, came forward, the ultimate accolade went to Shannondale Saxon, ridden by Jamie Smyth of Bangor.

The Reserve Supreme was Calagy Day in May, ridden by Katie Crozier of Armagh. The Supreme Champion received £130, with £70 awarded to the Reserve.

The NPS classes provided one of the highlights of the equestrian programme, with young riders and their ponies competing for championship titles and qualification opportunities.

The Mountain & Moorland classes in particular produced some excellent competition. Stainmore Cherry Blossom, ridden by Clara Rose Huddleson of Bangor, enjoyed an outstanding day, winning the Novice Leading Rein class before taking the Mini M&M Novice Ridden Championship. The pony also went on to win the Family Pony Lead Rein class and the Family Pony Championship.

The M&M First Ridden class saw Eynhallow Lewis, ridden by Amelia McCartan of Bangor, take first place, with Beltoy Panthere, ridden by Charlotte Cassidy of Dromore, taking second.

The NPS Area 32 Novice Mountain & Moorland classes also provided plenty of competition, with Dawros Voodoo Ray taking the Small Breeds class and Paddy Bans Boy, ridden by Katie Surgenor of Ballymena, winning the Large Breeds class and subsequently taking the Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Championship.

Paddy Bans Boy continued an impressive run by winning the NPS Area 32 Young Riders Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds class, before being crowned Mountain & Moorland Young Riders Ridden Champion, with Loughderg Star and Holly Logan taking Reserve.

The Open M&M classes provided another opportunity for competitors to compete under NPS rules, with Nire Valley Count, ridden by Elizabeth Moran of Crumlin, winning the Open Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds class and the associated championship, with Lankill Lord Lui and Sarah Bradshaw Reserve.

One of the most appealing features of the equestrian programme was the strong representation of young riders. From Lead Rein and First Ridden classes to the Young Riders competitions, the day showcased competitors at every stage of their showing careers.

The NPS affiliation also added an important competitive pathway, with a number of classes offering routes towards national championship finals. The Antrim schedule confirmed that the show was a qualifier for the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern, with the highest eligible NPS member in qualifying classes able to progress to the final.

The Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony sections were particularly competitive. Greendown Mandolin, ridden by Charlotte Cassidy of Dromore, won the Show Hunter Pony First Ridden class and went on to take the Mini Show Hunter Pony Championship, with Magical Merlin Reserve.

Meanwhile, Kinnego Glencorran Archie, ridden by Grace Morton of Larne, won the Open Show Hunter Pony class before being crowned Open Ridden Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Champion.

The traditional cob section also proved popular, with Lucy Locket, ridden by Jona Robinson of Comber, taking the Ridden Traditional Cob Championship.

The combination of the established Antrim Agricultural Show and the NPS Area 32 Summer Show created a strong platform for showing enthusiasts, with competitors able to enjoy the atmosphere of a major agricultural event while also competing for significant NPS qualifications.

With experienced judges, a broad programme and classes ranging from the youngest Lead Rein competitors through to seasoned ridden horses, the equestrian section demonstrated the depth of showing talent across Northern Ireland and beyond.

For many competitors, however, the results were only part of the story. Antrim Show provided an opportunity for families, riders, producers and supporters to spend a full day immersed in the sport, with the excitement of the championship rings, the anticipation of qualification and the pride of leading a pony or horse into the ring all contributing to what was a memorable day at Shane’s Castle.

The 2026 Antrim Agricultural Show once again demonstrated that its equestrian section is not simply an addition to the agricultural programme — it is a major attraction in its own right, bringing together competitors of all ages and levels and providing a valuable platform for Northern Ireland’s showing community.

RESULTS

Working Hunter Horses

CLASS 400 WH Small Horse not exceeding 158 cms. Fence height 70 cms.

1st Beechburn lass, Kate Spence, Crumlin

2nd Carna Boy, Megan Matthews, Ballyclare

CLASS 401 Racehorse to Riding Horse Performance. Fence height 70 cms.

1st Woodiesendher, Lisa Dundee. Ballyclare

2nd Kaaman, Alexandra McKenna-Roy, Antrim

3rd Charlie, Bethany Gilmour, Cloughmills

4th Boot full of Bags, Sarah Clarke, Broughshane

CLASS 402 WH Horse. Fence height 70 cms.

1st Mac Diarmada, Shane O’Grady, Portglenone

2nd Bella B, Alison Barron, Antrim

3rd Chantilly On The Rocks, Aoife Hagan, Feeny

CLASS 403 WH Horse. Fence height 80 cms.

1st Ollie, Maisie Lindsay, Belfast

2nd Woodiesendher, Lisa Dundee, Ballyclare

3rd Bella B, Alison Barron, Antrim

4th Wellview Dun Talkin, Mya Morrison, Ballynure

5th Mac Diarmada, Shane O’Grady, Portglenone

6th Franco Negro, Bethany Gordon, Portglenone

CLASS 404 WH Horse. Fence height 90 cms.

1st My Tardree Windgap Cora, Stephanie Farren, Ballyclare

2nd Beechburn Lass, Kate Spence, Crumlin

3rd Cavalier Frenchfort Lady, Bethany Christie, Burnside

4th Franco Negro, Bethany Gordon, Portglenone

5th Levante, Mya Morrison, Ballynure

6th Strictly Dancing, Rebecca Millar, Larne

CLASS 405 WH Horse. Fence height 1m.

1st Muckno Magic, Katie-Lee Houston, Glenarm

2nd Riverview Echo, Gwen Scott, Dungannon

3rd LS Firecracker, Lisa Spratt, Comber

4th Peggy, Lorraine Kennedy, Carryduff

CLASS 406 WH Horse. Fence Height 1.10m

1st Muckno Magic, Katie-Lee Houston, Glenarm

CLASS 407 WH HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP, 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes 400 to 406 will compete.

Champion Woodiesendher, Lisa Dundee, Ballyclare

Reserve Champion Mac Diarmada, Shane O’Grady, Portglenone

Working Hunter Ponies

CLASS 408 WH Pony Lead Rein up to and including 122 cms. Riders 12 years and under on Show day. X Poles only.

1st Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson, Bangor

2nd Magical Merlin, Josh Martin, Comber

3rd Hugo, Hariet Jackson, Ballynure

4th Manorowen Tommy Lee, Mollie Barrow, Ballyclare

5th Tiny Tim, Tomy Hunter, Antrim

6th I do Believe in Fairies, Rory Shearer-Kinkead, Ballygowan

CLASS 409 WH Pony (May be assisted) up to and including 122 cms. Riders 12 years and under on Show day. Fence height 40 cms. (No spreads.)

1st Magical Merlin, Sophia Martin, Comber

2nd Kennilwood Annibel, Luisa Langsford, Newtownabbey

3rd Dun ‘n’ Gold, Khloe Busby, Ballyclare

4th Brynrodyn Robbie, Charlotte Morton, Larne

5th Stainmore cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson, Bangor

6th Hugo, Francesco Jackson, Ballynure

CLASS 410 WHP MINI CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes 408 to 409 will compete.

Champion Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson, Bangor

Reserve Magical Merlin, Sophia Martin, Comber

CLASS 411 WH Pony not exceeding 153 cms. Riders of correct age. Fence height 50 cms.

1st Kenilwood Annabel, Louisa Langsford, Newtownabbey

2nd Dat’ill Do, Penelope Robinson, Kilwaughter

3rd Brynrodyn Robbie, Charlotte Morton, Larne

4th Chloe, Aria Kirk, Carrickfergus

5th Dylan, Libby Healy, Templepatrick

6th Just Lila, Aria Cowan, Ballyclare

CLASS 412 WH Pony not exceeding 153 cms. Riders of correct age. Fence height 60 cms.

1st Robe Archie, Sarah Kirkpatrick, Antrim

2nd Chloe, Aria Kirk, Carrickfergus

CLASS 413 WH Pony not exceeding 153 cms. Riders of correct age. Fence height 70 cms.

1st Miss Midge, Holly McConnell, Belfast

2nd Robe Archie, Sarah Kirkpatrick, Antrim

3rd KHS Roccoco, Lucy Donaghy, Coleraine

CLASS 414 WH Pony not exceeding 153 cms. Riders of correct age. Fence height 80 cms.

1st Darkies Boy, Isobel McCracken, Dromore

2nd The Postmistress, Faith Adair, Newtownards

3rd Lor Ruadh’s Ceallach, Maisie McCracken, Dromore

CLASS 415 WH Pony not exceeding 153 cms. Riders of correct age. Fence height 90 cms.

1st Arctic Light, Eve Lindsay, Antrim

2nd Timmy VII, Aoife Cooney, Drogheda

CLASS 416 WHP CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes 411 to 415 will compete.

Champion Arctic Light, Eve Lindsay, Antrim

Reserve Darkies Boy, Isobel McCracken, Dromore

Hunters

CLASS 417 Mare or Gelding, 4 years old.

1st Shannondale Saxon, Jamie Smyth, Bangor

2nd Charlie, Rachel Moore, Ballynahinch

3rd Knoxi, Emmalee Turley, Ballynahinch

4th Ballynanny Seven, Heather Steele, Ballymoney

CLASS 418 Mare or Gelding, 5 years old and over - Lightweight.

1st Glenveagh Viewpoint, Eva Lowry, Ballymena

2nd Patsy Cline, Rebecca Millar, Larne

3rd Allo Allo Ranger, Megan Norton, Greenisland

CLASS 419 Mare or Gelding, 5 years old and over - Middleweight.

1st Bachelor Boy, Megan Norton, Greenisland

2nd Cavalier Frenchfort Lady, Bethany Christie, Newtownabbey

CLASS 420 Mare or Gelding, 5 years old and over - Heavyweight.

1st Diane Gibson, Rockwood, Newtownabbey

2nd Shanaghan Beau, Sarah Bradshaw, Carrowdore

CLASS 421 Small Hunter over 148 cms and under 158 cms.

1st Skenagh Graphite, Ryan Anderson, Bangor

2nd Kinnego Glencorran Archie, Grace Morton

3rd Rua Saroo, Lisa Oliphant, Magherafelt

CLASS 422 HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes

Champion, Shannondale Saxon, Jamie Smyth

Reserve, Rockwood, Diane Gibson

CLASS 423 Riding Horse, 4 years old and over (over 158 cms).

1st Mealough Golden Boy, Daniel Kennedy, Carryduff

2nd Temple Bui, Victoria McCurdy, Tandragee

Cobs

CLASS 424 Lightweight Cob over 148 cms and under 155 cms.

1st Randalstown Alexander, Gwen Scott, Coalisland

2nd Strictly Dancing, Rebecca Millar, Larne

3rd Kylemore Black Beauty, Caitlin Johnston, Bangor

4th Carna Boy, Megan Matthews, Ballyclare

CLASS 425 Heavyweight Cob over 148 cms and under 155 cms.

1st Morrows Dun Deal, Gwen Scott, Newtownards

2nd Rossie Boy, Evie Kennedy, Carryduff

CLASS 426 Maxi Cob over 155 cms.

1st The Contender, Katie Crozier, Armagh

2nd Quintrent Baby Doal, Sophie Christie, Newtownabbey

CLASS 427 Traditional Cob 148 cms and over.

1st Taylors Magnor, Sasha Wilson, Ballyclare

2nd Lucy Locket, Jona Robinson, Comber

Side Saddle

CLASS 429 Classical Ladies Side Saddle, horse 4 years old and over.

1st LC Lion King, Suzi McClean, Donaghadee

2nd Mini The Minx, Jane Bruce, Comber

CLASS 430 Pony Side Saddle, ponies 4 years old and over.

1st Lankill Lord Lui, Sarah Bradshaw, Carrowdore

CLASS 431 Best Horse/Pony Side Saddle, 4 years old and over.

1st Mini The Minx, Jane Bruce, Comber

2nd Ronelle Ebony, Alice Shelly, Saintfield

CLASS 432 SIDE SADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes 429 to 431 compete.

Champion Lankill Lord Lui, Sarah Bradshaw, Carrowdore

Reserve LC Lion King, Suzi McClean, Donaghadee

Coloured Horses

CLASS 433 Coloured Horse over 148 cms

1st Bolero’s Madison Avenue, Margaret Kidd, Gilford

2nd IGS Islands Grace, Shannon Stirling, Antrim

Racehorse to Riding Horse

CLASS 434 Novice Riding Class. Horses must be shown in snaffle bridles.

1st Hard to Hide it, Laura McIlhenny, Larne

2nd Charlie, Bethany Gilmour, Cloughmills

3rd Kaamen, Jacqui Avery-Martin, Antrim

4th Wonkey Donkey, Merete Hagerup, Ballymena

CLASS 435 Open Riding Class.

1st In Our Blood, Sarah Morcombe, Lisburn

2nd Mini The Minx, Jane Bruice, Comber

3rd Treasure Vale, Katie-Lee Houston, Glenarm

CLASS 436 RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd

Champion In Our Blood, Sarah Morcombe

Reserve Hard to Hide it, Laura McIlhenny, Larne

Irish Draught Ridden

Classes sponsored by BARRON TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED.

CLASS 437 Riding class for Mares or Geldings, 4 years old and over, full bred or out of an Appendix Mare.

1st Calagy Day in May, Katie Crozier, Armagh

2nd My Tardree Windgap Cora, Stephanie Farren, Ballyclare

3rd Annan Kamiara, Sammy Weston, Ballyclare

Veteran Horse Ridden

Classes sponsored by BARRON TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED.

CLASS 438 Riding class for horses over 148 cms aged 15 years and over.

1st Temple Bui, Victoria McCurdy, Tandragee

2nd Arctic Astrix, Merete Hagerup, Ballymena

Supreme Ridden Horse Championship

Supreme Champion Ridden Horse, Shannondale Saxon, Jamie Smyth

Reserve, Calagy Day In May, Katie Crozier

Ridden Ponies

Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry, Hampshire

CLASS 439 Mountain & Moorland Novice Lead Rein. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.

1st Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson, Bangor

2nd Sweetcombe Saucier, Eliza Burgess, Saintfield

3rd Kilshane Sir Colorado, Ryleigh Wilkin, Larne

4th Musselbrough Darcie, Vikki Warnock, Newtownards

The NPS/Bryndefaid Stud M&M Novice First Ridden National Championship Qualifier.

1st Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan, Bangor

2nd Dun ‘n’ Gold, Khloe Busby, Ballyclare

CLASS 441 Mini M&M Novice Ridden Championship

Champion Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson

Reserve Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan

CLASS 442 Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.

1st Manorowen Tommy Lee, Mollie Barrow, Ballyclare

2nd Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCarten, Bangor

3rd Ronelle Ebony, Miya Armstrong, Craigavon

CLASS 443 Mountain & Moorland First Ridden. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.1st Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan, Bangor

2nd Beltoy Panthere, Charlotte Cassidy, Dromore

CLASS 444 Mountain & Moorland Mini Championship

Champion Manorowen Tommy Lee, Mollie Barrow, Ballyclare

Reserve Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan, Bangor

CLASS 445 NPS Area 32 Novice Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden.

1st Dawros Voodoo Ray, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Sweetcombe Saucier, Emily Kirkland, Saintfield

CLASS 446 Ridden. NPS Area 32 Novice Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds

1st Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor, Ballymena

2nd Pixie Dust, Katie Crozier, Armagh

3rd Woodhaven Gwennick, Zara Jones

4th Coolnahinch Tina, Summer O’Neill, Crumlin

5th Kingstown Prince, Lily Callaghan, Coleraine

6th Belmont Abbey, Molly Clarke, Connor

CLASS 447 Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Championship

Champion Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor

Reserve Pixie Dust, Katie Crozier

CLASS 449 NPS Area 32 Young Riders Mountain & Moorland Ridden Large

1st Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor, Ballymena

2nd Loughderg Star, Holly Logan, Randalstown

3rd Inasheen Romeo, Alex Hansley, Ballynahibch

4th Belmont Abbey, Molly Clarke, Connor

5th Darkie’s Boy, Isobel McCracken, Dromore

6th Castlemadden Eibhir, Kelly Daly, Omagh

CLASS 450 NPS Area 32 Young Riders Mountain & Moorland Ridden

Intermediate

1st Loughderg Star, Holly L:ogan, Randalstown

2nd Kylemore Frankie, Sophia Campbell, Castlewellan

3rd Lone Ash Eirin, Jocelyn Hutchinson, Bessbrook

4th Hillside Angels, Katie Kelly, Maghera

CLASS 451 Mountain & Moorland Young Riders Ridden Championship

Champion Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor, Ballymena

Reserve Loughderg Star, Holly Logan, Randalstown

CLASS 452 Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Small Breeds

1st Dawros Voodoo Ray, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Lone Ash Eirin, Jocelyn Hutchinson, Bessbrook

CLASS 453 Open Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.

1st Nire Valley Count, Elizabeth Moran, Crumlin

2nd Lankill Lord Lui, Sarah Bradshaw, Carrowdore

3rd Castlemadden Eibhir, Kelly Daly, Omagh

CLASS 454 Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship (Silver Medal)

Champion Nire Valley, Elizabeth Moran

Reserve Lankill Lord Lui, Sarah Bradshaw

Judge: Mrs S Stockley-Bridges, Merseyside

CLASS 455 Family Pony Lead Rein

1st Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson, Bangor

2nd Mason, Hariet Jackson, Ballynure

3rd Kilshane Sir Colorado, Ryleigh Wilkin, Larne

4th Comet, Noah Gibson, Dunadry

5th Molly, Bonnie McCullough, Ballyclare

6th Dun ‘n’ Gold, Ethan Busby, Ballyclare

CLASS 456 Family Pony Ridden

1st Robe Archie, Sarah Kirkpatrick, Antrim

2nd Bugsy, Lucy Hammond, Banbridge

3rd Sams Secret - Laoise Clancy, Magherafelt

4th Brian, Lucy Rooney, Newtownabbey

5th Mason, Francesca Jackson, Ballynure

6th Riverwood Sweet Sherry, Anarose Wishart, Ballymena

CLASS 457 Family Pony Championship

Champion Stainmore Cherry Blossom, Clara Rose Huddleson

Reserve Bugsy, Lucy Hammond, Banbridge

CLASS 458 Show Pony Lead Rein

1st Brookllan Sweet Dreams, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Sapphire, Nathaniel Morrow, Ballymena

CLASS 459 Show Pony First Ridden

1st Comet, Josh Busby, Ballyclare

CLASS 460 Mini Show Pony Championship

Champion Brooklyn Sweet Dreams, ASteele

Reserve Sapphire, Nathaniel Morrow

CLASS 461 Part Bred Lead Rein

1st Glenmullan Gwynn, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Tiny Tim, Tommy Hunter, Antrim

3rd Brookllan Sweet Dreams, A Steele, Castlewellan

CLASS 463 Part Bred Mini Ridden Championship

Champion Glenmullan Gwyn, A Steele

Reserve Tiny Tim, Tommy Hunter

CLASS 464 Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein

1st Glenmullan Gwyn, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Magical Merlin, Josh Martin, Comber

3rd Toby, Holly Wylie, Hillsborough

4th Quinton Shiraz, A Steele, Castlewellan

CLASS 465 Show Hunter Pony First Ridden 122 cms. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026

1st Greendown Mandolin, Charlotte Cassidy, Dromore

2nd Magical Merlin, Sophioa Martin, Comber

3rd Bryn Rodyn Robbie, Charlotte Morton, Larne

4th Lone Ash Enchantress, Lottie Hutchinson, Bessbrook

CLASS 466 Mini Show Hunter Pony Championship

Champion Greendown Mandolin, Charlotte Cassidy

Reserve Magical merlin, Sophia Martin

CLASS 469 Novice Ridden Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Championship

Champion Brooklyn Beaus Delight, A Steele

Reserve Reggehoveve’s Widor, Sophia Campbell

CLASS 470 Open Show Pony

1st Brookllan Beau’s Delight, A Steele, Castlewellan

2nd Roseberry High Flyer, Poppy Smith, Bangor

CLASS 471 Open Show Hunter Pony. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.

1st Kinnego Glencorran Archie, Grace Morton, Larne

2nd Missy Me, Kaileigh Russell, Lifford

CLASS 472 Open Ridden Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Championship

Champion Kinnego Glencorran Archie, Grqace Morton

Reserve Brookllan Beaus Delight, A Steele

CLASS 473 Part Bred Novice Ridden

1st Brookllan Beau’s Delight, A Steele, Castlewellan

CLASS 474 Part Bred Open Ridden

1st Roseberry High Flyer, Poppy Smith, Bangor

CLASS 475 Part Bred Ridden Pony Championship

Champion Roseberry High Flyer, Poppy Smith

Reserve Brookllan Beaus Delight, A Steele

CLASS 476 Ridden Traditional Cob. Under 13.2

1st Killeaney Silver, Zoe Price, Randalstown

2nd Indie, Bonnie-Belle Armstrong, Ballyclare

3rd Apple Jack, Chloe Harrison, Greyabbey

CLASS 477 Ridden Traditional Cob. Over 13.2 but under 14.2

1st Lucy Locket, Jona Robinson, Comber

Class 478 Ridden Traditional Cob Championship

Champion Lucy Locket, Jona Robinson, Comber

Reserve Killeaney Silver, Zoe Price, Randalstown

Show Ponies In Hand

Judge: Mrs S Stockley-Bridges, Merseyside

CLASS 479 In Hand Riding Pony 1/2/3 years old, not to exceed 148 cms at maturity.

1st Inglewood Dream, Caroline Irwin, Newtownards

CLASS 480 In Hand Riding Pony, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not to exceed 148cms.

1st Reggehoveve’s Widor, Sophia Campbell, Castlewellan

CLASS 481 Show Pony Breeding Championship. (Silver Medal)

Champion Reggehoveve’s Widor, Sophia Campbell

Reserve Inglewood Dream, Caroline irwin

Show Hunter Ponies In Hand

CLASS 482 In Hand Show Hunter Pony 1/2/3 years old not to exceed 153cm at Maturity. Colt/ Filly/ Gelding

1st Rhydyfelin Smooth Operator, Laura Ann Downey, Ballynmena

CLASS 483 In Hand Show Hunter Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 Years old or over not to exceed 153 cms at maturity

1st Brookllan Midnight Harmony, A Steele, Castlewellan

Class 483A Show Hunter Pony Breeding Championship. (Silver Medal)

Champion Rhydyfelin smooth operator, Laura Ann Downey

Reserve Brookllan Midnight Harmony, A Steele

CLASS 485 Traditional Gypsy Cob In Hand 4 years old or over

1st Rathvilly Girl, Holly Logan, Randalstown

2nd Taylors Magner, Sasha Wilson, Ballyclare

CLASS 486 Coloured Traditional Gypsy Cob In Hand any age

1st Indie, Bonnie-Belle Armstrong, Ballyclare

Class 487 Traditional Cob In Hand Championship

Champion Rathvilly Girl, Holly Logan

Reserve Indie, Bonnie-Belle Armstrong

CLASS 488 In Hand Part Bred Pony Any Age or Sex. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026.

1st Brookllan Midnight Harmony, A Steele, Castlewellan

CLASS 489 In Hand Potential Lead Rein/First Ridden Pony 1/2/3 Years Old.

1st Rhydyfelin Smooth Operator, Laura Ann Downey, Ballymena

CLASS 490 Pony Breeding Championship

Champion Brooklyn Midnight Harmony, A Steele

Reserve Rhydyfelin Smooth Operator, Laura Ann Downey

CLASS 491 Young Handler up to the age of 10 years on 1 January in current year. (No Stallions or Colts.)

1st Clough Ross, Charlie-Rose Cully, Ballyclare

2nd Dun ‘n’ Gold, Khloe Busby, Ballyclare

3rd Comet, Josh Busby, Ballyclare

4th Ronnelle Ebony, Taylor Armstrong, Hillsborough

5th Apple Jack, Chloe Harrison, Greyabbey

6th Glehnollow Miss Independence, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

CLASS 492 Young Handler over the age of 10 years but not yet attained 16 years on 1 January in current year. (No Stallions or Colts)

1st Freddy Steady Joe, Annie Davis, Balynure

2nd Ronelle Indigo Moon, Alice Gregg, Ballymena

3rd Sams Secret, Laoise Clancy, Magherafelt

4th Beltoy Panthere, Zach Cassidy, Dromore

5th Ronelle Ebony, A Steele, Craigavon

CLASS 493 Young Handler Championship

Champion Ronelle Indigoe Moon, Alice Gregg, Ballymena

Reserve Freddy Steady Joe, Annie David, Ballynure

Miniature Horse Classes

CLASS 494 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding not to exceed 32”.

1st GSS Milk & Cookies, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

CLASS 496 4 year old and over Mare or gelding not to exceed 34”.

1st Glenhollow Miss Independence, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

CLASS 499 Miniature Horse best broken colour, judged 80% colour, 20% conformation, horses not to exceed 38”.

1st GSS Milk & Cookies, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

CLASS 500 Miniature Horse Championship

Champion GSS Milk & Cookies, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

Reserve Glenhollow Miss Independence, Ollie Greer, Lisburn

Heavy Horses

CLASS 501 Brood Mare having produced a foal in 2026.

1st Castletown Crystal, John Cross, Ballyclare

CLASS 502 Foal born on or after 1st January 2026.

1st Castletown Carrie, John Cross, Ballyclare

CLASS 504 Filly, 1 year old.

1st Evie, Pat O’Boyle, Portglenone

CLASS 506 Filly, 2 years old.

1st Cloghan Jolene, Freddie Lyle, Larne

CLASS 508 Yeld Mare, 3 years old and upwards.

Bratlech Barbara, John Drummond, Ballymena

CLASS 510 Heavy Horse Championship

Champion Bratlech Barbara, John Drummond, Ballymena

Reserve Cloghan Jolene, Freddie Lyle, Larne

Non-Thoroughbreds

CLASS 511 Brood mare likely to produce a high-class hunter with foal at foot or due to foal in 2025 (All foals to be led).

1st Sam Mar Riverland Imp - Hannah Thompson, Ballymena

CLASS 512 Foal born in 2026.

1st Sam Mar Rivatero, Hannah Thompson, Ballymena

CLASS 513 1 year old filly, colt or gelding, suitable for saddle, not eligible for entry in Weatherbys Stud Book.

1st Drumgarners El Dorado, Shauna McCotter, Kilrea

2nd Melbourne Princess, James Hammond, Banbridge

3rd Ballynolin Anais Anais, Gill Bibson, Millisle

CLASS 514 2 year old filly, colt or gelding, suitable for saddle, not eligible for entry in Weatherbys Stud Book.

1st Madame Trinity, Georgie Youong, Kircubbin

CLASS 516 Non-Thoroughbred Championship

Champion Sam Mar Riverland Imp, Hannah Thompson

Reserve Drumgarners El Dorado, Shauna McCotter

Irish Draught Horses

CLASS 519 Yearling, 2 year old or 3 year old Colt, Gelding or Filly by Registered Irish Draught Stallion and out of Registered Irish Draught Mare.

1st Melbourne Finding Nemo, James Hamond, Banbridge

2nd Tanvey Rose, Teri Park, Ballymena

CLASS 520 Irish Draught In Hand Championship

Champion Melbourne Finding Nemo, James Hammond

Reserve Tanvey Rose, Teri Park

Cobs In Hand

CLASS 522 In Hand Cob 4 years and over exceeding 148 cms

1st Kevin I, Laura Ann Downey - Ballymena

CLASS 523 In Hand Cob Championship

Champion Kevin I, Laura Ann Downey

Veteran In Hand

CLASS 524 In Hand Veteran 15 years and over exceeding 148 cms

1st Kevin I, Laura Ann Downey, Ballymena

Supreme In Hand Horse Championship sponsored by Swift Shift Removals Limited

Spreme Champion, Melbourne Finding Nemo, James Hammond

Reserve Supreme, Kevin I, Laura Ann Downey

Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry, Hampshire

CLASS 525 Mixed Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds in Hand 4 years old or over

1st Rosscon Blue Jasmine, Rodney Taylor, Ballymoney

2nd Killeaney Silver, Zoe Price, Randalstown

3rd3rd Nire Valley Count-Elizabeth Moran, Crumlin

CLASS 526 Mixed Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds in Hand 4 Years old or over

1st Eynhallow Lewis, Natalie McCartan, Bangor

2nd Dawros Voodoo Ray, A Steele, Castlewellan

3rd L Downey, Ballymena

4th Freddie Steady Joe, Mya Morrison, Ballynure

5th Ronelle Indigoe Moon, Alice Gregg, Ballymena

6th Idyllic Pivotal, Sarah Beers, Killyleagh

CLASS 527 Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand 1/2/3 Years Old

1st Gwenstellas Pumpkin, Patrick McCready, Newtownards

2nd Shallochmill Yogi B, Julie Coffey, Portavogie

3rd Springfield MNimi Thistle, Nicholas Jenkins, Portaferry

4th Rhydyfelin Smooth Operator, Laura Downey, Ballymena

5th Shallochmill Sherbet, Rachel Coffey, Portavogie

6th Springfield mini Piper, Nicholas Jenkins, Portaferry

CLASS 528 Mixed Mountain & Moorland In Hand Championship (Silver Medal)

Champion Eynhallow Lewis, Natalie McCartan

Reserve Rossoon Blue Jasmine, Rodney Taylor

Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland Ponies In Hand

CLASS 529 In Hand Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland Colt/Gelding/Filly 1/2/3 Years Old.

1st Shallochmill Yogi B, Julie Coffey, Portavogie

2nd Springfield mini Thistle, Nicholas Jenkins, Portaferry

3rd Springfield mimi Piper, Nicholas Jenkins, Portaferry

4th Shallochmill Sherbet, Rachel Coffey, Portavogie

CLASS 530 In Hand Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland Stallion/Mare/Gelding 4 Years Old or Over.

1st Ronelle Indigo Rose, Connie Cumberland, Craigavon

2nd Ronelle Indigo Moon, Alice Gregg, Ballymena

3rd Freddie Steady Go, Mya Morrison, Ballynure

4th Beltoy Panthere, Zach Cassidy, Dromore

5th Ronelle Ebony, Anthea Steele, Craigavon

CLASS 531 Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland In Hand Championship

Champion Ronelle Indigo Rose, Connie Cumberland

Reserve Ronelle Indigo Moon, Alice Gregg

Connemara/New Forest Ponies In Hand

CLASS 532 In Hand Connemara/New Forest Colt, Gelding or Filly 1/2/3 Old

1st Mr Cool, Teri Park, Ballymena

CLASS 533 In Hand Connemara/New Forest Stallion/Mare/Gelding 4 Years Old or Over

1st Rosscon Blue Jasmine, Rodney Taylor, Ballymena

2nd Seafield Cathal, Zoe Price, Randalstown

3rd Kilcurry Gem, Elaine Leinster, Belfast

4th Glencarrig Artrhur, Kathy Gibson, Dunadry

5th Robe Archie, Elaine Kirkpatrick, Antrim

CLASS 534 Connemara In Hand Championship

Champion Rosscon Blue Jasmine, Rodney Taylor

Reserve Seafield Cathal, Zoe Price

Welsh Ponies In Hand

CLASS 538 In Hand Welsh Colt/Gelding/Filly 1/2/3 Years Old.

1st Gwenstellas Pumpkin, Patrick McCready, Newtownards

2nd Rhydyfelin Smooth Operator, Laura Ann Downey, Ballymena

CLASS 539 In Hand Welsh Stallion/Mare/Gelding 4 Years Old or Over.

1st Uphill Jorja An Fox, Natalie McCartan, Bangor

2nd Idyllic Piotal, Sarah Beers, Killyleagh

CLASS 540 Welsh In Hand Championship

Champion Uphill Jorja An Fox, Natalie McCartan

Reserve Gwenstellas Pumpkin, Patrick McCready

Supreme Championship

Novice Championship

Champion Paddy Burns Boy, Katie Surgenor, Ballymena

Reserve Brookllan Beaus Delight, A Steele, Castlewellan

Best Rider Championship

Champion Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor

Reserve Kinnego Glencorran Archie Grace Morton

Mini Supreme Champion

Champion Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan, Bangor

Reserve Glenmullan Gwyn, A Steele, Castlewellan

In Hand Supreme Champion

Champion Eynhallow Lewis, Natalie McCartan

Reserve Rosscon Blue Jasmine, Rodney Taylor

Ridden Supreme

Champion Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor

Reserve Lucy Locket, Jona Robinson, Comber

Overall Supreme Champion

Champion Paddy Bans Boy, Katie Surgenor, Ballymena

Reserve Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan, Bangor