Making the most of her first trip to Perthshire venue Inchcoonans, Glasgow rider Lynn Paisley triumphed to lift the Spring Show supreme with her traditional coloured Lionheart Phantom.
“I bought Mr G in September last year after he had previously been shown successfully in-hand,” said Lynn of the seven-year-old by Lion King a very well known cob exported to the States.
Prior to Inchcoonans, he had won his ridden class at the Grand Slam.
“I think his gallop in the supreme at Inchcoonans stood him in good stead as he carried me down the full arena,” added Lynn. “It was a huge supreme class with lots of quality in it. I didn’t think for a minute we would win it.”
With two ponies through the overall contest, Kerrie and Rachel Urquhart, from Inverness, were supported by 15-year-old Isla Mackenzie who piloted Chinook Morning Breeze to win the reserve supreme title.
“Wilf is a real gentleman,”said Kerrie. “I originally bought him as a mother/daughter share.
“Rachel was only seven at the time and her feet barely came past the saddle he was far too big for her, but they clicked and he looked after her, so she learned to ride on him.
“He’s a very much loved pony.”
Now aged 17, Wilf has begun contesting veteran classes, winning the championship at the Grand Slam with Rachel and qualifying for the ridden VHS finals in October.
“His reserve supreme at Inchcoonans, whilst Rachel was riding her show pony Rhos Virtuoso to also win the Grooms’ Award, was so unexpected but thrilling.”
Organiser Carol Wivell said: “A record number of 220 competitors, with some amazing horses, competed in 83 classes split over five arenas all vying for the chance to win some amazing ribbons, garlands, silverware and gifts.”
“April showers (in May) did not dampen the spirits of either our competitors or judges, who travelled from as far as Inverness and Fraserburgh to Ayrshire to support the competition.”
New to the event for 2015 was an ‘Up and Coming Stars’ section, aimed at adults and children new to showing as a discipline, which was won by Amber Mackenzie and Rosedust Prince Charming.
“This was kindly sponsored by Carol Stanley BHSII and included a special championship,” said Carol.
RESULTS
SUPREME CHAMPION Lynn Paisley, Lionheart Phantom. Reserve: Kerrie Urquhart and Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning Breeze. Grooms award: Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso. Up and coming stars supreme: Amber Mackenzie, Rosedust Prince Charming. Reserve: Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel.
HORSES IN-HAND Mary Pearson, Woodland Adventure. Reserve: Cathy Petrie, Bankwell Dizzy Ever. Turnout: 1 Rhoda Fletcher, Archie; 2 Cathy Petrie, Bankwell Dizzy Ever; 3 Lucy Macangus, Bodette. In-hand: 1 Mary Pearson, Woodland Adventure; 2 Avril Nicol, Laighlands Rebel; 3 Liessa Allan, Bambi YII. Youngstock: 1 Cathy Petrie, Bankwell Dizzy Ever.
HORSES UNDER SADDLE Lucy Macangus, Bodette. Reserve: Fiona Mason, Keri. Hack/Riding Horse: 1 Lucy Macangus, Bodette; 2 L Hunter, Moonlite Serenity; 3 Diane Payne, Dotty Brother. Show cob: 1 Connor Drake, Chalmers Midnight Serenade. Hunter: 1 Fiona Mason, Keri; 2 Alison Brown, Boulabeha Foxy Lady; 3 Nikki Ewan, Tostie.
MISC RIDDEN Lucy Macangus, Bodette. Reserve: Joanne Nicoll, Laighland Rebel. Sports Horse: 1 Lucy Macangus, Bodette; 2 Gillian, Boulabeha Foxy Lady; 3 Sofia Tobin, Mulcrave Freddie. Irish Draught: 1 Joanne Nicoll, Laighland Rebel; 2 Joanna Wilkie, Corrygram Clover; 3 Eve Beveridge, Seville. Foreign Breed: 1 Mary Pearson, Woodland Adventure; 2 Shona Whyte, Madam V; 3 Liessa Allan, Bambi YII.
PONIES IN-HAND Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso. Reserve: Tawnia Duncan, Ruby. Turnout: 1 Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso; 2 Lucy Craighead, Creevelea Domara; 3 Eliseha Stewart, Millford Fair Honeysuckle. Show or hunter pony: 1 Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso; 2 Tawnia Duncan, Ruby; 3 Amy Cowans, Bella.
PONIES UNDER SADDLE Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso. Reserve: Sophie Hourston, Romanno Royal Fun. Show or hunter lead rein: 1 Ellie Coutts, Creevelea Angel Eyes; 2 Lucy Craighead, Creevelea Domara; 3 Tawniai Duncan, Ruby. Show or hunter first ridden: 1 Niamh Green, Greendown Charisma. Novice show pony: 1 Elisesha Stewart, Millford Fair Honeysuckle; 2 Alex Mackenzie, Oakville Juliet. Open show pony: 1 Rachel Urquhart, Rhos Virtuoso; 2 Sophie Hourston, Romanno Royal Fun; 3 Sophie Maher, Rosedale Spungold. Novice hunter pony: 1 Aimee Swiney, Bukaroo Bandit. Open hunter pony: 1 Sophie Hourston, Romanno Royal Fun; 2 Sophie Maher, Rosedale Spungold; 3 Heather Keron, Craigs Finale.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS IN-HAND Lesley Mcnaughton-Wells, Leeshill Lord. Reserve: Jo Jack, Trowan Maverick. Turnout: 1 Emma-Jane Murray, Eastlands Rashiebrae; 2 Cheryl Young, Castlestrange Wee Sparrow. In-hand: 1 Lesley Mcnaughton-Wells, Leeshill Lord; 2 Jo Jack, Trowan Maverick; 3 Andrew Baird, Whitefield Prince Titanium. Youngstock: 1 Shonah Wood, Brynithon Lady; 2 Wendy Andrews; 3 Kim Stech, Silver Rose of Roisbheinn.
M&M LARGE BREEDS UNDER SADDLE Emma-Jane Murray, Eastlands Rashiebrae. Reserve: Jo Jack, Trowan Maverick. Novice ridden: 1 Emma-Jane Murray, Eastlands Rashiebrae; 2 Marjorie Grant, Knockandy Trooper; 3 Lauren Meek, Chezmar Endeanoor. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Novice: 1 Jo Jack, Trowan Maverick; 2 Marjorie Grant, Knockandy Trooper; 3 Julie Speirs, Dunard Colleen. Best Dales and Highland: Jo Jack, Trowan Maverick. NPS Scotland/Baileys Open: 1 Emma- Jane Murray, Eastlands Rashiebrae; 2 Connor Drake, Greenholme Clyde; 3 Lorraine Gillen, Kilbride Ruby.
M&M SMALL BREEDS IN-HAND Lynneann Cameron, Goldenwood Barbie Doll. Reserve: Lynn Tait, Friarly Red Rose. Turnout: 1 Natasha Connor, Afan Spy; 2 Adam Mansouri, Cromagtir Culann; 3 Cassandra Ogg, Kinkell Gavin. In-hand: 1 Lynn Tait, Friarly Red Rose; 2 Vicky Mansouri, Cromagtir Culann; 3 Jemma Christie, Cadlan Valley Naughty Boy. Youngstock: 1 Lynneann Cameron, Goldenwood Barbie Doll; 2 Lynn Tait, Churchwood Merry Tudor; 3 Julie Aitchison, Penmaric Boogie.
M&M SMALL BREEDS UNDER SADDLE Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel. Reserve: Ami Conchie, Wynswood Footprint. NPS Scotland/Kilgraston lead rein: 1 Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel; 2 Cate Mitchell, Carylmai Posh Spice; 3 Angus Hourston, Castle Meed Fanfare. NPS Scotland/Kilgraston first ridden: 1 Sophie Harrison, Henic Tuti Fruiti; 2 Charlie Mitchell, Carylmai Posh Spice; 3 Ami Conchie, Wynswood Footprint. Novice ridden: 1 Emma Meek, Friars Blues; 2 Jemma Christie Isabella. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan novice ridden: 1 Ami Conchie, Wynswood Footprint; 2 Lana Conchie, North View Popcorn; 3 Jemma Christie, Cadlan Valley Naughty Boy.
PART-BRED M&M Shonah Wood, Follywood Diamant. Reserve: Sophie Hourston, Romanno Royal Fun. Ridden: 1 Shonah Wood, Follywood Diamant; 2 Sophie Hourston, Romanno Royal Fun; 3 Liz Cox, Acton Zorro.
VETERAN IN-HAND Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning. Reserve: Arlene Sommerville, Major Attitude. Turnout: 1 Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning; 2 Arlene Sommerville, Major Attitude; 3 Linzi Crichton, Aztec Skye. Diamond: 1 Zan Kirk, Rhoson Amigo; 2 Larisa Cathro, Trowan Staffin. Veteran: 1 Rosie Monie, Harviestoun Shirazade; 2 Deborah Deveney, Guinness. Preveteran: 1 Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning; 2 Linzi Crichton, Aztec Skye; 3 Arlene Sommerville, Major Attitude.
VETERAN UNDER SADDLE Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning Breeze. Reserve: Sue Johnstone, The Rimorik. Diamond: 1 Larisa Cathro, Trowan Staffin. Veteran: 1 J Hatton, Downtown Disney; 2 Debora Deveney, Guinness; 3 Rosie Monie, Harviestoun Shirazade. Pre-veteran: 1 Isla Mackenzie, Chinook Morning Breeze; 2 Sophie Maher, Our Tiny Rick; 3 Julie Dyker, Tommy. ROR Veteran: 1 Sue Johnstone, The Rimorik; 2 Amy Green, Abbey Princess.
ROR IN-HAND Diane Payne, Dotty Brother. Reserve: Mary Watling, Wise Choice. Turnout: 1 Tanya Lyall, Balmacara Boy; 2 Hannah Waugh, Liberation Square. Thoroughbred: 1 Mary Watling, Wise Choice; 2 Gary Cossar, All Theages; 3 Tanya Lyall, Balmacara Boy. TARRA: 1 Diane Payne, Dotty Brother; 2 Mary Watling, Wise Choice; 3 Donna Kippen, King Nicholas.
ROR UNDER SADDLE Jane Lowe, Golden Streak. Reserve: Amy Green, Abbey Princess. Thoroughbred novice ridden: 1 Vicky Campbell, Anna Isabella; 2 Sue Johnstone, The Rimorik; 3 Vicky Stephen, What’s Up Mate. TARRA: 1 Amy Green, Abby Princess; 2 Vicky Stephen, What’s Up Mate; 3 Diane Payne, Dottys Brother. Tatterstalls/ROR: 1 Jane Lowe, Golden Streak; 2 Donna Kippen, King Nicholas; 3 Diane Payne, Dottys Brother. Thoroughbred Riding Club Horse: 1 Deborah Deveney, Guinness.
UP & COMING STARS Turnout: 1 Natasha Connor, Afan Spy; 2 Caleigh Taylor, Pinnerburn Rumble; 3 Gemma Pattullo, Abercippyn Caranwyn. Young Handler champion: Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel. Reserve: Freya Murray, Fousykes Grace. Tiny Stars 8 years and under: 1 Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel; 2 Freya Murray, Fousykes Grace; 3 Aimee Swinley, Buckaroo Bandit. Twinkle Stars 9 to 12 years: 1 Topaz Walker, Doodles; 2 Matthew Petrie, Oliver; 3 Belinda Lindsay, Minni. Ridden champion: Amber Mackenzie, Rosedust Prince Charming. Reserve: Natasha Connor, Afan Spy. Tiny Stars lead rein: 1 Natasha Connor, Afan Spy; 2 Tawnia Duncan, Ruby; 3 Freya Murray, Fousykes Grace. Twinkle Stars: 1 Amber Mackenzie, Rosedust Prince Charming; 2 Rebecca Green, Thistledown Tonky Tonk; 3 Ellie Coutts, Rosebank Tiny Tot. Little Stars: 1 Constance Monie, Rainford Seryddwr; 2 Ethan Wivell, Snow Tiger. Adult turnout: 1 Rhoda Fletcher, Archie; 2 Jacqueline McGregor, McGregors Stamp; 3 Iris Thomson, Connor. Nursery novice ridden: 1 Anne Marie Greer, Ballynew Kyles Twin Cascade; 2 Jacqueline McGregor, McGregors Stamp; 3 Iris Thomson, Connor. Novice ridden: 1 Iris Thomson, Connor. Family Horse/Pony: 1 Iris Thomson, Connor.
COLOURED IN-HAND Tina Moro, The Highwayman III. Reserve: Rebecca Copland, Dolly XII Turnout: 1 Tina Moro, The Entertainer II; 2 Lindsey Blackburn, Final Phantasy; 3 Lauren Black, Clockwork Orange. Youngstock: 1 Tina Moro, The Highwayman III; 2 Zoe Cormack, Swordale Knockandu Redrock Luppin; 3 Marc Mitchell, Siangie Miami. Native in-hand: 1 Rebecca Copland, Dolly XII; 2 Tina Moro, The Highwayman III; 3 Jill Hamilton, Topaz. Non-Native in-hand: 1 Marc Mitchell, Siangie Miami; 2 Lindsey Blackburn, Final Phantasy; 3 Audrey Jeffrey, Kya. Appaloosa or spotted in-hand: 1 Helen Sinclair, Our Perfect to a Te.
COLOURED RIDDEN Lynn Paisley, Lionheart Phantom. Reserve: Rebecca Copland, Dolly XII. Native novice: 1 Lynn Paisley, Lionheart Phantom; 2 Jill Hamilton, Topaz; 3 Tina Moro, The Entertainer II. Non-native novice: 1 Linda Jeffrey, Kya; 2 Aimee Swinley, Buckaroo Bandit; 3 Lindsey Blackburn, Final Phantasy. Native open: 1 Rebecca Copland, Dolly XII; 2 Sarah Noble, Queen of Splash; 3 Kate Anderson, Patch. Non-native open: 1 Shonah Wood, Follywood Diamant; 2 Tia Bowman, MacLeod; 3 Moran Miller, Celt.
WORKING HUNTER Kay Mcinally, Blue Diamond Jubilee. Reserve: Connor Drake. Greenholm Clyde. Novice pony: 1 Connor Drake, Greenholm Clyde; 2 Flora Allen, Maggie; 3 Aimee Swinley, Buckaroo Bandit. Novice horse: 1 Anne Marie Greer, Ballynew Kyles Twin Cascade; 2 Kirsty Adamson, Keven; 3 Kayleigh Esplin, Sasha. Intermediate pony: 1 Sarah Birkhill, Small Land Smoke Screen; 2 Julie Speirs, Dunard Colleen; 3 Ainslie Thomson, Rhoswen Rebel. Intermediate horse: 1 Gillian Brown, Boulabeha Foxy Lady; 2 Gail Kerr, Ashton Solena; 3 Eleanor Morelli, Northern Flame. Small open pony: 1 Erika Hay, Falfield Pocket Rocket; 2 Sophie Maher, Rosedale Spun Gold. Small open horse: 1 Kay Mcinally, Blue Diamond Jubilee. Open pony: 1 Amy Green, Millie; 2 Emma-Jane Murray, Castlestrange Wee Sparrow; 3 Sofia Tobin, Mulgrave Freddie. Open horse: 1 Kay Mcinally, Blue Diamond Jubilee. Mini WHP champion: Cate Mitchell, Carylmai Posh Spice. Reserve: Flora Allen, Maggie. Lead rein: 1 Cate Mitchell, Carylmai Posh Spice; 2 Maisy Duncan, Tahuna Caramel; 3 Natasha Connor, Afan Spy. Mini stakes: 1 Polly Parker, Viewmount Champagne; 2 Lucy Allison, Strathisla Logansville. Nursery stakes: 1 Flora Allen, Maggie; 2 Ethan Wivell, Snow Tiger; 3 Aimee Swinley, Buckaroo Bandit.