Gisborne RDA funds boosted

RIBBONS GALORE: Hannah (centre left) and Kaycee Andrew, on Mangatu King and Mt Tulloch Fantail respectively, with their parents Andrea Stevens and Neil Andrew. Among the awards Kaycee and Mt Tulloch Fantail won at the Gisborne RDA Winter Woolies Show was the ribbon for pleasure pony and rider combination. Among the awards Hannah and Mangatu King took home was the one for stock pony champion. Picture by Sandy Richmond

The Gisborne RDA Winter Woolies Show raised $4777 for Gisborne Riding for the Disabled.

Donations, entry fees and a meat raffle produced the funds raised, said Sandra Faulkner of Gisborne RDA.

As a fundraising event, the show far exceeded expectations.

“What started out as a bit of a harebrained idea quickly formed up to become a four-ring, fun day out for horses, ponies, riders and families,” Faulkner said.

She paid tribute to organisers Amy Hopkins, Di Rogers, Sandy Richmond and Lesly Fitzgerald; judges Lisa Walker, Sonya Newton, Shirley Hyland, Nikki Hansen, Neville Clark and Bruce Holden; stewards Kim Puddick, Ashleigh Sheldrake, Kay Harding, Lily Beaufoy and Tom Lane; commentator Fraser Moore; results runner George Faulkner; and helpers Ange Dolman, Robin McIldowie, Ros Waghorn and John Moroney.

Results (riders from Gisborne unless otherwise stated) —

Intermediate Section

Intermediate best pony winter coat: Maria Atsalis, Pinehollow Alpha Gold, 1; Orla Sneddon, Ice Ice Baby, 2; Jessica Alexander (Nuhaka), Martha, 3.

Intermediate tack challenge: Cass Ryan, Sight Of Day, 1; Rose Kershaw, Floss, 2; Harlow Greaves, Pine Hollow Cinnamon, 3.

Intermediate rider class, walk/trot: Maria Atsalis, Pinehollow Alpha Gold, 1; Anna Spence, Greyfriars Imp, 2; Mack McMillan, Pocket Rocket, 3.

Intermediate pony club mount — lead, dismount, mount, walk, trot: Anna Spence, Greyfriars Imp, 1; Ella Wilson, Fancy, 2; Mack McMillan,Pocket Rocket, 3.

Intermediate ring champion and reserve champion: Anna Spence, Greyfriars Imp, 1; Rose Kershaw, Floss, 2.

Novelty Section

Novelty best pony winter coat: Jorden Ivy Campbell, Pine Hollow Squirt, 1; Iyla Kamo (Wairoa), Mr Whippy, 2; Hazel Holmes (Wairoa), Birchhills King of the Road (Lukey), 3.

Novelty rider and handler: Ruby Hopkins, Philly, 1; Hazel Holmes (Wairoa), Birchhills King of the Road (Lukey), 2; Matilda Cook, Strike, 3.

Novelty rider class, walk/trot: Jorden Ivy Campbell, Pine Hollow Squirt, 1; Ruby Hopkins, Philly, 2; Olivia Rau, Piper, 3.

Novelty obstacle course: Poppy Blair, Jubilee Mini Magic, 1; Ruby Hopkins, Philly, 2; Olivia Rau, Piper, 3.

Novelty games: Olivia Rau, Piper, 1; Oliver Reynolds, Maggie, 2; Liam Baty, Peanut, 3.

Novelty ring champion and reserve champion: Ruby Hopkins, Philly, 1; Oliver Reynolds, Maggie, 2.

Pleasure Section — HORSES

Pleasure presentation — horse: Catherine Coop (Mahia), Regal Allure, 1; Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona, 2; Charlotte Buchanan, Artifact, 3.

Pleasure walking/trotting — horse: Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona, 1; Sarah Frank, Oreo, 2; Chloe Cook, Hangaroa Ava, 3.

Pleasure most suitable for beginner rider — horse: Katie Danyulk , Hangaroa Samson, 1; Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona, 2; Grace Cooney (Wairoa), Dancing Star, 3.

Pleasure horse and rider combination: Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona, 1; Katie Danyulk, Hangaroa Samson, 2 ; Lisa Boniface, Trubaldi, 3.

Pleasure horse best manners: Katie Danyulk, Hangaroa Samson, 1 ; Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona, 2; Kirsty Mackintosh, Rockstar Anthem, 3.

Pleasure presentation — pony: Hazel Cheetham, Brecon Bach Seal, 1; Briar Herries, Valrosa Indian Summer, 2; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 3.

Pleasure walking/trotting — pony: Karma Matenga, Last Spring, 1; Hazel Cheetham, Brecon Bach Seal, 2; Olivia Fay Briant, Rednalhgih Oliveston 3.

Pleasure most suitable for beginner rider — pony: China Gunness, Our Silver Lining, 1; Poppy Hammond , MJK Halin Park, 2; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 3.

Pleasure pony and rider combination: Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 1; Olivia Fay Briant, Rednalhgih Oliveston , 2; Lucy Briant, Kimali-Moon Spirit, 3.

Pleasure pony best manners: Hazel Cheetham, Brecon Bach Seal, 1; Maggie Mackintosh, Prince George, 2; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 3.

Pleasure ring champion and reserve champion horse: Katie Danyulk, Hangaroa Samson, 1; Anna Bowen (RD5, Wairoa), Corona 2.

Pleasure ring champion and reserve champion — pony: Karma Matenga, Last Spring, 1; Hazel Cheetham, Brecon Bach Seal, 2.

Best overall thoroughbred: Catherine Coop (Mahia), Regal Allure, 1.

Stock Horse Section — HORSES

Stock horse best cared for — horse: Meric Hindmarsh, Molly, 1; Shona Zame (Ormond), Mr Beau Jangles, 2; Jessica McMillan, Spirit, 3.

Stock horse most suitable for beginner rider: Shona Zame (Ormond), Pablo, 1; Shane Kirkpatrick, Emerald, 2; Jess Herries, Moon, 3.

Stock horse walking race — horse: Sophie Cook, Strike, 1; Jess Herries, Moon, 2; Lily Feehan-Kosijer, Pedro, 3.

Stock horse, school horse: Jess Herries, Moon, 1; Semonn Sneddon, Troy, 2; Christy Chapman (Matawai), Padre, 3.

Stock horse cowboy challenge: Keri Baker, Chalkie, 1; Meric Hindmarsh, Molly, 2; Shona Zame (Ormond), Mr Beau Jangles, 3.

Stock horse best cared for — pony: Jessica Rance, Philly, 1; Hannah Andrew, Mangatu King, 2; Brianna Collier, Manaaki, 3.

Stock pony most suitable for beginner rider: Hannah Andrew, Mangatu King, 1; Brianna Collier, Manaaki, 2; Fuatino Jahnke, D Bar, 3.

Stock pony walking race: Tracey Warner, Cricket, 1; Rose Parsons, Witch's Brew, 2; Fuatino Jahnke, D Bar, 3.

Stock pony, school pony: Fuatino Jahnke, D Bar, 1; Sam Brooks, The Tontonator, 2; Jessica Rance, Philly, 3.

Stock pony cowboy challenge: Jessica Rance, Philly, 1; Marina Rance, Maggie, 2; Rose Parsons, Witch's Brew, 3.

Stock horse champion and reserve champion: Meric Hindmarsh, Molly, 1; Shona Zame (Ormond), Mr Beau Jangles, 2.

Stock pony champion and reserve champion: Hannah Andrew, Mangatu King, 1; Jessica Rance, Philly, 2.