RDA ‘blown away’

PONY EXPRESSION: Poppy Blair's pony George, held by Sarah Dyer, didn't need a 'say cheese' prompting to smile for the camera. Poppy and George were taking part in the Gisborne Riding for the Disabled Summer Santa Show fundraiser at the indoor arena where riders and horses alike got into the spirit of the season. Poppy and George won the Christmas dress-up novelty section. Picture supplied

Elves, unicorns and Santa's ponies were all to be found at the Gisborne Equestrian Centre as Gisborne Riding for Disabled enjoyed a fabulous day at their annual fundraising show.

Gisborne RDA president Sandra Faulkner said the day was fun for everyone there.

“We were absolutely blown away by the wonderful support we received from our community.

“Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the sponsors and volunteers who helped us on the day.”

Faulkner said the benefits flowing from the Show were twofold.

“On the day, riders get to have a social day out with their equine partners, and all funds raised go to assisting people in our community facing physical challenges or other special needs.”

Head coach Amy Hopkins said it was amazing to see the number of people who came out on the day.

“It was an outstanding effort at such a busy time of the year,” she said.

“We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, horsey New Year, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to RDA in February.”

Gisborne Riding for Disabled Summer Santa Show results —

Novelty

Novelty presentation — Christmas dress-up: Poppy Blair, George, 1; Madeliene Drummond, Lighting, 2; Pippa Brodie, Little Bear, 3; Lace Destounis, Little Miss Molly, 4; Heidi Brown, Milly, 5; Paige Taylor, Minnie, 6.

Novelty rider and handler: Lila Matthews, Cleo, 1; Fleur Randall, Jacko, 2; Bella Ingram, Strawberry, 3; Briar Kamo, Romeo, 4; Lucy Playle, Dinky, 5; Lyla Kamo, Mr Whippy, 6.

Novelty rider class, walk/trot: Pippa Brodie, Little Bear, 1; Poppy Blair, George, 2; Rori Matthews, Sissy, 3; Matilda Cook, Rocco, 4; Madeliene Drummond, Lighting, 5; Briar Kamo, Romeo, 6.

Special miniature class winner: Briar Kamo, Romeo.

Runner-up: Madeliene Drummond, Lighting.

Novelty section champion: Poppy Blair, George.

Reserve champion: Pippa Brodie, Little Bear.

Intermediate

Intermediate presentation — Christmas dress-up: Brooke Baty, Cherry Pie, 1; Jordan-Ivy Campbell, Jester, 2; Olivia Collier, Blue Eyed Chief, 3; Orla Sneddon, Lace, 4; Raphelle Kirkpatrick, River Queen, 5; Jennifer Hofman, Cecil, 6.

Intermediate rider class, walk/trot: Olivia Collier, Blue Eyed Chief, 1; Raphelle Kirkpatrick, River Queen, 2; Emmett Cribb, Kismet, 3; Jordan-Ivy Campbell, Jester, 4; Orla Sneddon, Lace, 5; Rose Kershaw, Romeo, 6.

Intermediate pony club mount — lead, dismount, mount, walk, trot and canter: Rose Kershaw, Romeo, 1; Jennifer Hofman, Cecil, 2; Olivia Collier, Blue Eyed Chief, 3; Orla Sneddon, Lace, 4; Emmett Cribb, Kismet, 5; Brooke Baty, Cherry Pie, 6.

Intermediate section champion: Olivia Collier, Blue Eyed Chief.

Reserve champion: Rose Kershaw, Romeo.

Pleasure pony

Pleasure, presentation — Christmas dress-up: Briar Herries, Valrosa Indian Summer, 1; Lucy Briant, Kimali-Moon Spirit, 2; Olivia Fay Briant, Rednalhgih Oliveston, 3; Chanel Kinder, Pied Piper Alize, 4.

Pleasure, walking/trotting — pony: Olivia Fay Briant, Rednalhgih Oliveston, 1; Chanel Kinder, Pied Piper Alize, 2; Zoe McNaught, Nitro Pandora, 3; Breanne Collier, Hearty Ngati, 4.

Pleasure pony most suitable for beginner rider: Ruby Carr, Daisy, 1; Chanel Kinder, Pied Piper Alize, 2; Lucy Briant, Kimali-Moon Spirit, 3; Briar Herries, Valrosa Indian Summer, 4.

Pleasure pony-and-rider combination: Lucy Briant, Kimali-Moon Spirit, 1; Hazel Cheetham, Greyfriars Imp, 2; Breanne Collier, Hearty Ngati, 3; Lucy Moylan, Atlas, 4.

Pleasure pony, best manners: Lucy Moylan, Atlas, 1; Briar Herries, Valrosa Indian Summer, 2; Breanne Collier, Hearty Ngati, 3; Baylee Brown, Mildred, 4; Ruby Carr, Daisy, 5.

Pleasure ring champion: Ruby Carr, Daisy.

Reserve champion: Olivia Fay Briant, Rednalhgih Oliveston.

Pleasure horse

Pleasure, presentation — Christmas dress-up: Megan Crawshaw, Mr Jones, 1; Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 2; Amanda Peach, Alllie, 3; Shona Zame, Pedro, 4.

Pleasure, walking/trotting — horse: Mary Clarke, Maisy, 1; Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 2; Shona Zame, Pedro, 3; Ayla McIntosh, Candy Arizona, 4.

Pleasure horse most suitable for beginner rider: Megan Crawshaw, Mr Jones, 1; Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 2; Mary Clarke, Maisy, 3; Amanda Peach, Alllie, 4.

Pleasure horse-and-rider combination: Ayla McIntosh, Candy Arizona, 1; Shona Zame, Pedro, 2; Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 3; Mary Clarke, Maisy, 4.

Pleasure horse, best manners: Ayla McIntosh, Candy Arizona, 1; Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 2; Shona Zame, Pedro, 3; Amanda Peach, Alllie, 4.

Pleasure horse champion: Ayla McIntosh, Candy Arizona.

Reserve champion: Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling.

Stock pony

Stock horse best cared for — Christmas dress-up: Zara Couper, Fast and Furious, 1; Stella Hogarth, Brenwood Sampsan, 2; Hannah Andrew, Roxy, 3; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 4.

Stock pony most suitable for beginner rider: Stella Hogarth, Brenwood Sampsan, 1; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 2; Hannah Andrew, Roxy, 3; Christine Bain, Rheeba, 4.

Stock pony walking race: Zara Couper, Fast and Furious, 1; Stella Hogarth, Brenwood Sampsan, 2; Christine Bain, Rheeba, 3; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 4.

Farm pony challenge: Hannah Andrew, Roxy, 1; Kaycee Andrew, Mt Tulloch Fantail, 2; Zara Couper, Fast and Furious, 3; Stella Hogarth, Brenwood Sampsan, 4.

Stock pony champion: Zara Couper, Fast and Furious.

Reserve champion: Stella Hogarth, Brenwood Sampsan.

Stock horse

Stock horse best cared for — Christmas dress-up: Corrie Te Rangiita, Malu, 1; Stella Couper, Midnight Magic, 2; Jessica McMillan, Tooki, 3; Jess Herries, Dallas, 4.

Stock horse most suitable for beginner rider: Jess Herries, Dallas 1; Sile Sneddon, MJK Danny Boy, 2; Joanne Austin, Heidi Mac, 3; Tralee Butler, Fern, 4.

Stock horse walking race: Kory Cross. Kitkat, 1; Diana Rogers, My Corona, 2; Tralee Butler, Fern, 3; Ruby Henry, Mahina, 4.

Farm horse challenge: Jess Herries, Dallas, 1; Shane Kirkpatrick, Emerald, 2; Jess Walker, Sophia, 3; Sarah Kapene, Matrix, 4; Jess Herries, Dallas, 5.

Stock horse champion: Jess Herries, Dallas.

Reserve champion: Diana Rogers, My Corona.

Special thoroughbred/standardbred prize

Thoroughbred-standardbred special class: Lisa Boniface, Dash of Bling, 1; Sophie Cook, Max, 2.