Pottinger back in winner's circle

Former Olympian Tinks Pottinger of Tinui was back in the winner's circle at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show at Hastings last weekend.
Pottinger won the lightweight walking show hunter class with Danny Deeckchair and the same combination was also placed fourth in the Walking Hunter of the Year.
Daughter Amanda Pottinger did well too, finishing second in the pony championship stakes show jumping on Hopeful Illusion and also placing second in the Pony Hunter of the Year and the working hunter pony over 142cm.
Anna Stephen of Martinborough took out the coveted New Zealand Speed Horse of the Year title on Constantine and Emma Williams (Masterton) ride Cricklewood Ace into second place
In the Young Rider of the Year.
Morgan Percy (Tinui) won the 1.10m Pony of the Year title on Surprise Illusion. They were involved in a jump-off against 21 others and prevailed through an excellent clear round
Wairarapa placings in show jumping, showing, show hunter and pinto classes included:
Morgan Percy (Tinui) on Surprise Illusion: Second equal in pony 1.00m show jumping, first in pony 1.10m class.
Amanda Pottinger (Tinui) on Hopeful Illusion: Second in pony championship stakes 1.25m, second in pony hunter of the year, second in working hunter pony over 142cm
Emma Williams (Masterton) on Cricklewood Ace: Second in young rider of the year.
Emma Williams on Longridge Lord Ted: Third in hand 3yrs and under hunter colt or gelding.
Anna Stephen (Martinborough): First in New Zealand Speed Horse of the Year.
Geneva Topp (Martinborough) on Lipnicki: First equal in pony 1.00m, second in pony 1.20m.
Tinks Pottinger (Tinui) on Danny Deckchair: First in lightweight walking hunter, fourth in walking hunter of the year
Ben Gordon (Pahiatua) on Ataahua Captivate: Third in New Zealand-bred pony over 138cm and not exceeding 148cm.
Sarah Lierdat (Carterton) on Phoenician Galaxy: Second in rising star ladies park hack.
Kate Klingender (Masterton) on Sneekapeek: First in rising star saddle hunter pony.
Nikita Lamb (Carterton) on Amberley Falkor: Second in leading rein paced and mannered pony over 122cm.
Nicholas Hume (Masterton) on Kirkwood Summer Sun: Third in leading rein paced and mannered pony over 122cm.
Joanne Booth (Masterton) on Wai Wiri: Second in junior equitation show hunter 1m max.
Dana Sutton (Eketahuna) on Weitei Aqstronomical: Second in best presented ridden pinto, third in novice hack pinto 0-5 wins.