Sun shines on the Broadwood show

Grant Davan demonstrating the art of shoeing a horse.

The weather gods did just the right thing for Saturday's North Hokianga A&P show at Broadwood, delivering heavy rain a few days before followed by glorious sunshine.

"It was beautifully fine but the rain really made the day," show secretary Helen McCready said.

"The grounds were in very good condition, softened by the rain, and the competitors and public alike enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to next year.

"I would like to thank all our sponsors and our competitors, who travel near and far to be at our show. The support from the committee and community was tremendous," she added.

The champions included the following.

HORSES:

Adult rider, Casey Burton, Kelaray Spellbound; reserve, Bayley Moor, Oporae's Mr Matinex. Novice hack, Hasani, Kristina Collinson. Open hack, Kelaray Spellbound; reserve, Oporae's Mr Matinex. Open large hack, She's a Charmer, Jane Anderson. Supreme champion, Kelaray Spellbound.

Youth rider, Shanelle Rae, Eastdale Dream On; reserve, Olivia Chuck, Totally V. Novice show pony, Sparkling Rose II, Rosa Wilkinson; reserve, Es' Capade Nirvana, Lasharn Datson. Open show pony, Sparking Rose II; reserve, Eastdale Dream On. Supreme champion, Sparkling Rose II. First ridden pony, Glynmawr Silver Tussock, Zara Gordon; reserve, Draytown Follen, Charlotte Henderson. Lead rein pony, Alanda Fact or Fiction, Navaeh Taylor; reserve, Sunbay Heez Quality, Savannah Collinson. Riding horse, Locomotion, Emma Griffins; reserve, Yosemite Sam, Jill Robinson.

Hunter, Tiraumea McCauley, Andrew Duff; reserve, Sydney 2000. Senior rider over hurdles, Andrew Duff; reserve, Lance Wakeman, Sergeant Ehoa. Pony hunter, Glenmerlyn Magical Miss, Rosa Wilkinson;
reserve, Glynmawr Silver Tussock, Sinead Gordon.
Junior rider over hurdles, Kelly Garvin, Random Eddy; reserve,- Melissa Hussey, Random Mozzarella.

DAIRY:

Friesian: champion and reserve, G Travers. Junior champion, O Travers; reserve, B Martin. Ayrshire: champion cow, M and R Hutchings; reserve, G Travers. Junior champion and reserve, G Travers. All breeds: champion cow, R and M Hutchings; reserve, G Travers. Junior champion and reserve, G Travers. Supreme champion, Lodore Vals Nella (Ayrshire), M and R Hutchings.

DOG TRIALS:

Most points at yard, M Cameron (Clyde). Maiden, Shane Munford (Tess). Local maiden, Clarke Harvey (Ease).

INDOOR:

Most points, Gay Semenoff. Most points horticulture, Gay Semenoff. Champion dahlia, Gay Semenoff. Most points cooking, Clare Guest. Most points floral art, Wynne Nelley. Most points children, Alex Ho. Most points knitting/crochet, Denny Grbich. Most points needlework, Hazel McMillan. Most points home produce, Gay Semenoff. Most points flowers, Gay Semenoff. Most points dahlias, Gay Semenoff. Most points garden produce, Lisa Chuck. Most points art and craft, Sonya Broughton. Champion floral art arrangement, Lynne Nelley. Most points photography, Marcus McCraith. Champion bloom, Gay Semenoff. Champion spike, Mere Fenton-Willis. Champion head/truss, Lisa Chuck.