It was lovely to see so many old and younger members at the Isle of Man Pony Club’s annual prize presentation and disco at the South Douglas Old Friends Association Hall last week.
Once again it was a fun night and many thanks to Les Ingham for coming along to present the annual awards to the following members:
Calvert Fisher for Attendance 1, Lucy Parsons; 2, Eva Jones; 3=, Aislinn Lace and Emma Parsons. Blaize Trophy for Tack and Turnout at Garran Beg 1, Lucy Parsons; 2, Emma Parsons; 3, Freddie Ralston. Ramsey Crookall Trophy for Tack and Turnout 1, Hannah Geoghegan; 2, Eva Jones; 3, Elle Cain. Boodle and Dunthorn Trophy for Dressage - Isla Curphey. Carlton Blue Boy Trophy for Most Improved seven and under - Ellie Geoghegan. Stewart Angus Trophy for Most Improved nine and under - Lauren Batty. Tommy Merrill for Most Improved 10/11 - Freddie Ralston. E N Christian Most Improved 12-13 - Kirsty Walsh. Farrants Froy Most Improved 14-15 - Jade Cannell. Palace Trophy Most Improved 16-18 - Emily Flemming. Associates Trophy - Laura Corcoran. Garry Parker Most Improved Boy - Percy Hampton. Country Music Trophy for best Games Pony - Brandy ridden by Isla Curphey. Melody Trophy for best all round Pony Club Pony - Caraway Kingcup ridden by Abby Jackson. Michael Trophy for most improved Horse - Perfectly Presented ridden by Bethany Hanson. Mike Brackett Trophy for most improved pony - Billy the Kid ridden by Kaitlyn Arrowsmith. Cheryl Bond for Achievement (Eventing) - Lauren Bellamy. Marmiet Memorial Trophy for Achievement in Showjumping (new trophy presented by Jennie Cryer) - Abi Turner Drewry. Cardington Trophy for best Manx Bred - Conrhenny Jellybaby. Joanne McCubbin Trophy for good Pony Club member - Aalish Creer. Blue Moon Trophy – Most Improved Tetrathlete - Toni Kewley. Jollife Trophy – Best Tetrathlete - Blae Richardson. Jean Burns Memorial Rosebowl (awarded by district commissioner for service to Pony Club) - Jackie McCubbin
Last year was once again another good one for members competing off-island. On a fantastic day at Area 4 eventing at Cumwhinton, Lauren Bellamy won the intermediate class and qualified for the championships at Cholmondeley in August.
The novice team A won and qualified for the novice championships at Kelsall with both Danni Callin and Abby Corlett both winning their arenas and finished on their fantastic dressage scores.
Novice team B finished fifth - a great result as only three ran as unfortunately Misty Islas horse cut herself and needed veterinary attention. Lori Moreton finished fifth, while Karrie Bridson ran as an individual and also finished fifth.
Abi Turner-Drewry represented the club at the Novice Area Showjumping. The novice eventing A team competed at the championships and came fifth overall and fourth T&T. Lauren Bellamy was a real credit to the club when she competed in the intermediate eventing at the championships at Cholmondeley Castle.
Blae Richardson competed at the Area Tetrathlon at Ettington in Warwickshire. In the minimus girls class she finished a marvellous seventh with the best swim and a personal best shoot.
Members are reminded that the next event will be a rally at Conrhenny on Saturday, January 24.
The instructor for seniors will be Suzanne Corlett and Michelle Hargreaves will instruct the Garran Beg members. For further information on Pony Club in the Isle of Man visist www.iomponyclub.com
ALICE CORRIN