Balmoral Show welcomed the cream of equestrian competitors

The 156th Balmoral Show took place from May 14th to 17th, 2025 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn

The sun blazed down for most of the four days of this year’s Balmoral Show. Spectators arrived in their droves, in short sleeves and sunglasses to see all the show had to offer - equestrian showing and show jumping classes, agricultural showing classes, trade stands of every description and, thankfully, lots of ice cream vans - which, incidentally, were queued out much of the time!

As ever, the equestrian classes attracted the cream of horses and ponies from all over the island, some of whom had attended qualifiers to secure their opportunity to compete at Balmoral Park.

The winning line-up in a Working Hunter Pony class at Balmoral Show, with the brightly-decorated fences providing plenty of challenges.

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The winner of class one, the heavyweight hunter class for four-year-olds, Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon’s Irish Draught ‘Tulcon Hero’ went on to claim the Supreme Hunter Championship - an amazing achievement in his first year under saddle!

Another combination that warrants comment is Diarmuid Ryan and ‘Two Mile Nigel’, owned by Dermott Molloy, who won their Four and five-year-old Performance Irish Draught class on Thursday and went on the win the Five- and six-year-old Working Hunter class on Friday. The pair also claimed both championships.

Closer to home, Jamie Smyth had a good show, winning the Lightweight cob class with Hilary Gibson’s ‘Highview Forthriver’ and taking the championship, as well as winning the Small Riding Horse class on Debbie Harrod’s ‘Lulu de Beau’ and the Large Riding Horse class with Anne Gomes’ ‘Memory Lane’ and claiming the championship with the former!

The various classes and notable successes are too numerous to mention them all individually, but the results are listed below with a multitude of pictures of winning combinations. There are many familiar names and faces!

Sincere thanks are extended to Prime Photography for providing the images from this year’s show. You can find these and many more at their website.

The winning team in the Pony Club Games held on the Friday evening of Balmoral Show. PICTURES: courtesy of Prime Photography

From speaking to many people, there has been some difficulty in finding the results they were looking for, so the equestrian results from the show are all listed below (according to what was listed at the time of compiling) - hopefully you will find the names you are looking for!

Please note the show jumping coverage from Balmoral has been posted separately and a link can be found at the end of the showing results.

RESULTS

BALMORAL SHOW 2025

May 14-17

Hunters

1 - MARE or GELDING, [Heavyweight] 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]

1) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (4), TULCON HERO; 2) Sarah Brashaw (2), SHANAGHAN BENU; 3) Tom McNamara (6), SHANBALLY PIPPALO PAT; 4) Amanda Benson (1), MASQUERADE; 5) Diana Gibson (3), BALLINEEN CASTLE ROSE; 6) Declan O'Neill (7), DRYNAM CASH IS KING.

Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon’s ‘Tulcon Hero’ won the four-year-old heavyweight hunter class and the heavyweight championship and went on to be named Supreme Hunter Champion. PICTURES: courtesy of Prime Photography

2 - MARE or GELDING, [Heavyweight] 5 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]

1) Natalie Irwin (13), ROWGIS KIERAN; 2) Diana Gibson (11), ROCKWOOD DUBH; 3) Debbie Harrod (12), BBK FLYNN; 4) Roslyn Ewing & Connie McLaughlin (17), DRUMLANE GOLDEN BOY; 5) CHRIS Carter (9), CLOONAN HECTOR; 6) Deirdre Dolan (10), ROSCRIB HARRY.

Roslyn Ewing and Connie McLaughlin’s ‘Drumlane Golden Boy’ placed fourth in his heavyweight hunter class with Rachel Moore Rooney on board.

3 - MARE or GELDING, [Middleweight] 4 years old, capable of carrying 12st 7lb [80kg] and not exceeding 14st [89kg].

1) Nancy Milburn (24), BALLYKEALY ROCKY; 2) CashelBay Stud (20), CASHELBAY VALENTINE; 3) Robert Gault (21), ROSCO; 4) Amy Grady (22), MURRISK ASHLAWN DANCER; 5) John Stewart (26), KOOTENAY BAY; 6) Allison Matthews (23), TADHGMOR SILVER LADY.

4 - MARE or GELDING, [Middleweight] 5 years old or over, capable of carrying 12st 7lb [80kg] and not exceeding 14st [89kg]

1) Hilary Gibson (31), MR VENTURE ELM; 2) Rosemarie Connors (29), MUNTHERS KING; 3) TARA MURPHY (41), TAUGHBLANE DANCER; 4) Yvette Donaldson (30), SHANAGHAN SOLOMON; 5) Jill Brown (27), A HERO’S WELCOME; 6) John McDaid (36), TUL NA RI.

5 - MARE or GELDING, [Lightweight] 4 years old, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb [80kg].

1) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID; 2) George Chapman (43), COOKSTOWN CAVELLO; 3) Eugene Milligan (50), HONEYCOMB QUALITY; 4) Rebecca Millar (49), PATSY CLINE; 5) GRAHAM MANSON (48), DUNRAVEN CLEO; 6) David Kirkpatrick (47), REDWOOD MOONSTONE.

6 - MARE or GELDING, [Lightweight] 5 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb [80kg].

1) Kieran Ryan (58), IJ THROUGH THE MIST; 2) Debbie Harrod (55), BANNSIDE DANCER; 3) Angus McDonnell (57), CHARISMA; 4) Roisin Conway (53), A SECRET TO REMEMBER; 5) Rosarie Byrne (52), LIOSDERG CHESTER; 6) Gillian Gill (54), BRYMAR UNIVERSAL TIME.

7 - MARE or GELDING, [Small] 4 & 5 years old, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.

1) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (63), GLEANN RUA LEGACY; 2) Yvonne Pearson (68), CLAUDIE THE DANDY; 3) Samuel Reid (69), GREENHALL SUSIE; 4) Edel Whyte (70), SLEEHAUN SHOWTIME; 5) Kitty Concannon (60), CAPPAKEA MAAMS BOY; 6) Danielle McKeown (61), LOTTIES BABYBELLE.

8 - MARE or GELDING, [Small] 6 years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.

1) Foxfort Stables (74), TIGER EYE; 2) Lucy Lennon (77), MILL RACES DIAMOND; 3) Sadhbh OConnor (81), GRIFFINSTOWN; 4) JANE Magee (78), DRUMCROW CLOUDSTREET; 5) Andrea McKee (79), EBONY KING; 6) Rosemary Wentges (84), SOCKS AND SANDALS.

Foxfort Stables’ ‘Tiger Eye’ won the Small Hunter class for six-year-olds and over and took the Small Hunter Championship.

Specials

S1 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £500 and £250 - for the Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Hunter. Presented by Creightons. [Classes 1 to 6 are eligible for this Championship]

1) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (4), TULCON HERO; 2) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID.

S2 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Heavyweight Hunter. Presented by Creightons.

1) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (4), TULCON HERO; 2) Natalie Irwin (13), ROWGIS KIERAN.

S3 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Middleweight Hunter. Presented by Creightons.

1) Hilary Gibson (31), MR VENTURE ELM; 2) Rosemarie Connors (29), MUNTHERS KING.

S4 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Lightweight Hunter. Presented by Creightons.

1) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID; 2) Debbie Harrod (55), BANNSIDE DANCER.

S5 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Small Hunter. Presented by Creightons.

1) Foxfort Stables (74), TIGER EYE; 2) Yvonne Pearson (68), CLAUDIE THE DANDY.

S6 - THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Hunter. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.

1) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (4), TULCON HERO; 2) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID.

S7 - THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Hunter 4 years old in classes 1,3 & 5. Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton.

1) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID; 2) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (4), TULCON HERO.

S8 - THE PEARL CREIGHTON TROPHY - for the highest placed ridden Hunter horse in classes 1 - 8, bred by exhibitor and continuously owned by the exhibitor up to the day of judging.

1) Yvonne Pearson (68), CLAUDIE THE DANDY.

Ridden Irish Draught

9 - MARE or GELDING, 4 & 5 years old, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks

1) Jason Dunphy (87), EDGEWATER GODFREY; 2) Amy Grady (22), MURRISK ASHLAWN DANCER; 3) Sandra Hannigan (90), DOWNTOWN JANE’S LEGACY; 4) Tom McNamara (92), SHANBALLY MASTER; 5) Lisa Mitchell Talbot (93), MY WOODFIELD ZOE BROOKE; 6) Roy Shields (95), ROCKRIMMON AMBASSADOR.

10 - MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks.

1) Sarah Carlile (98), ALTONA SLY MIST BOUNCER; 2) Caroline Russell (96), DOWDSTOWN PJ; 3) Mandy McLeod (104), MORGIANA MINSTREL; 4) Rebecca Millar (16), BALLYGOWANS READY TEDDY GO; 5) Amamda Benson (97), BALLINGERARY BUSTER; 6) Aoife Keogh (100), CARALACKEY BOY.

Jason Dunphy’s ‘Edgewater Godfrey’ won the Ridden Irish Draught class for four and five-year-olds and took the Ridden Irish Draught Championship.

Specials

S9 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Irish Draught.

1) Jason Dunphy (87), EDGEWATER GODFREY; 2) Amy Grady (22), MURRISK ASHLAWN DANCER.

S10 - The Tully Trophy - for the Champion Ridden Irish Draught. Presented by Nigel & Charlotte Moore

1) Jason Dunphy (87), EDGEWATER GODFREY; 2) Amy Grady (22), MURRISK ASHLAWN DANCER.

Brood Mares & Foals

11 - BROOD MARE, [lightweight], thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2025 or with foal at foot

1) Bell Lodge Stables (109), ASSAGART FAIRYTALE; 2) Alison Rountree (113), KILLYCLOGHAN LEGACY.

Bell Lodge Stables’ ‘Assagart Fairytale’ won her Brood mare class and championship.

14 - Filly foal. Progeny of mare in class 11 & 12. [no entry fee].

1) Alison Rountree (113), KILLYCLOGHAN LEGACY; 2) Bell Lodge Stables (109), ASSAGART FAIRYTALE.

15 - IRISH DRAUGHT MARE - Class 1 and Class 2 mares registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks, certified to foal in 2025 or with foal at foot.

1) Enda Hamill (119), GWEEBARRA REALTA; 2) VALERIE DAVIS (117), CASTLEVIEW LADY GEORGINA.

16 - Pure-bred colt or filly progeny of mare in class 15. [no entry fee]. This class will be split into colt and filly if there is sufficient entries.

1) Enda Hamill (119), GWEEBARRA REALTA; 2) VALERIE DAVIS (117), CASTLEVIEW LADY GEORGINA.

Enda Hamill’s ‘Gweebarra Realta’ won the Irish Draught mare class and championship.

Specials

S11 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion non- thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Bluegrass Horse Feed.

1) Bell Lodge Stables (109), ASSAGART FAIRYTALE; 2) Alison Rountree (113), KILLYCLOGHAN LEGACY.

S13 - THE EDITH HARRIS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the best non-thoroughbred Brood Mare. Presented by Mr F G Harris, Ballygowan, in memory of his wife.

1) Bell Lodge Stables (109), ASSAGART FAIRYTALE; 2) Alison Rountree (113), KILLYCLOGHAN LEGACY.

S14 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion registered Irish Draught Mare. Presented by Bluegrass Horse Feeds.

1) Enda Hamill (119), GWEEBARRA REALTA; 2) VALERIE DAVIS (117), CASTLEVIEW LADY GEORGINA.

S15 - IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL SILVER CUP - for the best registered Irish Draught Brood Mare. Presented by the Irish Draught Society [NI].

1) Enda Hamill (119), GWEEBARRA REALTA; 2) VALERIE DAVIS (117), CASTLEVIEW LADY GEORGINA.

Yearlings

18 - COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2024, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred, entered in their respective studbook, likely to make a high class performer.

1) Desmond Gibson (121), CUSHINSTOWN SPECIAL; 2) William Rountree (129), BEECHDALE PEAKY BLINDER; 3) David and Gillian Lyons (126), TIMPANY NORTHERN LIGHTS; 4) David and Gillian Lyons (125), LAKELANDS BEST DANCE; 5) Danielle Cusack (120), BRITTAS MONTE CRISTO; 6) Lisa Spratt (130), LS CROSSFIRE.

Desmond Gibson’s ‘Cushinstown Special’ won the Yearling colt or gelding class and the Yearling championship.

19 - FILLY, foaled in 2024, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.

1) Ann Lyons (134), GREENHALL CAVIAR; 2) Yvonne Pearson (137), MADAME TRINITY; 3) Valerie McCallister (135), SUGAR CENTIA; 4) Keva Milligan (136), TORI; 5) Carrabeg Stud (132), CARRABEG DIVINE; 6) Jason Byrne (131), HMS INCA GIRL.

Special

S16 - CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best yearling. Presented by the Bluegrass Horse Feed.

1) Desmond Gibson (121), CUSHINSTOWN SPECIAL; 2) Ann Lyons (134), GREENHALL CAVIAR.

Two-Year-Olds

20 - GELDING, foaled in 2023, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.

1) Desmond Gibson (141), IRELAND’S CALL; 2) Julie Radden (144), LAKELANDS GUCCI; 3) Tiernan Gill (142), FLOGAS TJERRYKAAT; 4) VALERIE DAVIS (139), UNNAMED; 5) Robert Fleck (140), KINCARA; 6) David Kirkpatrick (143), REDWOOD PHOENIX.

21 - FILLY, foaled in 2023, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.

1) Brendan Newell (152), KILCAHILL RUBY; 2) William Little (149), MY VALLEYS DIAMOND; 3) Tiernan Gill (148), FLOGAS TIARA; 4) Valerie McCallister (150), FRENCHFORT BEAUTIFUL LADY; 5) VALERIE DAVIS (146), CLOUGHROE FORGET ME NOT; 6) Yvonne Pearson (153), QUEEN TEMPERANCE.

Special

S17 - CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best two year old. Presented Bluegrass Horse Feed.

1) Desmond Gibson (141), IRELAND’S CALL; 2) Julie Radden (144), LAKELANDS GUCCI.

Three-Year-Olds

22 - GELDING, [lightweight], foaled in 2022, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their respective studbook, likely to make a high-class performer.

1) George Chapman (156), BALLYKEALY SHOWMAN; 2) Regina Daly (157), LATSEYCOPPLE HEIGHTS; 3) David Kirkpatrick (159), REDWOOD REVIVAL; 4) Tim Martin (160), THE FINAL CHOICE.

23 - GELDING, [middleweight to heavyweight], foaled in 2022, thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their respective studbook, likely to make a high-class performer.

1) Tiernan Gill (165), FLOGAS SYB; 2) Jane Bradbury (167), BLOOMFIELD INHERITANCE; 3) Desmond Gibson (164), SPOTLIGHT; 4) George Chapman (162), GLANDORAN SAGA MEGA; 5) Terry Johnston (168), HI MR G; 6) Jane Bradbury (166), BLOOMFIELD D DAY.

24 - FILLY, foaled in 2022 thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred entered in their respective studbook, likely to make a high-class performer.

1) Jane Bradbury (175), BLOOMFIELD WESTASTON; 2) Patrick Finn (174), FRENCHFORT KILDYSART LADY; 3) Yvonne Pearson (179), DOUBLACT; 4) Derryronane Stud (173), DS BABY CHICS; 5) Laura McWeeney (178), LONGSTONE ANOTHER STAR; 6) Danielle Cusack (172), BRITTAS LADY GRACE.

Jane Bradbury’s ‘Bloomfield Westaston’ won her Three-year-old filly class and was Reserve Champion Three-year-old.

Special

S18 - CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best three year old. Presented by Bluegrass Horse Feed.

1) Tiernan Gill (165), FLOGAS SYB; 2) Jane Bradbury (175), BLOOMFIELD WESTASTON.

S19 - CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE - for the best one, two or three year old filly. Presented by Bluegrass Horse Feed.

1) Jane Bradbury (175), BLOOMFIELD WESTASTON; 2) Patrick Finn (174), FRENCHFORT KILDYSART LADY.

S20 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion young stock animals. Presented by Bluegrass Horse Feed. Champions & Reserves from S16 -S18 are eligible to compete.

1) Tiernan Gill (165), FLOGAS SYB; 2) Desmond Gibson (141), IRELAND’S CALL.

S21 - THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best one, two or three year old. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.

1) Tiernan Gill (165), FLOGAS SYB; 2) Desmond Gibson (141), IRELAND’S CALL.

S22 - THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best animal, bred by exhibitor, in Classes 18-24. Presented by the Society.

1) Julie Radden (144), LAKELANDS GUCCI.

Tiernan Gill’s ‘Flogas Syb’ won his three-year-old gelding class, the Three-year-old championship and the overall Young stock championship.

Coloured Horses

25 - MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.

1) Sadhbh O’Connor (188), ASHLEAS GRAND FINALE; 2) Debbie Harrod (183), KNOCKROE FLASH; 3) Penny Hudson Kelly (184), HUDSONS MERMUS; 4) Andrew & Shannon Stirling (189), IGS ISLANDS GRACE; 5) Margaret Kidd (185), BOLEROS MADISON AVENUE; 6) Debbie Knox (186), PINECROFT ELITE.

Debbie Harrod’s ‘Knockroe Flash’ was second in the Coloured Horse class under Jamie Smyth.

Performance Irish Draught

26 - IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonised Irish Draught studbooks and to STALLION classified as Class 1 and Class 2

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Simon Kelly (196), CLOGHER HIGHLANDER; 3) Tim MacDonagh (198), HOLLYPARK CASS; 4) Judith Jackson (195), WHITEGATE ZIDANE; 5) Amy Grady (32), MURRISK PAUDIE; 6) Sammy Weston (205), TULLY'S STELLAR LADY.

27 - IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonised Irish Draught studbooks and to STALLION classified as Class 1 and Class 2.

1) Janice Reddy (220), ARDNACASHEL MONARCH; 2) Penny Murphy (218), KONTIKI; 3) Tim MacDonagh (214), HOLLYPARK FINN; 4) Melissa Murphy (216), BAWNBALLY DIAMOND; 5) Charlotte Moore (217), TULLYS CHERRY; 6) Niamh Nolan (219), TOBERPATRICK TOM BOY.

S23 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Performance Irish Draught. Presented by the Society.

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Janice Reddy (220), ARDNACASHEL MONARCH.

S24 - THE WINDMILL STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion Performance Irish Draught. Presented by Eugene and Fiona Carson of Ardboe Cold Store.

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Janice Reddy (220), ARDNACASHEL MONARCH.

Ladies Hunters - Riding Astride

28 - MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, over 148cm, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride.

1) David Sloan (230), DRUMLANE LAST DANCE; 2) Regina Daly (44), CARAVILLA ENOUGH SAID; 3) Lisa Spratt (231), LS FIRECRACKER; 4) TARA MURPHY (41), TAUGHBLANE DANCER; 5) Anne Byrne (224), WILLOW ISLAND; 6) Gabriel Bell (223), REBEL FOR LIFE.

29 - MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, over 148cm, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride.

1) Helen Cooke (234), KILTEALY GREY; 2) Alistair McDonald (37), BATTLES GENT; 3) CHRIS Carter (28), BOHERMEEN PURE QUALITY; 4) Fionnuala Lennon (101), TALLYHO MAGUIRE; 5) Caoimhe O'Hare (240), MISS MOURNE; 6) Kate and Amory McMahon (237), WOODFIELDFARM BALOO.

Helen Cooke’s ‘Kiltealy Grey’ won the Ladies’ Hunter class for six-year-olds and over and claimed the championship.

Specials

S25 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies' Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Northdown Marquees.

1) Helen Cooke (234), KILTEALY GREY; 2) David Sloan (230), DRUMLANE LAST DANCE.

S26 - THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the rider of the champion Ladies' Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton.

1) Helen Cooke (234), KILTEALY GREY; 2) David Sloan (230), DRUMLANE LAST DANCE.

Riding Horses

30 - SMALL RIDING HORSE, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Debbie Harrod (251), LULU DE BEAU; 2) Gillian Gill (248), BRYMAR ROYAL VOYAGE; 3) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (249), GLEANN RUA MONARCH; 4) Sadhbh O’Connor (255), BALLSBRIDGE; 5) Jennifer Kennedy (252), ASSAGART ANGEL.

31 - LARGE RIDING HORSE, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 158cm. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Anne Gomes (262), MEMORY LANE; 2) Team Torrens (270), REDMAYS ROMEO; 3) Vincent Phelan (268), ASKFORBIGMONEY; 4) Kate and Amory McMahon (265), WOODFIELD BONUS; 5) Claire Connors (261), CREGGS CROSS; 6) Cathy Sayers (269), ALDERBROOK MAXIMA.

Jamie Smyth riding Debbie Harrod’s ‘Lulu de Beau’ (right) won their Small Riding Horse class and claimed the championship, while Ben Rainey rode Gillian Gill’s ‘Brymar Royal Voyage’ to place second in the same class and be named reserve champion. Pictured with judges Denise Colebrooke and Amy Kinane.

Special

S27 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Riding Horse. Presented by Event Technical Services.

1) Debbie Harrod (251), LULU DE BEAU; 2) Gillian Gill (248), BRYMAR ROYAL VOYAGE.

Ladies’ Side Saddle

32 - Open to Mares and Geldings of all types over 148cm suitable to be ridden side saddle by riders who have attained their 18th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.

1) Katie Crozier (272), CALAGY DAY IN MAY; 2) Suzanne McClean (103), LC LION KING; 3) Megan Connell (271), TOBERPATRICK RUBY; 4) Fionnuala Lennon (101), TALLYHO MAGUIRE; 5) Abbie Walker (276), IF EVER A ROGUE; 6) Kate and Amory McMahon (237), WOODFIELDFARM BALOO.

Katie Crozier and ‘Calagy Day In May’ won the Ladies’s Side Saddle class and received their prize from sponsor Botanica International.

Special

S28 - VERONICA TROPHY - for the highest placed SSA Area 21 (Northern Ireland) member who has participated in two SSA events in the current year.

1) Suzanne McClean (103), LC LION KING.

Balmoral Star of the Future Performance Horse Championships

33 - Five-year-old Performance Horse

1) Ella Boyle (280), MONBEG DUNARD BLUE; 2) Jodie Creighton (284), CREEVYQUINN ACE; 3) Ella Boyle (281), LARAV GUINESS LIGHT; 4) Bridget Speirs (292), BT JUST SPECIAL; 5) Sandra Hamilton (289), QUALITY JULIO; 6) Becky Cullen (285), GARRALENT.

34 - Six and Seven-year-old Performance Horse

1) Noel Dunne (299), KIEF RHAPSODY OF BELLINE; 2) Ashwood (294), ASHWOOD RIO; 3) Patricia Nicholson (303), MASTER LION; 4) COOLEY FARM (296), KHH COOLEY BELLINI; 5) Ciara Kinsella (300), TYKILLEN SHINDIG; 6) David O’Connor (304), DESDEMONA.

Ella Boyle’s ‘Monbeg Dunard Blue’ won the Five-year-old Star of the Future Performance Horse class and took the championship.

Special

S29 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Performance Horse. Presented by Baileys Horse Feed.

1) Ella Boyle (280), MONBEG DUNARD BLUE; 2) Noel Dunne (299), KIEF RHAPSODY OF BELLINE.

Racehorse to Riding Horse

35 - THOROUGHBRED, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.

1) Emily Kate Robinson (319), A PLUS TARD; 2) Corrie Auchterlonie (308), OUR FATHER; 3) Seainin Mahon (315), GENERAL PRINCIPLE; 4) Vincent Phelan (268), ASKFORBIGMONEY; 5) Sharon Carolan (311), MASTERSON; 6) Sabrina Harty (314), SLIEVENAMON JOHN.

Emily Kate Robinson’s ‘A Plus Tard’ won the Racehorse to Riding Horse class, sponsored by Downpatrick Racecourse.

Cob Working Hunter

36 - COB WORKING HUNTER, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not 155cm.

1) Lynsey Rogers (329), OREO LAD; 2) Tom McNamara (326), SHANBALLY TOP GUN; 3) Amy Robinson (328), LEEKFIELD CHERRY; 4) Rebecca Millar (327), STRICTLY DANCING; 5) Victoria Thompson (330), DERRYLOUGH BAY BANDIT; 6) Louise McCormack (325), SHELLEY BANKS.

Small Horse Working Hunter

37 - MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.

1) Shauna Kidd (340), GOOD NEWS SCOTTY; 2) Penny Murphy (218), KONTIKI; 3) Stephanie Moore (347), DYNAMITE REPLAY; 4) BIROL NADIR (349), ZAVY ECHO; 5) Kerry Magill (343), BONMAHON QUICK STEP; 6) Ashwood (206), ASHWOOD REGGIE.

Special

S30 - GEORGE BOYD MEMORIAL TROPHY, Presented by the Boyd & Lowry family in memory of the late George | Boyd to the winner of class 37.

1) Shauna Kidd (340), GOOD NEWS SCOTTY; 2) Penny Murphy (218), KONTIKI.

Working Hunters

38 - MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1m.

1) Simon Kelly (196), CLOGHER HIGHLANDER; 2) George Stewart (364), COOLPARKS ORESTUS; 3) Dermot Molloy (202), CUMMERMORE LAD; 4) Samuel Sloan (362), HARRY; 5) Jonathan Steele (363), TINA M; 6) John Stewart (26), KOOTENAY BAY.

39 - MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6 years old, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1.05m. (age must be specified on entry form).

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Megan Hamill (370), REDWOOD QUALITY STREET; 3) Timothy Martin (227), IMPERATOR I; 4) Yvette Donaldson (30), SHANAGHAN SOLOMON; 5) Catherine Patterson (379), PRINCE OF MOURNE; 6) Nicky Laverty (373), LISROAN TOP NOTCH.

40 - MARE or GELDING, 7 years old and over, over 148cm, maximum height of fences to be 1.15m. (age must be specified on entry form)

1) Perdita Blackwood (389), CLANDEBOYE; 2) Rosie Alcorn (387), CHRYSANTHOS; 3) Shane Doyle (395), DOYLES ROMEO; 4) Gillian Vaughan (410), KANNANS TOUCH OF MAGIC; 5) Katie-Lee Houston (397), MUCKNO MAGIC.

Dermot Molloy’s ‘Two Mile Nigel’ and Perdita Blackwood’s ‘Clandeboye’ were champion and reserve Working Hunter at Balmoral Show.

Specials

S31 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter. Presented by the Society.

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Perdita Blackwood (389), CLANDEBOYE.

S32 - ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Champion Working Hunter. Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash.

1) Dermot Molloy (201), TWO MILE NIGEL; 2) Perdita Blackwood (389), CLANDEBOYE.

Clydesdales

41 - RIDDEN CLYDESDALE PURE BRED MARE or GELDING, 3 years old and upwards.

1) Nicholas Jenkins (411), KNOCKMORE SAM; 2) Kevin McGovern (412), KINEDALE BELLE.

42 - YELD MARE, 3 years old and upwards.

1) Kevin McGovern (412), KINEDALE BELLE.

43 - GELDING, 3 years old and upwards.

1) Nicholas Jenkins (411), KNOCKMORE SAM.

44 - COLT or GELDING, yearling or two year old.

1) William Hall (415), HALLMARK HARVEY.

45 - FILLY, Yearling.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA; 2) Geoffrey & Lesley Tanner (421), CLOGHAN MAISIE; 3) Darren & Roberta Ryan (420), MACFIN FLOWER GIRL; 4) Boat Clydesdales (416), BOAT LADY GEORGINA; 5) Lisa Dixon (419), STONEYFALLS EDAY.

46 - FILLY, two year old.

1) Graffin Hanna (424), MACFIN HIGHLAND QUEEN; 2) Thomas Gregg (423), BALLINREES KATIE; 3) Darren & Roberta Ryan (425), HILLVIEW AMAZING GRACE; 5) Jessica Smith (426), NAVAEH THORN ENIGMA; 5) Boat Clydesdales (422), BOAT LADY ROBERTA.

Nicholas Jenkins’ ‘Knockmore Sam’ won the Ridden Clydesdale class.

Special

S33 - CHAMPION PRIZE, £50 and CRYSTAL TROPHY - for the Champion Clydesdale. Presented by the Ulster Bank.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA; 2) Geoffrey & Lesley Tanner (421), CLOGHAN MAISIE.

S34 - THE DOUGLAS D MURRAY PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP - for the best Clydesdale. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA; 2) Geoffrey & Lesley Tanner (421), CLOGHAN MAISIE.

S35 - SPECIAL PRIZE, £25 - for the best Clydesdale of opposite sex to the champion. Presented by Ulster Bank.

1) William Hall (415), HALLMARK HARVEY.

S36 - VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale filly. Won outright in 1930 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA; 2) Geoffrey & Lesley Tanner (421), CLOGHAN MAISIE.

S37 - VICTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best yearling Clydesdale colt. Won outright in 1929 by John C Drennan and represented to the Society by his family.

1) William Hall (415), HALLMARK HARVEY.

S38 - SHIELD - for the best yearling or two years old filly or colt, registered or eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Society, not having won a shield before in its lifetime. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society. Exhibitors must be current members of the Clydesdale Horse Society.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA.

S39 - COUNTY LONDONDERRY HORSE BREEDING SOCIETY TROPHY - for the best exhibitor bred animal any age. No animal can win this prize on more than one occasion in its lifetime. Presented in the judging Arena.

1) John Cross (417), CASTLETOWN CARLA.

Clydesdale Young Handler

47 - CLYDESDALE YOUNG HANDLER - for competitors aged between 10 to 18 years on day of qualifying show.

1) Finn Todd (430); 2) Charlie Dixon (427); 3) Isabella Dixon (428).

Special

S40 - ENGRAVED MEDAL - for the best handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified in 2024. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Presented by the Clydesdale Horse Society.

1) Finn Todd (430); 2) Charlie Dixon (427).

Hackneys

50 - HORSE, single harness, open.

1) Richard Caddoo (431), RENVYLE BOBBYS BOY; 2) Michael Hanlon (432), BALDWINS LIFE GOES ON.

Special

S42 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Society.

1) Richard Caddoo (431), RENVYLE BOBBYS BOY; 2) Michael Hanlon (432), BALDWINS LIFE GOES ON.

S43 - THE CARPLANT TROPHY - for the best Hackney exhibit. Presented by Carplant Limited.

1) Richard Caddoo (431), RENVYLE BOBBYS BOY; 2) Michael Hanlon (432), BALDWINS LIFE GOES ON.

S44 - ROSETTES - for the best and reserve best Hackney exhibits. Presented by the Hackney Horse Society.

1) Richard Caddoo (431), RENVYLE BOBBYS BOY; 2) Michael Hanlon (432), BALDWINS LIFE GOES ON.

S45 - JOHN O'KANE MEMORIAL CUP - for the Champion Hackney exhibit. Presented by Aoife, Peter Zara and Emma Hagan.

1) Richard Caddoo (431), RENVYLE BOBBYS BOY; 2) Michael Hanlon (432), BALDWINS LIFE GOES ON.

Private Driving

51 - OPEN DRIVING CLASS, not exceeding 138cm, single or pairs.

1) Sam Crothers (433), APPLEJACK; 2) Chloe McComb (435), TRUNORTH OCEAN BREEZE.

52 - OPEN DRIVING CLASS, over 138cm, single or pairs.

1) Jonathan Carnduff (436), EXELENT; 2) Thomas Irwin (437), MATHFRED ROMEO; 3) John Weir (439), RINGSIDE LUCIFER.

Special

S46 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Private Driving exhibits. Presented by the Society.

1) Jonathan Carnduff (436), EXELENT; 2) Chloe McComb (435), TRUNORTH OCEAN BREEZE.

Jonathan Carnduff’s ‘Exelent’ won the Open Driving class over 138cm and took the championship.

Light Trade Turnouts

53 - LIGHT TRADE, A single pair of horses or ponies, shown in a traditional two or four wheeled trade vehicle.

1) Ruairi Creighton (440), FELIX; 2) John Weir (442), ROSEHALL ALEXANDER; 3) Thomas Irwin (437), MATHFRED ROMEO.

Special

S47 - USPCA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Light Trade Turnout. Presented by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

1) Ruairi Creighton (440), FELIX; 2) John Weir (442), ROSEHALL ALEXANDER.

Cobs

54 - COB, MARE or GELDING, [lightweight], 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying up to 14st [89kg].

1) Hilary Gibson (447), HIGHVIEW FORTHRIVER; 2) Lisa Mitchell Talbot (454), RANDALSTOWN RAMBLER; 3) Tom McNamara (326), SHANBALLY TOP GUN; 4) Joy Murray (455), BEE SMOOTH; 5) Emer Lawlor (450), YEATS' DUKE-BOX JIVE; 6) Heather Knox (324), SPRINGVALE CINDERELLA.

55 - COB, MARE or GELDING, [heavyweight], 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg].

1) Robert Morrow (464), MORROWS DUN DEAL; 2) Debbie Harrod (461), HIGHVIEW QUICKSTEP; 3) Amanda Benson (457), FOOL ME ONCE; 4) Linda McCullough (463), ROSS MATTIE; 5) Adrian Martin (462), HOBNOB.

56 - MAXI COB, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cm, to be judged as Cobs.

1) Elaine Buller (467), RANDALSTOWN RIGSBY; 2) Amanda Benson (465), MURRISK SEA SMOKE; 3) Andrew Boyd (466), BROTHER HUBBARD; 4) Debbie Harrod (468), HIGHVIEW WATERMARK; 5) Leahane Porter (471), TAGGART'S DUN DEAL; 6) Team Torrens (472), COLOSUS.

Jamie Smyth rode Hilary Gibson’s ‘Highview Forthriver’ to win the Lightweight cob class and take the championship.

Special

S48 - CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cob from classes 54 & 55 Presented by the Society.

1) Hilary Gibson (447), HIGHVIEW FORTHRIVER; 2) Elaine Buller (467), RANDALSTOWN RIGSBY.

Donkeys

57 - BEST TURN OUT and CONDITION, open to all ages and categories.

1) Jill Castles (477), DEC; 2) Caolan Cochrane (482), DIXIE; 3) Katie Meharry (484), JOEY; 4) Caolan Cochrane (481), RICKY; 5) Caragh Cochrane (480), CLANVARAGHAN MUFFIN.

58 - STALLION or GELDING, four years old or over.

1) Caolan Cochrane (482), DIXIE; 2) Jill Castles (477), DEC; 3) Castlescreen Farm (485), DEL BOY; 4) Caolan Cochrane (481), RICKY; 5) Sophie McVey (483), JOSEPH.

59 - MARE, four years old or over, or Broodmare, five years old or over with own foal at foot. Foals to be at least six weeks old or over on the day of the Show.

1) Declan Feeney (491), CAMILLA OF DUNTURK; 2) Declan Feeney (490), MAUDE; 3) Caragh Cochrane (480), CLANVARAGHAN MUFFIN; 4) Castlescreen Farm (488), MOSSVALE ROSIE.

60 - Traditional Working Donkey, mare or gelding, aged 4 and over shown with farming implements, e.g. creels, slipes, grubbers, stiff carts etc. All vehicles must be in working order.

1) Caolan Cochrane (482), DIXIE; 2) Sophie McVey (483), JOSEPH; 3) Declan Feeney (491), CAMILLA OF DUNTURK; 4) Caragh Cochrane (492), RICKY; 5) Castlescreen Farm (488), MOSSVALE ROSIE.

Caolan Cochrane’s ‘Dixie’ won the Traditional Working Donkey class.

Donkey Young Handlers

61 - YOUNG HANDLERS - for competitors aged between 7 to 16 years on day of qualifying show.

1) Casey Oliver-Sloan (777); 2) Zachary Dunford (776); 3) Skye Oliver (497).

PONIES

CONNEMARA PONIES - IN HAND

62 - REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE, 4 years and upwards with or without foal.

1) Kitty Concannon (498), CORNFIELD CRESSIDA; 2) Michael Harty (500), CASHELBAY MELLOW; 3) Helen Forgrave (499), SCATHACH AN DIMEIN; 4) Templerebel Connemara Ponies (505), TEMPLEREBEL ARABELLA; 5) Jim McClean (502), KHALEESI KAY.

63 - REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, FILLY or GELDING, two and three year old.

1) Eimear Coleman (508), CLOUNANNA LADY MAY; 2) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (511), GLENCARRIG MYSTIQUE; 3) Clady Water Farm (507), WOODHAVEN GWENNICK; 4) Deirdre Fletcher (509), LOUGHRIES WALLACE OF LOUGHRIES; 5) Helen Forgrave (510), SHANBO JENNY; 6) David Graham (512), KILFANE JOHNNY.

Silverware success in the Connemara In-Hand classes at Balmoral Show.

Special

S49 - THE HENDERSON AND GRAHAM PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the winner of class 62. Presented by the Henderson and Graham family.

1) Kitty Concannon (498), CORNFIELD CRESSIDA.

S50 - CASHEL BAY STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the winner of class 63. Presented by Robbie & Barbara Fallon.

1) Eimear Coleman (508), CLOUNANNA LADY MAY.

CONNEMARA PONIES - RIDDEN

64 - REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st January in the current year.

1) Sadhbh O’Connor (529), TEACH MÓR SPARROW; 2) Grace Maxwell Murphy and William McMahon (522), GLEANN RUA KNIGHT TIME; 3) Jane Kinsella (524), ARDGAINEEN BOYDE; 4) Mandy Mcleod (528), STRUTHÁN ROXANNE; 5) Lucinda Kelly (523), SRAREVAGH DUNALLY; 6) Ballyrusley Stables (517), DOYLE’S PIXIE SHADOW.

65 - REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 10th birthday but not their 16th birthday on 1st January in the current year.

1) Jennie Curran (534), CAHERPUCA CHAPPY; 2) Desna Lewis (541), SEAFIELD RIVER BANKS; 3) William Durkan (535), BLAKEHILL BOBBY; 4) Philip Morgan (544), MIRAH DE GOARIVA; 5) Beatrice Hughes (539), SLIEVEBLOOM HILDA; 6) Penny McClean (542), OXHILL ANDREAS.

Jennie Curran’s ‘Caherpuca Chappy’ won their Ridden Connemara class and claimed the championship, also winning their Working Hunter class and championship.

66 - REGISTERED RIDDEN CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 6 years old or over suitable for and to be ridden by riders 10 years old and over on the 1st January in the current year.

1) Avril Kelly (555), MONAGHANSTOWN ROSIE; 2) Abby Dowling (553), MANOR CASCADE; 3) Jackson Laing (556), DOON DA VINCI; 4) Chloe Rooney (562), FAIRYHILL MARKLE; 5) Caitlin McGuckin (558), FANAD BEAUTY; 6) Joe McNamara (557), RATHCOONA RUTH.

Specials

S51 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Connemara. Presented by Mrs Mandy Boyle.

1) Jennie Curran (534), CAHERPUCA CHAPPY; 2) Avril Kelly (555), MONAGHANSTOWN ROSIE.

S52 - ROBSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the winner of class 64.

1) Sadhbh O’Connor (529), TEACH MÓR SPARROW.

S53 - CASHEL BAY STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the winner of class 65. Presented by Robbie & Barbara Fallon.

1) Jennie Curran (534), CAHERPUCA CHAPPY.

S54 - R.J. MONTEITH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the winner of class 66. Presented by Marina and James Wray.

1) Avril Kelly (555), MONAGHANSTOWN ROSIE.

CLIFDEN QUALIFIER

67 - REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, STALLION, MARE or GELDING.

1) Marjorie Hardiman (567), CREGANNA KERFUFFLE; 2) RONAN MORRIS (569), BAUNMORE; 3) Sarah Brashaw (564), LANKILL LORD BUÍ; 4) Naomi Murphy (570), PEM BOY.

CONNEMARA PONIES - WORKING HUNTER

68 - REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 10th birthday but not their 16th Birthday on 1st January of the current year.

1) Jennie Curran (534), CAHERPUCA CHAPPY; 2) Lucy Osborne (587), TOUSIST KING; 3) Sue Ann Foley (536), THORNDALE MELODY; 4) Foxfort Stables (554), CLAREVILLE CODIAC; 5) Graham Kenny (583), CUPID'S MAGIC SHADOW; 6) Brendan Weld (590), MOUNTAIN GIRL.

69 - REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday on 1st January of the current year.

1) Margaret Thompson (609), GROVE ROSALIND; 2) Mary Teeling (608), SHANBO MYLES; 3) Marjorie Hardiman (567), CREGANNA KERFUFFLE; 4) Jane Field (597), CLONMOYLAN RED HUGH; 5) Sarah Gallagher (598), CULMORE SILVER BELLE; 6) Naomi Murphy (570), PEM BOY.

Sashes and silverware are hard won at Balmoral.

Special

S55 - NI CONNEMARA PONY ASSOCIATION PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion Connemara Pony in classes 68 and 69. Presented by the NI Connemara Pony Association.

1) Jennie Curran (534), CAHERPUCA CHAPPY; 2) Margaret Thompson (609), GROVE ROSALIND.

RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND

70 - Small breeds for registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B ponies, - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 138cm suitable for, and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 7th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Riders in this class may not ride in classes 80 - 83.

1) McKibbin Farms (617), MANORLEA CALIPO; 2) Heather Gordon (614), GIGMAN YANKEE DOODLE DANDY; 3) Angela Shannon (618), MARL GLADIATOR; 4) S Cumberland (611), RONELLE EBONY; 5) Marita Dunne (613), FONTMELL JACK SPARROW; 6) Emily Kirkland (616), SWEETCOMBE SAUCIER.

McKibbin Farms’ ‘Manorlea Calipo’ won the M&M Small breeds class and the championship.

Special

S56 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Mountain and Moorland pony.

1) McKibbin Farms (617), MANORLEA CALIPO; 2) Heather Gordon (614), GIGMAN YANKEE DOODLE DANDY.

WORKING HUNTER PONIES

72 - WORKING HUNTER CRADLE STAKES [OPEN]; PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 5th, but not attained their 11th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Ponies in this class may not compete in classes 73 & 74.

1) Patricia O’Donnell (628), RHYDYFELIN COUNT DOWN; 2) Louise Lyons (627), TYNFFRWD CARYS; 3) Jennifer Brooks (621), BALFERN DAWNING SURPRISE; 4) Kimberley Wallace (631), KEENAUGHT SANDY GOLD; 5) Lisa Trainor (630), SILVER; 6) Shelley Bonten (620), HEIDES LADY’S BOY.

73 - WORKING HUNTER STARTER STAKES [OPEN]; PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 5th but not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Ponies in this class may not compete in classes 72 & 74.

1) Julia Kerr (641), TYSSUL QUARTZ; 2) Louise Lyons (642), DARTANS SÉODA BÁN; 3) Shauna Brolly (634), LINSFORT SUNNY BOY; 4) Mary Caffrey (636), BOWMOUNT RUSTY; 5) Stuart Murphy (644), BRONHEULOG HARVEY; 6) Jackie Surgenor (646), DS EBONY BOY.

Specials

S57 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Starter Stakes pony in classes 72 & 73. Presented by Carr & Day & Martin.

1) Patricia O’Donnell (628), RHYDYFELIN COUNT DOWN; 2) Louise Lyons (642), DARTANS SÉODA BÁN.

S58 - ULSTER PONY SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Champion Mini Working Hunter Pony. Presented by the Ulster Pony Society.

1) Patricia O’Donnell (628), RHYDYFELIN COUNT DOWN; 2) Louise Lyons (642), DARTANS SÉODA BÁN.

Katie Tobin’s ‘Tawnagh Lad’ won their Working Hunter Pony class and championship.

74 - WORKING HUNTER [OPEN]; PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders to have attained their 5th but not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies in this class may not compete in classes 72 & 73.

1) Clare Greene (651), STOCKHAM SECRET ENVOY; 2) Jennifer Brooks (648), THE SILVER BULLET; 3) Emma Glass (650), PADDY TOM; 4) Leah Lawless (647), GORTNALEE LADY.

75 - WORKING HUNTER [OPEN]; PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Evie Kennedy (663), LITTLE DROMIN PHOENIX; 2) Mary Caffrey (574), ILLAUNURRA BAY; 3) Clare Greene (662), KILBREW BOBBYS BOY; 4) Ashley Bingham (657), CURRABAWN PRADA; 5) Zoe Price (670),OWENS SHADOW; 6) Nat Wilton (672), BIT OF A PICKLE.

76 - WORKING HUNTER [OPEN]; PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Katie Tobin (691), TAWNAGH LAD; 2) Mary McDonnell (685), HIGHVIEW ROYAL MEELIN; 3) Half Hill Farms (678), KNOCKLUCAS CHLOE; 4) Damien Kennedy (680), NICELY DUN DARCY; 5) Lisa Wheeler (692), LISNAHALL MISS TOFFEE; 6) Sonya Kinnear (682), ATLETICO MADRID.

Special

S59 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter pony in classes 74 - 76. Presented by Presented by Carr & Day & Martin.

1) Katie Tobin (691), TAWNAGH LAD; 2) Evie Kennedy (663), LITTLE DROMIN PHOENIX.

MINI RIDDEN PONIES

77 - LEAD REIN - SHOW PONY type. PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cm; suitable for, and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 4th but not attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be led [on a loose rein] by persons aged 16 years and over, and will be required to trot.

1) McKibbin Farms (695), CHASEFORD CAMELIA; 2) Cherie McHugh (693), COLANDRA MEANT TO BE; 3) J McCormick (694), BROOKLLAN DREAM BOY; 4) Mullaghmossan House (696), ROYALVIEW CANDYMAN.

‘Chaseford Camelia’ on the way to winning the Show Pony Lead Rein class with jockey, Myia Latto.

78 - LEAD REIN - SHOW HUNTER type, PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cm; suitable for, and to be ridden by ridders who have attained their 4th but not attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be led [on a loose rein] by persons aged 16 years and over, and will be required to trot.

1) Marianne Power (706), ROOKERY HARIBO; 2) Natalie McCartan (697), GRYNGALLT PIZZICATO; 3) Lyndsey Wylie (709), KENGARTH SALLY; 3) Mary Butler (700), BALLINACARRIG TYRION; 4) Orla Geraghty (701), GLENROWAN NUTCRACKER; 5) Lisa Baker (699), GREENDOWN MANDARIN; 6) Tara Rocca (707), BRONHEULOG GOLD DUST.

79 - LEAD REIN PONY - M&M type. PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cm; suitable for, and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 4th but not attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be led [on a loose rein] by persons aged 16 years and over and will be required to trot. Ponies in this class are to be shown unplaited.

1) Kathryn Barry (710), RHYDYGRUG PETER PAN; 2) Jill Watchorn (724), COSFORD SNOWQUEEN; 3) S Cumberland (611), RONELLE EBONY; 4) Natalie McCartan (719), EYNHALLOW LEWIS; 5) Zoe Bell (711), BELTOY PANTHERE; 6) Ruth Logan (718), LLAFAR BARTHEZ.

80 - FIRST RIDDEN- SHOW PONY or SHOW HUNTER type. PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cm; suitable for, and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 5th but not attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering allowed except for individual performances.

1) Annette McMullon (729), HOLLYCREEK SIR SIDNEY; 2) Mullaghmossan House (696), ROYALVIEW CANDYMAN; 3) Ruth Logan (726), FIELDEN REAL MCCOY; 4) Rebecca McAvoy (727), UPS A DAISY; 5) McKibbin Farms (695), CHASEFORD CAMELIA; 6) Caroline McClelland (728), EVIE.

81 - FIRST RIDDEN PONY of M&M type. PONY, MARE or GELDING 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm; suitable for, and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 5th but not attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering allowed except for individual performances. Ponies in this class are to be shown unplaited.

1) Chantilly Farm (734), CARWGWYN FINALITY; 2) Heather Gordon (737), LACY MILAN; 3) Lauren O’Rourke (629), PINEVIEW REMEO; 4) McKibbin Farms (617), MANORLEA CALIPO; 5) S Cumberland (611), RONELLE EBONY; 6) Lisa Campbell (632), COXWOOD FABIAN STEDMAN.

Marianne Power’s ‘Rookery Haribo’ won their Lead Rein class, before taking the Lead Rein and First Ridden championship and the Supreme Mini Championship.

Specials

S60 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion in the Lead Rein and First Ridden Classes. 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 77 - 81 are eligible to compete

1) Marianne Power (706), ROOKERY HARIBO; 2) Annette McMullon (729), HOLLYCREEK SIR SIDNEY.

S61 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £75 - for the Supreme Champion and Supreme Reserve Champion from classes S57 & S60 are eligible to compete. The Supreme Mini Championship winner is eligible for the Balmoral Show Champion of Champions which is held in the Main Arena on Saturday 17th May.

1) Marianne Power (706), ROOKERY HARIBO; 2) Annette McMullon (729), HOLLYCREEK SIR SIDNEY.

A winning line up in the pony classes at Balmoral Show.

RIDDEN PONIES

82 - OPEN SHOW HUNTER STARTER STAKES, PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders to have attained their 5th but not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders in this class may not compete in any other Show Hunter Pony class at the show.

1) Imelda O’Shaughnessy (744), GLANDRINE PIED PIPER; 2) Heather Gordon (737), LACY MILAN; 3) Catherine Cassidy (637), A TOUCH OF MAGIC; 4) Deborah Cowan (740), JANALA MR TOM; 5) Max Laird (742), MILFORD FAIR BRONZE; 6) Caroline Barry (739), AHANE VALIANT.

83 - OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders to have attained their 5th but not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Foxfort Stables (746), SCALACRE ECLIPSE; 2) Eileen Millar (749), BUNBURY SUAREZ; 3) Heather Lowry (748), ANNANDALE PRINCE CHARMING; 4) Rachel Lane (653), CREGANNA DANCER; 5) Gillian Harty (747), DALIBHUNGA MANDELA; 6) Sarah Wakfer (656), CREGANNA LORENZO.

84 - OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Team Torrens (754), ROSEGATE VALENTINE; 2) Geralyn Heap (752), EDENMORE STAR; 3) Claire Allsopp (750), DRIMOLEAGUE SAILOR.

85 - OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

1) Charlotte Kelly (757), HUDSONS LUCARELLI ROSA; 2) Half Hill Farms (685), HIGHVIEW ROYAL MEELIN; 3) Team Torrens (761), HIGHVIEW HANDSDOWN; 4) Fia Mai Guinan (755), RSH SALLY; 5) Lisa Peoples (547), BALLYHINDON BOY; 6) Odharnait Kiernan (758), WILLOW.

Charlotte Kelly’s ‘Hudsons Lucarelli Rosa’ won an Open Show Hunter Pony class and claimed the championship.

Specials

S62 - CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25 - for the Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony. 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 82 - 85 are eligible to compete.

1) Charlotte Kelly (757), HUDSONS LUCARELLI ROSA; 2) Foxfort Stables (746), SCALACRE ECLIPSE.

S63 - THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the Champion Show Hunter Pony. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell, CBE CVO.

1) Charlotte Kelly (757), HUDSONS LUCARELLI ROSA; 2) Foxfort Stables (746), SCALACRE ECLIPSE.

86 - OPEN SHOW PONY: MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 123cm but not exceeding 148cm. Ridden by riders of the correct age for the height of their pony.

1) Anthea Steele (769), ROTHERWOOD IT’S THE BUSINESS; 2) Mullaghmossan House (768), STRINESDALE GENIUS; 3) Jennie Curran (763), TIDKIN TALISMAN; 4) Caoimhe Kennedy (764), CREEVELEA LITTLE RED; 5) Lauren O’Rourke (766), RYEHALL BOUTIQUE; 6) Ruth McCafferty (767), KENILWOOD PARTY LIGHTS.

S64 - COMMENDATION - At the judge's discretion, a commendation and £25 may be awarded from the John Kirkpatrick legacy to an exhibitor in classes 82 -86, who has demonstrated a noteworthy degree of empathy with his/her mount.

1) Imelda O’Shaughnessy (744), GLANDRINE PIED PIPER; 2) Lauren O’Rourke (766), RYEHALL BOUTIQUE.

S65 - THE E PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the winner of class 86.

1) Anthea Steele (769), ROTHERWOOD IT’S THE BUSINESS; 2) Mullaghmossan House (768), STRINESDALE GENIUS.

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