Festive flashback to Laurel View Christmas Cracker
Riding School students hold their own in show jumping and obstacle classes
December at Laurel View saw so many Christmas activities that Santa even took up residence in the stables for a while. The Christmas Cracker Show on Sunday, December 15 was the last of the festive-themed competitions, so there was no shortage of tinsel in manes and tails and the Christmas jumpers got another outing, all adding to the festive fun.
It was fantastic to see a large number of the riding school students taking the opportunity to compete, with many holding their own among the horse and pony-owning competitors.
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Warm winter drinks, mince pies and other treats, were enjoyed by competitors and supporters, all adding to the atmosphere and the build up to Christmas.
The Equi-Tog team captured most of the competitors as they tackled the Tinsel Tangle Obstacle Course and jumped around the Jingle Show Jumping. Photos are available at www.equi-tog.com
Read on to see who took claimed the top spots at the Christmas show and then plan ahead to note the Easter Show on Sunday, April 13 onto your calendar. Who knows, the Easter Bunny might even make an appearance!
RESULTS
Sunday, December 15
Christmas Cracker Show
Tinsel Tangle Obstacle Course
Class 1 - Elf Assisted (Lead Rein):
1) Matilda, Mila Hunter; 2) Matilda, Abbie Ball; 3) Hey Look at Mee, Georgia Davey; 4) Matilda, Freya Larmour; 5) Kim, Anna Gilbert; 6) Guinness, Frankie-Rose Canavan.
Class 2 - Junior Elf:
1) Jamie, Mya McKay; 2) Lily, Adalyn Wallace; 3) Lily, Maisie Wallace; 4) Guinness, Eva McCall; 5) Marley, Hanna Szymanska; 6) Bobo, Emilia Forbes.
Class 3 - Senior Elf:
1) Copper, Holly Hanvey; 2) Kim, Flora Campbell.
Jingle Show Jumping
Class 4 - Crackers Caper - Cross-Poles (led):
1) Kennilwood Annabelle, Luisa Langford; 2) Harry Pony, Harry Johnston; 3) George, Stanley Mullen; 4) Hey Look at Mee, Georgia Davey; 5) Kim, Anna Gilbert.
Class 5 - Crackers Caper #2 - Cross-Poles (unled):
1) Kennilwood Annabelle, Luisa Langford; 2) Beauty, Sophie McAteer; 3) Lady, Grace Jenkins; 4) Lily, Adalyn Wallace; 5) Jamie, Mya McKay; 6) Prince George, Thomas Forbes.
Class 6 - Tinsel Trot - 30cm:
1) Barney, Eva Bennett; 2) Bobo, Emilia Forbes; 3) Beauty, Anna McLean; 4) Glitter, Mya McKay; 5) Prince George, Thomas Forbes; 6) Ashvale Dusty Diamond, Caroline McKeown.
Class 7 - Frosty Dash - 45cm:
1) Ben, Sarah-Grace Blelock; 2) George, Dominic Mullen; 3) Bobo, Emilia Forbes; 4) Casper, Sophie Fulton; 5) Addy, Annabell Kelly; 6) Addy, Gabriella Jones.
Class 8 - Fairy Light Folly - 55cm:
1) Lady, Lena Twardzicka; 2) George, Dominic Mullen; 3) Robyn, Flora Campbell; 4) Bella, Libby Healy; 5) Big Eagle, Holly Hamill.
Class 9 - Snowman’s Sprint - 60cm:
1) Charmer, Lucy Johnston; 2) Princess, Sarah Wilson; 3) Dillon, Ruby Healy; 4) Blake, Maya McCalmont; 5) Ben, Anna Kelly; 6) Basil, Evie McCracken.
Class 10 - Santa’s Sleigh Ride - 70cm:
1) Charmer, Lucy Johnston; 2) Kim, Flora Campbell; 3) Dillon, Ruby Healy; 4) Stockburn, Ellen Acheson; 5) Just Minty, Aimee Frew; 6) Blake, Maya McCalmont.
