Route Hunt Branch of the Pony Club celebrate successful year
DC Eavan White welcomed everyone to the event celebrating a year of success that saw branch members travel to England and Scotland having qualified to compete at national level in show jumping, dressage, eventing, and pony club games. Special mention was made of Rosie Alcorn and Eimear McMahon who travelled to England in January to successfully complete their AH Test, the highest horse care award available through the Pony Club.
The dedication and success of the games team, especially the organisation of Ann Marie Carr was highly praised with trainer Simpson McKay picking up the Roulston Award for his services to the branch. Guest speakers at the event were Vicki and Lisa Wharry, past branch members, who having been spotted in the past by the Mossvale Arena Party travelled to assist at the London Olympics.
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Hide AdTheir presentation had everyone gripped as they gave an amazing insight into what went on behind the scenes with everything from arena preparation and walking the cross country course to the various celebrities they met while assisting at this spectacular event. Parents, as well as members, who are no strangers to course building and clearing up listened as Vicki and Lisa’s inspirational talk described how they have taken this to a completely different level.
Prizes were then distributed by Vicki, Lisa and branch treasurer Esther Harper prior to a superb supper which added to an extremely enjoyable evening.
Area Trials
Bannfield Perpetual Cup, Rosie Alcorn
Torrens Family Cup, Kim Campbell
McCulloch Challenge Cup, Lucy Lamont
Dressage
The Darcy Boy Cup, Rosie Alcorn
Intermediate Dressage Trophy, Jessica Graham
Novice Dressage Silver Chalice, Lucy Lamont
Junior Dressage Oval Plate, Katie Curry
Show jumping
Ella Mana Mou Cup, Eimear McMahon
Rosemary White Cup, Laura Abernethy
RHPC Horse Statue, Sam Woodrow
Tetrathlon
Jackson Taggart Cup, Joe Evans
Portstewart Gymkhana Cup, Lucy Lamont
Minimus Tetrathlon Cup, Niamh Carr
Route Hunt Pony Club Cup, Rocco Quinn
Home Championships
The Torrens Family Shield, Jennifer Pollock
RHPC Silver Plate, Olivia Quinn
Maddybenny Trophy Horse Statue, Katie Curry
Games
RHPC Games Shield, Kathie Woodrow
With the following trophies going to - Sam Moore Trophy, Rosie Alcorn; Inis Eoghan, Beckah Sim; Pertunia, Danielle Lynch; Cream Cracker, Orlagh Smith; Presidents, Toni McClenaghan; Roulston Award, Simpson McKay.