Bass Coast knows importance of grass roots competitors
THE Bass Coast Summer Show in Gippsland always opens the batting for agricultural shows in Victoria.
Run by two experienced event organisers in Wayne and Rosemary Loughnan from the Wonthaggi and District AP&H Society, the horse section program a wide range of classes, with the committee mindful of the changes needed for competitors and spectators.
“In the past few years, in the horse section, committees have tended to focus on catering to the elite, looking to qualify for big events, and in doing so, without meaning to, neglected the grass roots, and that has fallen away,” Wayne said.
“We went back to grass roots and had a really successful and happy show, with a local ring, harness – which was very much enjoyed by the spectators – pony club, a fun ring and the breed rings.
“I think shows need to do this, people like to win at their local show, and so many elite Olympians won their first ribbon at them.
“We have more plans for next year.”
The planning worked well, with a very busy show where many of the elite show horses had their first outing for the year, and at the other end of the scale, junior locals were thrilled with winning their very first ribbons in local rider and fancy-dress classes.
Results
Breeds
Shetland Pony grand champion: Dunavon Rochelle. Suburban Lodge
Best in hand Welsh exhibit: Julie Abrehart’s Eagle Park Touch Me
Champion part Welsh: Nicole Parson's Ashcroft Prince Regent
Champion APSB partbred: Crouch family’s One Lethal Sandman
Champion Miniature Pony: Jodie Prosser’s Darley Pirate
Champion purebred Arabian: Jodi Doyle’s Masterclass M2
Champion Palomino: Mariece Paine’s Primrose Park Sandpiper
Grand champion Pinto: Pam King’s Pilinta Park Pippen
Champion Australian Stockhorse: Casey Cambridge’s Karraba Park Cleo
Champion led Riding Pony: L Hayes’ Moonlight Dancer
Harness
Champion light harness 10.2hh and under: Susan Tselepis, Tiny Tots Hearts Desire
Champion Light Harness over 10.2hh: Marriott and Harris, Murroka Crackerjack
Champion heavy harness: Marriott family, Murroka Galaxy
Saddle horses, show hunters and riding
Champion saddle hacks: Sabrina Gilmour's Espresso and Brian Scholes' Warrawee Impresareeo
Champion saddle galloway: Suburban Lodge's Sheragan Park Reverence
Champion saddle ponies: large – Katie Kouros, Wideacres London Times; Nicole Parson, Ashcroft Prince Regent; Jill Bradford, Nomination.
Champion saddle ponies: small – Jill Bradford, Nomination; Ella Hole, QO Daisy Patch; Yikhol Webber, Rockyhill Pretty Polly
Champion show hunter hack: Brooke Wheeler, Bloomfield Valtini
Champion galloway show hunter: Dianne Macdonald, In Motion
Champion show hunter ponies: Shugar Marshall, Bellaview Winston; Phillipa Jubb, Kialla Park Mel B; Ella Hole, Kawanna Park Caesar.
Champion riders: junior, Elsie Webber; intermediate, Grace Pihan; senior, Ali Berwick.
Pony club
Best ridden pony club mount, Ella Kellstrom and Louis.
Champion pony club rider under 14 years: Savannah Bergmeier. Champion pony club rider 14 years and over: Mikayla Thomas.
Local ring
Best led: Casey Cambridge Newburn Wishlist.
Champion rider under 14 years: Savannah Bergmeier.
Champion rider 14 years and over: Keely Filsell.
Champion local ridden exhibit: Savannah Bergmeier and Penny.
Fun ring
Most successful rider: Ben Glover
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