Welsh breed goes on show at an event enjoyed by all ages

ABOVE: Game faces were on for the line up in the Hobby Horse Working Hunter class. Picture: TY MANNING

THE elegance and versatility of Welsh ponies and cobs has been showcased at the South Australian branch of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Australia’s Winter Performance Show at Strathalbyn.

The show featured a variety of classes, catering to both novice and experienced riders.

Competitions included in-hand classes, where ponies and cobs were judged on conformation and movement, as well as ridden classes, demonstrating their agility and trainability under saddle.

Each class was a testament to the breed’s versatility, with ponies and cobs competing in dressage, adult riding club classes and working hunters.

Some of the highlights of the show for the younger competitors were the tiny tot’s freestyle dressage competition, hobby horse working hunter and the highly anticipated fancy dress competition.

The ridden classes attracted good entries as the event served as an Australian Ridden Championships qualification for the Welsh National Show to be held in March.

The success of the event was testament to the hard work and dedication of a small-but-devoted committee in promoting and preserving this cherished breed.

ABOVE: Champion open working hunter - Carly Roberts and Trincada Santa Shaklan. Picture: TY MANNING

ABOVE: Tarryn Godfrey and Tarvia Royalist confidently making his way around the novice working hunter course. Picture: TY MANNING

Major award winners for the day were:

High Point Welsh: Edan Park The Matchmaker and The Fricker Family

High Point Part Welsh: Wynara Vixen and Wynara Stud

High Point APSB: Rivington Puff and Gemma Salvestro

High Point RPSB: Cantik Park Cinderella and Erin Bradshaw

High Point TB: You Remembered Me and Kerri Darlington

High Point Standardbred: Pradason and Chantelle Rendall

High Point Warmblood Charming BHI and Kirilee Jordan

High Point Open: Trincada Santa Shaklan and Carly Roberts

High Point Led Combination: Berwyn Swallow and Grace Semmens

Top Scoring Prep Test: Rivington Puff and Gemma Salvestro

Top Scoring Prelim Test: Rivington Puff and Gemma Salvestro

Top Scoring Novice: Kerulen Spycraft and Janet Davie

Champion ARC Mini: Edan Park The Matchmaker and The Fricker Family

Reserve ARC Mini: Berwyn Swallow and Grace Semmens

Champion ARC Welsh: Edan Park The Matchmaker and The Fricker Family

Reserve ARC Welsh: Pennant Danceman and Simone Addams

Champion ARC Part Welsh: Wynara Vixen and Wynara Stud

Reserve ARC Part Welsh: Cantik Park Cinderella and Erin Bradshaw 

Champion Led Breed: Wynara Margarita and Wynara Stud

Reserve Led Breed: Tarvia Sandman and Tarryn Godfrey

Champion Ridden Breed: Chalani Galaxy and Kim Ide

Reserve Ridden Breed: Cantik Park Cinderella and Erin Bradshaw 

Champion Novice Working Hunter: Pennant Hew and Molly Quast

Reserve Novice Working Hunter: Amaranda Casablanca and Shenae Richards 

Champion Open Working Hunter: Trincada Santa Shaklan and Carly Roberts

Reserve Open Working Hunter: Tarvia Sandman and Tarryn Godfrey

ABOVE: Eliza Spiers and Hillswood Beatrice competing in her Novice 2.1 dressage test. Picture: TY MANNING

ABOVE: Little Bo Peep found at least one of her sheep. That’s one way to get the hearts of the judges in the fancy dress event. Picture: TY MANNING

ABOVE: Willow Mitchell competing in the hobby horse working hunter class. This event was one of the crowd favourites on the day. Picture: TY MANNING

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