COUNTY LONDONDERRY HORSE BREEDING SOCIETY
Clydesdale Foal Show
Saturday 12 December 2009
(Results)
VALENTINE’S DAY AT CHRISTMAS FOAL SHOW
Once again Ulster Clydesdale enthusiasts turned out in force at Ballymena Livestock Market on Saturday for the Annual Clydesdale Foal Show, along with the large contingent of enthusiasts from both England and Scotland.
The split foal classes proved to be a real success, with 25 foals forward from across the province, as well as Co. Donegal. The task of judging was taken on by the experienced groom/showman to the Clydesdale fraternity, Mr Robert Meiklem from Aberfoyle.
The Overall Ribbons went to the Foal Champion Macfin Valentine who won the Senior Filly Foal class. This home bred foal was on her first outing for Graffin and Yvonne Hanna. Valentine is sired by Scott Bros. Stallion, Doura High Spirit and her dam being Kirkhouse Amazing Grace, who also won the Foal Show back in 2004.
The Reserve Overall Champion went to Alex and Geoffrey Tanner, with the top Junior Filly Foal, this was Arclid Shona, bred by Tony Bull, Cheshire. Shona is by the young stallion Arclid Hillside Avenger and her dam being Arclid Amber.
The new Senior Championship was won by Gordon Smyth, showing his home bred yearling colt, Cloghan Denver Lad. This dark bay colt is again by Doura High Spirit, and his dam being Borrowston Duchess, he also went on to take the Best Opposite Sex to the Overall Champion.
Reserve Senior Champion was the 3 year old mare Bratlach Enchantress, bred and owned by John Drummond. Enchantress is by Bratlach Dillon and her dam being Bratlach Jane.
The Young Handlers Class was won for the third year in a succession by David Patterson (Hollybank), second going to Patrick McKay (Carnaff) and third prize going to Cormack Cochrane (Bratwell) who qualified for the Clydesdale Horse Society Young Handlers Final.
The class results were as follows:
Class 1: Mare 3 Year Old & Upwards
1 John Drummond (Bratlach Enchantress)
Class 2: Two Year Old Filly
1 Sam McKee (Hollybank Primrose)
Class 3: One Year Old Colt or Gelding
1 Gordon Smyth (Cloghan Denver Lad)
2 A & G Tanner (Freehall John Boy)
3 Pat O’Boyle (Ballinarry Claddy Boy)
Class 4: One Year Old Filly
1 Wendy Holmes (Bratwell Britney)
2 Terry Mills (Woodhill Joan)
Class 5: Senior Colt Foal
1 Jennifer Reid (Bencannon Grand Slam)
2 Wendy Holmes & Ivan Cochrane (Bratwell Alltan)
3 Tommy McAleese (Collessie Cardinal)
4 Joni Coulter (Oldstone Henry)
Class 6: Senior Filly Foal
1 G & Y Hanna (Macfin Valentine)
2 John Cross (Castletown Carol)
3 Sam Parke (Carnaff Elaine Marie)
4 Alec Brown (Lagavar Nellie)
5 David McBriar (Carsontown Rose)
6 Audrey Barnes (Ballinarry Pepsi Lee)
7 Bertie Fullerton (Lisachrin Rosie)
Class 7: Junior Colt Foal
1 Tommy McAleese (Collessie Carousel)
2 John Henderson (Braeside Robby)
3 Bertie Fullerton (Lisachrin Sir Monty)
4 Errol Lynd (Bracken Sir John)
5 John McNeillis (Killybegs Donegal)
Class 8: Junior Filly Foal
1 A & G Tanner (Arclid Shona)
2 John Drummond (Bratlach Mayflower)
3 June Teacey (Crossmakeever Lauren)
4 Pauline Glass (Cloghabruck Rosie)
5 Darren Ryan (Carnaff Rosie)
6 Pat O’Boyle (Drumhill Lady Zoe)
7 Ivan Smith (Glenhall Lady Jane)
8 Drew Sinclair (Milltown Elegant Lady)
9 Agnes Todd (Roeshall Holly)
Class 9: Pairs
1 Tommy McAleese
2 John Drummond
3 A & G Tanner
4 Wendy Holmes & Ivan Cochrane
5 Pat O’Boyle
6 Bertie Fullerton
Class 10: Young Handlers
1 David Patterson
2 Patrick McKay
3 Cormack Cochrane
4 Colleen Cochrane
5 Gareth Mills
Overall Champion
G & Y Hanna (Macfin Valentine)
Reserve Overall Champion
A & G Tanner (Arclid Shona)
Foal Champion
G & Y Hanna (Macfin Valentine)
Reserve Foal Champion
A & G Tanner (Arclid Shona)
Best Foal Bred by Exhibitor
G & Y Hanna (Macfin Valentine)
Best Foal Bred in Ireland
G & Y Hanna (Macfin Valentine)
Senior Champion
Gordon Smyth (Cloghan Denver Lad)
Reserve Senior Champion
John Drummond (Bratlach Enchantress)
CHS Young Handler (Qualifier)
Cormack Cochrane (Bratwell)
Clydesdale Horse Society Shield
Terry Mills (Woodhill Joan)
The Society is again indebted to the Ulster Bank who were our main sponsor, kindly supported on the day by Ann Calwell, and to Jervis Nutt Esq., Limavady who contributed generously towards the Overall and Reserve Champion Prizes.
Yvonne Hanna (Secretary) thanked the society members who also contributed towards special prizes down through the classes, and to John McIntyre who kindly presented a trophy and prize for the best foal sired by Doura High Spirit.
Last but no means least the County Londonderry Horse Breeding Society would like to thank J.A. McClelland & Sons for the use of their first class facilities, and the Market Staff for all their help before and during the show.
The Society’s Christmas Raffle Draw was drawn during Saturday’s judging. The winners were:
1 Prize (£100) Jock Weir (Jackton Smiddy)
2 Prize (£75) McAtamneys Butchers (Garvagh)
3 Prize (£50) Markie Craig (Limavady)
4 Prize (£25) Donna McBride (Ballybogey)
5 Prize (£25) Jim Dawson (Clackmannan)
The Society wish to thank everyone who supported the Christmas raffle.
The CLHBS would like to wish all their members and supporters a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! |