STORY OF THE INDOOR SHOW AT DUCHY COLLEGE 15 JAN 06

BY JAY WARD

"It was a typical wet January day when on the 15th South West Equine Protection held its first show of the year at Duchy College, Callington.  My trusty steward and I set out from Kingsbridge in a light mist,  but before arriving in Cornwall the clouds were rolling in.  Despite this the show was well attended with good entries in most classes. The day started with the In Hand classes in which several nice animals were entered. The small Mountain and Moorland winner Mrs Weavers Treflan Maerid was a delight and has only recently been brought down from the Welsh mountains. Mrs Chris Horswells superbly turned out Lemonshill Moon Daisy headed the Coloured class. Eventual In hand champion was Lisa Daveys charming heavyweight cob Bertie KMA with Barry and Margret Brooks home bred Corringdon Maestro in reserve. This super little chap was attending his first outing and must have a bright future ahead.

By the time the ridden classes started everyone was looking a bit damp so we abandoned the lunch break and kept going in order to keep everyone moving.  Again well supported classes with some nice combinations entered.  Louise Henry rode Idyllic Nureyev to head both the Lead Rein and small breed Mountain and Moorland classes, this is a new pony for this year and they make a charming combination; sister Jane Hendy and Spring Contrast headed the Coloured class whilst Gill Ross' Madrigals Grandee took the veteran, "Gizzy" is 19 years young now and all credit to Gill he is still in great condition.  Champion of the ridden section was Marie Laitys lightweight  Cob Jack Jones with reserve going to Paul Jones and the large Hack The Advocate .

About £285 was raised towards SWEP funds and everyone seemed to go home happy despite the appalling weather.

Maureen Rolls and her band of helpers must be thanked for all their hard work and anyone interested in joining SWEP can contact Maureen on 01822 890668."

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