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CHSC ANNUAL OPEN DAY and SHOW
14TH JUNE 2009

 

 
Class 2 - Show Jumping - Novice Horse
1st Harriet Gibson riding Murphy
2nd Rob Walker riding Ballins Touch
3rd Jonathan Barlow riding Toby
4th Brogan Cranfield riding Lawson
 
Class 3 - Show jumping - Intermediate Horse
1st Emma Prusek riding Carnival Destiny
2nd Rob Walker riding Ballins Touch
3rd William Bell riding Noddy
 
Class 3a - Show Jumping - Open Horse
1st Lara Hellier riding Brusco
2nd William Bell riding Noddy
 
Class 5 - Show Jumping - Novice Pony
1st Millie Mitchell riding Just Thomas
2nd  Amelia Leaming riding Rufus
3rd Emma Wooding riding Rupert
4th Tabitha Biller riding Maggie
5th Harriet Wright riding Charlie
6th Sophie Cottis riding Kitty
 
Class 6 - Show Jumping Handicap
1st Henry Hives riding Fudge
2nd Charlotte Bell riding Barney
3rd Harriet Wright riding Marmite
 
Class 7 - Show Jumping - Ponies not exceeding 14.2hh
1st Hannah Johnson riding Woody
2nd Lilly Hives riding Marbles
 
Class 8 - Best Turned Out Pony
1st Emily Williams riding Francis
2nd Emily Bartle Jones riding Moon
3rd Libby Chubb riding Ruby
4th Hannah Spray riding Katy
5th Henry Saunders Watson riding Henry
6th Kelly Butler riding Scotty
 
Class 9 - Best Leading Rein Pony
1st Guy Hurst riding Bovey
2nd Hannah Spray riding Katy
3rd Sophie Matthews riding William
4th Ed Forryan riding Babe
5th Danielle Hanson riding Thimble
6th Henry Saunders Watson riding Henry
 
Class 10 - Best Rider
1st Hannah Spray riding Katy
2nd Ed Forryan riding Babe
3rd Emily Bartle Jones riding Moon
4th Daniella Hanson riding Thimble
 
Pony Championship for the Cottesmore Hunt Challenge Salver
1st Hannah Spray riding Katy
Reserve Emily Bartle Jones riding Moon
 
Class 11 - Best Pony Club Pony
1st Amelia Leeming riding Rufus
2nd Ashley Harrison riding Storm Breaker
3rd Emily Williams riding Francis
4th India Ward riding Principal Boy
5th Bethany Fitt riding Monty Python
6th Kia Haywood riding Arizona
 
Class 12 - Best Veteran Horse/Pony
1st Charlottle Bell riding Barney
2nd Rachael Wallace riding EMW Solo
3rd Molly Pearce riding Ripple
4th Henry Saunders Watson riding Henry
5th Libby Chubb riding Ruby
6th Kirsten Smith riding Mystery Lad
 
Class 13 - Ridden Fancy Dress
1st Rebecca Walker riding Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory
2nd Will McEwan riding Morning Cloud, Red Indian
3rd Grace Spokes riding Lion & the Unicorn
4th Harry Lee riding Great British Seaside
5th Oliver Lee riding Farmers
6th Sophie Spokes riding Father Xmas & Rudolph
 
Class 14 - Working Hunter Pony 13hh
1st Bethany Fitt riding Monty Python
2nd Sarah Wooding riding Pixie
3rd Bethany Fitt riding Cosmo
 
Class 15 - Working Hunter Pony 13hh - 14hh
1st Amelia Leeming riding Rufus
2nd Milly Michell riding Just Thomas
3rd Hannah Baker riding Skippy
4th Henry Hives riding Fudge
5th Ashley Harvison riding Storm Breaker
 
Class 16 - Working Hunter Pony 14hh - 15hh
1st Lily Hives riding Marbles
2nd Francesca Hibbins riding Blue Stilton
 
Class 16a - Working Hunter Pony Championship
1st  Bethany Fitt riding Mony Python
Reserve Sarah Wooding riding Pixie
 
Class 17 - In Hand Coloured Horse/Pony
1st Sue Holroyd riding Sinara Sunrise
2nd Becky Musson riding Busby
 
Class 18 - Ridden Coloured Horse/Pony
1st Sue Holroyd riding Sinara Sunrise
2nd Stephen Drake riding Coppit
3rd = Becky Musson riding Busby
3rd = Clare Green riding Papillion
 
Class 19 - Novice Ridden Hunter
1st Stephen Drake riding Jake
2nd Debbie Barnes riding Turbo
3rd Holly Campbell riding Moya
4th Lucy Butler riding Tommy
5th Jenny Duffin riding Super Ted
6th David Underwood riding Get Up Moyles Pride
 
Class 20 - Small Hunter 14.2h - 15.2hh
1st Angela Taylor riding Lord Lux
2nd Kitty Johnson riding Ben
3rd Elaine Norris riding Scout
 
Class 21 - Open Ridden Hunter 15hh and over
1st Sarah Holton riding Brookfield Max
2nd Stephen Drake riding Jake
3rd Hillary Green riding Ducal Royal Emblem
4th Kitty Johnson riding Ben
5th Helen Dooley riding Classic Gold 111
6th Rachel Finch riding Spider
 
Class 21a - Ridden Hunter Champion
1st Sarah Holton riding Brookfield Max
Reserve Angela Taylor riding Lord Lux
 
Class 22 - Novice Working Hunter exceeding 15.2hh
1st Katie Creaney riding Luna Raffiki
2nd Georgie Armstrong riding Dougal
3rd Helen Dooley riding Murphy's Tipple
4th Debbie Barnes riding Turbo
5th Katie Broadhurst riding Chicita
6th Amy Bates riding Shannon
 
Class 23 - Open Working Hunter exceeding 15.2hh
1st AngelaTaylor riding The Main Chance
2nd Katie Creaney riding Casper
3rd Georgie Armstrong riding Dougal
4th Lisa Freckingham riding Rock Hero
 
Class 23a - Working Hunter Championship for the Cottesmore Hunt Challenge Trophy
1st Angela Taylor riding The Main Chance
Reserve Katie Creaney riding Casper
 
Supreme Ridden and Working Hunter Champion
Winner Angela Taylor riding The Main Chance
 
Gymkhana (winners of their age group in four races)
4yrs & under Sophie Spokes
7yrs & under Ned Forryan
11yrs & under Harriet Wright
15yrs & under Lilly Hives
Family Dog Show Champion for the Cottesmore Challenge Shield
1st Caroline Clarke
 
Mock Hound Show
1st dog - Grappler
2nd dog - Pigmy
3rd dog - Rifle
1st bitch - Fiesta
2nd bitch - Pintail
3rd bitch - Picnic
 

Forecast correctly by:
(Adult) James Scott
 and
(Child) Henry Williams

 
Cake Raffle (cake donated by Andy and Maxine Smith)
Rosemary Woolley
 
TERRIER SHOW
JUDGE: Mr. Arron Longworth of Brigstock

Champion Terrier: a Black Fell Type owned by Mr. Brian Campbell of Ayrshire

Best CHSC member terrier owner: Mr. G McCann of Melton Mowbray
 
LURCHER SHOW
JUDGE: Ms Helen Swan of Swithland

Champion Lurcher: 'Lizzie', a rough coated over 24” bitch. Bed / Whippet/ Greyhound. Owned by Mr. A Perry of Newmarket

 
BULL CROSS
JUDGE: Ms Helen Swan of Swithland

Champion Bull Cross: 'Xues', a 3 year old dog, owned by Mr K Lock of Melchbourne





2009 On-farm Hedge-cutting Competition

Hedgelaying competition winners

The winners and judges
(more photos in the Gallery)


The minimum length of hedge to be cut, layered, staked and bound is 3 chains (66yds.) in order to qualify for entry into the competition. The work had to be completed for the judging that took place on 30th April 2009. The judges for this year's competition were Derek Smith Esq., from Queniborough and David Smith Esq. from Thorpe Satchville.
The prize giving party was held at Hill Top Farm, Oakham, by kind invitation of the Society's Honorary Secretary, Mr. William Cross and his wife Jane. Over 90 guests attended and the prize giving to took place in the garden.
Robert Scott, the chairman thanked all of the competitors, farmers and landowners for the support and explained that without the generous donations from the subscribers of the Cottesmore Hunt there would be no funding for the competition and prize giving party. The chairman thanked the judges for their time given on the day of judging the entries. Members of the committee and their wives were thanked for their help in laying on the party.
After the prize giving the guests enjoyed an excellent supper produced by committee members' wives. The guests could also view the photographs of the winning lengths of hedge which are taken and presented each year by Mr. George Morley of Teigh who may be contacted on 01572 787 497. There was also a viewing of all the hedges on a screen.
There are two main classes viz. Class I, for Professional Cutters operating in the Cottesmore Hunt Country and Class II, for Farmers and their family or employees cutting on their own farm. There is also a Class for hedges that have been trimmed until the last year or two and also a special prize for the hedges entered in the 2007/08 competition which were judged to have produced the best re-growth after one year by Mr. Richard Wright, the Society’s President and immediate past chairman, and Mr. Norman Farnsworth, both members of the committee.
With modern machinery and economic pressures the art of hedge-laying, which is essential to rejuvenate a hedge and to maintain its stock proofing qualities, has been in danger of dying out. Therefore it is the aim of the Hedge-cutting Societies such as ours to maintain and encourage the skill and expertise of hedge laying and to make sure that the craft is carried on and passed down to future generations. To this end the Society periodically sponsors courses organized by the Rutland Training Group and the committee is eager to sponsor anyone who is interested in learning or improving their skills in this ancient craft.
Next winter the Rutland Training Group will, subject to demand, organize the annual two-day hedge-cutting course, which is sponsored by the Society. All interested in attending the 2007/08 hedge-cutting course should contact the Rutland Training Group Secretary, Jacqui Griffin, on 01572 770 614 or the Society's secretary on 01572 755 744.

Some facts:
Over 135 miles were covered when travelling around the county to view and to judge the hedges.
49 lengths of hedge judged
39 different farms entered
38 cutters
A minimum of 260 chain of hedge have been cut, staked and bound; that amounts to almost 3 miles in total length
The craft of woodland coppicing is used to provide all the hazel stakes and binders and the posts and rails which are cut out, trimmed, bundled and transported to the sites and that work helps to create more woodland habitat and regenerate more woodland.


RESULTS


Judges: Derek Smith Esq. and David Smith Esq


CHAMPIONSHIP

The Cottesmore Hunt Champion Challenge Trophy for the cutter gaining the greatest number of points in classes 1 or 2:
Geoff Sumner for Richard Harvey and Family’s Manor Farm at Owston

The Richard Scott Memorial Challenge Plate for the reserve champion cutter gaining the second greatest number of points in classes 1 or 2:
David Walker and David Barber for Mr J Weatherby at Preston Lodge

Class 1:
OPEN - open to all professionals cutting on farms in the Cottesmore Hunt country for the Dickinson perpetual challenge cup
1st Geoff Sumner for Richard Harvey and Family, at Manor Farm, Owston
2nd David Walker for Mr J Weatherby at Preston Lodge
3rd Martin Allen for Mrs L McCartney at Flitteriss Park Farm, Braunston
4th Paul Barkes and Martin Copley for G Copley at Carr Dyke Farm
5th Chris Smith for Mrs S Wilson, Pilton
6th Roger Squire for Sandy Houston, Cottage Farm, Withcote
7th Peter Mould for T P Gilman and Sons at Tixover
8th Jim Ward for Mr and Mrs Robert Eayrs, Priory Farm, Brooke


Class 2:
FARMERS- open to farmers, their family and staff cutting on their own farms in the Cottesmore Hunt country for the Robert Hoare perpetual challenge tankard
1st Robert Scott on the family farm at Home Farm, Ayston
2nd Jim Ward on his own land at Launde Turn
3rd Charles Pick on the family farm at Bridleway Lodge, Tugby
4th Dr Mary Hardwick and Dr Chris Thomas on their field at Manton
5th Robert McCartney on the family farm at America Lodge Crossroads
6th Nigel Mould on Wheathill Farms Ltd land at Burrough Road, Little Dalby
7th Peter Tancock on the family farm near Cold Overton
8th Tom Ebden for R. Wright and Sons, Oxey Farm


Class 3:
SPECIAL - for hedges which have been cut and layered having no more than three years re-growth since being a previously mechanically trimmed hedge
1st David Walker for Edward Baines, Wood Lane Braunston
2nd Mr. and Mrs. William Bevin on the family farm at Shorne Hill
3rd Jim Ward for Robert Eayrs at Priory Farm, Brooke

Class 4:
SPECIAL - open to an ATB course trainee who has cut a three chain length of hedge to the judges' satisfaction and has not previously won the award - for the Stephen Eve challenge cup
1st No qualified cutter


Class 5:
"BEST REGROWTH" for the John Partidge Challenge Cup (Judges: Norman Farnsworth Esq and Richard Wright Esq) awarded to the cutter, in either class 1 or 2, with the highest number of points gained by their hedge, cut in the previous year, for the quality of its re-growth:
Winner: Peter Tancock cutting on his family farm near Northfield Farm
Reserve: David Walker and David Barber cutting for Mr and Mrs J Halliwell, White Lodge Farm, Tilton Station

Additional special awards:

A large bottle of whisky presented to each of those cutters who, in the opinion of the judges have made a good effort on very difficult hedges:
Bob Bakewell, cutting for Mr. Jim Wright, near Thorpe by Water
David Simkin, cutting for Mr. Jim Wright, near Thorpe by Water
David Walker and David Barber, cutting for Mr. and Mrs. W. Collin and Son, on Pacey’s Lodge Farm, Braunston
Pete Burdett and Adrian Yates, cutting on P. Burdett’s land at Langham


The Cottesmore Hunt Tankard for the hedge-cutting trainee who attended a Rutland Training Group or other instruction course and who, in the opinion of the instructor, completed his task in the best manner.
No-one qualified

Brian Haslegrave trophy - to be presented according to the Society Committee members’ wish. This year presented for outstanding work in their first year of cutting on their hedge at Manton: Dr. Chris Thomas and Dr. Mary Hardwick

Special award to Terry Darby, who is retiring – one bottle of whisky



Ketton Hunter Trials 20th Sept 2009


CLASS TYPE RESULT RIDER HORSE
Class One
Pairs

1st

Charlotte Barnes
Rebecca Woolley
Ryan
Harvey
2nd 
Molly Varley
Honor Pilmore
Marble
Rodney
3rd =
Lucy Tuff
Kate Reading

Harry Barnes
Alex Tordoff
Billy
Amy

Prospero
Solomon
Best Cottesmore
Charlottle Barnes
Rebecca Woolley
Ryan
Harvey

Class Two
Novice Pony

1st =

Tegan Allen
Kelly Tarrant
Cavalry Warrior
Snoopy

3rd =

Ashley Harveson
Greta Mason
Mel Holden
Stephanie Britain
Storm Breaker
Summer Breeze
Smarty
Spot On

Best Cottesmore

Alex Tordoff
Jasper Tordoff
Milly Mitchell
Solomon
Basil Brush
Thomas

 

   
Class Three
Novice Horse

1st

Penny Hipwell

Alfie

2nd =

Laura Thornton
Amy Loake
Willoa
Charlotte

 

   

Best Cottesmore

Sophie Walker Brushmarks

 

Class Four
Open Pony

1st

Harriet Walker Cobweb

2nd =

Hannah Johnson
Charlie Parkin
Woody
Two Tone Ted

 

   

Best Cottesmore

Harriet Walker Cobweb

 

   
Class Five
Open Horse

1st =

Zoe Andrew
April Toulmin
Top Cat
Sunny Jim

 

   

3rd =

Charlotte Barker
Marcus Park
Bobbin
Ollie

Best Cottesmore

Zoe Andrew Top Cat