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CHSC ANNUAL OPEN DAY and SHOW
10TH JUNE 2007

 

Working Hunter Pony not exceeding 13hh

1st Dannie Harris riding Biscuit

2nd Beatrice Saunders-Watson riding Snoopy

3rd Alex Tordoff riding Crunchie

 

Working Hunter Pony not exceeding 14hh

1st Kitty Bridgwood riding Basil

2nd Sophie Walker riding Murphys Challenge

3rd Verity Smiley-Jones riding Stone the Crows

 

Working Hunter Pony not exceeding 15hh

1st Hannah Lissaman riding Fairo
2nd Jasean Spraggett riding Derek
3rd Yasmin Farmer riding Lemmy
 
Working Hunter Pony Championship
1st Kitty Bridgwood from Tilton riding Basil
2nd Hannah Lissaman from Langham riding Fairo
 
Novice Ridden Hunter over 15.2hh
1st Rachel Dempsey riding Hoby
2nd Sarah Nicholls riding William
3rd Charlotte Farmer riding Mazza
 
Small Hunter not exceeding 15.2hh
1st Alex Morgan-Jones riding Owen
2nd Emma Raggett riding Luke
3rd Georgina Hardwood riding Charrington Spotlight
 
Open Ridden Hunter exceeding 15hh
1st Anne Varley riding Apollo
2nd Sarah Nicholls riding T.J.
3rd Georgina Harwood riding Hector Who
 
Ridden Hunter Champion
Anne Varley riding Apollo
 
Novice Working Hunter exceeding 15.2hh
1st Abby Vaughan riding Park Lane
2nd Hayley Marshall riding Coevers Gold
3rd Charlotte Farmer riding Mazza
 
Open Working Hunter exceeding 15.2hh
1st Angela Potter riding The Main Chance
2nd Louise Fear riding Jess
3rd Georgie Armstrong riding Geri
 
Working Hunter Champion
Angela Potter from Asfordby riding The Main Chance
 
Supreme Ridden and Working Hunter Champion
for the Norman & Jane Hubbard Challenge Trophy
Anne Varley from Retford riding Apollo
 
In Hand Coloured Horse
1st Rachel Dempsey with Hoby
2nd Ella Freer with Brooklyn
3rd Emma Raggett with Magnum
 
Ridden Coloured Horse
1st Lesley Beecham riding Pedlar
2nd Sarah Hercock riding Charlie
3rd Jessica Higley riding Meg
 
Best Turned Out Horse/Pony
1st Sophie Richards riding Stardust
2nd Beatrice O’Kelly riding
3rd Ned Forryan riding Corn Poppy
 
Best Leading Rein Pony not exceeding 12hh
1st James O’Kelly riding Moon Daisy
2nd Ned Forryan riding Corn Poppy
3rd Sophie Richard riding Stardust
 
Best Rider under 12yrs
1st Edward Beddows
2nd Amelia Leeming riding Eric
3rd Ned Forryan riding Corn Poppy
 
Best Pony Club Pony
1st Rebecca Williams riding Billy
2nd Emily Howard riding Honey
3rd Alexandra Rooney riding Ruby
 
Pony Champion (for the Cottesmore Hunt Salver)
James O’Kelly from Ladywood Lodge riding Moon Daisy
 
Best Veteran Horse/Pony over 18yrs
1st Rosie Beddows riding Dinks
2nd Sam Mepstead riding Stanley
3rd William Bell riding Tutti Frutti
 
Ridden Fancy Dress
1st Lucy Daley as ‘The Great British Weather’
2nd Lucy Richards as a ‘Scarecrow’
3rd Elizabeth Peace as the ‘Flying Doctor’ 
 
Show Jumping - Novice Horse exceeding 14.2hh
1st Catherine Burniston riding Bickleigh
2nd Karen Williamson riding Caffrey Thomas
3rd Caroline Barrow riding Bridie
 
Show Jumping - Open Horse exceeding 14.2hh
1st Sharon Stride riding Nash
2nd Harriet Walker riding Cobweb
Equal 3rd  Thomas Garner riding Trinket, Adam Seaton riding Centaur Stockman, Louise Fear riding Jess and Stephanie Lawton riding Flying Colours
 
Show Jumping - Novice Pony not exceeding 14.2hh
1st Ashleigh Harrison riding Storm Breaker
2nd Lucy Howard riding Rushmoor Harriet
3rd Hannah Baker riding Bushmans Pride
 
Show Jumping - Ponies 12hh and 13.2hh
1st Hannah Rickett riding Dennis The Menace
2nd Sophie Walker riding Murphy’s Challenge
3rd Emily Lloyd riding Sally
 
Show Jumping - Ponies not exceeding 14.2hh
1st Emily Lloyd riding Sally
2nd Charlotte Barnes riding Prospero
3rd Demi Goldsmith riding Ruby
 
Gymkhana (winners of their age Group in 4 races)
4 yrs & under:  Lottie Southwell
7 yrs & under: Holly Hudson
11 yrs & under: Harry Barnes
15yrs & under: Harriet Walker
 
Hound Show
Pat Rush managed to put the young hounds in the same order as the judge, Mr Michael Clayton, and won a bottle of wine.




Summer Dance with a Difference
16th June 2007

Photos can be viewed and ordered from here




2007 On-farm Hedge-cutting Competition


Judges: Mr Robin Dale and Mr Brian Goodall
[photo in the Gallery]

CHAMPIONSHIP

The Cottesmore Hunt Champion Challenge Trophy for the cutter gaining the greatest number of points in classes 1 or 2:
Richard Stanley for Mr Joe Nourish on the Preston farm

The Richard Scott Memorial Challenge Plate for the reserve champion cutter gaining the second greatest number of points in classes 1 or 2:
Geoff Sumner for Mrs. Andrew Sheridan on Manor Farm, Owston.

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 Mrs. Andrew Sheridan, at Manor Farm, Owston
2nd Darren Ward for Mr. & Mrs. H. Cooke at South Lodge, Braunston
3rd Martin Allen for Cow Pastures Trust at East Norton
4th Chris Smith for Mr. Steven Edgson at Pilton
5th Keith Oxby for Mr. & Mrs. Robin Chapman, near Whissendine.
6th David Walker for Messrs. Stannage Bros. at Launde Cross Roads, Launde
7th Henry Hawes for Messrs. Genever & Sons, Casewick Lane, Uffington


[photo in the Gallery]
The 2007 Class 1 winning hedge


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 Mr. Richard Stanley on the Messrs. W. J. Nourish & Sons’ family farm at Preston
2nd Mr. Michael Snowden on the Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Eayrs’ farm at Brooke
3rd Robert Scott Esq. on his family farm at Home Farm, Ayston
4th Peter Tancock Esq., on the family farm at Holbeck Lodge Farm, Whissendine.
5th Norman Farnsworth Esq. on his Holmlea Farm, at Tilton on the Hill
6th John Exton Esq. on the family farm at Sewstern.
7th Mr. & Mrs. William Bevin on their family farm at Shorne Hill, Brooke
8th Michael Trigg Esq. on his farm at Knossington


[photo in the Gallery]
The 2007 Class 2 winning hedge (and Championship)

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 Geoff Sumner for Mrs. Eric Lamming at Newbold Grange
2nd Robert Scott on his family farm at Ayston


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 Chris Ledbetter for E. R.Hanbury Farms, at Chapel Farm, Burley


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 I or II, with the highest number of points gained by their hedge, cut in the previous year, for the quality of its re-growth:
Winner: Robert Scott Esq. cutting on his family farm at Ayston, Uppingham
Reserve: Chris Smith cutting for Bob Sewell at Pilton

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 and David Simkin, for D. Corbett Esq., at Lyddington, Uppingham.
David Walker and David Barber, for John Turner, land off Braunston Road, Ridlington

The Cottesmore Hunt Tankard for the hedge-cutting trainee who attended a Rutland Training Group instruction course and who, in the opinion of the instructor, completed his task in the best manner.
Chris Ledbetter

Brian Haslegrave trophy - to be presented according to the Society Committee members’ wish. This year presented for outstanding work by a novice cutter:
Michael Snowden

THE WINNERS

The prize-giving party this year took place at Hill Top Farm with all the participating farmers and cutters being invited


Ketton Hunter Trials 16th Sept 2007


Major sponsor was Hindmarch of Stamford. Adrian & Sandy Parsons sponsored the rosettes. For pictures, visit the Gallery


CLASS TYPE RESULT RIDER HORSE
Class One
Pairs

1st

Anne Thick
Richard Morcome
Alabama
Jilly
2nd 
Laura Thornton
Paula Thornton
Jacks Flight
Willow
3rd
Gemma Bird
Clare Snaith
Loose Change
Chelsea
Best Cottesmore
Francesca Matthews
Brodin Crellin
Copper
Dixie King

 

 

 

Class Two
Novice Pony

1st

Izzy Keen

Pip

2nd

Rebecca Woolley Poppy

3rd

Beth Ward Juggler

Best Cottesmore

Rebecca Woolley Poppy

 

   
Class Three
Novice Horse

1st

Alex Medwell Dixie

2nd

Gail Yeandle Sam

3rd

Laura Thornton Willow

Best Cottesmore

Helen Lewis Molly

 

   
Class Four
Open Pony

1st

Clare Snaith Loose Change

2nd

Izzy Keen Pip

3rd

Hannah Johnson Woody

Best Cottesmore

Hannah Johnson Woody

 

   
Class Five
Open Horse

1st

Anne Thick Alabama

2nd

April Toulmin Sunny Jim

3rd

Bridget Hipwell Cool Blue Rue

Best Cottesmore

Jessica Torbell Belfast



Hound racing 29th September 2007

RESULTS

16:00 - First Race
The Gordon Turd Trot for ‘Veteran Dogs’
Kindly Sponsored by Mr R Sturgess and Mrs G Heathcote-Ball.
Winner - Stanhoe
Walker: Mrs D Lane; Owner Master A Murray

16:20 - Second Race
The Michael Foster (no relation!) Flat Race for  the ‘Flighty Bitches’
Kindly Sponsored by Stone Lodge Industries
Winner - Gravy
Walker: Mrs I Bell; Owner Mr J Watson

16:40 - Third Race
The Hilarious Benn Hurdle for ‘Wild Young Dogs’
Kindly Sponsored by Navitron
Winner - Paladin
Walker: Mrs I Bell; Owner Mrs M Hudson

17:00 - Fourth Race
The Alan Michael Buffoon Hurdle for ‘Brood Bitches’
Kindly Sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Cooke
Winner - Stabling
Walker: Miss A Whitehead; Owner Mrs M Hudson

17:20 - Fifth Race
The ‘DETHRA’ Chase for the ‘Puppies’
Kindly Sponsored by Knight Trade
Winner - Baptist
Walker: Mrs C Thomson; Owner Mrs P Coleman

17:40 - Sixth Race
The Perbright Perpetual Problem Chase for the ‘Rough Dogs’
Kindly Sponsored by Mallard Pawn Brokers
Winner - Boxer
Walker: Mrs A West; Owner Carly & Teresa

18:00 - Seventh Race
THE FINAL – for the F & M Challenge Trophy (winners of races 1-6 compete)
Kindly Sponsored by the K A Wing Group      
==> Winner - Paladin <===
Walker: Mrs I Bell; Owner Mrs M Hudson