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SHOW REPORT

Anne Rowson with Buddleia, Lusy Rowson with Charlie the Dog, and Karen Ibberson with Perry

Christmas Fun Show

Alfie Kay with Tinkerbell with mum Jolene Kay

Isobel Turner with Maddie with mum Lisa Turner from Horam Manor Riding School, first Lead Rein Best Rider

Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, East Sussex Sunday 21st December 2014 Words by Sally Gee and pictures by Luke Gee

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he Christmas fun Show at Golden Cross attracted a great turn-out and was indeed aptly named as there were lots of happy smiley faces. The fancy Dress class attracted in excess of 20 entries, with some spectacular costumes for both riders and ponies. There was so much to look at and take in and we could only marvel at the imagination of those making the costumes, and the time they must have taken to produce. all the classes had big entries and there was stiff competition to win a rosette. Worthy of particular mention are bramble ridden by rosie Holden, this was bramble’s first show and she was awarded a third in the best mare Class much to rosie’s and her mother, Tracey’s delight.

Isobel Turner also had a great show, winning the Lead rein best rider on the lovely Welsh Section a pony, Maddie (who is owned by Horam Manor riding School). Crystal Lloyd and her mare Spillie, make a wonderful combination and they are one to keep an eye on for the future. Oliver barker had a great first jumping class on his Shetland, billy Wizz.

The pair finished outside the rosettes, but Oliver’s big smile showed he had a lot of fun taking part.

The cute factor goes to 10-month-old alfie Kay, who was led by his mother, Jolene, on the adorable Tinkerbell in the fancy Dress class.

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Isla Hobbs with Earls Meadow Lasses Cariad with mum Tracey Hobbs, second Mare-Gelding Class

Rosie Holden with Bramble, third Best Mare

Charlie Pincus with Ollie and Issie Pincus with Honey

Sienna Burnett-Shrub with Lucy, second Fancy Dress

Lucy Bevan with Hamish, third Fancy Dress

Louise Coppard with Murphys Merchandise, first Fancy Dress

Ellie Wood with Pixie, first Mince Pies Minimus

Georgia Pitcher with Pebbly Black Market, first Noel Novice

Bryony Padwick with Such A Lady, joint first Pairs

Alex Bishop with Princess, joint first Pairs

Roselly Hamlett with Misty, first 80-85cm Open

Oliver Barker with Billy Wizz with mum Tori Barker

Matilda Peate with Widget, first Christmas Pudding Cross Poles

Crystal Lloyd with Spillie, second Best Rider february 2015 Localrider 69

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