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SHOW REPORT Sian Tomsett-Hills and Bramble, first Pony the Judge would most like to take home
Tula Cole and Yogi, first First Ridden
Leigh Smith and Leo, first Veteran
Equi-Fun Charity Fun Showing and Dressage Show Plumpton College, East Sussex • Sunday 24th April 2016 Words by Rebecca Tarrant and pictures by Rosanna Filmer Lily Musson and Madam, second My Best Friend
Maddy Harding and Lovely Hill Hardys Touch, second Riding Club Pony
Natasha Barker and Wren, first Prettiest Mare
Paige Stevens and Smartie Pants, first Most Handsome Gelding
In aid of
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Alex Emmanouilidis and Rosie, first Cutest & Cuddliest Pony
Gemma Ridgeway and Missy, first Coloureds
Rowena Day and Townend Bellboy II, second Ridden Mountain & Moorlands
Holly Bishop and Peppermint Cream, first Family Horse
Elsie-Mae Batchelor and Pepsi, Equi-Fun Ring Champions
William Harris and Prince Naz, Oscar’s Wish Foundation Champions
Sheneka Reid and Rosie, first Best Turned Out
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ll proceeds from the Equi-Fun Club Charity Showing and Dressage Show were donated to the Sussex based charity, Oscar’s Wish Foundation. The charity is relatively new and was set up to provide support for parents, families and siblings who experience the loss of their baby and to raise awareness of the support needed when a precious baby’s life is lost. Breaking the silence of such a “taboo” subject is vital to ensure that parents, family and siblings get the support needed to understand and grieve their loss. The charity was set up by Gemma Kybert, a good friend of Equi-Fun Club’s organiser Rebecca, after the devastating loss of her baby boy. The charity touched many people’s hearts and the show was a huge success with an amazing turnout despite the arctic weather. Overall the club raised a whopping £1,134.81 from the show, a yummy cake sale and a guess the number of sweets competition. The showing classes were all well attended, with several being closed before the day. With two rings of Showing the judges had their work cut out choosing winners and overall champions. In the Oscar’s Wish Foundation ring, the Champion title went to William Harris and his super pony, Prince Naz. William is an RDA rider and despite the freezing conditions smiled for the whole day and it was a unanimous decision to award them the Championship. Over in the Equi-Fun ring Elsie-Mae Batchelor had a fantastic day, taking home several rosettes and the Championship title on her pony, Pepsi. Indoors the dressage competition was also incredibly popular with tests running all day. The standards were incredibly high and class winners included, Holly Bishop riding Peppermint Cream, Ellie Prowse on Mango and Kate Linabury on Whiskey. Ellie Prowse also walked away with the prize for the highest percentage of the day with a fantastic 73.4% in the Prelim 12 class. The Equi-Fun Team would like to thank everyone for supporting the show and giving so generously to a wonderful charity and helping them carry out their amazing work. JUNE 2016 Localrider 67
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