Glamorgan Hunt 2010

RECORD BREAKING SUCCESS FOR 2008 HUNTER TRIALS

The Glamorgan Hunt Hunter Trials is celebrating its most successful event to date, as the star studded 2008 trials  saw a record breaking number of entrants take part at Alps Park, Wenvoe, last weekend.

Event entries were up by a massive 58 per cent from the 2007 trials, with many competitors attracted by the impressive

£1,700 prize fund, which included £500 for the ultimate winner of the Senior Open. Entries came from as far afield as Ammanford, Swansea,Hereford, Gloucester and Somerset.

Terry Edgell, Joint Organiser of the Glamorgan Hunt Hunter Trials, said:

“This year’s event well and truly exceeded all our expectations. Although we had a significant number of entries before

 the day, and were expecting a good crowd, the fact that we had one of the only really nice days of the year attracted

 a large number of last minute entries, providing a significant boost to the  event.

“It was great to see some top names from the equestrian world in attendance – even the legendary David Broome came

 along with his sons and entered a couple of classes.

“I must thank our sponsors, HSBC Bank, as well as all the local companies who offered their support and services – it’s

 this kind of commitment which makes this fantastic event possible.”

A total of 255 horse and rider entries took part in the trials, including former professional showjumper Martyn Edwards, who stood in for his injured Son Mark in the Senior Open, but was pipped to the post by local rider Ross Gibbon. Jayne Case, BBC Wales’ longest serving news presenter, along with the Cartwright family from the last season of the BBC’s popular Coal House series, presented trophies.

Garry Allen, Joint Organiser of the Glamorgan Hunt Hunter Trials, said:

“The great thing about the Glamorgan Hunt Hunter Trials is that although we are establishing ourselves

as a highly competitive event, there is still the opportunity for young riders and beginners to take part

and enjoy the day. The highest proportion of entries this year were for the senior classes, so it would be

great to see some more juniors and novices coming along next year to have a go at the beginner course,

then stick around to get a few tips off the more experienced competitors. I believe we are well on the

way to establishing the Trials as the best equestrian event, for all standards, in South Wales.”

We had 215 entries and 255 horses (if pairs included as 2 horses) go around the course 58% up on last year!

Results

Class 1 minimus

1st Katy Williams  -  Hot Toddy
2nd Josh Bridge   - Lullaby
3rd Ethan Fettam - Taz
4th Cerys Packham - Black Diamond
5th Lauren Francis - Dusty Cloud
6th Sian Pringe - Biggles

Class 2 minimus pairs

1st Katy Williams / Abi Burford - Hot Toddy / Ben
2nd Cerys Packham / Alex Powell - Black Diamond / Benson
3rd Josh Bridge / Ethan Fettah - Lullaby / Taz
4th Nikki Furness Jones / Lauren Francis - Danny Boy / Dusty Cloud
5th Sian Prince / Y Brookman - Biggles / Sienna
6th Caroline Hellard / Lisa Gardner - Bella / Regal Moreton Morrell

Class 3 Junior Novice

1st Lucy Thomas - Sweet Pea
2nd Natalie Mordecai - Hilda
3rd Louise Edwards - Tinkers Tomahawk
4th Alice Pembridge - Flash
5th Natalie Mordecai - Leroy
6th Josh Bridge - Lullaby

Class 4 Senior Novice

1st Rachel Lima - Thomas
2nd Kelly Andrews - Beauty
3rd Caroline Hellard - Regal Moreton Morrel
4th Kay Philips - Harvey
5th Danielle Jones - Prince
6th Tina Philips - Mr O

Class 5 Novice Pairs

1st Lisa Griffiths / Rachael King - Whisper / Thomas
2nd Kerry Andrews / Katherine Philips - Beauty / Harvey
3rd Erica Malein / Kate Hockley - Bambi/ molly
4th Ellie Murphy / Victoria Thomas - Molly / Del Boy
5th Fern Jones / Holly Rees - Poppy / Mr Ziggy
6th Sherie Embley / Hayley Flint - Rowley / Mac

Class 6 Junior Intermediate

1st  Lucy Thomas - Sweet Pea
2nd  Amy Thompson - Wednesday
3rd Kenna Murdoch - Rocky Noble
4th Louise Edwards - Tinkers Tomahawk
Joint 4th Natalie Mordecai - Hilda
5th Charlotte Pritchard - Flanders Fields
6th Victoria Thomas - Del Boy

Class 7 Senior Intermediate

1st Kerry Andrews - Beauty
2nd Lisa Griffiths - Whisper
3rd Martyn Edwards - Tobasco Fox
4th Jill Osbourne - Taff
5th Jessica Bowling - Maverick
6th Lois Jones - Ted

Class 8 Junior Open

1st Amy Thompson - Super Snoop
2nd Victoria Thomas - Del Boy
3rd Charlotte Pritchard - Flanders Fields


Class 9 Senior Open

1st Ross Gibbon - Charlie
2nd Martyn Edwards - Shakespeare
3rd Martyn Edwards - Kallipan Lassie
4th Martyn Edwards - Tobasco Fox
5th Joanne Bailey - Sarah
6th Griff Griffiths - Manhattan Skyline

The Highest placed Glamorgan hunt members in the intermediate and open to each receive prizes were:
Amy Thompson - Highest placed Intermediate Junior - The Western mail Perpetual Cup
Martyn Edwards - Highest placed Intermediate Senior - The Western mail perpetual Cup
Amy Thompson -highest placed Junior Open received the Anthony Martyn Memorial Cup
Ross Gibbon - Highest Placed Senior - The Clodach Cravas memorial Picture