The 2004 Griffin NuuMed Golden Horseshoe Ride


Lumahla Gold & Mary Chowne

The 2004 Griffin NuuMed Golden Horseshoe ride returned to its traditional home in Exford and was acclaimed a great success. Masterminded by the Wessex Group Committee led by Liz Hinings, the organisation ran like clockwork. A superb route devised by local International rider Anne Newton met with great praise from all the riders, and Chris Smyth was singled out for a pat on the back for her arrangements at the venue – marquee, catering and bar. Taking time out from the equine activity – there were 17 trade stands to tempt shoppers, and on Sunday - a very attractive cake stall organised by the ladies of the village to raise funds for the church.

Carolyn Pacey and Infidella
(Photo courtesy of Eric G Jones 01747 860625)


Sue Bostlemann & Vlacq Teleri
(Photo courtesy of Eric G Jones 01747 860625)

The feature class - the 2 day 160km Golden Horseshoe – saw 4 Gold Awards won. These extremely prestigious awards went to Mary Korn and Dinmor Dougall from North Wales, Sue Bostlemann and Vlacq Teleri from Staffordshire, Judy White and Bowdell Diplomat from Cornwall and Carolyn Pacey and Infidella from Lincs. Annie Lovell riding Zahra bint El Aswad, from Devon also completed the entire route but was sadly eliminated at the final vetting for lameness. The Exmoor Premier award for the Best Condition was awarded to Dinmor Dougall.

Barbara Wigley and Bletsoe Royal Marie
(Photo courtesy of Eric G Jones 01747 860625)

The Exmoor Stag class – a 2day 120km ride- saw 2 local riders take awards in the highest category. Barbara Wigley and Bletsoe Royal Marie from Wheddon Cross and Mary Chowne and Lumahla Gold from Minehead both finished in excess of 12kph to claim Stag Awards, with the Exmoor Fleur award for Best condition going to Bletsoe Royal Marie. 5 other riders completed the ride to take Hind awards (average speed between 10.5 and 12kph) - Nicky Sherry with Shimmering Blue Jasmine, Jane James with Hilton Hajar and Emily Bliss on Sister Bliss all hail from Cornwall, Pamela Jordan on her 22yo Appalousie Firefly from Staffordshire and Tracey Thompson on her 13hh Bo Busk Echo from North Yorkshire.

Judy White and Bowdell Diplomat
(Photo courtesy of Eric G Jones 01747 860625)

SPECIAL AWARDS

Class 1 – Griffin NuuMed Golden Horseshoe

Golden Horseshoe Premier Award – Mary Korn and Dinmor Dougall (Duet-Corib)

The Top Lady Award – Sue Bostlemann

The Laybrook Challenge Trophy (Best Pure Bred Arab) – Vlacq Teleri (Shah Shadow – Zahida) ridden by Sue Bostlemann

The Ferhanoush Shield (Horse and rider’s first attempt at Horseshoe) Carolyn Pacey and Infidella (Louella Inschalla II – Hi-Fidelity-Hi)

The Saxon Trophy (Best Part Bred Arab or Native pony) Judy White and Bowdell Diplomat (Nur-el-Ain – Bubbling Blonde)

The Showgirl Trophy (Best mare) Vlacq Teleri

AHS Summer Sheet Vlacq Teleri

Dunlop Heywood Veteran’s Trophy (highest placed rider over 55) Mary Korn

Griffin NuuMed handling and presentation award – Judy White and Bowdell Diplomat

Class 2 – Exmoor Stag

Exmoor Stag Fleur award – Barbara Wigley and Bletsoe Royal Marie (Astwood olden Zarak)

Saillard Fuller Gold Award - Barbara Wigley and Bletsoe Royal Marie

Saillard Fuller Silver Award – Tracey Thompson and Bo Busk Echo (unknown breeding)

Saillard Fuller Bronze Award – Pamela Jordan and Appalousie Firefly (Ibn Hanif – Ladybird)

Dunlop Heywood Veteran’s Award – Mary Chowne

The Esprit de Ferzon Award (veteran horse) Appalousie Firefly (aged 22)

SW region AHS Summer Sheet –Mary Chowne and Lumahla Gold (Golden Cavalier – Luisha)

Griffin NuuMed handling and presentation award – Katherine Letherby and Diamond’s Belkira (Bargoud – King’s Shakira)

Shimmering Blue Jasmine (Blue Lucius – Lavanda)

Hilton Hajar (El Helaly – Polemika)

 

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