Charlene Wilson Show – Bigger and Better than Ever!
The annual Charlene Wilson Memorial Show was again a very successful event. With the showjumping running from just before 11.00am until after 7.00pm, and with competitors coming from all over Co Tyrone, Co Fermanagh and Donegal to support this family show, the organisers were delighted.
Arena 2 returned to Omagh District Council’s green at Ecclesville this year and the young competitors were out in force to jump their double clears in the hope of winning the new Teddy Cup, presented by the Boyd Family from Clogher in memory of a much loved grandson and nephew, Teddy Irwin. The eventual winner of this trophy was Nora McCullagh riding Miss Hakuna Matata and this was presented by Flo Barrett, a close family friend of the Boyds’.
Three other new trophies were also presented on the day, the first being the Searose Knicker Swap Challenge, sponsored by Gillian Hynes. There was much laughter as the competitors struggled in and out of an enormous pair of pink bloomers in between their showjumping rounds with the clock ticking!!. The winners of the Searose Cup were Justine Lyons and Ever so Clever and Katie McClintock and Buster.
The second new trophy was for the Newcomer Horse Class and was kindly sponsored by the Burleigh family from Fermanagh. Julie Burleigh presented the Benaughlin Shield to local girl Kyra Gilmore riding Warrenbank.
The Donkey Derby was exciting as ever and the winner for 2013 was Clabby Boy ridden by Zac Kyle. 15 beautifully turned out children and ponies lined up for the Family Pony Class, sponsored by Vera Thompson, and the winner of the Perpetual Cup for 2013 was Leah McCreery and Tornado.
The Ridden Cob Class, kindly sponsored by Kay’s Equestrian from Lack, was again a fine display of immaculately turned out cobs. The winner of the new cup was Ashley Nealy riding Coleen Lowry’s, Toy Boy.
Seamus McCaffrey designed excellent courses which resulted in numerous double clears and very exciting jump-offs in the Open Classes. As in previous years the impressive array of Perpetual Trophies was a great incentive for the competitors to pull out all the stops to have the honour of taking a trophy home!
At 3pm the Show came to a halt to remember Charlene. David Wilson was accompanied by close family and friends as Princess Mayo made the now familiar walk to Arena 2 where Micky D Logue sang and Michelle Shortt, Charlene’s cousin, spoke of her fond memories of her.
The Show then resumed and the winner of the Top Score Shield sponsored by David Wilson was awarded to Justine Lyons and her lovely coloured horse, Ever so Clever, as they amassed an impressive 860 points in this tricky competition.
The chosen charity for 2013 is the NI Cancer Fund for Children as the organisers have close links with the Boyd family and they wanted to further support the work Gail Boyd has carried out for this wonderful charity. To boost the amount raised on the day, HSBC staff member Rachel Magee, who has either competed at or helped run the Charlene Wilson Memorial Show for the past 12 years, has secured £500 for the Charity.
The organisers are grateful for all the sponsorship and to the team of volunteers that enabled them to run such an action packed and fun day in memory of Charlene and all that she enjoyed in her short life. Sincere thanks go to HSBC Omagh, AJS Promotions, Gillian Hynes, the Wilson family, Magee family, Leonard family, Lyons family, McGuigan family, Michelle O’Neill, Michaela Shortt, Tommy Peoples, Ryan Lambe, Andy Lennox and to all those who supported the raffle by donating prizes. A cheque will be presented to NI Cancer Fund for Children shortly and the organisers were delighted to have Natasha Ward from the charity at the event in Ecclesville.
RESULTS FROM ARENA 1
Cradle Stakes – Double Clears
Molly Troughton and Chubby; Leah McCreery and Molly; Nikita Thompson and Molly; Amy McLaughlin and Code of Honour; Amy Barr and Murphy; Caitlin McCrory and Murphy; Jamie Barr and Murphy; Henry Coote and Sophie; Conrad Hale and Spikey; Freya Sayle and Princess Tinkerbelle; Angus Elliott and Eli; Cian McGuigan and Cusha; Megan Harris and Truly; Tia Smith and Lotsie Sunday; Laurie Smith and Glenmay Everstac; Luke McLaren and Commanchie; Nicole Lyons and Bubbles; Connor Harris and Bonnie
Mini Jumping – Double Clears
Conrad Hale and Spikey; Amy McLaughlin and Code of Honour; Connor Harris and Bonnie; Eimear McCarney and Bruno
Midi Jumping – Double Clears
Conrad Hale and Spikey; Kellie Lambe and Barney; Joseph Owens and Indian Spirit
Maxi Jumping – Double Clears
Lucia Patterson and Pongo; Conrad Hale and Spikey; Saskia Hale and Mr Dickie; Kellie Lambe and Barney; Henry Flood and Killyliss Cleo; Bronagh Leonard and Minnie Mouse; Nora McCullagh and Miss Hakuna Matata; Alana McCreery and Tic Tac; Rhianna Thompson and Penny; Jodie Lyons and Bubbles; Cahill McGuigan and Splash; Kamryn McQuade and Blaze; Matthew Hempton and Minnie the Minx; Freya Sayle and Rossa; Joseph Owens and Indian Spirit; Jolene McManus and Tornado; Rushelle Kerr and Bertie; Ciara Owens and Minnie; Rebecca Jones and Sweetie Pie
The Teddy Cup Sponsored by The Boyd Family, Clogher
Nora McCullagh and Miss Hakuna Matata
Family Pony Sponsored by Vera Thompson
1st Leah McCreery and Tornado; 2nd Jolene McManus and Good Boy Bertie; 3rd Nora McCullagh and Miss Hakuna Matata
Ridden Cob Class – Sponsored by Kay’s Equestrian, Lack
1st Ashley Nealy and Toy Boy; 2nd Aishling Monaghan and Mr T; 3rd Ida Robb and Black Magic; 4th Jolene McManus and Tornado; 5th Caoimhe Hegarty and Indian Spirit; 6th Alana McCreery and Tic Tac
Race Horse to Riding Horse Sponsored by Omagh Equestrian & Countrywear
1st Celia Breydin and Tiernan
Donkey Derby
1st Zac Kyle and Clabby Boy
Donkey Showing Class
1st Thunder owned by Alvin Smith; 2nd Big Ben owned by Jim Monteith
RESULTS FROM ARENA 2
128 Novice Ecclesville Cup
Connor Harris and Truly (Drew Cup); Erin Crawford and Little Miss Millie (drew 2nd); Beth Thompson and Grace (drew 3rd); Saskia Hale and Mr Dickie; Francesca Hale and Huddleson; Beth Thompson and Melody; Hugh Elliott and Rocky; Robert McLaren and Commanchie
128 Open Sponsored by the Allen Family
1st Erin Crawford and Bee Two; 2nd Erin Crawford and Little Miss Millie; 3rd Ellen Thompson and Melody
138 Novice Sponsored by Lyons Transport
Hugo McAlpine and Percy (Drew cup); Clara Daly and The Magic Minstrel (drew 2nd); Ella Duncan and Indie (drew 3rd); Tory Showkum and Tally Ho; Adam Shortt and Ria
138 Open – Sponsored by the Waterson Family
1st Jane Early and Ginger Snap; 2nd Ella Duncan and Indie; 3rd Mollie Kate Lambe and Socks
Run and Ride Pairs Event
1st Dean Lyons with Roisin Donnelly and Chico
Searose Knicker Swap Sponsored by Gillian Hynes
1st Justine Lyons riding Ever so Clever and Katie McClintock riding Buster; 2nd Kyra Gilmour riding Windsor and Rebecca Jones riding Sweetie Pie; 3rd Rushelle Kerr riding Bertie and Alana McCreery riding Tornado
148 Novice – Smyth Memorial Cup
Hannah Leonard and Mulvin Blue Moon (drew cup); Karl Kee and Alistair (drew 2nd); Georgia Waterson and Spot On (drew 3rd); Katie McClintock and Buster; Darren Irwin and Trixie; Rachel McGinn and Belle;
148 Open Sponsored by Ivan Jobb
1st Georgia Waterson and Wicked Nakano; 2nd Aishling Monaghan and Mr T; 3rd Aishling Monaghan and Murphy
Top Score Sponsored by D Wilson
1st Justine Lyons and Ever so Clever (860 points); 2nd Jane Earley and Ginger Snap (780 points); 3rd Katie Leonard and Joleen (775 points)
Newcomer Horse Class sponsored by Benaughlin Stables
1st Natasha Gilchrist and Botera Lad
Novice Horse Sponsored by Scissorcaft
Kyra Gilmour and Warrenbank (drew cup); Louise Early and Pilgrim’s Promise (drew 2nd); Amy McCarroll and Layla (drew 3rd); Natasha Gilchrist and Botera Lad; Danielle McLaughlin and Santa Mer; Hazel Short and Sunset Glory; Joan Maxwell and Rozy; Jane Patterson and Jimmy; Amanda Barr and Castle Blaze; Georgia Waterson and Pepper; Darren Preston and Robin
Open Horse Sponsored by the Wilson Family
1st Kyra Gilmour and Warrenbank; 2nd Jane Patterson and Jimmy; 3rd Katie Leonard and Joleen
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