East Down Branch of the Pony Club Prizegiving for 2013
The District Commissioners Award was presented to the Novice Showjumper. Tara Findlay, Molly Evans, Sophie Truesdale, Chloe Roo
Members, families and friends of East Down Branch of the Pony Club recently held their annual prize giving with thanks to The Mill at Ballydugan.
District Commissioner, Alison Bissenden welcomed Donna Quail to join her as Joint DC. Having spent many years as secretary for East Down, Donna brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Congratulations were extended to competitors who qualified for the various Championships in England during the summer. The Tetrathlon Team of Paddy Erskine, Andrew Turley and Ewan Findlay. The Novice Showjumpers. Tara Findlay, Chloe Rooney, Molly Evans, Sophie Truesdale and Tilly Horder. Cathy Campbell (for Intermediate Eventing) and Toni Quail at the Royal Windsor Horse Show (games). Each were presented with an award to recognise this achievement. Andrew Turley and Ellen Erskine were also selected for Tetrathlon at Windsor. Ellen received the Dewdney Shield for outstanding achievement in Tetrathlon.
The winning Intermediate team at Areas was the Tetrathlon Boys Team of Andrew Turley, Ewan Findlay and Paddy Erskine
Awards were also presented to members who represented East Down with great success at various competitions during the year. Alex Cleland was placed at the Junior Dengie Show jumping. Ronan McSorley gained 2nd place in the Jumps Ahead final, Jacob Morrow for his success at Endurance and the members of the Triathlon and DressageTeams.
East Down Branch are very pleased at the increasing number of members who are putting themselves forward to compete at the various pony club competitions. The level of commitment shown by members and parents throughout 2013 is a great credit to the Branch. Many of the younger members also made long trips to Area competitions and the success they achieved demonstrates that East Down has a great future. Those Junior competitors were awarded medals by the Branch.
The 85cms Home Championship Team who were placed 2nd.Gemma McMullan, Tiarna Drake, Sophie Truesdale (missing from photo Amy Jo
Thanks are extended to Robert and Fran Rowlatt-McCormick for hosting the Junior Christmas Party and to Santa for coming along. Also to Ros Murphy for organising the last Junior event of 2013, a forest ride in Finnebrogue Estate. The Senior members finished the year with a film and pizza night at Richard and Anne Truesdale’s
The 45cms unassisted team who were placed 1st at the Home Champioships. Thomas Murphy, Dylan Torrens, Aimee Dugan and Charlotte
East Down Branch of the Pony Club welcomes new members who can access information on the Club through the website www.pcuk.org. Details are also available at the upcoming AGM and Information night to be held on 31st January at The Market House, Ballynahinch. East Down look forward to welcoming new and existing members along.
Awards presented to:
Senior Russell Cup – Erin Gabbie
Junior Russell Cup – Aaron Dugan and Charlotte McGladery
Most improved Mini-member – Emma Burns
Most improved Junior member – James Murphy
Most improved Intermediate – Harriet Pele
Most improved Senior member – Tilly Horder
Best Ambassador for the Branch – Molly Evans
Best Pony Clubber – Toni Quail
Most successful rider at Senior level – Paddy Erskine
Most successful Team at Intermediate level – Boys Tetrathlon Team – Paddy Erskine, Andrew Turley and Ewan Findlay
Most successful Team at Novice Level – Novice Show jumping Team – Tara Findlay, Chloe Rooney, Molly Evans and Sophie Truesdale
Trevor Steele Award – 85cms Home Championships Team (2nd place) – Sophie Truesdale, Gemma McMullan, Tiarna Drake and Amy-Jo Regan
Tullymurry Cup – 65cms Home Championships Team (2nd place) – Aoife Hamilton-Quinn, Anna Hogg, Jenny Hogg and Rachel Kerr
Joy and Perrine Bonnargent presented with the Napier Family Trophy
Committee Cup – 45cms unassisted Home Championship Team (1st place) – Thomas Murphy, Dylan Torrens, Aimee Dugan and Charlotte McGladery
Committee Cup – 45cms assisted Home Championship Team (1st place) – Emma Burns, James Murphy, Ellie McDowell and Aaron Dugan
Sporting Images Trophy – Highest placed individual at Home Championships – Ellie McDowell and Gemma McMullan (1st place)
Tetrathlon Shield – Ellen Erskine
Fledgling Tetrathlon – Tom Rowlatt – McCormick
Junior Attendance and Turn-out – Zara Sharvin
Intermediate Attendance and Turn-out – Emma Holmes
Senior Attendance and Turn-out – Amy Phillips
Junior Show jumping Award – Charis Vinaccia
Senior Show jumping Award – Primrose Dillon
Junior Dressage Award – Aimee Dugan and Thomas Murphy
Senior Dressage Award – Chloe Rooney and Toni Quail
Intermediate Eventing Award – Ryan Truesdale
Senior Eventing Award – Cathy Campbell
Napier Family Trophy – Joy and Perrine Bonnargent
DCs Award – Novice Show jumpers
