2016 Wild Rose Welsh Pony Show

July 16-17 weekend saw another Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show alongside the Futurity &

Performance Stake on Friday, July 15 in Red Deer, Alberta. We welcomed three judges in total:

Shirley Cane, Elizabeth Russell, and Molly Rinedollar. With challenging weather and economic climate, we had lower entries than usual though unlike many shows across the province, and across disciplines we were able to make a go of it and ended up having some good competition.

JUDGE SHIRLEY CANE, Hoskin Stables, Ontario

English Pleasure Futurity Stake: Coyote Run Frezno, Kerry Marit

Pleasure Driving Futurity Stake: Alvesta Mona Lisa, Wendy Williams

Futurity Grand Champion Section A: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section A: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder

Futurity Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski

SUPREME CHAMPION WELSH: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller

RES. SUPREME CHAMPION WELSH: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski

Futurity Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Little Miss Daisy Dukes, Heather Worden

Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski

Futurity Res. Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

 

 

After her judging assignment, on behalf of the Wild Rose Show, Shirley hosted a clinic on riding, with saddle and bridle fitting, including bits and the importance of proper tooth care. She also answered questions around halter and driving ponies and helped with further fittings.

Our Saturday and Sunday classes were double judged by Elizabeth and Molly. An overview of the top championships are here, and full results are available at www.facebook.com/WildRoseShow.

JUDGE ELIZABETH RUSSELL, Gartconnel Stud, Scotland

Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski

Young Stock Res. Champion: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder Supreme Champion Welsh: Stonecountry\’s Primrose, Airth Farms Ltd.

Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski

Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber

Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown

Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Bryson\’s I Am Canadian, Andrea Raimondi

Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Elizabeth remarked, “I much enjoyed my trip, despite the weather, to see the lovely ponies and beautiful country. The farm visits were a delight—I just loved the prairie country. You should all be congratulated on having animals true to type and continuing your quest to improve the stock.

 

 

JUDGE MOLLY RINEDOLLAR, Helicon Show Stables, Colorado

Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski

Young Stock Res. Champion: Foothill\’s Bring Bling, Stacey Schaber

Supreme Champion Welsh: Applevalley Lychee, Stacey Schaber Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Llanarth Tarquin, Vicki Coleman

Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber

Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown

Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Ulterra I Believe, Cathy Chalack

Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

 

 

Molly says, “There were a lot of very nice ponies with loads of potential—assets to the Welsh pony world. You could tell that all of the ponies were examples of well-planned breeding programs. I had a great time at this well organized show with very friendly and receptive exhibitors!”

The Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show was extremely fortunate to have generous sponsors, who are in a big way to thank for our ability to put on the show: Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada, English Tack Shop, Alvesta Farm, Canadian Sport Horse Association, Airth Farms Ltd., Wendy & Don Williams, Ulterra Ranches, Coyote Run Welsh Mountain Ponies, Shannon and Dwayne Comeau, the Sward family, Melany Moore.

Also a big thanks to those who donated incredible class prizes, which is always a great bonus for exhibitors: English Tack Shop, Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies, Trustori Inc., Tudor Equestrian, Vitality Equine, Tonic Equestrian, Storybook Ponies, Alvesta Farm, Tail Spin Bracelets, The Paisley Magazine, and Horse Canada!