Kirkcarrion Highland Ponies (and a Welsh Cob)
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Highland Pony Performance Awards 1999
The role of the Highland Pony as a truly versatile breed is valued and recognised through the Performance Awards, run by the Highland Pony Society. Points are accrued in a range of competitions and other activities, with separate awards being made for Scottish and English based ponies. A quick look at the activities of the top ponies in 1998/9 (below) shows Highlands to be active in dressage, long distance/endurance riding, show jumping, driving, WHP, hunting, side-saddle, ridden showing, hunter trials, cross country, gymkhanas and all kinds of RC events. Not bad for a breed some think of as merely a heavy, hairy pony suitable only for trekking centres and family ponies, though Highlands manage to fulfil these roles well too!
Scottish Performance Awards
31 cards were sent out during the season, ten more than last year, and 27 were returned compared to 19 last year.
- ECLIPSE (Emma Kesterton) - grey gelding born 1992. Breeder unknown.
Winner of the Glenda Spooner Memorial Trophy, Dunrowan Dolphin Quaich for the Best Newcomer, the Junior Trophy and the HPS Bronze Medal. Sadly the pony was not fully registered and is only on the Appendix A register as the search to find his papers has been in vain so far.
3178 points.
- BURNSIDE ERISKA (G & M McIntosh) - grey mare born 1990 Bred by Mrs Anne Ballantyne.
3rd last year, Eriska has done well for Strathmore RC, representing them in their novice SJ team and the Caledonia Championships. At Area 22 at Sauchen she was one of 12 to go clear out of 90.
2366 points
- KINCARDINE MARILLA II (Mrs Audrey Barron) - grey mare born 1990 (Corriegarth Rhidorroch x Moira of Gleneagles). Bred by owner.
Marilla won the driving class at the RHS and went on to compete at the Lowther 3 Day Event and many other one day driving events. To end a good season, she won the Scottish Singles Championship at St Fort.
1870 points.
- PRIDE OF LEA DARGUE (Heather Duncan) - grey gelding born 1988 (Guardsman of Whitefield x Ruby of Knocknagael) Bred by Mr J Joss
As well as competing in many dressage events Pride gained a SERC Gold Award for Long Distance Riding.
1483 points
- SKYE OF SUNNYNEUK (Jennifer Herd) - grey mare born 1987 (Strathmore Concorde x Bonny Lass of Sunnyneuk) Bred by Mr K M Taylor
Most points in Long Distance Riding, but also took part in dressage and show jumping. This pony was 12th last year.
1372 points
- MORVEN OF AUCHINCRIEVE (Robin Stewart) - grey mare born 1984 (Ben Alder x Dunglass Joan) Bred by Liz McCombie.
This pony was 5th last year and has had another good season competing in WHP events, Show Jumping and Cross Country.
1360 points
- VICTOR OF FORGLEN (Mrs Mary Rasmussen) - grey gelding born 1988 (Monarchdene x May Dew II of Fyvie) Bred by G & A Towns
Competing in everything from a carrot race to dressage and long distance riding, this pony has won a lot of versatility points and has improved from 18th place last year.
1266 points
- KINCARDINE BEN MACDHUI (Mrs Audrey Barron) - mouse dun stallion born 1987 (Marksman of Gleneagles x Connachan Bess) Bred by owner.
Ridden by Eric McKechnie, this team have had another good year. They qualified for Wembley in the Open WHP Championships, the Spillers Freestyle Dressage to Music and the Scottish Dressage Championships. Sadly they were unable to go due to lameness. MacDhui wins the Turin Hill Angus Ian Trophy foro highest placed stallion in Great Britain.
1210 points
- CONNACHAN BASIL (Mrs Mary Rasmussen) - grey gelding born 1992 (Arran x Connachan Braidth) Bred by Mrs M Macpherson
A great effort to have two ponies gaining so many points. Competed in many disciplines.
1121 points
- MURDOCH OF CREAG DHUBH (Elinor Steven) - mouse dun gelding born 1992. Breeder E R Ormiston.
2nd in the Newcomers, many points were gained in riding and driving events. They were Reserve Champions at Dalmeny Driving Event and 2nd overall at the BDS Scottish Show.
1043 points
- THORFINN OF TORMORE (Frances Sinclair) - grey gelding born 1993 (Cock o' the North x Quantro of Whitefield) Bred by J G B MacDonald
An Orkney member who has gained most points from Riding Club events. The season is short, but Frances has made the most of it!
977 points
- TURIN HILL MELROSE (Mrs E B Compton) - grey gelding born 1992 (Arran x Rosealie of Turin Hill) Bred by owner.
Melrose, ridden by Hamish Cameron, has been a consistent performer, ending a good season by winning the Overall Ridden Championship at Blair Atholl.
970 points
- AIGAS OF LITIGAN (W D O Valentine) - grey gelding born 1994 (Glen Aigas x Alice of Litigan). Bred by owner.
Third in the Newcomers. Ridden by Jennifer Valentine, most points were gained in WHP and they were 4th in the NPS Scottish Committee's Novice ODE.
935 points.
- VOLGAR OF WHITEFIELD (Karen Buchanan) - grey gelding born 1987 (Trowan Cavalier x Cailinn of Glenfender).
4th in the Newcomers. Another pony that has had a go at everything.
785 points
- CEIT OF GERSA (Flora Gunn) - grey mare born 1994 (Colin of Whitefield x Cindy of Parkview). Bred by owner.
Flora says that she has really enjoyed taking part and hopes to have a go again next season. They won several ridden classes in the north.
720 points.
English Performance Awards
45 cards were sold this year and 31 returned, which is much better than previous years. Of these 45, 11 were juniors and the Society has therefore presented rosettes for the 4 highest juniors. There were no cards for stallions sold in England and Wales so the Turin Hill Angus Ian Plate remains in Scotland.
- LORNTY GLEN SCARBA. Owned by Mrs J Pritchard and ridden by Ella Pritchard, this pony has had a lot of fun, gaining points mostly in PC activities, show jumping and ridden classes. Winner of the HPS Bronze Medal and the Glenda Spooner Trophy, as highest placed gelding this pony also wins the Benny Trophy. The first attempt at this competition has led to an exceptional result, and Ella also wins a bursary of £100 to go towards riding lessons. As highest placed junior rider, Ella also wins the Rimond Cup. Well done!!
3407 points.
- BURNSIDE HOLLY (310/93) Owned and ridden by Deirdre Robinson, most of the points were gained from dressage and show jumping classes As highest placed mare, she retains the Brownbread Rebecca Trophy from last year!
2890 points
- GOLDCREST OF DYKES. Owned by Mrs Marilyn Osborne and ridden by Samantha Osborne, who is 11 years old and wins second prize in the Junior competition. The mare has done very well, gaining points from ridden classes, dressage, show jumping and gymkhana events.
2166 points
- CALEAN JOY (A20/92) Owned and ridden by Carolyn Cummings, last year's winner gained all his points through long distance riding again this year.
1589 points
- WHITEFIELD LORD ZAIRE (G263/91) Owned and ridden by Rachel Turner, points were achieved from ridden classes, hunting and jumping. Rachel was placed 3rd in the Junior Competition.
1566 points
- DALMIGAVIE OF STANFORD. Owned and ridden by Mrs Tracey Apperley, most of the points were achieved from dressage and ridden classes.
1218 points.
- DOUGAL OF MACBIEHILL. Owned by Mrs Stanford and ridden by Miss Stanford, who wins 4th place in the Junior Competition. Most of the points were from ridden classes.
1206 points
- NASHEND ROYAL CYGNET. Owned by Mrs A L Whittle, most points were achieved in ridden classes and dressage.
972 points.
- PABBAYDENE (464/92) Owned and ridden by Wendy Shearman, this combination have competed mainly in dressage classes.
885 points
- CORRANAGH OF BEN ASLIG. Owned and ridden by Christine Naylor, most of this pony's points were gained in affiliated and unaffiliated dressage.
881 points.
All ponies gaining over 1000 points receive HPEC's own rosettes in addition to the HPS ones which are awarded to all who return their cards.
Cards for 2000 will cost £5.
