Barastoc Large Pony of the Year

This was a great final heat, many quality ponies that oozed that top show level of work and looks. Top ten; Beauparc Parisienne owned and ridden by Laini Seddon, Highgrove Covergirl another owner rider Jorja Elfring, Kista Park Decoration looking very well indeed ridden by Briony Payne for owner Liz Hoffman, Kolbeach Carnival a full season under his belt and looking every inch the professional for owner Katrina Metherall. Langtree Center Stage owned by Jan Langley, Langtree Royal Heiress ridden by G Hicklan [the Langtree stud always has stock they have bred in the top tens, another stud producing the goods for the show ring through careful breeding] that ever sweet and just such a lovely lady Rhyl Matinee owned and ridden by Marcia Beard, the work produce was a pleasure to watch. Style of Wyuna and Alana Speir, Torrensway Reflection ridden by Tamara Lee and View Bank Boyd owned and ridden by Nirrelle Somerville.

This years winner was Rhyl Matinee, this mare has been that successful in the show ring from Royals and right thru, excellent fronted pony with the most feminine head and her work is so honest and runner-up was also the night before International Champion and last years Newcomer winner Kolbeach Carnival.

Barastoc Galloway of the Year

Two Willowcrofts made the top ten, Willowcroft Chance Encounter and Bree Petrie and Willowcroft Regal Quest owned by Michael and Francesca, ridden by Michael Christie they worked well, perhaps a little tense but what a lovely horse, Alinda Park Make Sure owned by Alinda Park's Tania Hay and on lease to rider Daryl Hayes worked the house down …Daryl just seems to find a horses extension and then perfects it to a level that leaves one in awe, his work was bold, forward and correct, on this performance it was going to be hard to beat him, Eleda Park Yeoman the gentleman of the Galloway ring was lovely, he was another gelding that looked even better this year, his work was sweet and kind for rider owner Sally Watkins. Grand Parade owned by Melinda Ralp and ridden by Whitney Hunt, Homesteasd Celebration owned and ridden by Cassie Versteegen, Moidart Majestic Rose owned and ridden by Ellen Grant, Sophie Coleman had her Galloway Kylandee Royal Heights travelling well. Mirinda Height of Fashion worked brilliantly, she again lit up the arena a beautiful mare in all ways, and the scores just got real close.

 When Mirinda Height of Fashion was called forward for the runner up, the only surprised one at the call out for the Galloway of the Year would have been Daryl Hayes *smile, its hard to judge just how your own horse looked when your on top riding, but win he did, it was Alinda Park Make Sure as this years Galloway of the year.

Barastoc Horse of the Year

The top ten; Dashing ridden and owned by Christine Frost, Elmdale Park Poise ridden by Francesca Christie owned by Christine Frost worked a absolute treat, bold work, lovely in frame, although his extension show wasn’t up to his normal you could easily forgive that as on the eye overall he was clearly up to the task, Face up to It owned and ridden by Jessica Barton worked kindly, Fifth Avenue II owned by Helen Heagney and C Young ridden by Helen, Finis and Pam Ahern produce a sweet workout going correctly, Grenadier Park Vision owned and ridden by Olivia O’Connor, Jessica Barton did well with another of her hacks making the top ten been Highmount.

Lemracs Dancing Poet owned by Brain and Gary ridden by Gary looked an absolute treat! this grand horse bloomed today, SLM Flirting owned by Caroline Reid and ridden by Michael Christie was a delight and so far from sitting on the outside Flirting and Poise were really standing out as hot contenders. Last to work out was WS Black Label all flash and dash with those white socks, owned and ridden by Caroline Wagner. As normal we were all kept waiting while champions paraded, which is a lovely highlight to see them grace in, the winner this year was W.S.Black Label with Elmdale Park Poise as the runner-up.