Torrential overnight rain made the organisers of Doune and Dunblane Show delay the start of the show for an hour to allow the rain to pass and to give competitors extra time for parking on the Kier Mains showfield.
Perthshire rider Amelia England accounted for three championships over the day when her two ponies Rhydspence Ambassador and Plas Lleweln Llwyd were successful in their respective working hunter classes.
Rhydspence Ambassador won the mountain and moorland working hunter championship, judged by Jo Jack and Marguerite Osborne, before accounting for the plaited working hunter championship, judged by Aly Boswell and Pat Stirling.
The 13-year-old Welsh section B gelding has been part of the England family, based at Methven, for six years, initially with older sister Isabella before Amelia, 12, took over the ride this year.
The Strathearn Pony Club members have certainly been rewarded for their consistency this year with wins at Fife, Ayr and the Royal Highland Show, and they have now qualified for the Horse of the Year Show and the Royal International Horse Show.
Amelia’s third championship came in the mini working hunter section with Plas Lleweln Llwyd, a seven-year-old Welsh section A gelding.
equestrian@thecourier.co.uk RESULTS
LIGHT HORSE IN-HAND Team Skelton, with Freckleton High Flyer, a three-year-old piebald gelding, sired by Co Pilot and bred by Penny Roots and out of Bazaars Texas. Last season was youngstock sports horse champion and reserve in the Cuddy qualifier at the CHAPS Championships. Reserve: Liessa Allan, with Bambi VII, a 17-year-old part-bred Arab. Placed fourth at Stirling Show.
HORSES Allison Burkhill, with Master Klass, an 11-year-old gelding by Master Imp, and bred out of Lady Luck Charm. A small hunter, third at the Royal Highland Show and ridden by Sam Burkhill. Reserve: Lindsay McCulloch, with Pastoral Prey, the novice horse winner. The five-year-old TB gelding, by Pastoral Pursuits and out of Bird of Prey, a former flat racehorse, that was trained by Ian Semple and from 13 runs had three second and a third placings. Ridden by Richard Telford. Reserve at Puddledub, first at Drymen and Haddington this season.
MOUNTAIN and MOORLAND IN-HAND Leanne Dryburgh, with Dargale Beatrice, a three-year-old Welsh section A filly, by Tree B Playboy and bred by Mrs AG Jeffries out of Dargale Ballad. Purchased at Fairoaks sale. Previously junior Welsh section A champion at NPS Scotland. Reserve: Elizabeth and Pat Rennie, with Lomondside Judo, a home-bred New Forest yearling gelding, by Lomondside Emperor and out of Willoway Josephine. Champion at NPS Scotland Summer Show and second at the Royal Highland.
MOUNTAIN and MOORLAND RIDDEN David Scott-Downie, with Llanmerlais Braveheart, a six-year-old Welsh section D gelding, by Thorneyside the Gladiator and out of Menai Contessa. Ridden by Linda Scott, fourth at BSPS Scotland Summer Show. Reserve: Sheila Keron, with Thistledown Vulcanic, a nine-year-old Welsh section B, bred by Sandy Anderson and sired by Heaton Romeo out of Loveden Vienna. Ridden by Kayleigh Keron, second at BSPS Summer Championships.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND MINI RIDDEN Jennifer Green, with Gwynrhosyn Demelza, an eight-year-old Welsh section A mare, sired by Waxwing Hurrican and out of Callnerish Cara. The lead rein pony was shown by Charlie Cousens and ridden by Rebecca Green. Qualified for the RIHS in Heritage lead rein class, first at BSPS Summer Show. Reserve: Claire Mitchell, with Carylmal Posh Spice, a 10-year-old Welsh section A mare, by Whitcot Felix and bred out of Wian Ardderchog, ridden by Charlie Mitchell.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND WHP Suzie England, with Rhydspence Ambassador, a 13-year-old Welsh section B gelding, sired by Mollegaards Don Pedro and out of Horsgate Ambassador, ridden by Amelia England. Owned by the family for six years and previously ridden by older sister Isabella. This season qualified for the Horse of the Year Show at the Royal Highland Show and for the Royal International Horse Show at Ayr Show. Also first at Fife. Reserve: Kirsty Aird, with Ilour Jac Fflash, a Welsh cob gelding.
WORKING HUNTER PONIES Suzie England, with Rhydspence Ambasador, the mountain and moorland WHP champion. Reserve: Maggie Young, with Rainbow, an eight-year-old gelding, home-bred by Chris Barr, sired by Lewlawrem Casanova and out of the home-bred JA showjumping mare Muirsland Heather Belle. Ridden by Thomas Young, hunts with Lanark and Renfrew and also takes part in pony racing.
MINI Suzie England, with Plas Lleweln Llwyd, a seven-year-old Welsh section A, sired by Nantdywyll Swynwr and out of Lleweni Dilly, ridden by Amelia England. Reserve: Sarah Houlden, with Pebbly Principal Boy, a 10-year-old skewbald gelding by Hollyland Cranberry, bred by Wendy Campbell and out of Lydstep Lacewing. Ridden by James Houlden, first in the advanced nursery stakes at the BSPS Winter Show and first at the BSPS Summer Show.
SHOW PONIES MINI Helen Outram, with Bronheulog Charmer, an 18-year-old Welsh section B gelding, sired by Carwed Charmer and out of Bronheulog Lucina, ridden by Emma Outram. A previous HOYS finalist, this year stood reserve at the Royal Highland and BSPS Scotland Summer Shows. Reserve: Claire Mitchell, with Nantcol Sublime, a 12-year-old mare, sired by Woodview Filidori and out of Nantcol Baby Sue, ridden by Charlie Mitchell.
INTERMEDIATES Nicoll Show Team, with Fyrefly, an 11-year-old mare, sired by Fairlyn Gemini and bred by Elizabeth Walkingshaw out of the HOYS champion Broadstone Dee. Ridden by Zoe Nicoll. Previously champion at HOYS in 2014. Reserve: Allison Burkhill, with Master Klass, the ridden horse champion.
SHOW HUNTER PONIES Charlie Cousens, with Deanburn Splendour, a five-year-old gelding by Stanley Grange Regal Heights, bred by Sherlene Murray and out of Broadstone Lavendar. Ridden by Laura Hercus, reserve at BSPS Scotland Summer Show, second at NPS Scotland Spring Show. Reserve: Charlie Cousens, with Westerby Firelight, a 13-year-old gelding by Westerby Firefly and out of Cosford Meadowsweet, ridden by Olivia Cousens. Champion at BSPS Scotland Summer Show and sixth at the Royal Highland.
MINI Carol Mason, with Caridines Charm Keeper, a six-year-old mare, sired by Jula Secret Keeper and out of Caridines Little Charm, ridden by Brain Farrell. Champion at BSPS Scotland Summer Show. Reserve: Helen Outram, with Bronheulog Charmer, the mini show hunter pony champion.
VETERAN Kathryn Henderson, with Burnbank Millenium, a one-year-old gelding. First at Lochaber Show. Reserve: Liessa Allan, with Bambi VII, the light horse reserve.
ARABS Nicoll Show Team, with Fyrefly, the intermediate champion. Reserve: Carolyn McEwan, with Winter Dance, an eight-year-old chestnut gelding, by Court Jester and bred by Shona Snowie out of Cailin Corcaire. Previously placed at the Arab Group Show.
COLOUREDS Clive Storey, with Masquerade, an eight-year-old skewbald gelding. Previously supreme light horse champion at Cumberland, Peebles and Berwickshire County and coloured champion at Yarrow. Reserve: Clive Storey, with Tonto.
HIGHLAND PONIES IN-HAND John and Jacqueline Bonar, with Bowmore Lady Laura, a seven-year-old yeld mare, home-bred by Carlung Findlay and out of the former Royal Highland Show champion Lesley of Whitefield. Broken to ride and competes with Mirren Hay, reserve champion at the Rhinnspoint dressage final. Reserve: Joan Alexander, with Fourmerk Eliza, a six-year-old home-bred brood-mare by Kestrel of Fourmerk and out of Elisdene. Shown with a colt foal at foot, sired by Lyncrest Marcellus. Placed fourth at the Royal Highland on her only other outing since being shown as a yearling five years ago.
HIGHLAND PONIES RIDDEN Lynn Paisley, with Peggy of Comeback. Reserve: Kirsty Berry, with Stuartdene, a 15-year-old gelding, sired by Highfield Glen Albyn and bred by Scott McGregor and out of Amberdene.
SHETLAND PONIES HP Sleigh and Son, with Wells Payton, a home-bred three-year-old filly, by the Royal Highland Showchampion Wells Highlight II and out of Wells Phoenix. Reserve:William and Pauline Robertson, with Hedderwick Red Ribbon, an eight-year-old yeld mare by Sandown Emperor of St Ninian and was bred out of Clashandorran Review. A big show winner, her previous success includes wins at Banchory, Kirriemuir, Alyth and Perth.
BEST RIDER Lizzie Conor, with Ruby. Reserve: Ishbel Lang, with Lucky.