HORSE SHOW

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 94, 22 April 1935, Page 12

HORSE SHOW

A SPLENDID SIGHT

LARGE JUMPING ENTRIES

A large and appreciative audience was present at the Show Stadium on Saturday afternoon to witness the ' horse show. This function, held in connection with the Easter Show, is by far the niost successful ever held in Wellington, and in the opinion of many authorities is better than that usually put on at Palmerston North.

A particularly fine spectacle, and one which appealed greatly to the onlookers, was provided by the jumping events. Five jumps of various types had to be negotiated, and the jumping of all competitors was unusually good, considering the large number of entries in the four classes \ield. ■ There were no fewer than 23 entries in the. maiden jumpers' competition, which must be nearly a record. In most of .the contests, the placings were bo close that a jump-off was necessary. Another feature o£ the afternoon's sport was the absence of any serious spills. Not a horse came .down, such mishaps as did occur being due to heavy landings. The W.D.C.M* and B.A. competition was marked by two close shaves, however, one when J. Goodwins AlaUroa" almost came down at the first hurdle, and the other when Miss I. Barton's "Shamrock" made a clever recovery at the second brush jump alter hitting the first. In the dual jump, a young rider J. Amos, left the saddle at the first'jump, but by a brilliant piece of judgment remounted and completed the course. . ~ ~ Several. events, including the maiden wire jump, the championship pony jump, and the musical chairs event, were held over until today, when the show was timed to start at 1 p.m., an hour earlimthan previously arranged. The show is to conclude today. . Mr. S. R. liammoud, of Marlon, is acting as judge.

RESULTS IN DETAIL

The detailed results o£ the various classes held during the afternoon are as follows:—

•Best-heavy-draught mare or gelding.— Tonks and' Andrews's entry, 1 and 2. (Prize 'money,' £3 and £2.) Best liiilk cart or tradesman's horse. driven.—H. Hannah' and Co., Ltd., 1; Jv Caley, Potone, 2. (Prize money, £3 and £2.) ■ x Best pacer, any aj-'c or sex, to be driven in trotting sulky; drivers to be properly dressed with colours up.—J. V. Dyke, Lower Hutt. "Author," 1; H. Styles, Petone. "Mybad," 2; A. Kerry, Berhamporc, ••Cracker," 3. There were hvo entries. (Prize money, £4, £2, and £1.) Best pony, lOVfc" hands or under, to be ridden by boy or girl not more than 10 years of age. —Richard Dawson's entry, 1. (Prize money, £2.) Best pony, 13% hauds or under, and over 12% hands, to be ridden by boy or girl not over 12 years of age.—J. Amos, Martinbovotigh. "Lightning," 1; Miss E. Campbell, Lower Hutt; "Bobs," 2; J. Campbell's entry, 3. (Prize money, £2 and los.) Best pony, V2'/s hands and under, and over 10% hands, to be ridden by boy or girl not-more than 14 years of age.— Maurice Dawson, Lower Hutt, "Bimty, 1; A. P. Smith, Wellington, "Lady Faye," 2. (Prize money, £2 and 155.) Jumping, for ponies over 12% and not exceeding 14% bunds.—J. Goodwin, Ohingaiti, "Rajah," 1; J. Amos, Martinborough, "Lightning," 2; T. D. Baker, Baetihi, "Tony," 3. There were seven entties. (Prize money, £3, £2, and £1.). Maiden jumpers, for all horses that have never won a first prize in any jumping competition at Palmerston North, Cavterton, Masterton, Danncvirke, or Hastings shows at time of nomination.— T. Tully, Greytown, "Ranger," 1; W. G. Bason, Wanganui, "Gay Boy," 2; D. Murphy, Otaki, "Lone Ranger," 3. There were 23' entries. (Prize money, £7, £3, and £2.) Wellington Drapers, Clothiers', Mercers', and Boot Retailers' Association jumping competition, for the best jumper, steeplechase style, over such jumps as the stewards may direct.—Mrs. H. Scales, Whakataki, "Clinker," 1; J. H. Johnston, Masterton, "Drift." 2; T. Tully, Greytown, "Ranger," 3. There were U entries. (Prize money, £12, £5, and £3.) Dual jump.—Miss M. Morrison, Musterton. "Silver," 1; W. R. Levin's entry, 2; ■\ K. Overtoil, Taihape, "Sandboy," and T. W. Baker, Raetihi, "Pride," 3. (Prize money, £-1, £2, and £1.)