MANY HORSES COMPETE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 279, 26 November 1945, Page 2

MANY HORSES COMPETE

GYMKHANA IN AID OF CARNIVAL FUNDS GATHERING AT RACECOURSE Horses from all parts of the Wanganui dis rict took part in the gymkhana held at the Wanganui racecouise on Saturday in aid of the Combined Carnival Appeal. Competition was keen and a high standard was reached in ring and jumping event - . Some of the horses were seen at the recent Wanganui Show, but others were newcomers. The entries received showed that this type of sport is popular in the district. The gymkhana attracted a good attendance of the public, other attractions being nationaj dancing, woodchopping events and a N.Z. shearing championship, an innovation for Wanganui.

This event was won by J. Chapman (Turakina), with D. Coleman (Para, para Road) second, and Len Roache third. The winner secured 51 points, and the second man was awarded 50 points’. Onlv half a point separated second and third placings. The action of those competitors in the horse events who refunded their prize money was greatly appreciated, said Mr. C. S. Smithj president of the Wanganui R.S.A., on Saturday. He added that this money would help swell the carnival funds.

Horse events were organised by Mr. A. Macnab and judged bv Messrs D. R. Jackson and R. Bamber. National dancing was organised by the Wanganui Naiiuna] Dancing Society ana judged by Miss Joan Peters. Pipers were Messrs E. Morgan and T. Mulcahey, Woodchopping competition organisers were Messrs A. Glengarry and J. Hughes. Timekeeper, handicapper, and starter was Mr. J. Collingwood.

The shearing championship was organised by Messrs M. B. Hirst and G. E. Tovell-Soundy. Judge was Mr. A. 11. Collins and timekeepers Messrs J. Currie and K. Broughton. Results are (in hor.e events the riders of jumpers are given in parentheses) U HORSE SECTION Maiden hack (for horses that had never won a first prize): R. Spriggens’ Paddy, 1; O. Hynd’s Skipper, 2; Mrs. S. Patterson’s entry, 3. District hack (open to hacks within an area bounded by the Patea and Rangitikei Rivers): Estate D. Sutherland's Achilles, 1; G. Perrett’s Banjo, 2; R. Jackson’s High Command. 3. Station hack, 11 stone: Estate D. Sutherland’s Achilles, 1; G. Perrett’s Banjo, 2; M. Roddy’s Robin Hood, 3. Hack, 12 to 15 stone: R. Jackson's High Command, 1; J. Pawson's Big Shot, 2; O. Hynds’ Skipper. 3. Women's hack: G. Perrett’s Banjo, 1; M. Roddy’s Robin Hood, 2; estate D. Sutherland’s Achille;, 3. Best paced and mannered horse: Miss Rita Jackson’s High Command, 1. Best turn out horse, saddle and rider: Miss Rita Jackson’s High Command, 1. Champion hack: Estate D. Sutherland’s Achilles. 1. Pony, 11 hands or under: T. Ander. son's Charles, 1; I. M. Munro’s Dinnie, 2. Pony, over J.l hands, or under 13 hands: M. Baton’s Pilot, 1; Miss A. Henley’s Darkie, 2; Miss Sutherland’s Rajah. 3. Champion poy: W. Glenn’s Araby (ridden by Miss J. Young), 1. Best girl rider, under 12 years: Miss J. Young, 1. Best boy rider, under 12 years: L. Penn, 1. Best girl rider, under 17 years: Miss M. Reid. 1. Best, boy rider, under 17 years: B. Gudsell, 1. Pony consolation: Miss M. Gould's Laddy Beety, 1; Mis; I. Gould’s Gay Girl, 2; R. Goldthorpe’s Star Dust, 3. Pony, over 13 hands and not exceeding 14.2: W. Glenn's Araby, 1; R. and J. Young's Paddy, 2; Mrs. Carveil’s Betty, 3. Maiden hunting competition: D. Macnab’s Light Moments (ownerrider), 1; J. Symes’ Ahdeek (ownerrider), 2; B. P. Corliss’ Rafa (ownerrider), 3. Wire jump: Mrv. R. C. Wilson’s R.ajah (D. Macnab), 1; J. Pawson’s Steel Spring, 2; J. Symes’ Sergeant Murphy. 3. Maiden nov jump: N. James’ Gaiety (owner-rider),' 1; R. B. Goldthorpe’s S ar Dust. 2; T. Rowe’s Betty, 3. Pony jump: J. Paw r son's Silver Spring. 1; Miss R. Jackson’s Pirate King, 2; M. B. Bason’s Pilot, 3. Women’s jump: T. D. Baker's Explorer (Miss R. Jackson), 1; Miss Syme.’ Sergeant Murphy (ownerrider), 2; Mrs. W. Long’s Rajah. 3. Pony Derby, handicap: B. Watson’s Trixie, l; Miss J. Lowrie’s redder, 2.

Open hunters’ jumping competition: Miss Syme? Sergeant Murphy (owner-rider), 1; T. D. Baker's Explorer (owner-rider), 2; Mrs. R. Wilson’s Rajah (P. Macnab) 3. Dual jump: Miss Symes’ Sergeant Murphv (owner-rider) and Mr?. R. Wilson's Rajah (D. Macnab). 1; J. Perrett’s entry (M. Ross) and Mr.. R. Wilson’s Rajah (D. Macnab), 2. Hack scurry: D. Macnab’s The Orphan, 1. NATIONAL DANCING Highland fling <8 and under 10): B. Morris. 1; J. Aspinatl. 2. Highland fling (10 and under 11): P. McDougall. 1; Wainhouse, 2; Margaret McDowall, 3. Highland fling (10 and under 12): Margaret McDougall, 1Highland fling (12 and under 14): M. Proudfoot, 1; R. Wilson, 2; K. Crean. 3. , Highland fling (12 and under 16>. M. Grant, .1. Highland fling (16 and under 18’: E. Goble, 1; J. Grant. 2; M. Grant, 3. Jig (8 and under 10): B. Morns, 1; C. Ruscoe, 2. Sword dance (10 and under 12): P. McDougall. 1; and M. McDowall, 2. Sword dance (12 and under): M. Pioudfoot. 1; K. Crean, 2; R. Wilson, ’ Sword dance (14 and under 16): M. Grant. 1. Sword dance (16 and under 18): E. Seantriubhas (10 and under 12): M. McDougall, 1; M. McDowall, 2. Twelve and under 14: K. Crean, 1; M. Proudfoot, 2. Fourteen and under 16: M. Grant, 1. Sixteen and under 18: E. Goble, 1. Reel o’Tulloch (16 and under 18): E. Goble. 1. Hornpipe (10 and under 12): M . Howe-. 1; P. McDougall, 2; M. McDowall, 3. Ilornoipe (12 and under 14): M. Proudfoot, 1; B. Le Compte, 2. Jig (14 and under 16): M. Grant, 1. CHOPPING EVENTS Twelve-inch standing handicap: A. J. Hughes, 1; A. Timmo, 2; J. Turner, 3. Twelve-inch standing handicap (second event): T. Macartie, 1; J. Turner, 2; A. Olive/, 3. • Second-class chop: A. H. Warner, 1; T. Macartie, 2; W. Dempsey. 3.