Horowhenua Pony Club Combined Rally

Chronicle (Levin), 15 May 1948, Page 4

Horowhenua Pony Club Combined Rally

— 4* — a Cold, wintry weather 'did not prevent a large number of children from the Moutoa and Levin branch.es of the Horowhenua Pony Club from attending the combined rally held on the Levin Showgrounds on Wednesday last, May ,12. The cold Conditions did, ,however, affect the attendance of the public, which was rather disiappointing considering the large amount of prCparation which had been carried out by the members ;of the committee. i Over 290 entries were received for the ten events on the programme and some very close contests were seen. The Challenge Shield for the most points scored by any branch was won by Levin, the points being Levin 62 and Moutoa 56. The closeness of this competition is a good indication of the general enthusiasin and willingness of membeers of both branches where ponies are concerned.[ 15 i The results of the various competitions are as follows: — ■ I Behding: 9-12, Dawh Rolston 1,. Diana Marsh 2; 13-16, M. Newth I, I. Wilton 2; 17-20, B. O. Barber 1, P. McErleah 2, MUsicai chairs: 9-12, Mafy Podjursky 1, Richard Routley 2, Ashley Robinson 3; 13-16, Mick Preston 1, Brian Proctor 2, N. Mathews 3;> 17-20,' R, Bang 1\ Acushla Quinn 2, B. O. Barber 3. Potato race: 9-12, Diana Marsh 1, Rene Harris 2, Brian Newth 3; 1316, Mick Preston 1, T. FUllet 2; 1720, B. O. Barber 1, R. Bang 2, Acushla Quinn 3, ! Trottirtg racel Ponies up to 12.2, Dawn Rolston 1, Mary Podjursky 2, John Routley 3; ponies 12.2- 14*. 2, Diana Marsh 1, John Proctor 2; horses over 14.2, P. Bang 1, N. Mathews 2. Ponies up to 12.2: Donald Murray 1, J. Petersen 2, J. Barber 3. Maiden pony jump: Ponies over 12'.2, Graham Jellyman 1, . AcUshla Quinn 2, R. Mathews 3. Open pony jump: M. Preston 1, M. NeWth 2, T. FUller 3. Senior pony jump: B. O. Barber 1, M. NeWth 2, T. FUller 3. Senior pony jump: B. O. Barber 1, M. Newth 2,. T". Fulier 3. Best boy or giyl rider : 9-12, B.. Newth 1, Diaha Md'rSh 2, K. Collins 3; 13-16, John Proctor 1, Beulah Rolston 2, Mick Preston 3; 17-20, B. O. Barber 1, Jean Scott 2. Best carOd for gear and pony: John Proctor 1, Mick Preston 2, Acushla Quinn 3. Junior classes for members up to 8: Terry Proctor 1, Merle Rolston 2,Clive Mexted 3. Trdphies were awarded for the most points in each age group m Classes 1, 2 and 3, to the wlnner of each group in ClaSses 4, 5, 6 and 7, to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in classes 8 and 9, and for the most points m Class 10. In addition an instruetors' juhip was held which Was won by Mr. J. NeWth, Mr. S. W. Barber being second and .Mr. J. Prqctpr third.