Successful Gymkhana At Levin

Chronicle (Levin), 21 December 1948, Page 4

Successful Gymkhana At Levin

A very .■> successful gymkhaha •was held by the Horowhenua Pony Club jon the Levin Showgrounds on Saturday. The weather was fine 'and nearly '60 members Were pres'ent with th'eif pOhies. Sonfe' excellent competitions were seen 'and the standard of horsemanship was definitely encouraging. ' The Levin club managed to retain the 'Challenge Snield for most pbints 'in the gymkhana, beating Moutoa by 72 to 71. The, results of events "were as follows:— 1 Best kept geaf and p'ony. — John ProCter 1, Mick Preston 2, MfelVin Newth 3. Tiirnihg.— Nine-1'2 group: Mossy G-re'en 1, Davi'd Barb'er 2, Bevin Newth 3; 13-16 gfoup: Mick Preston 1, Meivin Newth 2, Buelah Rolston 3; 17-20 group: Paul INicErlean l; Acushla Quinn 2, Rachael McMillan 3. Musical chairs. — Nine-12 group: IDavid Barber 1, Mary Pod.iursky 2, Bevin Newth .3; 13-16 group: Mick Preston 1, Buelah Rolston 2, John Procter 3; P7-20 groilp: Paul Mcferlean 1, Acushla Quinn 2, Jean : ^cott 3. 1 • Potato and bucket race. — Nine12 group: David Barber 1, Jphn ■ Peterson 2, JoCelyn Barber 3; 13- , 16 group: John Procter 1, NOeleen , Matthews 2, Richard Routley 3; 17-20 group: Paul McErlean 1, Rachael McMillan 2, Acushla Quinn 3. • Teams of four. — Moutoa (J. Barber, A. Podjursky, M. Newth, G. Jellyman) 1, Levin (D.' Rolscon, A. 1 Quinn, B. Rolston, D. Thompson) 2, Levin (R. Harris, J. Procter, R. > Knignt, M. Preston) 3. Teams of four different sdzed horses. — Levin (Di Rolston, S. • Scott, B. Rolston, R. Knight) 1, Levin (J. Routley, B. Procter, C. Hunter, J. Procter) 2, Levin (M. Rolston, A. Butt, A. Q.uinn. M. Green) 2. Reiay bending. — Levin C 1, Levin A 2, Moutoa B 3. Jimior class. — Rex Collins 1, Clive Mexted 2, Derek Thomsbn 3. Best bdy rider. — Nine-12: Graham Jellyman 1, Mossy Green 2, ; David Barber 3; 13-16: A. Butt 1, l Meivin Newth 2, Barry McCarthy 3. Best boy or girl rider. — 17-20; ; Paul McErlean 1, Careta Hunter 2, ! Jean Scott 3. .Best girl rider. — Nine-12: Leone , Carter 1, Buelah Rolston 2, Rene - Harris 3; 13-16: Shirley Scott 1, i Louise Barber 2, Noeiehe Matthews 3. Shetland pony rider. — Kay Collins 1, Tim. Bertram 2, Merle Rolston 3, . ' Maiden pony jump.— Meivin i Newth 1, 'David Thompson 2,: L)avid Barber 3. N ' Shetland pony jump.— Mossy Green 1, Jocelyn Barber 2, Mary Podjursky 3. , Intermediate jump. — David Thompson 1, A'. Robinson 2. Open jump. — Meivin Newth 1, Mossy Green 2, Paul McErlean 3. ' At the close of the proceedings the competi'tors entered in the • grand parade around ' the groiind and the display of ribbons was •very pleasing. Mr. G. E. Barber, president of the club, in congratulating Levin o'n retaining the shield, stated that a most enjoyable day was spent by all and that Moutoa Would be hard on Levin's heels in trying to win the shield next time. Mr. Barber thanked all those who had assisted in the gymkhana, fespecially the judge, Mr; Don Scott, of Aokautere, who had done excellent work all day.