HORSE SPORTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 January 1940, Page 7

HORSE SPORTS

MEETING AT LANGDALE EXCELLENT DAY’S SPORT. COMPETITION VERY KEEN. The Langdale Horse Sports Society's annual gathering was held on the Langdale Domain in glorious weather on Saturday. The picturesque grounds were made full use of by picnic parties, and a splendid day's sport was witnessed. There was a large attendance and record entries were received in the horse events. Competition was particularly keen and most of the events resulted in thrilling contests. The lengthy programme was run off smoothly and to time under the capable supervision of the joint secretaries. Messrs W. V. Madden and John Morrison.

The Maiden Hack Cup, donated by Curtis and Dornan, was won by Miss Mary Maunsell, the Open Hack Challeng Shield by Miss J. Morrison and the E. T. Taylor’s “White Horse Cup” for Open Hunters by Miss P. Groves. The Stock and Station Agents' Cup for the most points gained in horse events (men) resulted in a tie between Messrs P. O’Brien and O. Walker.

The president (Mr Hugh Morrison) presented the cups and trophies and referred to the high standard of sportsmanship which marked the meeting. He congratulated the competitors on the splendid standard set in the riding events.

Men’s tilting: R. Berry 1; D. O’Brien 2; J. Hansen 3. Ladies’ tilting: Miss C. O'Hara 1: Mrs McKelvie 2; Miss P. French 3. Men’s flag race: H. George 1; D. O’Brien 2; J. Hansen 3. Ladies’ flag race: Miss O’Hara 1: Miss N. Thomson 2; Miss J. Morrison 3 Children's flag race: D. Stevens 1; R. Ryan 2; P. Swanson 3. Men's orange carrying (over hurdles): N. Campbell 1: H. George 2; C. Hay 3. Pony trotting competition: Miss I. Groves 1; Miss Patsy Kelly 2; Miss Melva Swanson 3. Ladies’ orange carrying: Miss N. Thomson 1; Miss E. Bellis 2; Miss J. Beetham 3.

Stockmen’s competition: N. Campbell 1; C. Hay 2; P. O’Brien 3. Shirt race: T. Walker 1; P. Balfour 2; P. Maddever 3.

Maiden hack cup Miss Mary Maunsell 1; Miss P. Meach 2; Miss G. Birch

Open hack challenge shield: Miss J. Morrison 1; Mrs J. Clachan 2; Mrs J. Nairn 3.

Best pony (girls): N. Swanson 1; H. Dalziell 2; P. Kelly 3. Boys: B. Brodie 1; C. McKay 2; L. Pilmer 3. Champion pony: B. Birch 1: B. Brodie 2.

Best girl rider under 12 years of age: N. Swanson 1; H. Dalziell 2; P. Kelly 3. Best boy rider: H. Lunn 1; lan King 2; T. Pilmer 3. Best girl rider, 12 to 16 years of age: S. Birch 1: J. McGuiness 2; L. Pilmer 3. Best boy rider: O. Stevens 1; B. Ryan 2. Utility hack cup: Miss D. O’Brien 1; Miss J. Nairn 2; Mr E. Corlett 3. Maiden jump: Miss E. Bellis 1; Mr R. Berry 2; Mr D. Walker 3.

Open jump (30 guinea cup): Miss P: Groves 1; Mr H. George 2; Mr F. Skect 3. Small pony jump: L. Pilmer 1: N. Swanson 2: B. Birch 3. Big pony jump: E. Groves 1: J. McGuiness 2; E. Bellis 3. Consolation jump: F. Skeet 1 and 2: Miss J. Beetham 3.

Apple bobbing: Mr D. Walker 1; W. Walker 2; C. Hay 3. Musical chairs: P. O'Brien 1: A. Hav 2; W. Walker 3. Children's musical chairs: O. Stevens 1; H. Lunn 2; J. McGuiness 3. Addition race: P. O’Brien 1; W. Walker 2; C. Hay 3. Athletic Events. 100yds, under 15, boys: R. Carson J; J. Rosson 2; L. Collerton 3. 100yds, under 15. girls: Anne Hull 1: J. Bayly 2; J. Paku 3. District 100yds race (for competitors living in or east of Taueru): J. Henson 1; J. Groves 2; H. George 3. Ladies’ race: I. Scott 1; I. Schofield 2; Mrs Berney 3.