PONGAROA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 March 1940, Page 9

PONGAROA

HORSE SPORTS SUCCESSFUL MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Pongaroa Horse Sports Club held its annual gathering on Saturday last. The weather was fine and all the events were well contested. The following are the results: — Turning: W. Meech (Pongaroa) 1, J. Ferrick (Waione) 2, S. Smith (Alfredton) 3. Maiden hunters: B. Rolls (Alfredton) 1, Miss H. Hansen (Pongaroa) 2, C. Algie (Alfredton) 3. Medley handicap: L. Willoughby (Pongaroa) 1. R. Stewart (Weber) 2. Miss H. Hansen (Pongaroa) 3. Pony jumping (for boys and girls): K. Hartley (Alfredton) 1, W. Olsen (Pahiatua) 2, F. Meech (Pongaroa) 3. Open leaping, steeplechase style: C. D. Smith (Alfredton) 1, E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 2. W. Meech (Pongaroa) 3. Tilting in the ring: E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 1, H. Burch (Alfredton) 2. R. Stewart (Weber) 3. Thread the needle, for boys and girls: W. Olsen (Pahiatua) 1, L. Meech (Pongaroa) 2, B. Meech (Pongaroa) 3. Apple bobbing: J. Ferrick (Waione) 1, F. Meech (Pongaroa( 2. C. Algie (Alfredton) 3. Turning competition (boys and girls): I. Meech (Pongaroa) 1, K. Hartley (Alfredton) 2. W. Olsen (Pahiatua) 3. Best hack: E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 1. H. Hansen (Pongaroa) 2, T. Smith (Alfredton) 3. Flag race: S. Smith (Alfredton). E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 2, J. Ferrick (Waione) 3. Best boys or girls' small pony: B. Meech (Pongaroa) 1, D. Matthews (Pongaroa) 2, J Nicol (Pongaroa) 3. Best boys or girls’ big pony: K. Hartley (Alfredton) 1, I. Meech (Pongaroa) 2, J. Dillon (Pongaroa) 3. Thread the needle race: J. Ferrick (Waione) 1, C. Algie (Alfredton) 2, W. Meech (Pongaroa) 3. Potato race, boys and girls: W. Olsen (Pahiatua) 1, R. Herbert (Pongaroa) 2, D. Matthews (Pongaroa) 3. Consolation hunters: P. Small (Weber) 1, B. Riddell (Pongaroa) 2, L. Meech (Pongaroa) 3. Catch the clown: E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 1, F. Meech (Pongaroa) 2. B. Riddell (Pongaroa) 3. Buck jumping: M. Dillon (Pongaroa) 1, E. Lynch (Aohanga) 2. Best boy or girl rider: K. Hartley (Alfredton) 1, Miss D. Matthews (Pongaroa) 2. Open hunters: W. Meech (Pongaroa) 1, C. D. Smith (Alfredton) 2, E. Olsen (Pahiatua) 3.

Winners of cups and trophies: Mrs P. V. Smith’s cup: C. D. Smith (Alfredton). Mr E. H. Meech’s Cup: S. Smith (Alfredton). Mrs S. F. Herbert’s trophy: Miss D. Matthews. Mr H. McKearney’s trophy: M. Dillon. Mr E. Knowles’s points trophy: Mr E. Olsen (Pahiatua). Mr T. Moore’s trophy: Mr E. Lynch (Aohanga).

STEER-RIDING

PONGAROA VERSUS AOHANGA

During the weekend a large number of Pongaroa residents journeyed to Aohanga to witness the second annual steer-riding competition. Interest was keen, as the first contest re-sulted-in a draw. The riding this year was of a particularly high standard, some thrilling exhibitions being given. Gordon Wright and lan Hay were the outstanding riders of the day. Mr R. Johansen capably carried out the duties of judge. Pongaroa won by 32 points to 23. Special thanks are due to Mr C. Whitmore, manager of Aohanga Station. for providing excellent stock for the contest.

At the conclusion, Mr P. H. Donovan presented the Hugh English Shield to the winners.

The following are the detailed results: Pongaroa: G. Wright (captain), 9 points; J. Meech 7, L. Berry 7, W. Meech 6. G. McLaren 3. Aohanga: G. Thompson (captain), 2 points, L. How 3, I. Hay 8. P. O'Brien 3, T. Power 7.