Supreme Champion Welsh: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee

Supreme Champion Welsh: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee

The Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show was held alongside the Welsh & Half-Welsh Young Stock Futurity & Performance Stake in Red Deer, Alberta, in July.

With challenging weather and economic climate, we there were lower entries than usual, though unlike many shows across the province, and across disciplines, we were able to make a go of it.

Futurity classes were judged by Shirley Cane of Ontario:
English Pleasure Futurity Stake: Coyote Run Frezno, Kerry Marit
Pleasure Driving Futurity Stake: Alvesta Mona Lisa, Wendy Williams
Futurity Grand Champion Section A: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller
Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section A: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder
Futurity Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski
Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski
Supreme Champion Welsh: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller
Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski
Futurity Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Futurity Res. Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Little Miss Daisy Dukes, Heather Worden
Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski
Futurity Res. Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney

Supreme Champion Welsh: Stonecountry's Primrose

Supreme Champion Welsh: Stonecountry’s Primrose

After her judging assignment, on behalf of the Wild Rose Show, Shirley hosted a clinic on riding, with saddle and bridle fitting, including bits and the importance of proper tooth care. She also answered questions around halter and driving ponies and helped with further fittings.

The Saturday and Sunday classes were double judged by Elizabeth Russell of Scotland and Molly Rinedollar of Colorado:

Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski
Young Stock Res. Champion: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder
Supreme Champion Welsh: Stonecountry’s Primrose, Airth Farms Ltd.
Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski
Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber
Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown
Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock
Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Bryson’s I Am Canadian, Andrea Raimondi
Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock
Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Supreme Champion Welsh: Applevalley Lychee

Supreme Champion Welsh: Applevalley Lychee

Elizabeth remarked, “I much enjoyed my trip, despite the weather, to see the lovely ponies and beautiful country. The farm visits were a delight. I just loved the prairie country. You should all be congratulated on having animals true to type and continuing your quest to improve the stock.

Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski
Young Stock Res. Champion: Foothill’s Bring Bling, Stacey Schaber
Supreme Champion Welsh: Applevalley Lychee, Stacey Schaber
Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Llanarth Tarquin, Vicki Coleman
Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber
Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown
Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock
Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Ulterra I Believe, Cathy Chalack
Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney
Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock

Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar

Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar

Molly said, “There were a lot of very nice ponies with loads of potential – assets to the Welsh pony world. You could tell that all of the ponies were examples of well-planned breeding programs. I had a great time at this well organized show with very friendly and receptive exhibitors!”

The Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show was extremely fortunate to have generous sponsors, who are in a big way to thank for our ability to put on the show: Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada, English Tack Shop, Alvesta Farm, Canadian Sport Horse Association, Airth Farms Ltd., Wendy & Don Williams, Ulterra Ranches, Coyote Run Welsh Mountain Ponies, Shannon and Dwayne Comeau, the Sward family, Melany Moore.

Also a big thanks to those who donated incredible class prizes, which is always a great bonus for exhibitors: English Tack Shop, Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies, Trustori Inc., Tudor Equestrian, Vitality Equine, Tonic Equestrian, Storybook Ponies, Alvesta Farm, Tail Spin Bracelets, The Paisley Magazine, and Horse Canada! Thanks to everyone who was part of our show

Full results are available at www.facebook.com/WildRoseShow.