https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ridingclub/documents/2023-ss-results.pdf
Well what can we say - apart from the biggest Thank You to every single person who helped make this happen. We're still counting money, but will let you know as soon as we do how much we've all raised for the Orkney Riding Centre - it's been a fabulous team effort with everyone working together for one goal.
It's always dangerous to name people in fear of missing folk out, however we're going to brave it and give it a go, and if we have missed your name off please don't take offence, it's just a job to keep up and mind oan.
First to our judges Rhianna Gilmour and Jane Barry for giving up their weekend to come to Orkney, we really appreciate it, and to NorthLink Ferries for the discounted fare.
To Kim Hamilton for hosting the judges and being WH Steward.
Andrew Cole for being the main organiser and dealing with all the entries, programmes, sponsors, and everything else inbetween.
Stewards: Karen Greaves, Joyce Rendall, Kathryn Wood, Katie Lawrie, Caroline Foulis, Hellie Foulis
Kitchen: Orkney Branch of the Pony Club for covering Friday night - Rachael Maclean and Carole Linklater. And to Angela Dougherty for taking on Saturday daytime and evening kitchen - not an easy task, ably assisted by Gemma Leslie, Shona Barnett, Sharon Wylie.
To the The Dounby Butcher for donating burgers, sausages and bacon, and to all the folk who made such fantastic food - soups, chilli, curry, fajitas, sausage rolls, scones, meringues, cakes, tray bakes, doodlebugs and everything else including Orkney Ice Cream, we really do appreciate it and sorry we can't name you all - and for all the fabulous raffle donations as well, it was certainly a good fundraiser!
To the folk who dressed the arena so well - Sharon Nixon, Sonja Marwick, Gemma, Joyce & co, and to those who took it down again, and also to Sharon for the beautiful flower displays for the championship. And a very important but often forgotten job - sweeping up, tidying and mopping the floor - thanks Karen G!
And to Carly Brodie Photography for being there to take photos, keep an eye on her page for when she gets them uploaded, and remember to message Carly to buy your pictures (rather than sharing watermarked ones)
The full results can be found on the link below. A very Well Done to the Supreme Champion and Reserve, the overall going to Anjo Casey's homebred Orkney Hasty Return ridden by Andrew Cole, and Reserve awarded to Shona Thomson's pony Hagrid of Catchpool ridden by Aleri Tait. The Supreme Champion Sashes were sponsored by Orkney Ridingclub and presented by our honorary member Marlene Rorie.
The other Championships went to:
Mini Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Orkney Branch of the Pony Club
Champion: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool
1st Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke
2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon
Junior Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Orkney Rugby Football Club
Champion: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette
1st Reserve: Kalise Casey – Meike
2nd Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Blackhill Quanita
Senior Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Palace Stores
Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny
1st Reserve: Sonja Marwick – Breck’s Belle
2nd Reserve: Ali Rennie – Menai Ralph
Inhand Championship sponsored by NFUS Orkney
Champion: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch
1st Reserve: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return
2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon
Mini Ridden Championship sponsored by Nobilia Kitchens by Kelly Scott
Champion: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke
1st Reserve: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool
2nd Reserve: Elin Scott – Merkisayre Dawn
Novice Ridden Championship sponsored by Margaret Norquoy Farrier
Champion: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return
1st Reserve: Christina Bichan – Bee Sure
2nd Reserve: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette
Open Ridden Championship sponsored by Hoof Buddy - Barefoot Pro
Champion: Kalise Casey – Meike
1st Reserve: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch
2nd Reserve: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny
Ridden Mini Turnout Championship sponsored by Eriboll Gun Dogs
Champion: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool
1st Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon
2nd Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke
Ridden Junior Turnout Championship sponsored by The Egg Man
Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny
1st Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Bylands Midnight Magic
Ridden Senior Turnout Championship sponsored by Sebay Mill
Champion: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch
1st Reserve: Sharon Nixon – Tigernach Hartson Bruadar
2nd Reserve: Isla Bain – Merridian Gold
Mini Rider Championship sponsored by Orkney Mechanical Services Incorporating T A Tait
Champion: Elin Scott – Merkisayre Dawn
1st Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke
2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Meike
Junior Rider Championship
Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny
1st Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Blackhill Quanita
2nd Reserve: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette
Senior Rider Championship sponsored by Lizzie's Orkney Tours
Champion: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return
1st Reserve: Isla Bain – Merridian Gold
2nd Reserve: Sharon Nixon – Tigernach Hartson Bruadar
