The Tivyside Hunt held its annual Hunter Trials at Trefach Farm, Boncath over the weekend and was a roaring success with local riders and several coming from far afield to support the event.Writes Anwen Francis.
With classes ranging from 1’6 to 2’6 and pairs, the course proved technical and challenging with some new fences, sponsored by several individuals and businesses.
Master of the Hunt Carolyn Morgan was delighted with the day, and the few spells of heavy showers couldn’t dampen spirits. ‘We were delighted with the event and lucky with the weather and turnout. We aim to host two events next year – one in the spring and the other in the autumn. It is difficult to find a date that doesn’t clash with any other event, but we will do our best,’ explained Carolyn.
The course, over five fields is suitable for novice, young riders and horses, and offers an array of excellent fences to suit all.
Carolyn added: ‘The course is in a great setting as it incorporates the river and undulating field and creates a great venue for a cross country course. This year, we had kind sponsors to build new jumps and we will continue to improve the course by putting up new ones. We are fortunate to have many people volunteer their time to make everything run so smoothly and lucky to have the support of Wyn and Glenda Jones who own the land we run the course on, and Anna their daughter who organises the event.’
Results of the day are as follows:
Class 1: 13 years and under: 1: Elinor Luke; 2: Soffia Cynwyl; 3: Sophie Jameson; 4: Soffia Cynwyl.
Class 2: 14 years and over: 1: Rose Rees; 2: Ashley Hill; 3: Enfys Jones; 4: Debbie Chipp. Pairs: 1: Ella Pringle and Abbie Painter; 2: Sophie Jameson and Rebecca Luke; 3: Chloe Jones and Ashley Hill; 4: Celyn Faulkner and Menna Francis.
Class 4: 16 years and under: 1: Elinor Luke; 2: Cerys Thomas; 3: Elinor Goss; 4: Willow Jones. Class 5: 17 years and over: 1: Isobel Staunton; 2: Rhian Jones; 3: Sarah Morgan; 4: Dorothy Harris. Pairs Any Age: 1: Sophie Jameson and Elinor Luke; 2: Hattie Francis and Menna Francis; 3: Willow Jones; 4: Nia Evans and Rosie Rees.
Class 7: 16 years and under: 1: Catrin Brunt; 2: Jodie Humphreys; 3: Shauna Phillips; 4: Abbie Painter.
17 years and under: 1: Carys Williams; 2: Ceri Jones; 3: Michelle Fletcher; 4: Genna George.
Pairs Any Age: 1: Carys Thomas and Caitlin Macdonald; 2: Rhian Jones and Ceri Jones; 3: Jodie Humphreys and Hattie Francis; 4: Catrin Jones and Hannah Brunt.
The Tivyside Hunt would like to thank Richard Nicholas ATV’s and Kyle Doherty DIP WCF Farrier Services for sponsoring the rosettes this year.
Pictures of the competitors in action were kindly supplied by Menna Francis.
