Welsh, other breeds put on a perfect performance in SA
- Ty Manning
- Aug 17
- 3 min read
THE Welsh Pony and Cob Society of South Australia once again proved why it is one of the hardest-working breed societies in the state, delivering another jam-packed performance event that felt more like a picture-perfect spring show than an outing in the depths of winter.
With clear blue skies and warm sunshine, competitors and spectators alike enjoyed an atmosphere that was as bright as the ribbons on display.
This year’s Winter Performance Day, held on August 3 at the Strathalbyn Polo and Recreation Reserve, drew numerous entries across multiple disciplines, creating an exciting day of competition for riders of all ages.
From the precision of the dressage arena to the excitement of the working hunter rounds, there was something for everyone.
Two events in particular captured the crowd’s imagination: the fancy dress competition and the hobby horse working hunter classes, the latter of which combined a bit of two-legged jumping fun for the junior riders.
Negotiating an entire working hunter course tested the stamina of some very little competitors but they managed the task with surprisingly fault-free rounds.
The day showcased some outstanding performances in the breeds high point awards.
Section winners included:
Welsh: Dalpura Alita and Christina Johnston.
Part Welsh: Wynara Rainbow Dreams and Airlie Princi.
Riding Pony: Argyl Fine Art and Orleans Graetz.
Warmblood: Bon Moet and Michael Higginbottom.
Stockhorse: Wyann Guns and Roses and Abigail Graham.
The supreme ridden exhibit of the show was awarded to the Graetz family’s Argyl Fine Art ridden by Orleans Graetz.
The high score dressage winner was Wynara Rainbow Dreams ridden and owned by Airlie Princi.
Full results
Ring one: Challenge and Working Hunter
Champion ridden native: Edgewood Tapestry
Reserve ridden native: Dalpura Alita
Champion open: Wynara Vixen
Reserve open: Argyl Fine Art
Champion novice working hunter: Wynara Rainbow Dreams
Reserve novice working hunter: Dalpura Alita
Champion open working hunter: Wyann Guns and Roses
Reserve open working hunter: Tarvia Sandman
Ring three: Open
Champion handler: Ella Maczkowiack
Reserve handler: Madison Wreford
Champion rider: Orleans Graetz
Reserve rider: Ella Maczkowiack
Champion child’s: Dalbrae Tudor
Reserve child’s: Bamborough Aphrodite
Champion pony: Bamborough Aphrodite
Reserve pony: Dalbrae Tudor
Champion galloway: Argyl Fine Art
Reserve galloway: Shanamon Las Vegas
Champion hack: Wynara Vixen
Reserve hack: Katak
Supreme ridden exhibit: Argyl Fine Art
Fancy dress: Dalbrae Tudor
Ring four: Breeds
Champion led: Argyl Fine Art
Reserve led: Genesis Park Shelter
Champion ridden: Argyl Fine Art
Reserve ridden: Bon Moet
Dressage (ring 2):
Preparatory 1: First Yarra Heights Boos Dude
Preparatory 2: First Rocktellz 64.71 per cent.
Preliminary 1.1: First Wynara Rainbow Dreams 70 per cent; second Wynara Vixen 69.6 per cent; third Bon Moet 69 per cent.
Preliminary 1.2: First Wynara Rainbow Dreams 72 per cent; second Wynara Vixen 68 per cent; third Wynara Bronzette 66.7 per cent.
Novice 2.1: Equal first Wyann Guns and Roses and Tully 66.7 per cent; third Adelle Musician 65.5 per cent.
Novice 2.2: First Kilmallee Murphy 66.7 per cent; second Jingella Echo 66.7 per cent and Wyann Guns and Roses 65.7 per cent.
The next major Welsh event on the South Australian calendar is the All Welsh Show at Strathalbyn on November 1 and 2.
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