Trophies And Awards

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During the year we keep the results of all the shows held at the Riding Club Field and award points according to the place at the event. 1st = 10 points, 2nd = 8, 3rd = 6, 4th =4, 5th =3, 6th =2 and 7th place = 1 point. At the end of each season we tally up all the results and cups are presented to the member gaining the most points in each category. You are only awarded points if you are a member of the club on the day of the event and points cannot be awarded retrospectively. Points are awarded to horse and rider combination.

The following cups and trophies are presented at the AGM 

EASTER LIGHT BOWL

Awarded to horse/senior rider combination gaining most points in all ridden disciplines throughout the year.

  • Winner Libby Macintyre Autumn’s Eclipse (62) 

ALLEGRO TROPHY

  • Winner Josette Planer Zanthus (61) 

THE JUNIOR TROPHY

Awarded to horse/junior rider combination gaining most points in all ridden disciplines throughout the year.

  • winner Keira Baker Jessie J (68)  
  • Runner up Ruby McGettigan Templehill Sky (53) 

THE STARMAN OF MERROW TROPHY

Awarded to pony 14.2hh and under gaining most point in all ridden classes

  • winner Keira Baker Jessie J (68) 
  • Runner up Ruby McGettigan Templehill Sky (53)

Forever Amber

Awarded to the mare gaining the most points in all disciplines

  • Winner Keira Baker Jessie J (68)
  • Runner Up Libby Macintyre Autumn’s Eclipse (62) 

LA DOMINIQUE SHIELD

Awarded to the gelding gaining the most points in all disciplines

  • Winner Josette Planer Zanthus (61)
  • Runner up Ruby McGettigan Templehill Sky (53) 

THE BAXTER TROPHY

Awarded to horse aged over 16 years representing the club

  • Winner Ruby McGettigan Templehill Sky (5 times Ruby and 6 times Ruby)
  • Runner Up Eleanor M Bugsy (twice) 

THE PORRIDGE CUP

Awarded by the Chairman to a Veteran horse over 20 years

  • Winner Nicola James – Taz (3 times)
  • runner up Sofia Schifano Charlie (twice) 

ANOTHER DEBT AWARD

Awarded to the ex-racehorse, or thoroughbred registered with Wetherbys, gaining the most points overall.

  • Winner Clair Hood In The Stars (42)
  • Runner Up Ruth Baker Tilton Ice (30) 

LUCKY SOVEREIGN

Awarded to the horse/senior rider combination gaining the most points in jumping competitions

  • Winner Libby Macintyre Autumn’s Eclipse (44)
  • Runner up 2021 Josette Planer Zanthus (37) 

JUNIOR JUMPING TROPHY

Awarded to the horse/junior rider combination gaining the most points in jumping competitions

  • Winner Keira Baker Jessie J (38)
  • runner up Joe Norton Fury (8) 

INTRO JUMPING TROPHY

Awarded to the horse/ rider combination gaining the most points in jumping 50 or 60cm competitions 

  • Winner Keira Baker Jessie J (38)
  • runner up Kelly Smith (24) 

NOVICE JUMPING PLATE

most points in 70/80 jumping 

  • Winner Josette Planer Zanthus (37)
  • runner up Amelia Hawkins Devons Gem (20) 

BEGA JUMP TROPHY

most points in 90/100 jumping competitions  

  • Winner Libby Macintyre Autumn’s Eclipse (26)
  • runner up Grace Sands Craigyderyn Fabio (16)

SENIOR DRESSAGE TROPHY

most points overall in dressage competitions  

  • Winner Clair Hood In The Stars (42)
  • Runner Up Steph Chamberlain (34) 

JUNIOR DRESSAGE TROPHY (keep)

horse/junior rider combination gaining the most points overall in dressage  competitions 

  • Winner Ruby McGettigan – Templehill Sky (50)
  • runner up Keira Baker Jessie J (20) 

INTRO DRESSAGE

Awarded to the horse/ rider combination gaining the most points in walk/trot dressage

  • Winner Kelly Smith Artful Dodger (26)
  • Runner up Josette Planer Zanthus (23) 

MAPLE LEAF

Awarded to the horse/rider combination gaining the most points in Prelim dressage competitions

  • Winner  Ruby McGettigan – Templehill Sky (26)
  • Runner up Steph Chamberlain (24) 

THE NOVICE DRESSAGE CUP

Awarded to the horse/rider combination gaining the most points in Novice dressage competitions

  • Winner Clair Hood In The Stars (32)
  • Runner up Ruth Baker Tilton Ice (20)

THE NEW VAGABOND TROPHY

Awarded to the rider, aged 40 and over, gaining the most points in any dressage competitions

  • Winner Clair Hood In The Stars (42)
  • Steph Chamberlain Birchlands Mountain View (34) 

THE ROOKIE AWARD

Awarded to member(s) who have contributed to the club.

  • Winner Simon Stanes & Rosmary Hopkins

Training Award

  • Nicola Shepherd

Chair Awards

  • Adrian Planer – Chief Strimmer
  • Mike – Tannoy Mater

Historical Trophies going into the Trophy Cabinet

  •  The Vagabone Cup