Australian Carriage Driving Society Queensland Branch hosted the National Show Driving Championships on Sunday 20 September at the Caboolture Showgrounds, north of Brisbane.
Twenty-four drivers and equines all turned out in their finery and presented to ACDS Show Judges, Mr Chris Wilton-Smith and Mr Clinton Woods both travelling from New South Wales. The Queensland spring weather lived up to its sunny reputation and after the Turnout classes, the judges suggested that the competitors be excused from wearing their jackets and coats for the rest of the afternoon harness classes. The day ran smoothly and finished in good light with the Queensland host feeling proud that the National Show Driving Championships were a success with all who attended enjoying themselves.
To judges Chris Wilton-Smith, Clinton Woods and the competitors, your time, effort and professionalism shown on the day is much appreciated.
Thank you to these Companies for their generous sponsorship and donations - Australian Carriage Driving Supplies; Black Rose Carriages;
Fit Rite Horse Rugs; Heritage Downs Natural Animal Care Products; International Animal Health Products; Mitavite, horse feed; Peter Clarke, whip-maker; Taldora Clydesdales.
We would like to recognise the support and donations from the Australian Carriage Driving Society, Federal Council; Caboolture Carriage Club; Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club; Jimboomba & Districts Pleasure Drivers.
Finally to the individuals who assisted and gave of their time - Jim Cassidy; Debbie Hamilton; Jane Knight; David & Wendy Look; Bronwyn & Peter McAdam and special mention to Anthony Burke and Laura Scott.
Photos kindly supplied by:-
Elizabeth Tetlow, Member of Samford & District Carriage Drivers.
and Tracey Bavinton www.horsephotography.com.au
Marilyn Taylor, Trabyrne Fire & Ice, Miniature Horse
Member of Samford & District Carriage Drivers
3rd Trade/Delivery Turnout; 4th Period Turnout;
1st Open Pony In Harness ne 10.2h
Laura Scott, Owendale Claudia, Welsh Pony
Member of Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club
3rd Viceroy Turnout; 1st Two Wheeled Turnout;
4th Lady Whip; 1st Open Pony In Harness 12.2 ne 14h
RESERVE CHAMPION TURNOUT
RESERVE CHAMPION PONY IN HARNESS
Jan Young, Cwmkaren Novello, Welsh Cob
Member of Range Carriage & Heavy Horse Club
2nd Viceroy Turnout; 1st Four Wheeled Turnout;
1st Trade/Delivery Turnout; 1st Open Light Horse in Harness
CHAMPION LIGHT HORSE IN HARNESS
CONCOURSE D'ELEGANCE
Jan Young, 1st place Period Turnout in her
White-Chapel Buggy restored by husband Lex.
Jeff and Christine Hicks, Cwmkaren Briallen, Welsh Cob
Members of Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club
3rd Period Turnout; 5th Viceroy Turnout; 4th Two Wheeled Turnout;
3rd Gentleman Whip; 1st Novice Light Horse In Harness;
2nd Open Light Horse In Harness.
RESERVE CHAMPION LIGHT HORSE IN HARNESS
Dianne Mickkelson, Naylock Silver Chief
Member of Bundaberg Regional Harness Club
1st Jogger Turnout
Lady Whip, final line up from the eleven competitors
1st Jane Knight, Alton Park Premier Lad, Clydesdale
2nd Glenis Miller, Mariposa Tradesman, Aust. Pony
3rd Diane Londrigan, Boryda Pearl Le Sand, Miniature Horse
4th Laura Scott, Owendale Claudia, Welsh Pony
5th Jenny Lee, Witheren Lodge Toolamba Willie, Miniature Horse
Judge, Clinton Woods presenting Jane Knight
with the blue ribbon for Lady Whip
Diane Londrigan, Borynda Pearl Le Sand, Miniature Horse
Member of Samford & District Carriage Drivers
1st Modern Turnout; 3rd Lady Whip;
3rd Open Pony In Harness ne10.2h
Borynda Pearl Le Sand, Miniatue Horse
Judge, Chris Wilton-Smith presenting Wayne Wilson
1st place Gentleman Whip driving
Radnor Barley Sugar, Welsh Mt. Pony
Wayne Wilson, Radnor Barley Sugar, Welsh Mt. Pony
Member of Samford & District Carriage Drivers
3rd Two Wheeled Turnout; 2nd Trade/Delivery Turnout;
2nd Period Turnout; 3rd Open Pony In Harness 10.2 ne 12.2h
Gentleman Whip, Anthony Burke, Owendale Claudia, Welsh Pony
Member of Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club
Ian Taylor, Mista-Bar Legends Sprit & Windemere Little Red Man,
Miniature Horses. Member of Samford & District Carriage Drivers
5th Gentleman Whip; 1st Open Multiples In Harness
CHAMPION MULTIPLES IN HARNESS
Debbie Hamilton, Omo, Clydesdale cross
Member of Jimboomba & Districts Pleasure Drivers
5th Trade/Delivery Turnout; 1st Novice Medium/Heavy Horse In Harness;
2nd Open Medium/Horse In Harness;
RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM/HEAVY HORSE IN HARNESS
Jill and Loretta Seary, Euston Sunrise, Welsh Pony.
Members of Caboolture Carriage Club
5th Period Turnout; 5th Two Wheeled Turnout;
2nd Open Pony In Harness 12.2 ne 14h
Jane Knight, Alton Park Premier Lad, Clydesdale
Member of Jimboomba & Districts Pleasure Drivers
2nd Two Wheeled Turnout; 1st Lady Whip;
1st Open Medium/Heavy Horse in Harness
CHAMPION MEDIUM/HEAVY HORSE IN HARNESS
Michael Lenihan, Mariposa Tradesman, Aust. Pony
Member of Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club
1st Viceroy Turnout; 2nd Gentleman Whip;
1st Open Pony In Harness 10.2 ne12.2h
CHAMPION TURNOUT
CHAMPION PONY IN HARNESS
SUPREME HARNESS EXHIBIT
Jason Wellington, Bobby, Standardbred
1st RDA Turnout; 3rd RDA Horse or Pony In Harness;
2nd RDA Driver (Lady or Gent)
RESERVE CHAMPION RDA EXHIBIT
Sue O'Brien, O'Bees Superstition, Pinto
Member of Caboolture Carriage Club
4th Viceroy Turnout; 3rd Open Light Horse In Harness
Micheal Lenihan, being presented with Supreme Harness Exhibit
with NSW Judges (L) Clinton Woods and Chris Wilton-Smith
Modern Turnout - 2 or 4 Steel Wheels Judge Clinton Woods
1st Diane Londrigan, Borynda Pearl Le Sand, Miniature Horse
2nd Kate Luly, Arrowdells Robin Hood, Miniature Horse
3rd Rick Luly, Brolga Special Magical Moments, Miniature Horse
4th Jenny Lee, Witheren Lodge Toolamba Willie, Miniature Horse
5th Linda Doulin, Euston Cravats Affair, Welsh Pony