SUE Rowe took a trip down memory lane at the Coombe Horse Show where she landed the Rob Richards Trophy riding Whisper of Caenlochan en route to the overall championship.

The Sticker-based breeder won this prestigious award back in 1979 when it was originally presented.

"Sue's name is the first one on the cup," said show secretary, Molly Richards whose father-in-law Rob Richards donated the trophy to the show.

"She won the trophy when it was presented in memory of Rob back in 1979. Sue has shown horses and ponies at Coombe for years and has also judged on several occasions for us.

"She is a longstanding supporter of the show and was absolutely thrilled to win this special trophy. She knew my father-in-law Rob who was a contemporary of her own father Arthur. Rob was a master of the Mid Cornwall Beagles for many years."

The win brought back special memories for Sue, who said: "I remember Rob taking me hunting when I was only four or five years-old. I've won this trophy many times and am thrilled to bring it home again with Whisper of Caenlochan."

Gemma Jones from Gorran judged the showing section which received a high quality entry resulting in the following winners:

Tack & Turnout: Amy Richards (Aaron); Leading rein: Samuel Laity (Rupert); Best combination 10 yrs & under: Lauren Chapman (Floyd); Best combination 14 yrs & under: Lauren Burridge (Marcus); Best combination open: Sue Rowe (Whisper of Caenlochan).

Novice Pony: Emma Webber (Kablin Trystan Kyle); Mountain & Moorland: Lucinda Hyland (Willoway Golden Jubilee); Working Hunter Pony: Lucinda Hyland (Willoway Golden Jubilee); Working Hunter: Emma Howard (Harley).

Ridden veteran: Elizabeth Hughes (Golden Express); Ridden Coloured: Emma Howard (Harley); Ridden cob: Susie Buzzard (Done and Dusted); Family Pony: Louisa Flynn (Dollar); Riding Horse: Mark Cosgrove (Lucky Strike); Championship: Sue Rowe (Whisper of Caenlochan).

Reserve champion: Samuel Laity (Rupert). Jumping judged by Robert Kent: Restricted novice: Lauren Hull (Venus); 12 yrs & under: Lauren Berridge (Truffle); Novice: Shannah Emery (Little Boy Blue); 16 yrs & under: Brooke Whetter (Delight Folly).

Open: Tegan Pownall (Rough Justice); Top Score: Jody Fahey (Golden Sovereign). Gymkhana Points judged by Steve Hore: 8 yrs & under: Finn Hawkins (Just Incredible); 12 yrs & under: Lucy Tiplady (Rocket); Open: Emma Warren Benoakes (George).

Local rider class: Georgia Brewer (George); Most Promising Young rider: Stacey Hambly (Guiness).

The Spurs showjumping season is well under way at Barguse Arena with the opening shows producing hot competition.

"The quality of the competition has certainly improved over the past year," said course-builder Mike Johns.

"I'm designing far more demanding courses incorporating dog legs, wider spreads and related distance. We are grateful to Pestforce and F C Bray & Son for supporting our opening fixtures.

"Our next show is being backed by local farrier Darren Beckerleg and takes place on Tuesday December 27."

Spurs results:

October show sponsored by Pestforce: 1ft 6ins-2ft open: 1. Sally Sanders (Sky); 2. Roxy Newstead (Sye's A Mystery); 3. Megan Pollard (Friars True Britain); 4. Belinda Waldock (Diablo).

2`3" juniors: 1. Roxy Newstead (She's A Mystery); 2. Brooke Whetter (Empire Rose); 3. Donna Long (Sky); 4. Charlotte Pollard (Friars True Britain). 2ft 3ins seniors: 1. Tina Burdon (Ronan); 2. Tina Burdon (Storm); 3. Jenny Blackwell (Faarida); 4. Cara Bolton (T J Lacarna).

2ft 6ins juniors: 1. Georgina Jedwab (Polmartin Magic); 2. Holly Fanshaw (Charlie); 3. Hannah Hawken (Captain Jack); 4. Evie Sander (Bob).

2ft 6ins seniors: 1. Sarah Penney (Solitaire); 2. Tash Milton (Captain Jack); 3. Celina Wolfe (Tober Dubalay); 4. Vicki Hambly (Guiness).

Joker: 1. Celina Wolfe (Tober Dubalay); 2. Tash Milton (Captain Jack); 3. Brooke Whetter (Empire Rose); 4. Georgia Slater (T J Lacarna).

November show sponsored by FC Bray & Son:

1ft 6ins-2ft open: 1. Tracy Venner (Dark Hero); 2. Sally Sanders (Tia Maria); 3. Chloe Hawken (Star); 4. Katie Glendenen (Sunny).

2ft 3ins juniors: 1. Lucy Tiplady (Sovereign); 2. Charlotte Pollard (Friars True Britain); 3. Caitlin Hambly (Angel); 4. Chloe Hawken (Star).

2ft 3ins seniors: 1. Sally Sanders (Sky); 2. Tracy Venner (Dark Hero); 3. Jane Jedwab (Polmartin Magic); 4. Jane Jedwab (Polmartin Lightning).

2ft 6ins seniors: 1. Sarah Higman (Impulse); 2. Sally Sanders (Sky); 3. Cara Bolton (T J Lacarna); 4. Sally Burchell (Empire Rose).

2ft 6ins juniors: 1. Georgina Jedwab (Polmartin Magic); 2. Georgina Jedwab (Polmartin Lightning); 3. Georgia Slater (Cratloe Prince); 4. Abi Niven (Rosa).

2ft 9ins-3ft open: 1. Sarah Higman (Impulse); 2. Georgia Slater (T J Lacarna); 3. Georgina Jedwab (Polmartin Lightning); 4. Georgina Jedwab (Polmartin Magic).

Spurs continue their programme at Barguse Arena on Tuesday December 27 under the show sponsorship of local farrier Darren Beckerleg and continue with fixtures on Sunday January 29; Sunday February 26 and Sunday March 25.

For further details contact Mike Johns: 07879618421/01208 831008; Morley Penter 07859832842, Adrian Brokenshire 07768981358.

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