https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ridingclub/documents/2023-ss-results.pdf

Well what can we say - apart from the biggest Thank You to every single person who helped make this happen. We're still counting money, but will let you know as soon as we do how much we've all raised for the Orkney Riding Centre - it's been a fabulous team effort with everyone working together for one goal.

It's always dangerous to name people in fear of missing folk out, however we're going to brave it and give it a go, and if we have missed your name off please don't take offence, it's just a job to keep up and mind oan.

First to our judges Rhianna Gilmour and Jane Barry for giving up their weekend to come to Orkney, we really appreciate it, and to NorthLink Ferries for the discounted fare.

To Kim Hamilton for hosting the judges and being WH Steward.

Andrew Cole for being the main organiser and dealing with all the entries, programmes, sponsors, and everything else inbetween.

Stewards: Karen Greaves, Joyce Rendall, Kathryn Wood, Katie Lawrie, Caroline Foulis, Hellie Foulis

Kitchen: Orkney Branch of the Pony Club for covering Friday night - Rachael Maclean and Carole Linklater. And to Angela Dougherty for taking on Saturday daytime and evening kitchen - not an easy task, ably assisted by Gemma Leslie, Shona Barnett, Sharon Wylie.

To the The Dounby Butcher for donating burgers, sausages and bacon, and to all the folk who made such fantastic food - soups, chilli, curry, fajitas, sausage rolls, scones, meringues, cakes, tray bakes, doodlebugs and everything else including Orkney Ice Cream, we really do appreciate it and sorry we can't name you all - and for all the fabulous raffle donations as well, it was certainly a good fundraiser!

To the folk who dressed the arena so well - Sharon Nixon, Sonja Marwick, Gemma, Joyce & co, and to those who took it down again, and also to Sharon for the beautiful flower displays for the championship. And a very important but often forgotten job - sweeping up, tidying and mopping the floor - thanks Karen G!

And to Carly Brodie Photography for being there to take photos, keep an eye on her page for when she gets them uploaded, and remember to message Carly to buy your pictures (rather than sharing watermarked ones)

The full results can be found on the link below. A very Well Done to the Supreme Champion and Reserve, the overall going to Anjo Casey's homebred Orkney Hasty Return ridden by Andrew Cole, and Reserve awarded to Shona Thomson's pony Hagrid of Catchpool ridden by Aleri Tait. The Supreme Champion Sashes were sponsored by Orkney Ridingclub and presented by our honorary member Marlene Rorie.

The other Championships went to:

Mini Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Orkney Branch of the Pony Club

Champion: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool

1st Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke

2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon

Junior Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Orkney Rugby Football Club

Champion: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette

1st Reserve: Kalise Casey – Meike

2nd Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Blackhill Quanita

Senior Working Hunter Championship sponsored by Palace Stores

Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny

1st Reserve: Sonja Marwick – Breck’s Belle

2nd Reserve: Ali Rennie – Menai Ralph

Inhand Championship sponsored by NFUS Orkney

Champion: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch

1st Reserve: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return

2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon

Mini Ridden Championship sponsored by Nobilia Kitchens by Kelly Scott

Champion: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke

1st Reserve: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool

2nd Reserve: Elin Scott – Merkisayre Dawn

Novice Ridden Championship sponsored by Margaret Norquoy Farrier

Champion: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return

1st Reserve: Christina Bichan – Bee Sure

2nd Reserve: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette

Open Ridden Championship sponsored by Hoof Buddy - Barefoot Pro

Champion: Kalise Casey – Meike

1st Reserve: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch

2nd Reserve: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny

Ridden Mini Turnout Championship sponsored by Eriboll Gun Dogs

Champion: Aleri Tait – Hagrid of Catchpool

1st Reserve: Kalise Casey – Rhinstock Brigadoon

2nd Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke

Ridden Junior Turnout Championship sponsored by The Egg Man

Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny

1st Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Bylands Midnight Magic

Ridden Senior Turnout Championship sponsored by Sebay Mill

Champion: Alannah Norquay – Dallamires Golden Touch

1st Reserve: Sharon Nixon – Tigernach Hartson Bruadar

2nd Reserve: Isla Bain – Merridian Gold

Mini Rider Championship sponsored by Orkney Mechanical Services Incorporating T A Tait

Champion: Elin Scott – Merkisayre Dawn

1st Reserve: Charlotte Sinclair – Blackhill Luke

2nd Reserve: Kalise Casey – Meike

Junior Rider Championship

Champion: Jelena Scott – Plunkett Jenny

1st Reserve: Isla Sinclair – Blackhill Quanita

2nd Reserve: Jorgi Craigie – Rhencullen Rockette

Senior Rider Championship sponsored by Lizzie's Orkney Tours

Champion: Andrew Cole – Orkney Hasty Return

1st Reserve: Isla Bain – Merridian Gold

2nd Reserve: Sharon Nixon – Tigernach Hartson Bruadar