THE recent BDS Devon Area Show on July 17 proved to be a great success, with a record of 21 turnouts to be judged.

Show secretary, Nicky Buxton, said: “We had a successful BDS Devon Area Show. The weather was beautiful for us too, which is always a bonus. Spectators had a real treat watching the rare and beautiful horses compete, being the only qualifier for the breed in Devon and Cornwall. We had tremendous help on the day from volunteers, which is always appreciated.”

The site at Evergreen Farm near Ashwater ensured spectators and attendees were well catered for with their own homegrown produce from the farm.

Judge, Vanessa Neal, had a busy day judging the 21 turnouts, including Hackney Horse and Pony Qualifiers. As well as this, there were Osborne Refridgerators, Victoria Foods and Drivers Dream also showing.

Results: In hand open — 1, Clare Etheridge, Verdrefawr Cadog; 2, Paul Maunder, Brimstone the Warrior.

1st Junior under 10 — 1, Megan Fry, Lily.

1st Junior over 10 — Ebony Forward, Heartland Passionate.

Long reining — 1, Roly Connoly, Seamair Showman; 2, Clare Etheridge, Verdrefawr Cadog; 3, Paul Maunder, Brimstone the Warrior.

1st junior under 10 — Megan Fry, Lily.

1st Junior over 10 — Ebony Forward with Heartland Passionate.

Hackney Pony — 1, Roly Connoly, Seamair Showman – show champion; 2, Nicky Buxton, Heartland Passionate – reserve; 3, Noel Danagher, Sunbeam Viking.

Ride and drive — 1, Stuart Pohill and Mia, Sarah’s Boy; 2, Brian Colbrook Clarke and Leah, Merthwaite Perky.

Pleasure driving — 1, Clare Etheridge, Verdrefawr Cadog; 2, Mel Wilton, Jerry; Stuart Pohill, Sarah’s Boy.

Exercise vehicles — 1, Clare Etheridge, Verdrefawr Cadog; 2, Mel Wilton, Jerry; 3, Stuart Pohill, Sarah’s Boy.

Light trade — 1, Nicky Buxton, Blackhill Peggy.

Concours d’elegance — 1, Victoria Morris, Drysiog Daniel AP Jet.

Private driving (Hack­ney) — 1, Nicky Buxton, Heartland Christie.

Private driving non Hackey type — 1, Victoria Morris, Drysiog Daniel AP Jet; 2, Matthew Green, Jacinthia and Aurelia Van Burmania; 3, Maureen Ryder Gordon, Dartford Leigh Wren and Shilstone Rocks Hazlenut.

Driving dream — 1, Nicky Buxton, Blackhill Peggy; 2, Maureen Ryder Gordon, Dartford Leigh Wren and Shilstone Rocks Hazlenut.

Pairs and tandems — 1, Matthew Green, Jacinthia and Aurelia Van Burmania; 2, Maureen Ryder Gordon, Dartford Leigh Wren and Shilstone Rocks Hazlenut.

Junior whip — 1, Leah Worth (15-17 years), Merthwaite Perky.

Champion — Victoria Morris, Drysiog Daniel AP Jet. Reserve — Matthew Green, Jacinthia and Aurelia Van Burmania.

Lady whip — Victoria Morris. Gentleman whip — Matthew Green.