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GALLERY OF CHAMPIONS
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2019 CHAMPIONS
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Supreme Champion Welsh under judge Diana Cappellanti and Res. Supreme under Megan Blythe Burtness. Res. Sport Pony Ch, Res. Model Hunter Ch: Alvesta Naiya (Llanarth Tarquin x Alvesta Sweet N Spicy by CadlanValley Pirate), 8-year-old Section B mare. Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
Megan Burtness's Supreme Champion Welsh and Res. Ch. Model Dressage, Clanfair Mirabeau (Mynach Mystical x Clanfair Martina by Wedderlie Mardi Gras), 8-year-old Section B stallion owned by Samantha Eidsness.
Futurity Res. Ch. Section B & Sport Pony under Jennifer Caldwell and Diana Cappellanti's Res. Supreme Ch. Midnight Sugar Ray (Gayfields Bling! Bling! x Midnight Reba Mc by Heniarth Neon), 2-yr-old Section B colt. Owned by Karen Chorney.
Megan Burtness's Youngstock Champion, Gr. Ch. Sport Pony, & Ch. Model Hunter Pony, and Diana Cappellanti's Res. Youngstock Ch: Frontier Call Me Ghost (Prairie Sun Royal Legacy x Hallmark's Beyonce by Gayfields Call the Cops), 2017 Section B colt shown by Kassie Miller and Shelley Snyder.
Unanimous Gr. Ch. Section A: Alvesta Infinity (Cat Creek Innuendo x Alvesta Caris by Nerwyn Gwyn), 4-year-old stallion owned by Alvesta Farm. Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
Futurity Gr. Ch. Section A & Futurity Res. Supreme Ch under Jennifer Caldwell. Under judges Cappellanti and Burtness unanimous Res. Gr. Ch. Section A: Shell-Crest Starlight Silver (Gallod Twm Sion Catti x Shell-Crest Starlit by Dandardel Flit), 2018 Welsh Mountain Pony filly owned by Shelley Snyder.
Futurity Supreme Champion Youngstock, Futurity Gr. Ch. Sport Pony under Jennifer Caldwell: Alvesta Owain (Thistledown Arctic Lore x Alvesta Fairy Lustre by CadlanValley Pirate), 2018 Section B colt.
Futurity Res. Section A Ch. under Jennifer Caldwell: Alvesta Fflach (Delami Red Legend x Alvesta Caris by Nerwyn Gwyn), 2018 gelding. Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
Welsh Pleasure Driving Ch. under Diana Cappellanti and Res. Ch. under Megan Burtness, as well as Diana’s Gr. Ch. Sport Pony: Alvesta Mona Lisa (CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Monique by Rosedale El-Senor), 2010 Section B bay mare owned by Wendy Williams. Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
Welsh Pleasure Driving Ch. under Megan Burtness and Res. Ch. Model Dressage under Diana Cappellanti: Morgan Hill Syrup (Mynach Master Class x Clanfair Love Story by Wedderlie Mardi Gras), 2016 buckskin Welsh Section B owned by Shannon Comeau.
Open Pleasure Driving Ch. (under judge Diana) and Res. (under judge Megan): Rhiannon's Ffiona (Young's General Lee x Young's Golden Fascination by Liseter Star Design), 2009 Welsh Mountain Pony mare owned by Shannon Comeau in Leduc.
Diana Cappellanti's Res. Gr. Ch. Sport Pony, Memory Lane Prince of Vanity’s (Memory Lane Decadent x Memory Lane Nefertari GRP). Owned by Cheryl Blatz.
Ch. Model Dressage Pony under Diana Cappellanti and Res. under Megan Burtness: Exeter Erebor (Small-Land Martello x Exeter Evenstar by Northwind Catcall), 2018 gelding, registered Partbred Welsh with the WPCSA (¾ British Riding Pony, ¼ Welsh). Owned by Karen Chorney.
Futurity Half-Welsh Res. Ch. under Jennifer Caldwell: Limited Edition’s Dan D Lion, 2017 bay gelding sired by a Baden-Wurttemberg German import, Delta Force, and out of the Welsh Mountain Pony mare, Ffansi Lady Dafni (Caris Lord Carrington x Gabbie by Twyford Storm). Owned by Samantha Eidsness.
Double English Pleasure Champion, 6-year-old Half-Welsh Tyalow’s Little Miss Hollywood owned by Judy Owad. Sired by the Welsh Mountain Pony stallion Young's Country Esquire (Young's Country Rock x Young's Happy Moment by Liseter Star Design) and out of Quarter Horse mare, Girl's Time Out.
Double Grand Champion Welsh Gelding, Frontier Dun Luv (Prairie Sun Royal Legacy x Shell-Crest Luv Me Tender by Westrum's Morocco). 2016 buckskin Section B stallion bred and owned by Cheryl Blatz.
Double Res. Gr. Ch. Gelding: Coyote Run Elfin (Anderin's Caerwynne x Arrow Valley Eirys by Kelly Acres Pied Piper), 2009 Welsh Mountain Pony gelding. Owned by Elizabeth Webster.
Res. Grand Champion Sport Pony under Megan Burtness: Sanalta’s Destiny’s Child (Alvesta Monte Carlo x Sanalta's My Destiny by Skellorn Dauphinoir), 2010 Section B bay mare owned by Jessie Coulson.
2018 CHAMPIONS
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3-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare (Nerwyn Gwyn x Shell-Crest Starlite by Young's Country Rock) owned by Shannon Comeau. Supreme Ch. Welsh & Gr. Ch. Sport Pony. Karen MacLeay: “An outstanding example of true Welsh Mountain Pony: very balanced conformation & possessing extraordinary movement—just a joy to watch this pony perform.” India Baker: “A lovely mare with real Welsh character & powerful movement in hand & in harness. Plenty of bone, but full of quality." Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
3-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony stallion owned by Kasandra Miller: Sunwillow Jubilee x Young's Heart Breaker by Young's Country Rock. Supreme & Res. Sup. Ch. Welsh, Grand & Res. Gr. Ch. Sport Pony. Karen MacLeay: “He exhibited true Welsh Mountain Pony movement, presence, & conformation—truly an outstanding individual." India Baker: “He’s a lovely young stallion that has bone, quality, & pony character—another one I look forward to following throughout his career.” Photo: Sarah's Equine Design
3-year-old Welsh Section B mare (Alvesta Helios x Alvesta Fairy Lustre by CadlanValley Pirate) owned by Brenda Podolski. Section B Grand Champion x 2 and Res. Gr. Ch. Model Hunter Pony. Judge Karen MacLeay: “This was a very balanced, typey Section B with exceptional movement. It was a great pleasure to judge a pony of this quality.” Judge India Baker: “A well balanced, elegant pony, retaining pony character.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Yearling Welsh Section B filly (Nerwyn Gwyn x Alvesta Electra by CadlanValley Pirate) owned by Brenda Podolski. Welsh Young Stock Champion, Res. Gr. Ch. Section B. Judge Karen" “I loved this pony’s type. She’s a very balanced individual who showed freedom of movement and should excel in any performance division.” Judge India: "A very nice youngster with plenty of depth of body. I look forward to seeing this one mature!” Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
Section B foal (Coyote Run Frezno x Bar C Ban-na-righ by Skellorn Dauphinoir) owned by Kerry Marit. Young Stock Futurity Supreme Champion & Grand Champion Sport Pony. Judge Kathy MacLeay said, “Welsh type, perfect conformation, bone, and size—I found it hard to take my eyes off of this baby.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
2-year-old Welsh Section B gelding (Double Diamond Raindancer II x Memory Lane Easter Bunny by Legend Ring of Fire) owned by Renée Sward. Futurity Supreme Champion Welsh Young Stock & Grand Champion Sport Pony. Judge Kathy MacLeay says, “This pony had it all—type as a sport pony, a typey Welsh head, size, conformation, great bone, movement, and a beautiful eye.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
6-year-old Section B mare, Memory Lane Easter Bunny (Legend Ring of Fire x Memory Lane Devine Design by Kobur Fire Dragon) owned by Renée Sward. English Pleasure Ridden Pony in the Futurity's Performance Stake. Judge Kathy MacLeay said, “This was a very attractive hunter pony who moved well, was well mannered, and maintained a good headset.”
Two-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony filly (Friarly Firebox x Shell-Crest Country Gal by Young's Country Rock) owned by Shelley Snyder. Young Stock Futurity Grand Champion Section A. Judge Kathy MacLeay said this filly had “type, conformation, good bone, and moved well.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Yearling Welsh Mountain Pony colt (Flydon Harri x Flydon Llwy Pwdin by Flydon Dant-y-Llew) owned by Brenda Harder. 2018 Young Stock Futurity Section A Reserve Grand Champion and Res. Young Stock Champion (main show, India Baker). Judge Kathy MacLeay said, “This pony was typey, had good conformation, bone, and movement as well.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
11-year-old WMP gelding owned by Stacey Schaber. Gelding Ch., Driving Ch. Gr. Ch. Model Hunter, Res. Ch. English Pleasure. Karen: “This represents my ideal Section A driving pony—very typey, maintained a great frame, showed transition of gaits, & had a good attitude. Any driver should strive to create this perfect picture.” India: “A real little Welshman! Plenty of bone & full of Welsh type, he showed good gaits in harness & consistent under saddle with a young jockey. Sarah's Equine Design
2-year-old Welsh Section B gelding (Llanarth Tarquin x Alvesta Fairy Lustre by CadlanValley Pirate) owned by Brenda Podolski. Res. Welsh Gelding Champion, Grand Champion Model Hunter Pony, Junior Champion Sport Pony. Judge India: “An elegant Section B gelding with the potential to make a lovely hunter pony.” Photo: Sarah's Equine Design.
2-year-old Welsh Section B gelding (Lemonshill Top Note x Alvesta Indira by Rosedale El-Senor) owned by Muriel Hill. Welsh Gelding Reserve Champion under judge Karen MacLeay. “This pony represents what appeals to me as an outstanding example of a Section B pony,” says Karen. “He has excellent conformation and balance.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
10-year-old Welsh Section B gelding (Morton's Prestige x Crignant Little Queen by Asgard Argentina) owned by Heidi Plotts. Res. Model Hunter Pony Gr. Championship. Judge India Baker said: “Elegant pony with quality, and full of pony character.”
9-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare (Young's General Lee x Young's Golden Fascination by Liseter Star Design) owned by Shannon Comeau. Pleasure Driving Champion. Judge Karen MacLeay said: “She showed true Welsh type, and a distinction between working and strong trot. She was soft in the mouth and had a good attitude.”
Yearling Half-Welsh gelding (Pixar x Stoneledge Confetti by Rosedale Elinvar) owned by Linda King. Young Stock Futurity Half-Welsh Champion and double Grand Champion Half-Welsh. Judge Karen MacLeay said, “This pony showed Welsh type and fit my description of a good hunter pony, with balance and movement.” Judge Kathy MacLeay said, “He looked the part of a fine hunter pony—good body, bone, and well proportioned individual.”
Yearling Half-Welsh gelding (Frontier Mystical Beau x Emmaraude De Rhiannon) owned by Cheryl Blatz. Young Stock Futurity Reserve Half-Welsh Champion. Judge Kathy MacLeay said, “This Half-Welsh had type, legs, body, and movement.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
7-year-old grey Half-Welsh gelding (Pajon’s Royal Illusion x Wynona) owned by Nichole Vestby. Res. Grand Champion Half-Welsh. Judge Karen MacLeay said, “This pony was a very balanced individual and showed his Welsh breeding. Just a lovely pony.”
Welsh Mountain Pony stallion (Anderin's Caerwynne x Young's Golden Fascination) owned by Kerry Marit. English Pleasure Ch. Judge India: “He showed the perfect pleasure frame: moving well underneath himself & with correct headset on lovely, soft contact. A pleasure to judge, & I am sure a wonderful ride.” Judge Karen: "This pony was a true English Pleasure entry, displaying a good attitude, very soft & collected in all gaits. The most outstanding english pleasure pony I have seen in many years.
13-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony gelding (Young's Country Rock x Midnight Country Rose by Young's Country Brat) owned by Nicole Heilman. Reserve English Pleasure Champion. Judge India Baker said, “A typey pony, and consistent in performance throughout the show. A wonderful ambassador for the Welsh breed.”
2017 CHAMPIONS
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3-year-old Coyote Run Enya (Tillybo Casanova x Coyote Run Esper) owned by Brenda Harder was Supreme Ch. Welsh & Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony. Pat said she's “a stunning young mare, feminine, brimming with breed type, and a 'look-at-me' presence! I especially liked her great legs: straight, flat boned, short cannons, with good muscling. Enya is a well-balanced mare with free movement, a beautiful well set-on neck, good topline and powerful hip. She is a beautiful example of a Welsh Mountain Pony."
Kasandra Miller's 2-year-old Sunburst Heart of Jubilee (Sunwillow Jubilee x Young's Heart Breaker) went Res. Sup. Ch. Welsh & Jr. Ch. Sport Pony under Pat Cochran & Sup. Ch. Welsh & Res. Gr. Ch. Sport Pony under Hilary Tolhurst. Pat says he's “a splendid youngster who exuded Mountain Pony type. He has a lovely, ledge-y eye and well set on nostrils. I liked his balance, propulsion, and bone. He had a burgeoning show ring presence that did not lapse into naughtiness..." Photo: Michelle Walerius
Under Hilary Tolhurst, 11-year-old Pajon’s Royal Illusion (Kenwood's Royal Charter x Pajon's Fanastia by Rosedale El-Senor) won Res. Supreme Champion Welsh & Grand Champion Sport Pony. While Pat Cochran placed him Res. Champion Section B. Owned by Donna O'Neil. Hilary says he's “a really good example of a Section B. He had enough substance without being course, with a nice short coupled back, good limbs and feet, length of rein, and gave an overall nice picture.” Michelle Walerius Photography
5-year-old Alvesta Ever After (CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Fantasia by Llandefalle Bonheddwr) went Senior Champion Section B under Patricia Cochran and Reserve under Hilary Tolhurst. Owned by Alvesta Farm. Judge Cochran said she's "A quiet, useful mare with good length of rein and balance. She is a very nice mover and carries herself with an energetic, ground-covering trot." Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography.
Two-year-old Alvesta Infinity (Cat Creek Innuendo x Alvesta Caris by *Nerwyn Gwyn) went Futurity Champion Section A and then Futurity Supreme Welsh and Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony. Judge Heather Black said he had “a lovely head, was well balanced, and had free-flowing movement”. The next day, he was awarded Reserve Welsh Young Stock Champion under Hilary Tolhurst. Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Senior Champion Section A under Hilary Tolhurst went to 5-year-old Silverpine Jubilee (Menai Step-On x Cats Enuff by Tanglewood Cats Jupiter). Hilary said Jubilee had “plenty of bone and substance, with a nice short back, length of rein, looking like a typical quality Section A”. Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Hilary Tolhurst’s overall Welsh Gelding Champion was 3-year-old Section B Rosegarland Royal Troubadour (Eyarth Eragon x Alvesta Indira by Rosedale El-Senor) and says Troubadour is “a nice, free-moving quality gelding, whom I think will make a lovely performance pony.” Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography.
Yearling Section B Alvesta Sedona (Llanarth Tarquin x Alvesta Fairy Lustre by CadlanValley Pirate) was overall Welsh Gelding Champion under Patricia Cochran and Res. Champion under Hilary Tolhurst. Judge Cochran says he's "A lovely young gelding that exuded presence and an animated way of going. I especially liked his clean shoulder, kind eye, length of rein, hip, and good legs. I think he will make a very useful performance animal." Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography.
Patricia Cochran placed yearling Arnaby Eloquence (Eyarth Eragon x Arnaby Little Larrikin by Lemonshill Top Note) Junior Champion Section B and Reserve Young Stock Champion. Pat says Eloquence is “a filly who trotted in as if she owned the ring! Very elegant, with hocks, reach, and propulsion. She shows the immaturity of a yearling but with the correct conformation to grow into a strikingly handsome mare. Lots of potential in this pretty girl.”
Judge Patricia Cochran placed Alvesta Farm's yearling filly Alvesta Sakari (Llanarth Tarquin x Alvesta Sweet N Spicy by CadlanValley Pirate) Junior Champion Section B, while Judge Hilary Tolhurst placed her Res. Junior Champion Section B. Hilary says Sakari is “a nicely put together pony showing nice conformation, movement, and quality—a pretty filly. It will be interesting to see how she matures and what she produces.” Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography.
Futurity Reserve Grand Champion Section A went to Brenda Harder’s yearling filly Coyote Run Erdyne (Lianna's Saqqarah x Coyote Run Esper by Anderin's Caerwynne). She also won Reserve Junior Champion Section A under Pat Cochran, who said she's “A pretty yearling who shows lots of potential. I liked her good limbs, good hip and clean shoulder, and solid feet. She exhibited a nice forearm and muscling through the gaskin area.” Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
2-year-old Alvesta Everlasting (CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Fantasia by Llandefalle Bonheddwr) went Res. Grand Champion Model Hunter Pony under Patricia Cochran then Res. Junior Champion Section B & Res. Junior Champion Sport Pony under Judge Hilary Tolhurst. Pat said “This striking bay roan youngster showed much better on her second day, exhibiting great fluidity in her movement, animation, and élan. I appreciated her long neck, set back shoulder, & good hip." Michelle Walerius Photography
Two-year-old Alvesta Maya (CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Monique by Rosedale El-Senor) owned by Wendy Williams went Reserve Junior Champion Sport Pony under Patricia Cochran and Reserve Grand Champion Model Hunter Pony under Hilary Tolhurst. Judge Cochran said Maya is "a very pretty filly with great potential as a sport pony. She has a lovely length of rein, a kind eye, clean throat latch, and the perfect amount of chrome to catch the judge’s eye." Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography.
Marit Stables' 6-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony stallion Coyote Run Frezno (Anderin's Caerwynne x Young's Golden Fascination) won Futurity English Ridden Ch. & Futurity Pleasure Driving Ch. under Heather Black, & was Pat Cochran's Res. Senior Ch. Section A & Hilary Tolhurst's Pleasure Driving Ch. Judge Cochran says, “He was a handsome fellow in halter who became even more impressive in the performance classes where he proved to be a versatile & talented athlete.” Michelle Walerius Photography
Futurity Res. Supreme Welsh: Marit V.I.P. (Coyote Run Frezno x Bar C Ban-na-righ by *Skellorn Dauphinoir), Section B foal who Heather says has “excellent bone, a good length of rein, and is a nice mover.” Owned by Kerry Marit. Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Res. Grand Champion Section B was the yearling filly, Maleficent Sparkle of Brat (Young's Country Brat x HEW Sparkling Dauphinoir by Skellorn Dauphinoir), who Heather Black described as “a big-bodied filly with nice conformation and movement”. Owned by Heather Worden. Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Senior & Grand Champion Sport Pony went to 15-year-old Half-Welsh mare (by Alvesta Folklore), Berrylyn Alexi, who also won her Half-Welsh class under both judges. Owned by Nancy Haverstock. Judge Pat Cochran says, “My Half-Welsh was a very attractive mare with an athletic build, a kind eye, excellent hip, and depth. She was wonderfully turned out and looked every bit the part of a champion.” Michelle Walerius Photography
Reserve Senior Champion Sport Pony went to Quindy Watts’ Canadian Sport Pony Mare, Porsha. She is sired by Westphalen Popeye Pony Stallion and out of a Half-Welsh Llanarth Catcall mare. Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Grand Champion Model Hunter Pony under both Patricia Cochran and Hilary Tolhurst was 7-year-old Half-Welsh mare (by Pajon’s Royal Illusion), Marsh Haven Fiona. Owned by Donna O'Neil. Patricia says “An easy pick as my Model Hunter pony was a lovely chestnut mare with great proportions of hip-to-chest-to-height. Her good feet, solid pasterns, and short back helped take her to the top of the class.” Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
Stacey Schaber’s 10-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony Menai Step-On (Knolton Daylight x Menai Slip-On) was Pat Cochran's Res. Gelding Champion & Pleasure Driving Champion. Judge Cochran says, “I would love to take the reins and drive that pony! He has a huge motor and really powers off his rear end. This is a fellow who takes to his task with a fabulous work ethic and a huge heart. I liked how balanced he is and is generally in an excellent frame.” Michelle Walerius Photography
Under both Patricia Cochran and Hilary Tolhurst Res. Pleasure Driving Champion went to Section B gelding Evans Brockton Mountain (Bristol Shadow Dancing x Caer Wydr Grenadine) and owner Muriel Hill. Judge Cochran says, “This handsome fellow was rock steady the entire show. He had a quiet grace and truly looked like a pleasure to drive, combining a pleasant picture with solid performances.” Photo: Michelle Walerius Photography
2016 CHAMPIONS
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Judge Shirley Cane’s 2016 Young Stock Futurity Supreme Champion Welsh was Welsh Mountain Pony yearling colt, Sunburst Heart of Jubilee (Sunwillow Jubilee x Young's Heart Breaker by Young's Country Rock), bred and owned by Kasandra Miller. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design. Shirley says he is a “lovely moving pony, with good length of rein, strong hind quarters, and true to type.”
Yearling Section B filly, Alvesta Freya (Alvesta Helios x Alvesta Electra by *CadlanValley Pirate) was 2016 Futurity Res. Supreme Champion under Shirley Cane. Judge Molly Rinedollar put Freya Young Stock Champion, Grand Champion Section B Female, Res. Champion Sport Pony, and 2nd in her Model Hunter Pony class. Judge Elizabeth Russell also placed Freya well, with her best being Res. Grand Champion Section B Female. Freya was bred by Brenda Podolski. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
The Young Stock Futurity also has a Sport Pony division for ponies two and under. Shirley’s Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony was two-year-old Section B filly Alvesta Angelina (*Llanarth Tarquin x Alvesta Electra by *CadlanValley Pirate), bred and owned by Brenda Podolski of Alvesta Farm Welsh Ponies, Jarvie, Alberta. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design. Shirley says she is a “nice square mare, true to type, with a lovely rein and good back.”
Judge Elizabeth Russell's 2016 Supreme Champion was Section C six-year-old mare, Stonecountry Primrose (Menai Carlo x Twmbarlwm Nadia by Parvadean Diplomat), bred from two Welsh imports and owned by Linda Airth of Airth Farms Ltd. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design. Elizabeth says, “she was everything that a good Section C should represent, with good bone, short cannons, strong hocks, pony head, and feminine charm. A complete picture representing the characteristics of a Welsh Pony of Cob Type."
Stacey Schaber's xix-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare, Applevalley Lychee (Beau Haven Filbert x Foothill's Halcyonia Kiara by Young's Fella) was judge Molly Rinedollar’s pick for Supreme Champion Welsh— keeping to the same family as her Young Stock Reserve Champion, Lychee’s three-month-old foal, Foothill’s Bring Bling. Molly says, “Applevalley Lychee is a very typey, classic Section A mare with a big, bold eye on a refined head.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Judge Molly Rinedollar gave first-time Welsh exhibitor, Vicki Coleman from Spruce View, Alberta quite a start, placing her newly acquired eight-year-old Section B stallion, *Llanarth Tarquin Reserve Supreme Champion. Of Tarquin, Molly says he’s “quite a nice stallion and well represented the Section B—a great addition to a breeding program.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Elizabeth Russell’s 2016 Young Stock Champion was yearling Welsh Mountain Pony colt Alvesta Infinity (Cat Creek Innuendo x Alvesta Caris by *Nerwyn Gwyn), bred by Brenda Podolski. Both judges placed Infinity Grand Ch. Section A Male. In addition to Young Stock Champion, Elizabeth also put Infinity Res. Supreme Champion of the show. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design. “This lovely colt was very correct. As well as having Welsh Mountain Pony characteristics, his kindness was evident..."
Reserve Young Stock Champion under judge Elizabeth Russell went to Welsh Mountain Pony two-year-old filly Coyote Run Enya (Tillybo Casanova x Coyote Run Esper by Anderin's Caerwynne). Owned by Brenda Harder. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design
Molly Rinedollar’s Young Stock Reserve Champion was the three-month-old Welsh Mountain Pony foal Foothill’s Bring Bling (Gallod Twm Sion Catti x Applevalley Lychee by Beau Haven Filbert), bred by Julie Harris-Foot and owned by Stacey Risler Funk Schaber of Olds, Alberta. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Judges Elizabeth Russell and Molly Rinedollar were of the same mind for the Welsh geldings, awarding Stacey Schaber’s 9-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony *Menai Step-On (Knolton Daylight x Menai Slip-On by Friars Generous) the 2016 Supreme Championship neck sash—though not his first. Elizabeth says about him, “A lovely example of a true Welsh Mountain Pony. Good bone, tail and head set. He covered the ground and sparkled in his gelding classes. A worthy champion.” Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
The judges' (Elizabeth Russell and Molly Rinedollar) unanimous Res. Supreme Champion Welsh Gelding was eight-year-old Section C Nibrika Armagh Spirit (Dusty's Dundee x Bet-Lar Armagh by Talywern Royal Edition), bred by Nigel Dowey and owned by Sue Bown of Okotoks. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
One of the 2016 show’s most consistently successful entries was Exeter Evenstar (Northwind Catcall x Alvesta Brianna by *CadlanValley Pirate), a Half-Welsh two-year-old filly owned and bred by Karen Chorney. Shirley Cane placed her 2016 Futurity Gr. Ch. Half-Welsh and Res. Gr. Ch. Sport Pony. Elizabeth Russell placed her Gr. Ch. Half-Welsh & Gr. Ch. Sport Pony, while Molly Rinedollar put her Gr. Ch. Half-Welsh & Sport Pony & Model Hunter Pony. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design
The 2016 Model Hunter Pony Reserve Championship went to four-year-old Half-Welsh mare Ulterra I Believe (Machno Carwyn x Taffy), bred and owned by Cathy Chalack from Carstairs. Judge Molly Rinedollar says, “Ulterra I Believe is a very pretty mare with a lot of bone, scope, and athleticism, while maintaining Welsh characteristics.”
Under judge Elizabeth Russell, the Grand Champion Model Hunter pony was a type not uncommon type for the hunter ring back in the U.K. When Bryson’s I Am Canadian’s named was called, his little handler, Violet Raimondi from Calgary was obviously thrilled. This is the Raimondi’s second year showing at the Wild Rose Show, and the first time their 14-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony Gelding won this large championship.
Wendy Williams is the winner of the 2016 Wild Rose Futurity Driving Champion with her six-year-old Welsh Section B mare, Alvesta Mona Lisa (*CadlanValley Pirate x Alvesta Monique by *Rosedale El-Senor). Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
Stacey Schaber driving her four-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare, Silverpine Jubilee (*Menai Step-On x cats Enuff by Tanglewood Cats Jupiter) at the 2016 show. Photo by Sarah's Equine Design.
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