Ceredigion WPCA Foal Show

Held on 20 September 2003

Once again the Ceredigion Welsh Pony and Cob Association held a very successful annual Foal Show, at the new venue of Lampeter market by kind permission of J.J. Morris, on Saturday 20 September. Classes were again well supported, resulting in strong competition, the strongest entries appearing in the Welsh cob section with 15 filly foals forward and ten colt foals.

The Association wishes to thank all those for sponsoring the prize money, with special thanks to Tynant Natural Mineral Waters for donating £100 and sash to the overall supreme champion of the show and to Mr Tommy Williams, Tregaron, for donating £50 and sash to the overall reserve supreme champion. Thanks also to all those individuals who sponsored trophies. Special acknowledgement goes to NFU Llanybydder and NFU Aberaeron for sponsoring the prize money and rosettes.

The supreme championship was judged by the show president, Mr Clive Hoyles of Ciliau Aeron. Clive is also chairman of the successful Festival for Welsh Ponies and Cobs, held annually in Aberaeron. Many thanks for his time and commitment to the show.

The champions of all five Sections came together for the supreme of the show, and the winning sash was awarded to the charismatic bay Section D colt, Brenig Adam, owned by Miss Jane Williams of the Brenig Stud, Llanddewi Brefi. This colt is by the well known stallion Gwenllan Sam out of Brenig Fancy. Those who are steeped in Welsh cob lore will need no introduction to the bloodlines of this upstanding colt.

Brenig Adam

Supreme champion Brenig Adam, a Section D colt owned by Miss Jane Williams

The reserve supreme went to the bay Section C colt Gwenllan Mabon, owned by Gari Davies of the Gwenllan Stud. This colt was sired by Parc Marvel out of Gwenllan Awel. Another one to look out for for the future.

Gwenllan Mabon

Reserve supreme champion Gwenllan Mabon, a Section C colt owned by Gari Davies

The results were:

Section A

Judge: Dr E. Wynne Davies, Ceulan Stud
Trophy Sponsor: Timothy Evans
Filly
1st & Champion: Cefnfedw Sophie (J.D. & Susan Thomas)
2nd: Menai Seren Wen (Peter & Ann Jones)
3rd: Friarly Rosinds (Patsi Gibbons & Monty Bollen)
Colt
1st & Reserve Champion: Frongoch Trysor (Mr & Mrs. Stansfieldl)
2nd: Menai Papillion (Patsi Gibbons & Monty Bollon)
3rd: Steephill Apollo (Calvert Williams)

Section B

Judge: Mr Price Jones, Nantybai Stud
Trophy Sponsor: Morgan & Davies
Filly
1st & Champion: Cwrtycadno Perlen (Megan Lewis)
2nd: Cadlanvalley Silver Pearl (Mr & Mrs H.S. Davies)
Colt
1st & Reserve Champion: Cadllanvalley Bestman (Mr & Mrs H.S. Davies)
2nd: Leucarum Peter Pan (N. Howells)

Welsh Part-Bred

Judge: Mr Price Jones, Nantybai Stud
Trophy Sponsor: Lloyd Jewellers
Under 14.2 at maturity
1st & Reserve Champion: Mallen Eticate (Meinir Evans)
2nd: Princess (Allice Bolland)
Over 14.2 at maturity
1st & Champion: Mallen Rhinannon (Meinir Evans)
2nd: Moelfryn Rhian Patsey (Mrs. Davies)
3rd: Cwmfedwn Alysia (Julie Lewis)

Section C

Judge: Mr J.A. Cooke, Stormydown Stud
Trophy Sponsor: Crugybar Stud
Filly
1st:: Parc Shani Felen (Richard & Gethin Morgan)
2nd Nebo Honey Bee (Owen Jones)
3rd: Ty'rllawn Jo La (J.K. Walters)
Colt
1st & Champion: Gwenllan Mabo (Gari Davies)
2nd & Reserve Champion: Ilar Sebastian Bach (Monica & Delme Davies)
3rd: Perrygrove Owen Glyndwr (Mrs E. Rapps)

Section D

Judge: Miss H. Williams, Seiont Stud
Filly
Trophy Sponsor: Lampeter Stallion Show
1st & Reserve Champion Fronarth Amazing Grace (Fronarth Stud)
2nd Brenig Shani Goch (J. Williams)
3rd Trehewyd Dwynwen (D. Evans)
Colt
Trophy Sponsor: Mrs L. Morgan
1st & Champion: Brenig Adam (J. Williams)
2nd: Dyffryncothi Waldo (Barry Davies)
3rd: Alltwalis Sir Haydn (Gerald Brown)

Young Handlers

Judge: Mr Clive Hoyles
Prize Money for the Young Handler Competition kindly sponsored by Mr Dai Harris, Pennal Stud
8-11 years
Trophy Sponsor: Mr Daniel Morgan, Parc Stud
1st: Catrin Reed, Tyngwndwn Stud
2nd: Allice Bolland, Penralltgoch
12-16 years
Trophy Sponsor: Mr Gwyn Jones, Fronarth Stud
1st: Rachel Cutter, Maeseinon
2nd: Zoe Beddows, Esgairmaen Fawr

Supreme Overall Champion

Judge: Mr Clive Hoyles
Overall Supreme Champion
Sponsor: Tynant Mineral Water
BRENIG ADAM
Reserve Supreme
Sponsor: Mr Tommy Williams
GWENLLAN MABON

Report by Keith Spenser
Photos by Arvid Parry-Jones