CWM-MEUDWY Bonwr, a five-year-old, home-bred Section A Welsh Mountain Pony, achieved the highly unusual feat of carrying off the Supreme Champion award as Barley Saturday made a triumphant return to the streets of Cardigan.
The pony, owned by Rod Lewis, of Cwm-meudwy Stud, Llandysul, was the first of its breed to be awarded the winning rosette in around twenty years.
“The judges felt he was a very, very good example of his type,” show secretary Tudor Harries told the Tivy-Side, “and a more than worthy winner.”
The Reserve Champion award went to the 2019 Supreme Champion Brynygwennol Royal Tribune, a Section B Welsh pony owned by the Russell family, of St Dogmaels.
Members of the show committee – some of whom reckoned the crowds lining the streets for the traditional parade reached record levels – were jubilant at the successful return of a ‘unique’ event dating back to 1871, but last staged in 2019.
“It was a huge success,” said Mr Harries. “The show exceeded all expectations – the weather was favourable and everything was on our side.
“We had 57 stallions, including nine in the Heavy Horse turnouts and an exhibitor in every class – and we’re talking 20 classes in total.”
The parade of horses was followed by a procession of 74 vintage tractors and 96 cars, motorbikes and lorries.
“We would like to thank everyone for their hard work especially the volunteers,” added Mr Harries.
“A lot of them were youngsters which hopefully will safeguard the future of this great event for years to come.”
The show president was former Wales international Dafydd Jones and the chairman was Mark Jukes.
Geraint James, of Awen Teifi, took over the role of parade marshall formerly held by the late Martin Radley.
RESULTS
Section C 3 year old and under: Chloe Evans, Cwmplas Stud, Maesllyn, Menai Checkmate. Section C 4 years +: Calvert Williams, New Foundry, Ffos y Ffin, Brohedydd Golden Jo. Section D 3 year old and under: Amber Watkins, Maesglas, Cardigan, Dolderydd Jim. Section D 4 years +: Elgan Evans, Troedrhiw, Harford, Eglwysfach Royal Flyer. Sports Horse: Carys Williams, Pengwern Uchaf, Cenarth, Dan a Mei Miracle Boy.
Coloured Stallions Traditional: Mathew Carr, Hendy, Carn Nicholas Boy. Coloured Stallions Non Traditional: Amy Wilde/ C Elliot, Llandeilo, Chance Encounter. Palomino: Alison Hayward, Bwlchygroes, Llandysul, Taraco Inferno. Heavy Horse: Siedi Shires, Milnofield Jack. Shetland: Howell Thomas, Fronllan, Cwmbach, Fronllan Brenin Arthur. Donkeys: Bridfa Genal, Penparc, Twyford Jasper. Any Other Breed Under 13.2: Roxie Thomas, Mydroilyn, Furzey Lodge Flash Gordon. Any Other Breed Over 13.2: Martin Floyd, Llanelli, Tesnabil.
Private Driving: Lester Dagge, Gelliwen, Cwmmeudwy Cadno (Reserve Champion H H Turnouts). Private Exercise Vehicle: Lilwen Joynson, Horse Sense For Life, Felindre Farchog, Bryn Llewelyn Rhys. Best Tradesmands Turnout: Eirwyn George, Llainfawr, Bwlchygroes, Duke. Heavy Horse Turnout and Supreme Champion H H Turnouts: John Fletcher, Penrallt Uchaf, Moylgrove, George and Joe. Best Dressed Heavy Horse Shown in Show Harness: Huw Murphy, Shire Horse Farm, Eglwyswrw, Santes.
All monies raised by street collection will go to local and national charities.
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