3rd ANNUAL SUMMER MEDAL SHOW
(Affiliated to WP& CS In-Hand and Performance Medal Schemes)
at
LLANLLYR , TALSARN, LAMPETER
(Lampeter Stallion Show Field)
by kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gee
on
Sunday, 27th June, 2010
Entries Close: Tuesday, 1st June, 2010
Please click HERE to download the Show Schedule (pdf)
Please click HERE to download the Entry Form (pdf)
You may also download the 2010/2011 Membership Form HERE (pdf)
The Report which missed the deadline for the 2010 WPCS Journal is printed below
Ceredigion Welsh Pony and Cob Association meet at the Grannell Hotel, Llanwnnen on the first Monday of every month between October and April. Once again this year we had a varied programme of events, with shows and Stud Visits.
Once the summer shows come to an end and the days get shorter all members start coming together for our monthly meetings.
In October our Guest Speakers were equine specialists Lisa Durham and Phillipa Hughes of the Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic. We had a very interesting talk accompanied with slides outlining the work undertaken by their practice.
As an Association we always endeavour to raise money annually for a charitable cause. Air Ambulance benefited from our efforts last year; however money was raised for another worthy cause this year –Marie Curie Cancer Care. They received £1000 from the Association as a result of a very successful concert with John ac Alun, a Country and Western Duo and Côr Clychau’r Fedwen from Llanddewi- brefi Our President for the evening was Mrs Wendy Lloyd, Geler Stud and the evening was compared by Mr. Ifan Gruffudd, Tregaron.
A forum was held during our November meeting, an event which proves very popular with members. We had a varied and interesting Panel which consisted of Pauline Howells Gleiniant Stud, Eric Davies, Maesmynach Stud, Ifor Lloyd, Derwen Stud and Peter de Rade of Zonneweide Stud. It was an interesting evening with various viewpoints which fuelled good debate.
As ever in Ceredigion we always enjoy socializing and the Christmas Dinner is no exception. This was held early in December at the Falcondale Mansion Hotel. During the evening we had the presentation of our Annual Points Competition. The numbers entering increase year on year. The competition is based on points being given to an animals’ placing in a maximum of 10 shows in Ceredigion. We are very pleased that small shows are supported in this way by our members.
The Overall Champion and winner of the Ewina Colegate Trophy was Gweundir Dafydd of the Tyngwndwn Stud and reserve was Trehewyd Ifan Ho, owned by David Evans, Clogfryn.
In January members ventured out after the festive activities and gathered for a presentation by WPCS President, Mr Len Bigley. His presentation outlined his years with Pauline Taylor at the Llanarth Stud before taking the stud forward into later years. It was interesting to note the vintage film he showed of early stallion classes at Lampeter and the Royal Welsh.
Unfortunately the February meeting was cancelled due to heavy snow, however we made up for it during our Cawl evening in March which had excellent attendance.
It is a tradition in Ceredigion to celebrate St David’s Day in our March meeting. So, true to form we all gathered at the Grannell for Cawl and Rice Pudding with excellent entertainment provided by Joy and Georgina Cornock of Fishguard.
The April meeting sees us bringing our winter programme to a close as members prepare for the spring and summer events. Following the AGM a talk was given by the WPCS Young Ambassador, who provided a young person’s insight to an important role within the Society.
Following the end of our Winter programme, we held in June our second Summer Medal Show at Llanllyr, Talsarn. The Supreme Champion of the show was awarded for the second time to Nebo Stud with their Section D Champion brood mare Nebo Miss Maple. She was selected by the show President, Mr Dai Harries, Pennal Stud.
The Stud visit in early September saw members meeting up again. The Association headed north this time to Anglesey and a display of welsh ponies and cobs was provided by the local Association. We also visited numerous Studs on the island who provided an excellent welcome.
As the latter part of the summer disappeared under rain and high winds, Ceredigion WPCA had a lovely day for its annual foal show.
After a successful show at the Penparc Stud by kind permission of the Morgan brothers, the Supreme Champion was awarded by Show President Mr Dewi Jones of the Trem-y-mor Stud to Brohedydd Flash Lady, owned and exhibited by Huw Jenkins, Brohedydd, Pennant.
Foal Show President, Mr Dewi Jones and Supreme Champion of the show Brohedydd Flash Lady and Huw Jenkins
Photo by Terry Jones
Our grateful thanks to all who has supported the Association during the year. For further information on Association activities, or if you would like to become a member, please contact our Secretary, Kath Davies on 01974 298 443.