Northern Region awards’ dinner

Juniper Green & Kells Trophy for leading mare (presented by Georgia Stubington) – Lisnahall Miss Toffee (owned Kay Magill, ridden Kerry Magill).

Irwin Trophy for leading owner-bred horse (presented by Coleraine Branch of Riding for the Disabled in memory of Mr and Mrs Irwin) – MJI Wendy (owned and bred Joanne Jarden, ridden Justine Harding).

Northern Region rugs – CNC***, Texan Style (owned and ridden Tegan White); CNC**, Seavaghan Ash (owned and ridden Declan Cullen); CNC* (also the Hodgkinson silver goblet), Mr Green (owned Katrina Mackie, ridden Jonny Steele); EI100 (also Hodgkinson rose bowl), Tullymurry Holly (owned David O’Connor, ridden Elaine O’Connor); EI90, Honeyhill Caramel (owned Lindsay Kilmacka, ridden Suzanne Hagan).

Also, CNCJ*, Molly May (owned by Yvonne Rooney, ridden by Chloe Rooney); EI100J, Hill Dancer (owned by Trevor Smith, ridden by Hollie Smith); CNCP**, Cremully Melody (owned Denise McCluskey, ridden by Robyn McCluskey); EI100P (also Mission Accomplished trophy, donated by Elizabeth McMillan), Lisnahall Miss Toffee (as above); EI90P, Millbar Little Sparrow (owned by Elaine McKee, ridden by Katie McKee).

Amateur award winners – CNC*, Imperial Master (owned and ridden Florence Campbell); EI100, Miranda (owned and ridden Holly McClenaghan); EI90, Mixed Up (owned Denis Currie, ridden Judith McCarthy).

Bright Outlook Trophy for Sportsman of the Year (presented by Richard and Nicky Nesbitt) – Ailsa Martin.

Pescetto Friendship trophy for most improved junior rider – Hollie Smith.

Hanna Trophy for rider over 18 years of age who accumulates most points on a single horse – Florence Campbell (Imperial Master).

Leading rider trophy – Steven Smith.

Roy Pugh memorial groom’s award – Nicola Roscoe.

AWARD WINNERS DECIDED ON

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Pony of the Year, Brown family silver fox for highest-placed NR pony at Tattersalls International – Blackhill Border Fox (owned Maureen Brown, ridden Robyn McCluskey).

Horse of the Year, Belle Canna trophy for NR horse gaining most points worldwide – DHI Top Story (owned Suzanne Finlay, ridden Joseph Murphy).

Representational honours – Olympic Games, Clare Abbott (Euro Prince); European young riders’ championships, Susie Berry (Carsonstown Athena) and Daniel Brown (Euro Jackpot); European junior championships, Ella Boyle (Catriona), Anna Kelly (Something Special VI) and Toni Quail (Ringfort Rua).