THE very busy Leinster Region staged a show last Sunday in Redhills where, after a lengthy break, one competitor – Helen Cooke – rode side saddle in the two Preliminary classes.

“I don’t know when I last saw someone competing side saddle, it must be 20 years at least!” exclaimed show secretary, Clare Fitzsimons who very much enjoyed her day in the sun at her outdoor desk in the compact venue. She did, however, don her judge’s hat for the larger of the two Elementary classes.