Pony Racing Awards Lunch at Tweenhills

The West Mercian Area Pony Racing Awards were held at Tweenhills on June 1 which saw lots of pony racing jockeys and their familes come for a tour. 

The lucky young riders also received a masterclass on the Equicizers from professional jump jockeys Stan Sheppard and Richard Patrick.

The visitors got to see stallions Zoustar, Kameko and Lightning Spear, as well as many mares and foals. 

It was great to see so many youngsters so enthusiastic about the racing industry and we are certain we saw stars of the future, both human from the pony club and equine from the foals on show at Tweenhills. 

The West Mercian Area Pony Racing Awards are open to 70 young jockeys and were handed out by Tweenhills' owner David Redvers after the tour. 

Lunch was also served by David on the BBQ! It appeared a great day was had by all. 

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138cm & Under Champion 2023 – Henry Graham and Laybalands Captain Scarlet

(for the 138cm combination with the most points across the WMA)

Who also wins our 138cm Leading Boy Trophy, donated by the Bannister Family (a NW area family who have supported P2P racing for many years, including hosting the Pendle P2P)

148cm & Under Champion 2023 – Jack Doughty & Madame Mimi

(for the 148cm combination with the most points across the WMA)

Who also wins our 148cm Leading Boy Trophy, donated by Richard Ford (retired trainer) in memory of his mother, Sylvia Ford

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WMA Jockey of the Year 2023 – Dom Lewis

(voted for by the WMA pony racing team)

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Leading Girl 138cm - Annabelle Knowles on Ardent Beringa

For the rider with the most points accumulated in WMA races (split by height & boy/girl)

Donated by Equetrader Magazine – given by the Gilselen Family (owners of Forest Gunner)

Leading Girl 148cm - Megan Risdale on Mallow Royale

For the rider with the most points accumulated in WMA races (split by height & boy/girl)

Brisbourne Trophy, donated by Mark Brisbourne (retired Trainer)

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Novice Rider 138cm - Daniel Harrison, on “Just a Little Dot”

for the rider with the most points accumulated in WMA Novice & Intermediate Races

McCain Trophy – donated by Donald McCain Racing

Novice Rider 148cm - Rosie Twiston-Davies, on “Follow the Stars”

for the rider with the most points accumulated in WMA Novice & Intermediate Races

Horse Ambulance Trophy – donated by Sebastian Garner

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Best Combination in their first season (138cm) – Jacob Lloyd-Hughes & Greigau Spring Excellence

(voted for by the WMA pony racing team)

Blue Mantle Trophy – donated by the Caldwell Family (Izzy & James pony raced, Izzy now represents Team GBR Dressage & James plays cricket & rugby)

Best Combination in their first season (148cm) – Peter Gregory & Snubinette

(voted for by the WMA pony racing team)

Vale of Lune P2P Committee trophy

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WMA Pony Club Rider 2023 – 138cm – Charlie Chalmers

voted for by the WMA pony racing team

Slinger Family Trophy donated by Ros Slinger – longtime PC area rep – Area 4

WMA Pony Club Rider 2023 – 148cm – Cara Tuke

voted for by the WMA pony racing team

W.B. Nicholson Trophy – supporters of Pony Racing