By Pam Gamble
Carriage classes at the Germantown Charity Horse Show (GCHS) are “working” classes. Although they are judged predominately on the performance of the horse, turnout is a consideration as well. Tradition and elegance are important with handsome horses and ponies pulling carriages that have been shined and polished. Drivers, known as “whips,” in stylish attire complete the “turnout,” the overall picture that the rig presents. Turnout is judged on the condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, neatness and appropriateness of attire, and overall impression, according to American Driving Society rules.
The Single Horse class was won by a Morgan, Coco Chanel and Robin Bates. Reserve was a Friesian, Claire, owned by Bob Martin and driven by Brooke Ballinger with Bob Martin as groom.
The Single Pony class was won by Rollingwoods Cookie Thief and Dr. Ruth Wilburn. Reserve in the single pony class was Rollingwoods Classic Rock and Ann Ince. Both entries are Welsh ponies from Rollingwoods Farm.
The Junior class was won by Rollingwoods Classic Rock driven by Nora Land. Reserve in the Junior class was NorthStar and Keith Ellis Prest.
The Multiples class was won by a team of Friesians, Claire and Tango, driven by Bob Martin with Jill Cox as passenger. Reserve went to a team of Welsh ponies, Rollingwoods Berry Last One and Rollingwoods Back In Black, driven by Joanna Wilburn with Dr. Ruth Wilburn, Ann Kimberlin and Brenda Rachor as passengers.
The Carriage Championship went to Rollingwoods Cookie Thief, as Dr. Ruth Wilburn took the tricolored ribbon. Reserve went the Welsh ponies, Rollingwoods Berry Last One and Rollingwoods Back In Black, driven by Joanna Wilburn with Dr. Ruth Wilburn, Ann Kimberlin and Brenda Rachor as passengers.
For more information on driving in the mid south, visit Nashoba Carriage Association at: www.nashobacarriage.org.
Carriage classes at the Germantown Charity Horse Show (GCHS) are “working” classes. Although they are judged predominately on the performance of the horse, turnout is a consideration as well. Tradition and elegance are important with handsome horses and ponies pulling carriages that have been shined and polished. Drivers, known as “whips,” in stylish attire complete the “turnout,” the overall picture that the rig presents. Turnout is judged on the condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, neatness and appropriateness of attire, and overall impression, according to American Driving Society rules.
The Single Horse class was won by a Morgan, Coco Chanel and Robin Bates. Reserve was a Friesian, Claire, owned by Bob Martin and driven by Brooke Ballinger with Bob Martin as groom.
The Single Pony class was won by Rollingwoods Cookie Thief and Dr. Ruth Wilburn. Reserve in the single pony class was Rollingwoods Classic Rock and Ann Ince. Both entries are Welsh ponies from Rollingwoods Farm.
The Junior class was won by Rollingwoods Classic Rock driven by Nora Land. Reserve in the Junior class was NorthStar and Keith Ellis Prest.
The Multiples class was won by a team of Friesians, Claire and Tango, driven by Bob Martin with Jill Cox as passenger. Reserve went to a team of Welsh ponies, Rollingwoods Berry Last One and Rollingwoods Back In Black, driven by Joanna Wilburn with Dr. Ruth Wilburn, Ann Kimberlin and Brenda Rachor as passengers.
The Carriage Championship went to Rollingwoods Cookie Thief, as Dr. Ruth Wilburn took the tricolored ribbon. Reserve went the Welsh ponies, Rollingwoods Berry Last One and Rollingwoods Back In Black, driven by Joanna Wilburn with Dr. Ruth Wilburn, Ann Kimberlin and Brenda Rachor as passengers.
For more information on driving in the mid south, visit Nashoba Carriage Association at: www.nashobacarriage.org.
