Ireland Richard Hunters Show, Saturday 17Th August 13

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Richard Hunters Show, Saturday 17^th August 13

 

SWATRAGH, a village in the county of Londonderry, sits on the river Clady, and makes up part of the scenic Northern coastline, with its sea breezes blowing across from beautiful Portrush and Portstewart.

 

This was the venue for Richard Hunters Dog Show and Race day Saturday 17^th August 13. Although there were a few showers, it did not dampen the spirits of the show goers, who came out in force to support this great charity Dog Show and Race day.

 

There was a nice friendly crowd at the show, some old faces and some new.Some great craic and banter, and just an all round lovely relaxing family day out for all the Canine men and women who travelled from all parts of the country. The show started at approximately 12.30, with the Racing first. Here are some results from the day.

 

Racing Results

Whippets:

John Shaw with Mango

Under 21 Lurcher:

Michael Lynch with Jill

Under 23 Lurcher:

Franky with Serbrus

Over 23 Lurcher:

Ian Balfour with Darky

Under 23 Elite:

Billy Craig with Annie

Over 23 Elite:

Michael Quinn with Mochara

Bull Cross:

Micky Quinn with Lady

*Congratulations to all the winners and well done.

 

Showing Results

 

Judge : Margaret Mc Stay

 

Childrens Handling Class

1/ Alannah Harpur

2/ Jamie Doherty

3/ Jonathan Lindsay

4/ Joseph Mc Aloran

Congratulations to all the children who took part. You were all winners on the day.

Whippets

 

Judge : John Mc Stay

 

Whippet Pups

1/ Leanne Hawthorne with Ace

2/ Chontelle Mc Meeken with Blaze

3/ Janet Boyce with Neela

Whippet Pairs

1/ Jamie Doherty

Whippet Bitch

1/ Charlene Rafferty with Spring

2/ John Shaw with Mela

3/ Janet Boyce with Tess

Whippet Dog

1/ Michael Quinn with Finn

2/ Patsy Mc Coy with Rio

3/ Jamie Doherty with Duke

Working Whippet

1/ John Shaw with Blue

2/ Mark Doherty with Duke

3/ Michael Quinn with Buster

 

**Overall Champion Whippet

Michael Quinn with Finn

**Reserve Champion Whippet

Charlene Rafferty with Spring

**Runner Up

John Shaw with Blue.

A big congratulations Michael/Charlene/ and John and well done.

Lurchers

Judge : Declan Cairns

Lurcher Pups

1/ Chloe Woods with Sandy

2/ Arlene Greer with Sasha

3/ Taylor Oliver with Lucky

Lurcher Pairs

1/ Ian Greer with Sonny and Honey

2/ Ian Greer with Gunner and Penny

3/ Ann Beggs with Rover and Annie

Smooth under 23”

1/ Steven Dumigan with Dash

2/ Leanne Hawthorne with Junior

3/ Ann Beggs with Rover

Rough Under23”

1/ Ian Greer with Honey

2/ Brian Crothers with Nell

Smooth Over 23”

1/ James Woods with Rusty

2/ Mickey Quinn with Lady

3/ Kirsty Harpur with Tico

Rough Over 23”

1/ Ian Greer with Maggie

2/ Arlene Greer with Sonny

3/ John Shaw

Collie Cross

1/Jack Bjourson with Junior

2/ Ian Balfour with Darkey

Bull or Terrier Cross

1/ James Woods with Rusty

2/ Mickey Quinn with Lady

3/ Ryan Harkness with Fawn

Whippet Cross

1/ Chloe Woods withSandy

2/ Ian Greer with Penny

3/ Leanne Hawthorne with Junior

Lamping Class

1/ Michael Quinn with Paddy

2/ Brian Crothers with Nell

3/ Ian Greer

Hare Class

1/ Michael Quinn with Mocharra

2/ Kirsty Harpur with Tico

3/ Ian Balfour with Darkey

Fox Class

1/ Richard Hunter with Fawn

2/ James Woods with Rusty

3/ Richard Hunter with Darkey

 

**Overall Champion Lurcher

James Woods with Rusty

**Reserve Champion Lurcher

Ian Greer with Maggie

**Runner up

Michael Quinn with Mocharra

A big congratulations to James/ Ian/ and Michael and well done.

 

Terriers

Judge : Neil Gibson

Terrier pups

1/ Anthony Taggart

2/ Peter Morgan

Terrier Pairs

1/ Ryan Harkness

2/ Anthony Taggart

Any Russell Type

1/ Peter Morgan

Any Lakeland/Fell Type

1/ Peter Morgan

2/ Kieran O Neill

3/ Peter Morgan

Under 12”

1/ Anthony Taggart

2/ Ryan Harkness

Patterdale

1/ Peter Morgan

2/ Ryan Harkness

Working Terrier

1/ Ryan Harkness

2/ Willy Campbell

3/ Peter Morgan

Vetern Terrier

1/ Peter Morgan

 

**Overall Champion Terrier

Peter Morgan with Blade

**Reserve Champion Terrier

Anthony Taggart

 

**Overall Puppy Champion went to:

Leanne Hawthorne with Ace

A big congratulations Leanne and well done.

 

**Overall Show Champion and Best in Show went to:

James Woods with Rusty

**Reserve Show Champion went to :

Michael Quinn with Finn

**Runner up :

Peter Morgan with Blade.

A big Congratulations to James/Michael/ and Peter and well done.

 

At this point I would like to thank Alan Hunter and the NILRC members who helped out with organising and monitoring the racing: Nigel Greer, Chris Angus, Arlene Greer, Leanne Hawthorne and all their brilliant band of helpers on the day. The Racing went like clockwork, without a hitch, and was a credit to all involved.

The judges on the day were Lurchers.Declan Cairns/ Whippets , John Mc Stay/ Terriers, Rodney Gibson/ Childrens Handling Class, Margaret Mc Stay. Not an easy job, but a duty carried out with fairness and respect, and well performed by all judges on the day. Bluebell, Deidre Mc Coy was there clicking away with her camera, recording all our moments of glory. There were also a few other budding photographers, all clicking away on our every move. Many thanks to you all.

I cannot forget our master of ceremonies Nigel Greer, who kept everyone right with his dulcet tones on the PA system all day. Nigel made sure we missed no races or classes and generally kept everyone right. A job well done Nigel. We could not have done without your helping hands.

And finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the Hunter family for all their kindness and hospitality shown to all at the show. Especially a word of thanks to Richard Hunters mum Helen, who has a heart of gold. Helen worked tirelessly, to make sure everybody that came into the field got tea or coffee. Something to eat from her very tasty display of sandwiches and pastries, and all prepared and donated by herself, and all free. What more could we ask for.

Helen, I really cannot find the words to thank you enough for the beautiful spread you laid on for everyone. Many thanks for your generosity.

And Finally, finally, all of this would not be possible without the man of the moment and show organiser Richard Hunter. Richard many thanks for a fun filled day out in the Swatragh countryside. Because of your kind thoughts in running this show for charity , some persons or needy causes will benefit from you dog show and our days enjoyment. Many thanks for that Richard, you are a true gentleman.

Already looking forward to next years show.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited August 19, 2013 by appleblossom

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first class pictures bluebell...as usual..keep up the good work like what you done with gypsy