Memorable Garvagh Clydesdale Show

As the morning progressed the field filled up with exhibitors of Clydesdales and ponies for the judging in the arena. A spectacular collection of classic and vintage tractors, cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles gathered from all over the province and Donegal. Stationary engines were a popular attraction as were several pristine tractor steam engines parked at lower Main Street.

Again the Clydesdale show was very popular with ujudging and arena events continuing until mid afternoon. The judge, Tony Bull, a trader and exporter of Clydesdale from Cheshire, did a sterling job throughout the day.

Other attractions for the children included the bouncy castle and slide, the Animal Farm display, the ever popular pet show, line dancing, Irish dancing, local magician Rodney Hogg, face painting and musician Trevor Dixon.

A new and very popular act was the pan-pipe musicians, never before seen in Garvagh but hopefully they will return again next year.

The threshing display was popular as ever, bringing back happy memories to the older spectators present. The old McCormick Buncher demonstrated by Jimmy Gallager from Raphoe created great interest among the onlookers.

The grand parade of Clydesdales and ponies was led by Scott Brothers of Limavady with a well presented team of four bay horses and a Canadian dray.

This was followed by the classic and vintage tractors, cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles that had assembled during the day.

The club would like to express a sincere word of thanks to the main sponsors of this well established show, Coleraine Borough Council and the many shops and businesses in the town and district who were once again generous in their support.

Also thanks must be given to the Horse Show judge, Main Street Catering Group, the local PSNI officers for traffic control duties, Garvagh District L.O.L No4 for the use of the field, all the exhibitors and spectators in attendance and indeed to everyone who helped in any way ensuring a successful and enjoyable day.

Pet Show results

The popular annual Pet Show was again well supported and sponsored by Angles Hair Design Salon, Garvagh.

RESULTS: Class 1 Working Dogs

1, “Dudley” a Dogue-de-bordeaux owned by L. Duddy.

Class 2 Terrier/Hound/Gundog

1, “Murphy” a Cocker Spaniel Monica; 2, “Archie” a Jack Russell K. Whiteside; 3, “Archie” a Schnauzer T. Brown.

Class 3 Toy Dogs

1, “Shakespeare” a Poodle T. Hutchinson; 2, “Roxy” a King Charles A. Whiteside; 3, “Gizmo” a Pomeranian Zoe Gibson.

“Best Buddies” (under 12)

1, “Blue” a Collie R. Andrews; 2, “Meg” a Labrador C. Whiteside.

Waggiest Tail

1, “Roxy” a King Charles A. Whiteside; 2, “Gibbs” a Cross Breed J. Blair.

Most Handsome Male

1, “Currlie” a Border Terrier R. McQuillan.

Prettiest Female

1, “Meg” a Labrador C. Whiteside.

Best Rescue

1, “Gibbs” a Cross Breed A. Blair

The Angles Hair Design Cup for “Best in Show” was won by a Collie named Blue, owned by Robert Andrews.

Thanks to the Pet Show Judge, Noeleen Morris of “Pets Paradise Pad” Boarding Kennels, Ballybogey for a job well done.

Horse Show Results

Tom Fleming Cup Brood Mare

1, Wendy Holmes; 2, Jenny Reid; 3, Bertie Faulkner.

O’Connell’s Garage Cup Clydesdale Foal

1, Danny McKay; 2, Geoffrey Tanner; 3, J. Reid.

Northern Bank Cup 3-Y-O Gelding

1, Bertie Hanna; 2, Scott Brothers; 3, Pat O’Boyle.

R. J. Booth Cup Yeld Mare

1, G. Tanner; 2, John Cross; 3, Sam McKee.

Alex Farlow Cup 2-Y-O Colt

1, Joe Brown

Ulster Bank Cup 2-Y-O Filly

1, Victor Millen

The Wonderstore Cup1-Y-O Colt

1, Tommy McAleese; 2, Tommy McAleese; 3, Joe Boyle.

Thomas Hogg Cup 1-Y-O Filly

1, June Tracy; 2, Darren Ryan; 3, Ivan Smith.

Robert Scott Memorial Cup Younger Handlers Class

1, David Patterson; 2, Colleen Cochrane.

Private Drive (Ponies)

1, John Weir (Snr); 2, John Weir (Jnr)

Trade Turn-Out (Singles)

Pat O’Boyle

Alfred Clyde Cup Trade Turn-Out (Fours)

Scott Brothers

Jack Linton Cup S Hon Champion

G. Tanner

Bell’s Supermarket Shield Reserve Champion

McKay Brothers

Nevin Smith Cup Male Champion

T. McAleese