Built in 1372, Glamis Castle, was the perfect setting for the fourth Attelage de Tradition. Words by Ruth Martin, who took part in the event.
Once again we were welcomed back to Glamis by kind permission of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
It was mixed weather all weekend but ended up with a bit of sunshine on Saturday for the judging of the presentation stage by judges Mr.Enzo Calvi - Italy , Mrs Claudia Bunn, Mrs Elizabeth Cartwright Hignett, Mr Alex Hogg and Mrs Maureen Hogg who checked overall presentation, fit of harness, vehicle and horse, each giving a score to give a presentation mark.
Sunday was routier day with 6-13 Kilometre routes round the beautiful estate, starting from the park in front of the Castle where we did a loop up the main tree lined Castle drive, here four of the difficulties were sited and this year they were challenging.You can read the full report and see the stunning images in the July issue of Carriage Driving. To buy a copy, call: 01722 716997
Glamis – Carriages at the Castle Competition Results 2019
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SUPREME CHAMPION – MODRIS KESANS – MONNINGTON VERDIClass A1 – Single Pony to a Traditional Vehicle
First - Ruth Martin - Merionith Tymestiap Storm - Lawton Gig
Second- Gilly Chippendale - Stennerskeugh Smoke - Morris Bros. Ralli Car
Third- Kirstin McBride - Little Fenwick Kaitlin - Highman & Son Country Gig
Fourth- Jean Clarkson - Drumruck Hugo - H&D Cleland Chair Back Gig
Class A2 - Single Horse to a Traditional Vehicle
First - Modris Kesans - Monnington Verdi - American Drop Front Phaeton
Second - Alan Ross - Woodhouse Maggie - Croall & Croall Sporting Phaeton
Third - Kim Pearson - JD’s El Dorado - Lawton Beaufort Cart
Fourth - Nigel Matheson - Paddy - Yerbury Carriage Works Round Back Gig
Class A4 - Pair of Horses to a Traditional Vehicle
First - Ewan McInnes - Sylvester & Sox - Kinross Dog Cart
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Highland Pony - Little Fenwick Kaitlin
Best Traditional Scottish Turnout - Alan Ross - Woodhouse Maggie
Best Lady Whip - Ruth Martin
Best Gentleman Whip - Modris Kesans
Best Registered Native Pony - Merionith Tymestiap Storm
Champion - Modris Kesans - Monnington Verdi
Reserve Champion - Ruth Martin - Merionith Tymestiap Storm
Contemporary Driving Event
Class B1 - Single Pony to a Modern Vehicle
First - Ann Rushton-Green - Jim - Fenix Flyer
Second - Audrey Barron - Kincardine Bluebell - Bennington BX4
Class B2 - Single Horse to a Modern Vehicle
First - Lorraine McIndoe - George - Hartland Marathon
Class B6 - Multiple of Horses to a Modern Vehicle
First - Faith Szczuka - Travallion Prince Royal & Fromarth Trump Card - Bennington Ultra Sprint
Class B7 - Donkeys & Mules to a Modern Vehicle
First - Claire Armet - Jules - Bellcrown 2 wheeler
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Highland Pony - Kincardine Bluebell
Best Lady Whip - Ann Rushton-Green
Best Donkey - Jules
Champion - Ann Rushton Green - Jim
Reserve Champion - Audrey Barron - Kincardine Bluebell