THE TALLYHO DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 28thMAY 2023

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THE TALLYHO DOG SHOW AND RACEDAY SUNDAY 28^thMAY 2023

The city of the 7 towers came alight on Sunday with the sound of barking dogs, childrens laughter and the beautiful summer sunshine beaming down in abundance at the Tallyho Dog show and Raceday. 

As always the Ballymena venue was in superb order with all show rings and racecourse in mint condition. Each and every time The Tallyho club decides to put on a Dog show, straight away it smells of quality, eagerness, and a path laid down from start to finish to please the loyal canine followers, and this they done a 100% .

The Tallyho dog shows are all the brainchild of a loyal and true Terrier man Peter Morgan who wears his heart on his sleeve, and runs all his shows for Charity. Over the years in total the revenue donated from Peters shows is fast reaching the £10,000 mark or more. What an achievement and what a great window for Country Sports. 

The wee people were well catered with Bouncy Castles situated out of harms way and loads of goodies in the childrens handling class. Some tired we feet going home on Sunday evening.

Niall O Cloghan and his 2 boys were there with their now ever popular Terrier Maze.  Some craic down around that camp.  Some fast we terriers and all showing off their potential for working  in the field in winter time.

Paul Boyd and Mick Mc Cormack were there with stalls full of leads, bedding and collars, and everything needed for the show ring and in the field. A burger van was also on site to keep hunger at bay. All needs catered for.

As usual the Raffle generated a flurry of excitement with great prizes on offer. A lot of happy canine folk went home with armfuls of goodies. 

Very Soon it was Race and show Time. 

Here are the Results.

***Terrier Maze

1/ Brian Mc Cooke with Moo

2/ Lee Pinney with Cooper

3/ Maxi Maxwell with Stig

***Racing  Results ( From the Pen of Joanne Ralph Lee)

Bull X Dog: 

1st Stephen McCooke with Major. 

2nd Johnny Hunter with Rex.

Bull X Lady: 

1st Barry Holland with Sally.

2nd Joyce Scott with Mabel. 

Whippet pups: 

1st Josh O’Connor with Sweep. 

2nd Shane Brett with Molly.

Lurcher Pups: 

1st Christian Butcher with Lexi. 

2nd Gerard Daly with Major. 

Whippet Dog: 

1st Sean Burke with Jack. 

2nd Sean Burke with Paddy.

Whippet Lady:

1st Sean Burke with Lily. 

2nd Patsy McCoy with Sadie. 

U21

1st Kirsty Harper with Dash. 

2nd Joe Leonard with River. 

U23

1st Vanessa Lynn with Arthur. 

2nd Kirsty Harper with Chucky. 

U24

1st Joe Leonard with Jack. 

2nd Kirsty Harper with Fury.

Hairy Under: 

1st Shane Brett with Rose. 

Hairy Over: 

1st Errol Gardiner with Chase. 

2nd Stephanie O’Connor with Sam.  

Over 24: 

Cliona Owens with King. 

2nd Lee Brooke’s with Rolo.

Showing Results

Champion Whippet

Suzanne Addis with Jax

Champion Terrier

Ciaran Fullan with Judge

Champion Lurcher

Darren Prenter with Celt

Champion Strong Dog

Ryan Edmonds with Alfie

Champion Bully

Andy Spence with Dixie

Champion Pairs

 Harry John Digging with Storm and Maximas

Overall Champion and Best in Show

Ciaran Fullan with Judge

Reserve 

Suzanne Addis with Jax.

Congratulations to all above winners.

And Finally, It was overwhelming to see two up and coming young Judges Cayce Coyle and Katelyn Mc Kenzie, highly commended for their judgement and efficiency on carrying out their remit on the day. Again this was Peter Morgans idea giving the Country Sports youth of tomorrow a chance to shine in the sport they were born into. And they definitely did not let him down.

The quality of the judging on the day from all the judges was excellent and to a very high standard. Well done to all.

Judges as follows :

Childrens Handling Class

Joanna Relf Lee

Lurchers /Katelyn Mc Kenzie

Whippets /Cayce Coyle

Terriers /JP O Hagan

Bullys /Ashton Sands

Strong Dogs /John Ryder

All credit must go to Joanna Relf Lee and the Lee family for the very efficient way they carried out the Racing on the day. Well done to all.

And Finally, Finally, when I was young, my mother used to hammer it into me that charity begins at home. I have the distinct feeling Peter Morgans mother had the same idea. This man over the years has given every penny from his shows, let it big or small to various charities in the North of Ireland. This is all with the help of the good country sports people who come out to support his shows. What a window for our Country Sports people near and far.

As I have said so many times in my write-ups, the money given to charity from our shows is helping some poor persons in need, in hospital or in need of help whatever the reason.

Peter, it was evident a lot of hard work and organisation was carried out behind the scenes to make your show a roaring success. I have heard nothing but good reports about it and it is a credit to you for all your hard work and doing most of it on your own.  Whatever you are doing Peter, you are doing right. A very enjoyable day was had by all, and hopefully there will be more of the same in the near future.

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

  

 

Edited May 31, 2023 by appleblossom