Quality counts at Anslow

 Quality counted at Midlands Carriagedriving’s second ODE at Anslow (Sunday 22
June) despite low entries. The event, once again put on by chairman Paul Hart,
enjoyed a respite from the recent heatwave and proved once again, Anslow has
something for everyone.

In the Small Pony/Very Small Equine class, young driver Theo Charnley and his
lovely coloured cob – who also compete in ridden dressage – put in an excellent
performance to score best dressage of the day, ably assisted by Dad on the back of
the carriage.

Anslow regular Chris Ainscough brought out a new pony at its first event. Chris took
things easy and the pony will have learnt much from its outing in the Novice Pony
class which went to Michael Evans and his bay roan, having travelled all the way
from Carmarthen to take part. Another regular, Linda Wiggin put her cones penalties
down to driver error, her first of the year, in the Intermediate Pony class.

However, it was a double clear in cones – and the only one of the day – for Dave
Rockall from Sandbach in Open Pony. Dave and his brilliant pony also recorded the
fastest obstacles of the event. In Open Horse, Julie Howard and her grey came from
Oldham. Not having competed for a long time, Julie said she enjoyed the trip. Open
Pony Pairs saw Mary Jane Campbell return to Anslow, performing well throughout.

Further dates for the ODEs at Anslow in 2025 will be Sunday’s 13 July, 17 August
and 14 September with the club’s Two-Day Event at Onley Grounds in Warwickshire
from 26 to 27 July. Onley will host a Two-Day National alongside the Junior
Championships and Club classes. The dressage and cones arenas are on lovely flat
ground while the premises boast permanent toilets and showers as well as a café.

Chris Ainscough

David Rockall

Julie Howard

Linda Wiggin

Mary Jane Campbell

Michael Evans

Theo Charnley












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