Mollington and Andoversford provide the setting for an AGA double header
An AGA double header started on Grand National day at Mollington – with a huge screen so nobody missed the big race – and finished with a first ever visit to Andoversford the following day. Two AGA champions had a starring role and a Claire Hart treble was the highlight at Mollington, while there was a great win for Hannah Lewis in the Cotswolds, where Mark Wall also rode a double.
This is definitely one of the best dressed men in pointing (in the world!)
Gracie Nailor is chuffed to bits after Argentato has finished 3rd in the Club MembersGracie’s brother, Jordan did the steeringMan Of Steel won the opener, Big Al did the talking afterwardsMum and dad, Frances and Kevin NailorThat’s a pretty impressive bottle of gin!Mr Hunt was certainly impressed with it!Dabinett Moon was the first leg of a treble for Claire HartNow that’s some line-up!JG aka Jezza!I think they’re pleased!The middle leg of a Harty trebleThe Plantation Picnic Club and Alskamatic, trained by Richard BandeyClaire Hart adds to her collections of AGA apparelAre you all sitting comfortably?It’s time for the Grand NationalDefinitely Rosie has just won the Subaru Restricted for Sue BowenMr Ellis (right) looks like he has mischief on his mind! Jenny Pidgeon would definitely have had mischief on her mind if she had spotted my camera!A hug for Harty after leg three of the trebleNext stop Aintree for Leith Hill LadWhoops, someone forgot to put the weights on! It’s slightly out of focus because I was laughing so much!That’s better3 for me!A drink in the lorry park while mulling over the days events“Get me home”The pony riders line up with National Hunt jockey, Jason McGuire at Andoversford“I want a horse”. “Here you go” said Mrs S!Ballycassel has just won the Hunt Members for Guy DisneyCharly Prichard studies formJim, Judith and Jen fly the flag for the Mountain Warehouse Anglo-Irish ChallengeThey are joined by yours truly for another photo opportunityFergal O’Brien and his girls (Daisy and Fern) fly the flag for Team IrelandHistory Master has just won the Ladies Open for Jo Priest, with AGA champion, Hannah Lewis doing the steeringHistory Master gets a big kiss from JoJo cradles her armful of goodies, including her AGA points stickerBob, Sally and Alex study the form for the IntermediateOur AGA champion relaxing after her Ladies winDivine Intavention (Mens) and Dandan (Intermediate) gave Mark Wall a double on the dayMy new profile pic, thanks Charly Prichard!The boys line up before the AGA sponsored Open MaidenAmanda Maller and Gary Meredith celebrate a great win in the Open Maiden, it’s been a long time coming!‘Nearly In Total Control’A great end to the day as Gary kisses the trophy, Amanda clutches the AGA rug and Geoff Barfoot-Saunt receives his AGA goodies
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