Glenys's good run continues as Trials return to Nidd Hall

AFTER a break of 12 years the North Eastern Driving Trials group returned to the Nidd Hall estate near Harrogate for a weekend of competitions.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Jun 2010, 17:13 BST

Updated 28th Jun 2010, 17:15 BST

Glenys Ellis from Flockton maintained her unbeaten run this season, despite being pressed hard by Jane Wilson from North Newbald, making a return to competitive driving after a break of five years.

The pairs class was won by veteran driver Douglas Strachan from North Ferriby with first-time groom Beth Harrison experiencing a baptism of fire around the marathon obstacles.

In the combined tandem and team class, Jeff Ormerod from Lancashire maintained his first-day lead to win.

The three horse teams were led by Geoff Brown from Northumberland, ahead of Cumbria's Robert Bowman.

Pre-Novice: Jodie Dick, Richmond; Novice Pony: Louise Kailholm, Lockerby; Novice Horse: John Wilkinson, Halifax; Intermediate Pony: Rosie Mould, Morpeth; Intermediate Horse: Graham Heath,Lincolnshire; Open Pony: Glenys Ellis, Flockton; Open Horse: Judy Hilditch, Flockton; Pairs: Douglas Strachan, North Ferriby; Tandem/team: Jeff Ormerod, Bury.

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