MANY local riders were tripping the light fantastic at Port Royal on Sunday, where an unaffiliated dressage competition attracted so many entries both senior prelim tests were split into two divisions.

Sophie Wynands enjoyed a welldeserved victory after a great performance in the Prelim 4 junior section.

She also took second place in the Prelim 12 riding Mr Brown.

Tracey Payne and Frisby took second place in the senior section after delivering a smooth, nicely flowing test.

The results were as follows –

Prelim 4 (section 1): 1 Catherine Shelton & Ballyhaunis Bill, 2= Fleur Lemke & Paris Legend, 2= John Conlon & Twickenham, 4 Charlotte Marshall & Triad Cracklin Rosie, 5 Natalie Hardstaff & Robin IV, 6 Claire Coultas & Morgan.

Prelim 4 (section 2): 1 Natalie Robinson & Miss Brodie, 2 Tracey Payne & Frisby, 3= Maggie McGonigal & Maye, 3= Billie Henry & Tailor Maid, 5 Anna Wells & Ruby, 6 Michael Tait & Red Lord.

Prelim 4 (juniors): 1 Sophie Wynands & Mr Brown, 2 Ellie Jay Pedley & Blue Print, 3 Abigail Riley & Magic.

Prelim 12 (section 1): 1 John Conlon & Twickenham, 2 Claire Coultas & Morgan, 3 Catherine Shelton & Ballyhaunis Bill, 4 Fleur Lemke & Paris Legend, 5 Natalie Hardstaff & Robin IV, 6 Maggie McGonigal & Maye.

Prelim 12 (section 2): 1 Adele Barlow & Cobless Van Het Cappelhoff, 2 Nikki Speak & George, 3 Anna Wells & Ruby, 4 Natalie Robinson & Miss Brodie, 5 Jayne Hawley & Pride of Gilmore, 6 Michael Tait & Red Lord.

Prelim 12 (juniors): 1 Ellie Jay Pedley & Blue Print, 2 Sophie Wynands & Mr Brown, 3 Kimberley Sandford & Rosie, 4 Ginny Low & Richmond Pop, 5 Adeline Jones & Bertie Boynton, 6 Amie Slinger & Working Day.

Novice 20: 1 Adele Barlow & Cobless Van Het Cappelhoff, 2 Nikki Speak & George, 3 Jenny Shaw & Remus, 4 Harriette Morris Baumber & Opulence, 5 Harriette Morris Baumber & Shannon Dale, 6 Jayne Hawley & Pride of Gilmore.