#Baron Hylton

[thefollyflaneuse]

Turner's Tower, Faulkland, Somerset

Turner’s Tower, Faulkland, Somerset

Somerset has more than its fair share of folly towers, but one of the most audacious examples is sadly long gone. This was the slender tower built by John Turner in the hamlet of Faulkland, near Bath, in 1890. It stood for less than 80 years, having become progressively shorter before its eventual demise in the 1960s. (more…)

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[julieschulerart]

Hylton Castle in Sunderland, U.K., was purported to be haunted by the spirit of Robert Skelton, the Cauld Lad of Hylton. It is said he was decapitated by Sir Robert Hylton, 13th Baron of Hylton, for falling asleep and not preparing his master's horse. The spirit was pacified when the castle servants put a cloak out for him.

(picture https://www.livingnorth.com/…/peopl…/do-you-recognise-castle)

[dla1950]

Cauld Lad

As it is the period of All Souls/Saints I thought I would share the tale of a north eastern ghost, Robert Skelton, the cauld lad of Hylton Castle. The Cauld Lad of Hylton Castle Robert Skelton, a likely lad, worked in Hylton Castle, his master, Baron Hylton, gave the lad a load of hassle, ‘Prepare my house on pain of death’, the haughty baron would scold, ‘brush the horses, clean the…

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2017 Junior Exhibitor Regional Championship Results

The American Hackney Horse Society congratulates our 2017 Junior Exhibitor Regional Champions! Good luck to all  competing in 2018!

2017 Junior Exhibitor Regional Championship Results

The American Hackney Horse Society congratulates our 2017 Junior Exhibitor Regional Champions! Good luck to all competing in 2018!

Region 1

Road Pony  Champion – Henry Reif and Regal’s Promoter LF

Region 2

Road Pony Champion – Kaitlyn Jackson and Passing Lane

Region 3

Road Pony Champion – Darien Walker and Chunky Monkey Road Pony Reserve Champion – Peyton Sturtz and Mighty Boomerang

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Susanna Kritzler and The Falcon

Pleasure Driving Champion – Brenna McCracken and Heartland Macho Man Reserve Champion – Peyton Sturtz and Romeo’s Namesake LF  Top 6 – Ryan Kasper and Malabar’s Man Top 6 – Sutton Paulsen and Heartland Novelty

Pleasure Under Saddle Champion – Sutton Paulsen and Heartland Novelty Reserve Champion – Darien Walker and Uptown Funk  Top 6 – Claire Kiley and Heartland Macho Man Top 6 – Ryan Kasper and Malabar’s Man

Hackney/Harness Pony Champion – Peyton Sturtz and Super B Reserve Champion – Lauren Trieber and Manitou

Region 4

Road Pony Champion – Patrick Weiler and Captain Proud Reserve Champion – Gabriella Snyder and Heartland Beach Boy Top 6 – Nicole Jackson and Stat-Tistic Top 6 – Cheyenne Williams and Heartland Direct Hit Top 6 – Madison Pope and Heartland Midnight Magic Top 6 – Kinslie Dougherty and Regal’s Double Trouble LF

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Sidney Murray and Heartland Land Rover Reserve Champion – Cheyenne Williams and Heartland Direct Hit Top 6 – Kinslie Dougherty and Regal’s Double Trouble LF Top 6 – Madison Pope and Heartland Top Gun

Pleasure Driving Champion – Cheyenne Williams and Heartland Direct Hit

Pleasure Under Saddle  Champion – Camille Talkington and Neon Dion Reserve Champion – Cheyenne Williams and Heartland Direct Hit Top 6 – Grace Markel and CH Heartland Smooth Operator Top 6 – Sidney Murray and CH Velvet King

Hackney/Harness Pony  Champion – Madison Pope and Kilbro’s Code Red

Region 5

Road Pony  Champion – Carter Sinex and Boogity Boogity  Reserve Champion – Emma Wood and Sirfistication Top 6 – Celeste Asmus and X Treme Commander

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Riana Payne and Lone Star

Region 6

Road Pony  Champion – Rose Marie Wheeler and CH Stat Reserve Champion – Griffin Day and Navigator Top 6 – Olivia Turner and Take It To The Limit Top 6 – Griffin Day and Heartland Velvet Touch

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Nina Izquierdo and Mastercraft’s City Slicker LF Reserve Champion – Mara McKenzie and Heartland Man of The Hour Top 6 – Ryan Visser and Heartland Party Time Top 6 – Remi Adams and Drum Beat

Pleasure Driving  Champion – Parker Puckett and Heartland Renegade Reserve Champion – Jordyn Isgrigg and Limited Edition

Pleasure Under Saddle Champion – Parker Puckett and Heartland Renegade

Region 7

Road Pony Champion – Emily Mielke and Simply Awesome Reserve Champion – Bridget Mitchell and Six Gun Quota Top 6 – JoJo Heist and Heartland Range Rover Top 6 – Jasmine Heist and Miss Dandelion

Road Pony Under Saddle  Champion – Bridget Mitchell and Six Gun Quota

Pleasure Driving  Champion – Katelin Creemens and Willowlawn’s Lady Victoria Reserve Champion – Charlotee Earehart and Bonaparte

Pleasure Under Saddle  Champion – Charlotte Earehart and Bonaparte

Region 8

Road Pony Champion – Makenzie Moore and Mastercraft’s Red Baron Reserve Champion – Dylan Kirk and CH Late Nite’s Basic Impact Top 6 – Nick Schubert and Seamair Strutter Top 6 – Elizabeth Marshall and Buckwheat Top 6 – Destiny West and China Princess Top 6 – Jamie Bo Lucas and The X Factor

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Sophia Anderson and Silver Oak’s Sinner and Saint Reserve Champion – Emma Grace Lovell and Awesome Anticipation Top 6 – Makenzie Moore and Hightower Top 6 – Destiny West and China Princess Top 6 – Paige Wilson and Wait & See’s Postmaster Top 6 Jordan Parham and Gilcrest’s Amigoizer

Pleasure Driving Champion – Nick Schubert and The Ivy League Reserve Champion – Grace Weisner and CH Seamair Premier Top 6 – Ella Reagan and Charmed Masterpiece Top 6 – Dylan Kirk and CH Seamair Dear Sir

Pleasure Under Saddle  Champion – Sophia Anderson and Silver Oak’s Sinner and Saint Reserve Champion – Grace Weisner and CH Seamair Premier

Region 9

Road Pony  Champion – Katiepaige Richards and Mastercraft’s Tribute Reserve Champion – Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and Dun-Haven Tribute Top 6 – Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and CH Heartland Double Trouble Top 6 – Sarah Kirkpatrick and Dun Haven Tribute Top 6 – Sarah Kirkpatrick and CH Heartland Double Trouble

Pleasure Driving  Champion – Kelly Tasch and Heartland Rare Treat

Region 10

Road Pony  Champion – Morgan Hylton and Extremely Intimidating Reserve Champion – Christopher Chase Tibbs and Runaway Top 6 – Sydney Fortuner and Get Set n Go Top 6 – Ashley Creekmore and Outside The Lines Top 6 – Alice Mithali Unger Singh and Regal’s Wild Card LF Top 6 – Olivia Schumacher and Dimitri

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Lora Thornhill and HCH Double Vision Reserve Champion – Cassidy Roach and Knolland Liberty Belle Top 6 – Sydney Fortuner and Get Set n Go Top 6 – Makaylah Bishop and Mr. Bubbly Bubbles Top 6 – Cory Morrison and Smokin Aces Top 6 – Lora Thornhill and Legolas

Pleasure Driving  Champion – Samantha White and Bud Light Reserve Champion – Avery Hackney and Premonition

Pleasure Under Saddle  Champion – Lora Thornhill and Legolas

Region 11

Road Pony Champion – Kellie Saccocia and Keeping The Faith

Road Pony Under Saddle Champion – Audra Pike and Regal’s Sensation LF Reserve Champion – Maggie Elizabeth Clark and Shadowland’s Ishtar

Region 12

Road Pony Champion – Adele McCormick and K&J’s Amber Choice Reserve Champion – Josh McCormick and K&J’s Amber Choice Top 6 – Josh McCormick and Ridgetop’s Chester The Jester

Pleasure Driving  Champion – Adele McCormick and Showtime’s So Tuff Reserve Champion – Josh McCormick and Showtime’s So Tuff

Hackney/Harness Pony  Champion – Adele McCormick and Showtime’s So Tuff