Dartmoor Ponies: Excellent Exhibits at South Brent: the ninth annual show of the South Brent and District Dartmoor Pony Society was held at South Brent, yesterday, in a field conveniently situated to the railway station … (description of event) … Competition was very keen in the driving classes: Mr. A. Turpin, (Coxside, Plymouth) obtained premier honours in the class under 13.2 h.h. while the blue in the class over 13.2 h.h. went easily to Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, driven by Mr. Sellwood. Some excellent jumping was also shown: … Driving Classes: Mare or gelding, exceeding 13.2 h.h.; 1, W. Swain Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, W. W. Hamley, Plymouth; 3, R. Middleton, Totnes; r. R. Ferris, Totnes ….
[see also Western Times: Friday 5th August 1904]
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Referenced
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920