A star is found in Dakota
alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com
Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Showground, Powys
SMALL-SCALE breeder Owen Griffiths had cause for celebration when his home-bred Welsh section A colt, Ilar Dakota, stole the show and scored him his first Royal Welsh Winter Fair win and subsequent supreme title.
The Winter Fair was, as per usual, a showcase of future stars of both the breeding field and show ring. Bumper entries were witnessed across the two days, with breeders using the fixture as a shop window for their stock.
After scoring the colt foal class, Dakota – the first foal from his dam, Waxwing Dainty Dinah, whom Owen has on lease
