'Lummas Comet' born in 1945 became the stud's foundation stallion for Richie's Dad John Robert Longstaff, and made a big name for himself in the show ring, winning the Dales Championships at the Royal Show held at Newcastle in 1962. Richie used to ride Comet when he was a young child, he was a very quiet pony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

History Cont.