I really notice the work load getting three ready for a show and Friday night was a very late finish. As the sun came up Saturday morning the day started to unfold with an awe of excitement as Katie and Crystal turned up and we headed off too the Appaloosa Horse Club UK annual National […]
This morning we headed off to the American Pleasure London Counties Horse Show run by the United Saddlebred Association-UK – American Saddlebreds. A wonderful opportunity for us to compete with the Foreign Breeds. Our two and a half hour journey was straight forward and the M25 was clear during the early morning……We only had Hevans […]
To breed your first born is a special moment and will be treasured. To be fortunate to breed and keep your first born is very rewarding. This Blog is a little insight of Reus’s journey to date, from Catori’s 14 day scan to the arrival of two very important certificates. 9th August 2008 Reu’s Dam was born, Peyres […]
Sometimes the force is against you…..sometimes there are little signs and your gut tells you not to go ahead with your plan! Sunday was one of those days….. After an amazing day with Redheart Cateaster I came home to work Evee and Reus and prepare them for the next day. All done, all good to […]
Easter’s second show was an Open Performance Gala held at Three Counties Show Ground. Her first class was called “World Breeds”, open to horses and ponies with performance potential. Easter was foot perfect, tracked up straight, stood for the judge, stood in line and was an absolute delight to work with. She was placed an honourable third from […]
A picture can say so much……
We like to arrive at any show at least an hour before our first class. Stretch the horse’s legs, offer them a drink and some kind of forage (grass / hay, depending on the venue) and assess the damage of poo stains from the journey! It doesn’t matter if it’s the same venue as last […]
At the foot at the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, we always enjoy this wonderful County Show with or without horses. With Redheart Pascalius and Redheart Catorrius entered, it was a blessing they were still clean and braided from the day before and ready to go. Arriving no more than 15 minutes after leaving home, we […]
When it comes to a yearling’s first show I can only talk of my own experience. At home, trips in the lorry, bathing, in hand leading and being taught to standing correctly, alongside many other educational lessons will ensure a sense of normality on the day. Whilst at the show, the day can unfold either way… The […]
There are a few shows I look forward to each year and The Festival of Colour is one of them. It’s run by the Cadnam Show Society who produce a calendar of shows at Terry’s Patch, Bartley in Southampton. It holds approximately nine shows a year with a schedule full of classes to suit all. […]