Cothi Bridge Show 2009

Today we went to the South & West Wales Shetland Pony Group Show at Cothi Bridge, this show was affiliated to S.P.S.B.S..
This was Harry's first real show, and I think he was a bit lost to start with. But after the first time in the ring and some direction from the Judge, he really improved. He finally came away with two Rosettes. Harry was placed 2nd in the Piebald or Skewbald Pony in hand, any age, any height and 3rd in the Child Handler 11-16 years.
Unfortunately, Mick had gone back to the car with the Camera for Harry's last class, so I couldn't get any pictures. But Yvette from the Timberland Stud very kindly took some photo's on her camera, which she said she'd email me later.
It wasn't mine or Warriors day today and we didn't get placed...
If you click on the pictures they will pop up bigger...

Horse Tax

I copied this article from Horse & Hound magazine. This tax could affect every Horse/Pony owner in the United Kingdom..

Have your say over government 'horse tax'

H&H news desk

18 April, 2009

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EXPERTS are urging all horse owners to take part in a government consultation over plans to introduce an annual "tax" on farm animals — possibly to include horses.

Defra is proposing to set up an independent body of animal health and industry experts to take decisions on animal health issues — for example on future outbreaks of diseases from foot-and-mouth to African horse sickness (AHS).

If it goes ahead, the scheme would start in 2012 and, if horses are included, Defra estimates each animal would cost about £10.50 per year. This sum would be in addition to current passport costs and would contribute towards dealing with exotic diseases.

A Defra spokesman was keen to stress that the plans were in very early stages, saying that although government documents state the fee "could also cover horses and their keepers" it does not mean they will definitely be included.

But she added: "The main rule of thumb remains that all keepers of disease-susceptible species should contribute to the costs of exotic disease control unless there are compelling reasons as to why they should not."

The British Horse Society (BHS) has cautioned against any further financial burdens being placed on horse owners in the current economic climate unless there were very clear and necessarily reasons for doing so.

BHS director of welfare Mark Weston said: "I would urge all horse owners to take part in the consultation process."

There is a Petition already on line and I would urge everyone to sign it here's the link:- Petition.

Vale Of Clettwr Hunt Horse Show 2009

We went to the Vale Of Clettwr Hunt Horse Show today, which is a little local show very close to where we live. It was Harry's first time ever in the ring, he managed to get a Third and a Fourth with Minuet. Warrior got a 1st..
We have another show tomorrow which is an affiliated show, so Harry will have to wear a hat.

Goytre Napoleon Aka Neo

I took these photograph's a couple of days ago of our beautiful boy Neo.
We've had Neo since he was a yearling and ran him on, with every intention of using him as one of our Stallions. He has fantastic breeding.
Last year I put him through his Voluntary Vet Assessment for his Stallion License. He passed with flying colours.
Unfortunately, Neo measured in at 90Cm's or 35 and a half inches and is now too big for us to use on our Miniature Mares.
So I've come to a heart breaking discussion that my beautiful boy needs to find a new loving home, where he can have some Ladies of his own. It's not fair just to keep him here as a pet, where he will be totally wasted, so I'll shortly be putting him up for sale..
For Neo's full Pedigree please click here:- Pedigree

Viscount With His Ladies..

I took these photograph's yesterday of Vikey with his ladies. From left to right in the top photograph is Vikey, Katie and BB.
In the second photograph is Vikey, doesn't he look like he's got a big smile on his face.
In the last photograph is Vikey with all his girls again including Lemoney on the far right..
He is such a gentleman, when we take food down to them, he backs away and lets the girls eat first.

Lisawelon Princess Jasmine

Lisawelon Princess Jasmine

Date of Birth: 7th April 2002

SPSBS Stud Book No: AN1435

Registered In Volume:- 103

Breeder: Mesdames K & L Card




Pedigree:-

Sire: - Birchwood Viscount AC2358

Grand Sire:- Little Jo Of Green Meadows 003301

Grand Dam:- Birchwood Biscuit 015689
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Dam: Birchwood Small Copper M99 358 AD1983

Grand Sire:- Little Jo Of Green Meadows 003301

Grand Dam:- Birchwood Black Velvet 015686

For Lisawelon Princess Jasmine's Full Pedigree please click here:- Pedigree

Playing With The Foals..

Just thought I'd share some photographs of me playing with the Foals, that were taken a few days ago..
I try to handle them every day, giving them a cuddle, a scratch, pick their feet up, touch all down their legs and give them plenty of kisses..
I don't know who enjoys it more me or the Foals.

Foals.. Beau & Barney..

I took these pictures on Tuesday, when we introduced the foals to each other. We all went into the field just in case there was any problems, but thankfully everything was fine.
Beau is fascinated by his new little play mate..