Tivy Side Show 2009

We went to Tivy Side Agricultural Show today. But unfortunately no photographs as I forgot the camera.
Harry was showing Min again today, but was in a big class and didn't come home with any Rosettes.
I took Warrior in the Stallion Class and he got a second. He was then awarded a S.P.S.B.S Rosette for the Best Miniature.
So all in all a good day.
I'm really mad at myself because when we came home, I rang my friend with the results and we were talking about Cardigan Show. I've just double checked and I've realised I forgot to send my entries in and the entries have now closed. Oh well there's always next year.

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...

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.

The Reality Of The Horse..

The Reality Of The Horse

The Beauty of the horse, the softness of the hair, the fragrance of the beast, it speaks to me.
The kindness of the being, the thunder of the hoof, the rhythm of the gait, all speaks to me.
The gentleness of the touch, the freshness of the breath, the kindness of the eye, it speaks to me.
The strength of his life, the taste of his speed, the trail that we take, and the life that he gives, they speak to me, and my heart.
And the heart soars.

Our Stud..

After speaking to Sandra Seward, who is the Secretary of The South & West Wales Shetland Pony Group, and my telephone call to Jane who runs the website. Our Stud Hericus has now been added to the Studs on the web site.
The site is really informative and if you click on the Stud button, it takes you over to a map of Wales, with Yellow dots on. If you hoover over the dots, it brings up the name of the Stud and then if you click on it, it takes you to our web site, which then has a link to this blog.
This picture was taken of Warrior at the Lampeter Show last year, when he won 1st Place, we'd just come out of the ring and my friend Karen was giving him a congratulate scratch on the nose.

Warrior...

Its been beautiful here today. Took some pictures of the "Boys", filling their faces in the bottom field. Can't believe how quickly their winter coats are coming. They also look extremely fat. Warrior is beginning to resemble a Teddy Bear!..

Show Tomorrow...

Was supposed to be taking Warrior, to a show tomorrow. It is The South & South West Wales group, which I am a member of. But its like the Artic here, freezing cold and windy. So there was no way, I was going to bath my boy today, don't want him catching a cold. So instead we are going to watch. My friend Karen has entered but looks like her Lorry is off the road again. Told her we are going and if she wants we will pick her, Lisa, and the pony up and take them to the show. Just waiting for her to ring and let me know what she wants to do. Already hitched the trailer up to the Jeep...

Llandeilo Show Cancelled....

Had a phone call this morning from the organiser of the the Llandeilo Show, saying that they've had to cancel the show for this year. Apparently, with all the rain we've been having over the last few days, the field now resembles a bog. The Show was being held this Saturday and I'd entered Warrior, in three classes, Shetlands, Coloured & Spotted & The Mountain & Moorland. Such a shame that it's been cancelled, really feel for them, can you imagine all the organisation to run a show and then to have to cancel, right at the last minute.
These pictures were taken at Nevern Show, while Mick's Parents were staying with us. Big Mick was holding Warrior for me, while I was changing the number on my Waistcoat.

Lampeter Show

Went to Lampeter yesterday, took Min & Warrior. Meet our friends Karen & Lisa there. Lisa was showing her Section A, and had already won the young handler. Well done Lisa. Lisa asked if she could show one of mine, so I let her show Min. Now Lisa has been showing Ponies since she was knee high to a Grass Hopper, but we knew the Judge wouldn't place her as he knows Lisa. (Bless her heart she's only 14). But really wanted to see, what would happen. So off Lisa went in her splendid WELSH tartan, she didn't put a foot out of place and Min was her usual laid back self and he put her down the line. We watched the Judge from outside the ring and he pulled everyone out, had a good look at every one's pony, did the walk up trot back, then lined them up and walked up the back of the line, but didn't even bother to look at Min or Lisa. Needless to say I thought it was very bad manners. Poor Lisa was most upset, when she come out of the ring and said to me, if you'd shown her you'd have been placed. Told her I wasn't bothered at all. I just wanted to see Min move. After all she's already won 1st place and Reserve Champion.
I then went in the Ring with Warrior, thinking there is no way I'm going to be placed. So you can imagine my complete surprise when Warrior Won the class... If you look at the picture of Warrior on his own, it really looks like he's smiling....

Nevern Agricultural Show

Went to Nevern Show yesterday, and the rain held off while we did our classes.
Warrior was entered in the Shetland Pony Class for 2 or 3 year old, Gelding Filly or Colt. He was placed 2ND in that class. No Miniature classes in the Shetlands.
We then went into the Miniature Horses & Pony class, where he was also placed 2ND. Bless him he did really well...
Today, I've given Min a bath as I'm taking her and Warrior to Lampeter Show tomorrow. Never been to Lampeter before, but apparently its a very large show.. Just finished bathing Min and got her rugged up and the heavens opened again. Just hoping that the rain holds off tomorrow...

Warrior..

Been playing about with the cropping function on my pictures... Here's one I tried with Warriors picture from yesterday.

Fishguard Show

Was up with the lark this morning, to get ready for Fishguard Show.
Warrior was entered in the Shetland Class for 2 & 3 Year old. No Miniature Classes today. He got Third Place. The Judge measured Warrior up against his leg and said he's very small isn't he. I wasn't sure if it was a compliment or not.
Well done Warrior you behaved so well today, even with the wind blowing in your face.
Two more shows next week, Nevern & Lampeter.

Tivy-Side Agricultural Show..

Yesterday we went to our local show at Tivy-Side. Took Warrior & Min. No Miniature classes just Shetlands. I'd entered Min in the Best Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over. She got 2ND place. Warrior was entered in Best 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding, he also got 2ND place. We then went into the Championships. Harry had to come in the ring with me as I couldn't manage the 2 ponies on my own. Warrior won the Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Coloured Shetland. Why to go Warrior.. So came home with three rosettes and a cup. Harry has now decided that he wants to show the ponies. Looks like I'm going to have to get him properly rigged out for next year.
Well done Min & Warrior you did me proud...