West Wales Mini Extravaganza Show

Harry & Courtney decided that they'd both like to Show Warrior at the West Wales Mini Extravaganza. Courtney has never handled a Pony before, let alone showed one. So on Saturday, they got Warrior in. Harry gave Courtney, a quick lesson on what to do in the ring, and then gave Warrior a nice warm bath and a groom. Harry put two rugs on him to keep him warm.

Sunday morning came round, there was high winds and torrential rain but we battled through. Warrior run into the Trailer, he knew he was going showing. Unfortunately, some of the people who had sent in entries couldn't get there, as the high winds closed the Severn Crossings and trees were down blocking roads.

I entered Harry in the Broken Colour Class & The Stallion Class in the Shetland Classes and Courtney in the Mixed Fun Classes for Senior Handler and in the Novice Class. Harry won both his classes, got two Reserve Champions and qualified twice for the Royal London. Courtney came third in her first class for Senior Handler, but then surprised us all, especially herself, by winning the Novice Class, going onto the Championship for the mixed Fun Classes and getting Reserve Champion. She was also given a Special Rosette as it was her very first show. The Judge Mr N Lewis was very impressed with Courtney and told her so, especially that it was her very first show. I think Courtney's, beaming smile said it all. As both Harry & Courtney, qualified to go in the Best In Show. Harry let Courtney, go in for the practice. Warrior, obviously felt very comfortable with Courtney, as he stood like a little Soldier for her and was a perfect little Gentleman. She didn't come anywhere, but fabulous practice and confidence builder for her.

We all had a fabulous day, even in spite of the horrendous weather. I caught up with some friends and we made some new ones. I took hundreds of pictures, which are already on the West Wales Mini Extravaganza, Facebook page and will be going on the blog page soon.

So all in all both Harry & Courtney did extremely well. 3 Reserve Champions, 3 Firsts, 1 Third, 2 Royal London Qualifiers and a Special Rosette, plus 3 Trophies.

 As I've been helping Traci with the blog, she surprised me with my very own Sash. Which I had hanging round my neck all day. A big Thank you to Traci & John, for all their hard work getting this show together. Looking forward to next years...x

Best In Show Trophy

As promised a quick post to show you all the Best In Show perpetual Trophy, The Buckmaster Trophy. That can be won at the West Wales Miniature Extravaganza tomorrow.

This Trophy is for the Miniature Horse & Miniature Shetland, Best In Show.
All Champions & reserve Champions, All Supreme and Reserve Supreme, go forward to this Separate Class. This class will be judged on presentation and Movement.
The Best in Show will get a Rosette, Sash, Trophy to be held for one year, plus a Trophy to keep. A Sunday meal for 2 at the Stag & Pheasant Public House in Carmel, which has been very kindly donated by Sarah Griffiths, who is the Landlady.

The Reserve Best In Show will get a Rosette, Sash and a Trophy to Keep..
Harry and Courtney, groomed and bathed Warrior today, as they are taking him. Harry was as soaked as Warrior, by the time they came in.

Are You Ready For Tomorrow?

Last minute preparations, are currently taking place for the Show tomorrow. You know the sort of thing, pens that work, Toilet Roll for the Loos, setting up the trailer, making sure every one knows what they are doing.
All Classes are now being held under cover, due to the inclement weather.

As promised here is a sneaky peek of the Champion and Reserve Champion Trophies for the Miniature Shetland Ponies and the Champion and Reserve Trophies for the Miniature Horses.
Wonder who will be going home, with one of these tomorrow?  Whoever wins these, keeps them.
Harry and Courtney will be showing Warrior tomorrow at the show. Harry is showing Warrior in the Broken Coloured Class and in the Stallion Class. Courtney never having showed before will be in the Senior Handler Class and the Novice Class.

They will be getting Warrior ready this afternoon, I expect they will all be soaked to the skin, by the end of the day..

Trophies

As you can imagine, it takes a lot to put on a Horse, Pony Show of any description.
But its all coming together very nicely and Traci & Jon would like to thank everyone, that has already sent in their Postal entries for the West Wales Mini Extravaganza.

Entries can be made on Sunday. There will be willing helpers, ready to take your entries. I'm one of them. Glutton for punishment.  There are 32 Classes, so there is something for everyone. All classes will now be held inside due to the inclement weather.
Here are some of the lovely Trophies, that can be won on the Day.  This is not all of them, wait until you see the Champion and Reserve Champion Trophies, and then there's the Best In Show "The Buckmaster Trophy".  I'll give you a sneak peek, of them before Sunday.
Harry & Courtney have decided that they will be showing Warrior, they both have two classes each. Tomorrow, they are going to get Warrior ready, he's supposed to be having a nice hot bath. His Rugs are all washed and dried, just hoping that the rain holds off a bit tomorrow. But I don't know why I'm worried, they will all be soaked once they've finished...