West Wales Extravaganza...

Just to let everyone know, that after this years very successful two day show for Large & Mini Breeds. The West Wales Mini Extravaganza, show has changed its name from to The West Wales Extravaganza. 

A new facebook group, has been set up for the new show, so if you are interested, please request to join. The schedule for the show is also available to download from the group page.

It has been confirmed that the Show will be affiliated to, The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society, The Welsh Pony & Cob Society & The Side Saddle Association. 

If you would like to sponsor a Class, Championship, Supreme Championship, Best In Show or even make a Donation, the Sponsorship form is also available for download from the group page. A Catalogue is being produced this year and all sponsorship and donations will be named and included in the Catalogue.

I will keep you updated as new information becomes available.

New Home For Yum Yum..

 We said Goodbye to another one of our Ponies today,

Login Black Boy aka Yum Yum.

He has gone to live with Louise and some beautiful big beasties at the Moonwalker Stud, in Shrophire. 

Louise, specialises in breeding exclusive Black Arabians & Sports Horses.

I wish Louise and Yum Yum, many happy years together.

Stud Reduction

Due to ongoing health issues, it has been with regret, that we are having to drastically reduce our stud to a more manageable level. We still have some Ponies for Sale.

With both Harry & Ben, having flown the nest and myself unable to show any more, its been quite a heart breaking decision. I will be keeping a couple of Ponies, as I couldn't bear to part with them all.

We have been so lucky that eight of our Ponies, have already found fabulous new homes.

Demetrius, Colossus,Dionysus & Draconius's New Home

Four of the boys have gone to live with Abby & Bex, twin sisters who are totally spoiling them. I've already seen a video, showing that Dionysus has made himself right at home, by wandering in the House and nicking carrots and apples from the Kitchen.

Dionysus Literally In His New Home

The Alpacas at Katie & Jazz's New Home

Katie & Jazz, have gone to live with Wendy & Adam and some Alpacas. The Alpacas were not sure of the Ponies, at first, but they've settled down now.

Evie In Her New Home

Evie, has gone to live with Marilyn and is going to be shown in hand, by her Grand Daughter at some local shows. Hopefully, I will get to see her.

Tiger Lily in her New Home

Tiger Lily has gone to live with our Friends Traci & Jon, at the Raci Stud, where I see her, every time we visit. Traci, is going to show Tigs, so again I'll hopefully see her in the Show Ring.

I must admit, that I've come home and shed a few tears over them all. But having seen where they've all gone and the updates that I get, I know they have all gone to fabulous new homes and are already much loved.

I wish all their new Families, many happy years together. 

Kit & Caboodle

 

Had so much going on here that I've really let this blog slip. However, I have tried to make posts on my Tiny Treasures Blog, if you want to pop over there and catch up on all our news.

Our Son Harry, is now with his Regiment the Household Cavalry and has been training at Windsor & Knightsbridge. He and his colleagues have been issued with their Ceremonial Uniform, which they spend hours & hours cleaning. They have also been learning the Cavalry Drill.

In the Video, Harry is at the front on the left hand side, in the Red Tunic, walking towards the Camera.

One Of The Cavalry's Horses

Dirty Boots

Waxing His Boots

Cleaning Boots

Cleaning Boots

Looking Clean & Shiney

Breast Plate & Helmet

Our Trooper

The Full Kit & Caboodle

Learning Drill

 H

Learning Drill

Learning Drill & Being Inspected

Perfect Plate ~ Gwili Pottery

 Do you remember in a previous post, I gave you a Sneaky Peek, of the beautiful plate, that Chris Latter of Gwili Pottery, was making & very kindly donating, to the West Wales Mini Extravaganza, for the Best In Show.

For those of you that missed seeing it at the Show on Sunday. 

Here it is in all it's Glazed Glory.

Thank you again Chris, it was very kind of you and very much appreciated.

I know the Winner, was thrilled to bits with it.

   Gwili Pottery, has a Web site & Facebook page, if you want to take a look at all their beautiful wares. Chris does take commissions & makes one off Commemorative pieces, for that special event or occasion.

West Wales Mini Extravaganza Points Award.

 

***WEST WALES MINI EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW UPDATE***
Points Award

1st Lewingale Mr. Bond
2nd Pencarnam Loubi Lou
3rd Seahorse Scouts Arabian Treasure
4th Spotlights Rough Diamond
5th Donabi UK Uno Masterpeice
6th Lewingales Martini

Well done to everyone. Your rosettes will be sent out with the newsletter. 

 ***CONFIRMATION OF NEXT YEARS SHOW***
The Show will be held on
SATURDAY 26th APRIL 2014

at

 Pencoed Campus, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5LG

West Wales Mini Extravaganza Photographs

West Wales Mini Extravaganza, would like to say a big Thank you, to everyone that attended the Show on Sunday. Thank you for sharing and allowing us, to use your Photographs, in the West Wales Mini Extravaganza Album, on Facebook.
If you would like to see the Photographs, that have been put in the Album, please click on the Link.
West Wales Mini Extravaganza Album. You do not need a Facebook account, to see the photographs.

The Official Professional Photographer, in attendance was  Louis Milburn, here are the links to the professional Photographs, taken on Sunday:- 
Part 1  
Part 2  
Extras

Next years Show Date, has been confirmed for the 26th April 2014 at  Pencoed Campus, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5LG. So mark it on your Calender and put it in your Diaries now..

West Wales Mini Extravaganza ~ Sponsors

 

West Wales Mini Extravaganza would like to say a huge THANK YOU, to all their Sponsors who have very kindly Sponsored Classes & given Prizes.

It is very much appreciated.

~West Wales Mini Extravaganza Sponsors~

~With Links Where Appropriate~

• Brian Cotter ~ Emerald Vets Ltd
• Wendy Lees
• Sue Woodcock ~ Middlemoor Mini's
• The Wright Family ~ Hericus Miniature Shetland Pony Stud
• The Hopson Family ~ Phensara Stud
• Julie Nicolas ~ Kenvig Stud
• Del Dargavel
• Mel Lewis ~ Lewingale Stud
• Patchwork Miniature Horse & Pony Stud
• Angela Cutler ~ Kitana Miniatures
• Helen & Nigel Lewis
• Lynne ~ Pampered Ponies
• Amanda Breakall ~ Minihorsesales
• Davies Crane Hire Ltd
• Lisa-Marie Card ~ Lisawelon Stud
• Karen Macmanus ~ Kamala Stud
• Carla Wheatley ~ Onisla Shetland Pony Stud
• Debbie Tremellen ~ Finetime Stud
• Lucinda Dargavel & Justin Scot-Morgan
• Team Richardson ~ Pencarnam Stud
• Miniature Horse Club Of Great Britain ~ MHCGB
• Heather Way ~ Heathside Miniature Horses
• Jon & Traci Wilson ~ Raci Stud
• The Mobile Computer Workshop
• Countrywide Store ~ Carmarthen
• Chris Latter ~ Gwili Pottery