2014 - January to June
Magnum
Isla on Dartmoor
Isla seems nicely settled with Madeleine on Dartmoor where she emigrated to before Christmas
Yashmina and Yoyo
Yashmina (now home again from Summer Camp in Epsom) and Yoyo (starting her pre-natal exercise regime) setting off on a ride.
Am having a glorious time, when it doesn't rain, riding Yoyo, who has not been ridden since a 3 y.o. and is now 14. She doesn't know much but is awesome!
Youngsters again
Dessie and Lanark
Ilona
Another exodus from Ashdown on 26th. March
Yashmina, Rosanna and Lanark left here to go to Talisker. Rosanna to be bred to Balleroy Minstrel, Yashmina to be Kate's ridden pony and Lanark now in the proud owenership of Polly Porter.
Lanark Rosie & Yashmina
Spey and Junior
And in exchange I now have Junior (Highland Chief of Talisker) here, who will be carrying out stud duties with some of Dougie's daughters this year.
Another success story
Ricky has returned to Claire and they have already started the season as they intend to go on, with a couple of wins under their belts.
My dear Isla settled at last
Isla being led by Madeleine
Three fledgelings happily settled and doing their stuff:
Rigoletto
Rajah
Magnum
17.4.14
Very difficult week here. Dear Rupert left to go to Dorset last weekend, where he will be with Mel and Iona (The Unicorn), which is great but very sad for me as we are very close and he has left a big hole.
and today Regent, Rupert's half brother, owned by Dani Brown, had to be put down due to a ghastly injury. Our thoughts are with Dani, who is heartbroken.
and today Regent, Rupert's half brother, owned by Dani Brown, had to be put down due to a ghastly injury. Our thoughts are with Dani, who is heartbroken.
Rupert & Regent
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| Ruaridh |
18.4.14
Better happenings since last week.
- Delilah won her Intro test last weekend - must have been the blingy browband!
- Iona came to stay for the weekend and took Rupert off to the woods for a ride.
- Ricky showed his "Film Star" qualities
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| Bling for Delilah |
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| Off for a ride in the woods Iona and Rupert |
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| And Ricky au gallop |
Spey & Roscoe - Two young men beginning to blossom
Short stuff - Companion to those who matter.......
Best view ever – thro’ the ears of Rupert in Dorset
Lanark
Lanark’s first two shows were a great success, with him winning the Highland Yearling class at Sandringham on 10th. May, then going Res. Youngstock Champion, followed by a second at Notts County the next day in the Large Breeds Yearling class.
Delighted for Polly and her team and equally for us at home. Also one very proud Mum here.
Lanark - Sandringham
6.6.2014 - Lanark does well again
3rd at the South of England Show
Magnum
Two lovely photos of Magnum ...
... brings to mind ducklings and swans!
June 10th 2014
Surely one of the most admirable of riders out there, still competing at 79, Pat Perkins, on Delilah. Not only competing, but also qualifying for CTR Dressage Championships. Congratulations to Pat and Lilo. Acknowledgements and thanks to Chiltern & Thames Rider. June Issue.
CHALKIE
The Main Man left us today (24.4.2014) to chase rabbits, deer and squirrels forever in the Ashdown woods. Greatest sadness, he is quite irreplaceable.
Chalkie in charge
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