Phoebe and Tessa’s return
Bye Farm Show 2019 ~ Phoebe and Tessa
8 weeks after returning to the UK and time off from competing last year, Phoebe and Tessa finally made it out to their first English show.
The show was at Bye Farm in Buckhorn Weston and catered for all ages and abilities from a pole on the ground up to 90cm.
Phoebe and Tessa started their day with an unexpected entry into the 60cm relay race with team mates Robyn and Micky.
Although it was all a bit last minute, both of the girls and the ponies did incredibly well and ended up winning!!
It must have been one of the hottest days of the year so they decided to let Tessa have a break and comeback out for the 80cm.
Tessa was super excited and although it was hot there was no stopping her, she flew around the course getting a clear round and securing a place in the jump off.
In the jump off Tessa was still raring to go and with plenty of room to spare underneath her, she once again went clear and into the lead.
After all competitors had finished she ended up in 2nd place which they were delighted with.
Introducing Laura and Foxy
Laura is 16 and from Somerset and Foxy is a 9 year old Connemara mare.
They have been together for almost two months and and although the relationship is in its early stages they are already doing exceptionally well together.
They have already started competing and placed 3rd at Emborough Horse Show
Laura hopes to event Foxy to BE80 and qualify for the British Showjumping Championships in the BS just for Schools league.
Laura also has another pony called Tiao who is an 11 year old New Forest. Tiao is currently on loan but Laura hopes to compete him in County level Showing on his return.
Im looking forward to following their progress :-)
You can follow Laura on Instagram -
Or see all of her Photos - HERE
Chanie and Banjo ~ Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 2019
Today I spent the day mostly getting rather wet!
But I'm sure not half as wet as poor Chanie, Karen and Banjo who competed in a number of cases this morning.
Poor banjo looked rather unimpressed with it all when he came off the lorry but as usual was a complete professional when it came to the show ring.
The rain didn't seem to ease off as they continued with their classes but it didn't dampen the day and they went on to win -
1st in the exercise class
3rd in the concours d’elegance (best turned out)
Young driver champion
Well done to you all :-)
As far as taking photographs goes.....really not the best day for it, the worst thing is trying to keep my glasses dry. Im pretty blind as it is without raindrops on my glasses, viewfinder and lense!
But the best thing about rubbish light is that its a good excuse to go Black and White or toned...Yay!!
I also would like to add that even though it was tipping it down, Chanie is the most smiley competitor I have ever seen! So lovely that they enjoy it so much.
Im very much looking forward to seeing them again...on a hopefully sunny day XXX
You can see all of Chanie and Banjos Photos here -p786300714
Introducing Connor and Toby
This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting Connor and Toby.
It was rather windy today and the showers were on and off so we mainly stayed in the indoor arena for a few shots.
Connor and Toby have been together for 3 years although Connor has been riding since thew age of 4.
In the past Connor has been a avid member of the Cattistock Pony Club from minis to seniors. He also hunted with the Cattistock hunt from the age of 7
Toby was super, A very large handsome gentle giant, I love his eye patches!
Over the last few years Connor and Toby have enjoyed eventing together and seem to do really well in dressage. They have qualified for the NFU Mutual Summer League Dressage six times! They recently came 6th in their first BE event.
Whilst at the yard we also met Connors new Puppy "Lottie" and oh my she is so cute!
Phoebe was in her element giving cuddles to all of the puppies, in fact I think im lucky I managed to leave without finding a few hidden in her jacket!
Im very much looking forward to working with Connor, Toby and Lottie over the coming months :-)
Find more pictures here - p674800994
You can also follow Connor here -
Introducing Becky And Savannah
Yesterday I met Becky and Savannah, the second of my new Sponsored Riders
Becky bought Savannah as an unbacked 5 year old, she had been rescued at the age of 4 with a foal at foot and Becky met her shortly afterwards. She planned to buy her as a project to train and sell on but she quickly realised that Savannahs a keeper and has spent the last year bringing her on, during this time they have developed a beautiful friendship.
In 2019 they started competing and were thrilled to win their first Show Jumping competition! Since then they have stepped up to 90cm eventing unaffiliated and have now registered with the BE.Becky's aim is to qualify for Badminton Grassroots and to progress up to BE100.
Im very much looking forward to following their journey and sharing it with you all.
For more photos of them both look here - p380604983
