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10 November 2022

SW Shetland Pony Group Autumn Show – Sunday 6th November 2022
PRINCIPAL RESULTS
Judge – Mrs. C. Hodder (Eiger) Yeovil, Somerset

Young Handler Championship
Champion – Florence White with Liddimore Flicker
Reserve Champion – Harvey Fletcher-Hodge with Clothle Quibell

Ridden Championship
Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline B & K Hodge Rider – Harvey Fletcher-Hodge
Reserve Champion – Sharptor Debutante Lewis Gilbert Rider Macie Gilbert

Foal Championship
Champion – Tawna Chantilly A. Runnalls & F. Hammond
Reserve Champion – Zennor Moon Stone Marion Matthews

 Yearling Championship
Champion – Sharptor Tarot Mrs. J. Wilson
Reserve Champion – Tawna Red Ember Fiona Lawrence

Standard Junior Championship
Champion – Blackertor Vanilla B & K Hodge
Reserve Champion – Sharptor Tarot Mrs. J. Wilson

Miniature Junior Championship
Champion – Tawna Sherry A. Runnalls & F. Hammond
Reserve Champion – Penvose Twinkle Little Star Mrs. J. Nicholls

Gelding Championship
Champion – Zennor Jigsaw Mr. A. & Mrs. D. Cosgrove
Reserve Champion – Tawna Angus Mr & Mrs. V. Tabb

Standard Senior Championship
Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline B & K Hodge
Reserve Champion – Zennor Tempest Mr. A. & Mrs. D. Cosgrove

Miniature Senior Championship
Champion – Witcombe Kingston Trudy Waterhouse
Reserve Champion – Tawna Angus Mr & Mrs. V. Tabb

Overall Standard Championship
Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline B & K Hodge
Reserve Champion – Zennor Tempest Mr. A. & Mrs. D. Cosgrove

Overall Miniature Championship
Champion – Tawna Sherry A. Runnalls & F. Hammond
Reserve Champion – Witcombe Kingston Trudy Waterhouse

Supreme Champion
Sharptor Silver Skyline B & K Hodge Shetland pony show result
Reserve Supreme Champion
Tawna Chantilly A. Runnalls & F Hammond (Pictured)

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06 November 2022

On Saturday 23rd October 2022, 25 Shetland ponies and their owners braved the autumnal weather to meet two of Scotland’s most famous equine statues.

The Little and Large Sponsored Walk was organised by the Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group and saw Shetland pony owners from across Central Scotland take part to raise money for two  charities close to their hearts; Prostate Cancer UK in memory of the late Ken Scott who was a founder member of the group, and the Equine Grass Sickness Fund.  

This extraordinary walk was a 5km route around the Helix Park in Falkirk with the half way point being a spectacular meeting of “Little and Large” as the Shetlands came face to face with Barn and Duke – The Kelpies. 

This is the second time that the walk has been organised.  The first was back in 2015 and was a great success.  Ken himself took part and thoroughly enjoyed it.  The CSSPG had tried to arrange the event a few years following Ken’s death but for various reasons were unable to.  COVID then meant everything was delayed again.  When the second walk was discussed with Ken’s wife, Anne, she was delighted it was taking part at the Kelpies again as remembered the first walk so fondly.  This time round the charities were chosen in memory of Ken who died of Prostate Cancer back in 2017 and the Equine Grass Sickness Fund in memory of loved ponies who had died to this terrible illness. 

An appeal for walkers was then put out through the CSSPG Facebook page and before long there had been a number of people in contact saying that they were interested in taking part.  The walk was open to anyone with a Shetland pony and saw people travel from as far as the Scottish Borders to take part.

On the day of the walk the majority of Central Scotland was wet and miserable but by 1.30pm in Falkirk the rain had stopped and the sun was trying to shine.  There was a definite buzz as the walkers got the ponies ready.  Everyone had made an effort to wear bright colours.  Some ponies were even in fancy dress. At 2pm, with collection buckets in hand, the colourful entourage started their walk to the Kelpies.  As they entered the Helix Park they were met by members of the public who were enjoying their day at the park and offered the walkers some much needed encouragement; after all they do only have small legs.

As the half way point was reached, everyone’s efforts were rewarded by the spectacular sight of 25 beautiful Shetlands standing in front of the iconic Kelpies.  What a spectacular and unique photo opportunity had been created and everyone was taking advantage of it.  There were a number of interesting “Kelpie Selfies” being taken much to the bemusement of the Shetlands themselves.

After all the photos were taken, the walk made its way back through the park to the starting point where, once all the ponies were sorted, everyone enjoyed a much needed hot drink, cake and of course an exchange of views as to how the day had gone.

Everyone really seemed to enjoy the day, especially the social aspect of it.  There was so much laughter and sharing of stories, which is often not experienced at shows.  There was no pressure, just an expectation to have fun.  Ken was very much in everyone’s thoughts especially given that the last pony he ever bred, Kerryston Elsa, took part.  The amazing sum of over £2300 has been raised so far in his memory.

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20 October 2022

McCartneys Worcester Shetland Pony Sale on Tuesday 18th of October

Top Price Pony was a Buckskin Mare, Edern Pippa who made 4,400gns.
Other Top Prices per section were;
Filly Foal, Coedpoeth Sheridan Sian made 3,200gns
Colt Foal, Bodorgan Maverick made 2,800gns
Yearling Females, Rhonllwyn Katey made 2,600gns
2yr Females, Bodorgan Luna made 1,400gns
3yr old Females, Doonpark Miss Perfect made 2,800gns
Geldings, Blackertor Ensign made 3,100gns
Yearling Colts, Meadowbrook Captain Bailey made 3,80gns
2 yr old Colts, Meadowbrook Sir Maxi Boy made 3,00gns
Entire Males, Champlers Warrior made 2,400gns
Stallions, Cotmullion Percy Pringle made 2,300gns

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16 October 2022

Tayside Foal Show Entry & Schedule Forms
Please find attached the schedule and entry form for this year’s Tayside Foal Show.
Entries can be returned via post or by email, paid by cheque or by the Tayside Foal Show BACS account. Please highlight on the entry form how you are paying and add your surname as a reference if paying by BACS.
The canteen will NOT be open however J & J Catering will be onsite with breakfast rolls, burgers, hot food and drinks available from 9.30 am so please make use of their catering. 
Vaccinations are not mandatory however we would recommend this- we would expect exhibitors to use a common sense approach to pony welfare (the same for Covid precautions).
Pens should be cleaned out after use- please can you bring tools to do this and barrows are available.
There will be a raffle, so prizes are welcome. It will be pre-drawn so prizes are available to collect from 12pm. There will be a cut-off for buying at 11.30am.
As usual, there will be a Lucky Catalogue for a lovely bottle of gin!
If you wish a catalogue, please can I ask you order it on the entry form to cut down costs of extra catalogues being left (I will have a few extras on the day).
Many thanks for noting an interest in our show and look forward to seeing you all on the 4th December (entries close on 11th November)!

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10 October 2022

Aberdeen & Northern Marts Sale Report

An excellent show and sale of Shetland Ponies saw trade excel for both Standard and Miniatures. Buyers from all over Britain attended the sale and 20 ponies sold at 1,000gns or more. The 77 ponies averaged a very respectable £843.96.
Topping the sale at 5,000gns was ‘Halstock Midnight Madness’ a 8 year old Miniature Licensed Stallion which was Champion Miniature at the pre-sale show on Sunday evening from Messrs Macleod, Lochfleet, Dornoch.
Other Leading Prices 3,000gns for ‘Kinkell Good Grace’ a Standard Chestnut Filly from Jane Barry, Ceann-na-Coille, Culbokie. 2,100gns for ‘Lochfleet Skelbo Night Haze’ a Standard Blue Roan Filly Foal from Messrs Macleod, Lochfleet. 2,000gns for ‘Eliza’s Cream of Baileys’ a Miniature Palomino Mare from Mrs Deborah Stewart-Shanley, Edinburgh. 1,900gns for ‘Hedderwick Patsy’ a Standard Black Mare from William & Pauline Robertson, Montrose. 1,800gns for ‘Helawi Highland Laddie’ a Miniature Bay Dun Licensed Stallion from Mrs Deborah Stewart-Shanley, Edinburgh. 1,500gns (twice) firstly for ‘Benstonholm Lady Luck’ a Miniature Skewbald Mare from Miss Jennifer Mitchell, Mid Craigton Farm, Glasgow also for ‘Champlers Sienna’ a Standard Black Mare from Mrs Jane Farrell-Wright, Clydebank. 1,400gns for ‘Rockytoon Chablis’ a Standard Blue Roan Mare from Miss Clair Stewart, Northwells, Rothienorman. 1,300gns for ‘Clothie Puzzle’ a Standard Black Mare from Miss Laura J Cromarty, Sciennes, Kirkwall which was the Standard Champion. 1,250gns for ‘Ferinfield Exclusive’ a Miniature Palomino and White Filly from Miss Jennifer Mitchell, Mid Craigton Farm. 1,200gns (four) firstly for ‘Hermits Diplomat’ a Miniature Palomino Licensed Stallion from Colin Matthew and Lynne Jack, Newton, Tullynessle, secondly for ‘Doonpark Roseanna’ a Miniature Piebald Filly from Miss Jennifer Mitchell, Mid Craigton Farm also, for ‘Allengrove Tareena’ a Standard Black Mare from Messrs Macleod, Lochfleet finally for ‘Kingsknowe Winn-Dixie’ a Miniature Black Mare also from Messrs Macleod. 1,100gns (twice) firstly for ‘Ottie of Auckhorn’ a Standard Black Filly from E & S Dunnet, Lynfield, Lyth also for ‘Mingulay Itsy Bitsy’ a Miniature Palomino Mare from N S Wilson, Mingulay, Alford. 1,000gns (thrice) firstly for ‘Mingulay Intarsia’ a Miniature Skewbald Mare from N S Wilson, Mingulay secondly, for ‘Mingulay Ituna’ a Miniature Palomino Mare also from N S Wilson, Mingulay and finally for ‘Bayview Marsha’ a Standard Black Mare from Miss Amy McConville, Over Baldinnie, Cupar.

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09 October 2022

The annual Lerwick Pony Sale was held on Friday 7th October at the Shetland Rural Centre. After a 2 year break, the PBSA were delighted that the Sale Show could go ahead on the Thursday evening. Thanks must go to Mr Ian Spence who travelled up to judge at the show. An array of sizes and colours were forward to suit a range of buyers, with ponies being very well presented and of a high quality overall.

Yet again the online bidding facility proved invaluable with a large percentage being sold online, combined with a full ringside of keen bidders prices were good, particularly for good quality, well presented ponies. The sale was watched worldwide through the online bidding facility. The PBSA must express thanks to the vendors who provided numerous photographs and videos of the lots in advance of the sale, allowing for the ponies and the sale as a whole to be promoted greatly in the lead up to the day.

Much to the relief of SLMG staff and the PBSA, all ponies due to be shipped made it safely on the ferry on Friday night, despite the unsettled weather leading up to the sale day.

The top price of the day went to the Champion, a lovely miniature chestnut mare Glenbogie Fairytale from Carole Laignel who sold for 2500gns. Reserve Show Champion was the 3year old miniature chestnut filly exhibited by Lynn Johnson; Hjaltland Berry who sold for 2250gns. Best Overall Foal was Filska Victory who sold for 280gns.

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20 September 2022

The North and Mid Wales Champion of Champions Show held at Maelor Equestrian Centre on the 17th September.
Judge – Mrs Tindale

Supreme Champion – Buxted Trojan
Reserve Supreme Champion – Gaby V. Stal Heidezicht

Standard Champion – Buxted Trojan
Reserve Standard Champion – Gaby V. Stal Heidezicht
Standard Junior Champion – Acresdale Dante
Reserve Standard Junior Champion – Eckford Eliza-Jane

Miniature Champion – 
Reserve Miniature Champion – Gwelygarn Frazzle Dazzle
Miniature Junior Champion – Gwelygarn Frazzle Dazzle
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Gwelygarn Snow Starling

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19 September 2022

Scottish Shetland Pony Championships held at Howe on the 17th September.
Judges – Mr J McMaster, Miss I Spence, Miss D Johnston
Driving Champion – Delta’s Dark Knight
Ridden Champion – Lynemore Glen

Reserve Champion – Millquoy Democrat

Young Handler Champion – Christie L Wilson

Reserve Champion – Olivia Lochtie

Unregistered Champion – Teddy

Gelding Champion – Rosehoy Of Transy

Reserve Champion – Robin’s Brae Rush

Veteran Champion – Cochno Golden Destiny

Reserve Champion – Warrackston Bob

Broken Coloured Champion – Lynemore Glen
Reserve Champion – Gilslandwells Peaches & Cream
Foal Champion – Kinnochtry Minnie Mouse

Reserve Champion – Achramore Breagha

Black Junior Champion – Cassindilly Hugo

Reserve Champion – Avoriaz Of Transy

Coloured Junior Champion – Oldeworlde Vivaldi

Reserve Champion – Abbotsrule Jimmi

Miniature Junior Champion – Gue Unst

Reserve Champion – Lochfleet Skelbo Fiery Flame

Overall Junior Champion – Gue Unst

Reserve Champion – Oldeworlde Vivaldi

Black Senior Champion – Roserio Of Transy

Reserve Champion – Warrackston Milly

Coloured Senior Champion – Birchmoor Delight

Reserve Champion – Robin’s Brae Rush

Miniature Senior Champion – Gilslandwells Peaches And Cream

Reserve Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish

Overall Senior Champion – Gilslandwells Peaches And Cream

Reserve Champion – Roserio Of Transy

Male Champion – Gue Unst

Reserve Champion – Oldeworlde Vivaldi

Female Champion – Gilslandwells Peaches And Cream

Reserve Champion – Roserio Of Transy

Overall Black Champion – Roserio Of Transy

Reserve Champion – Cassindilly Hugo

Overall Coloured Champion – Oldeworlde Vivaldi

Reserve Champion – Birchmoor Delight

Overall Miniature Champion – Gilslandwells Peaches And Cream

Reserve Champion – Gue Unst

Overall Supreme Champion 2022 – Lynemore Glen
Overall Reserve Supreme Champion 2022 – Delta’s Dark Knight
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29 August 2022

The 39th Shetland Pony Breed Show –
28th August Held at the Royal Welsh Show Ground

Judges; Black Ponies – Mr D Gibson, Coloured Ponies – Mr S Rendall, Small Ponies – Mrs F Hammond, Ridden Classes – Ms G Wright & Miss E Gibson, Driven Classes – Mr M Kesans

Supreme Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline 
 Reserve Supreme Champion – Foldhouse Little Lord Valentine

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Overall Miniature Ring Champion – Eiger Oliver
Overall Miniature Reserve Ring Champion – Breckenlea Crusader
Senior Miniature Champion – Eiger Oliver
Senior Reserve Miniature Champion – Breckenlea Krusader
Junior Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Warwick
Junior Reserve Miniature Champion – Parlington Invincible
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Overall Standard Coloured Ring Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline

Overall Standard Coloured Reserve Ring Champion – Rainevalley Burlesque

Senior Coloured Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline

Senior Reserve Coloured Champion – Pankymoor Ember

Junior Coloured Champion – Rainevalley Burlesque

Junior Reserve Coloured Champion – 

Overall Standard Black Ring Champion – Sharptor Arabella

Overall Standard Black Reserve Ring Champion – Champlers Vesta

Senior Black Champion – Champlers Vesta

Senior Reserve Black Champion – Kerloch Rupert

Junior Black Champion – Sharptor Arabella

Junior Reserve Black Champion – Clumlie Arizona
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Overall Gelding Champion - Rosslyn Red Roulett

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25 August 2022

President’s Report – July 2022
Dear Members,
To my horror I have just realised that I hadn’t done my President’s Report following our Council meeting in July. It is perhaps a symptom of just how busy life has become now we are, god willing, post pandemic.
I am glad to say we were able to hold our July meeting in person at Shetland house. It was good to catch up with the office staff and have some time to spend with them. Office stalwart Kate Forret is sadly, for us not her, retiring on 31st August 2022. She will be very much missed by everyone especially her encyclopaedic knowledge of pedigrees. We wish her a long, healthy and happy retirement.
It was also good to meet up with my fellow council members again at what was a rather jam packed meeting. I think everyone was quite exhausted afterwards and I would like to thank the council members for their time, effort and involvement. It is important to remember that anyone serving on council does so in a voluntary capacity and at their own expense which is a considerable commitment but just demonstrates the strength of feeling for our fantastic pony.
As I write this update I am preparing to leave Shetland on the ferry to travel down to Builth Wells for the AGM and 39th Annual Breed Show. Huge thanks to Nick true and his team for organising it. Shetland seems to have avoided all of the recent heatwaves and pretty much summer in general so I am hopeful Wales will be a bit warmer than it currently is at home. I am really looking forward to meeting members and seeing a lot of fantastic Shetland Ponies and of course good luck to all those exhibiting.
The new website is nearing completion so hopefully this will be launched in the near future and will be much more user friendly.
By way of a reminder regarding hair samples for DNA testing, the lab, Weatherbys, is advising that at least 40-60 hairs are plucked (NOT CUT) from the mane or the top of the tail. It is vital that a good sample with good hair follicles is taken to ensure the sample can be processed and avoid delays.
The next edition of the society magazine will be out in late autumn so if anyone has any articles or wishes to take out an advert please contact the office to make arrangements. We are always happy to have member’s photos to include. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the competition in the spring magazine to win a copy of Catherine Munro’s book “Ponies at the Edge of the World”, entries of a Shetland Pony themed poem must be received in the office by the end of September.
The Seminar for Panel and Trainee Judges planned for September at Buckhurst Park in Sussex, has been postponed due to circumstances out with our control. This will be rescheduled to late February/early March 2023. From 1st January 2023 it will be a requirement for panel judges, wishing to remain on our panel, to attend at least one continuing professional development (CPD) event every three years.
Naturally thoughts are now turning to autumn and the upcoming pony sales, which I hope will be a huge success. Entries have been coming in steadily for the Lerwick Sale and it looks like there will be a good selection of quality ponies forward. I hope the same will be the case for Aberdeen and Worcester. It is important for breeders to support these sales as without entries they will be lost.
With Very Best wishes
Roselyn Fraser
President
Shetland Pony Stud Book Society

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24 August 2022

The Southern Shetland Pony Group are holding their Summer Show on the 18th September at Langford Farm, Cadnam, SO40 7GS 
The Show is open to members and non members.
Judge Miniatures – Mrs J James
Judge Standards – Mr R James

Entry Form can be found here

Schedule can be found here

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22 August 2022

Lucie Dale and Cranford Fiddledy Dee, at Equifest Evening Performance on Saturday.
The pair jumped 7 WHP classes over the 4 days (the only Shetland Pony to do so) being placed in all and 1st in the Nursery Stakes.

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Lucie Dale riding Cranford Fiddledy Dee

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21 August 2022

The Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group Summer Show –
20th August Held at the Caledonian Mart in Stirling

Judges; Mrs K Gibb – Mr Bell – Miss Bell

Supreme Champion – Alichbrae Evie
Reserve Supreme Champion – Birchmoor Katrina

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Open Miniature Champion – Alichbrae Evie
Open Miniature Reserve Champion –
Gardie Evita
Open Miniature Junior Champion –
Alichbrae Evie
Open Miniature Reserve Junior Champion – Shallochmill Shelby

Novice Miniature Champion – Alichbrae Rhuraidh
Novice Miniature Reserve Champion – Moorfoot Kate
Novice Miniature Junior Champion –
Plumtree Maleficent
Novice Miniature Reserve Junior Champion –
Forestbrae Forever
 
Overall Miniature Champion – Alichbrae Evie
Overall Reserve Miniature Champion – Gardie Evita
Overall Miniature Junior Champion – Alichbrae Evie
Overall Miniature Reserve Junior Champion – Shallochmill Shelby
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Alichbrae Rhuraidh - Novice Miniature Champion
Open Standard Black Champion – Musselburgh Elida
Open Standard Black Reserve Champion – Mawcarse Lady Dionne
Open Standard Black Junior Champion – Musselburgh Elida
Open Standard Black Reserve Junior Champion – Roselion of Transy
 
Novice Standard Black Champion – Almondell Vazon
Novice Standard Black Reserve Champion – Littlewoodend Gracie
Novice Standard Black Junior Champion – Mawcarse Leonardo
Novice Standard Black Reserve Junior Champion – Ardrone Unice
 
Overall Standard Black Champion – Mussleburgh Elida
Reserve Overall Standard Black Champion – Mawcarse Lady Dionne
Open Standard Coloured Champion – Almondell Harmony
Open Standard Coloured Reserve Champion – Myreton Glory
Open Standard Coloured Junior Champion –
Kingsacre Rejoice 
Open Standard Coloured Reserve Junior Champion –
Oldeworlde Vivaldi
 
Novice Standard Coloured Champion – Laaward Xenon
Novice Standard Coloured Reserve Champion –
Almondell Rhapsody
 
Overall Standard Coloured Champion – Almondell Harmony
Overall Standard Coloured Reserve Champion – Myreton Glory
Overall Standard Champion – Almondell Harmony
Overall Standard Reserve Champion – Myreton Glory

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19 August 2022

New pony attraction entertains families this Summer in Bedfordshire

A new attraction taking place in Bedfordshire this Summer is charming families by the droves… and best of all, it’s completely free!

In celebration of the upcoming Therapy Pony Centre, launching later this year, Keysoe International is hosting ‘Meet & Greet’ sessions with the therapists in training – a group of 10 miniature Shetland ponies.

All are welcome, and entrance to the sessions are completely free, taking place just outside the Keysoe Café veranda in the main arena.

As well as meeting, stroking and walking the Shetlands, visitors can expect to learn more about the benefits of animal therapy and all about the different personalities of the ponies.

Hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and ice creams are available from the Keysoe Café, where children will also find colour in pony-related activity sheets specially designed for the centre.

Keysoe International – a newly refurbished equestrian centre, café, restaurant, bar complex off the B660 – hosts a range of events throughout the year, almost all of which are open to the public and free to attend. Regular events include International Show Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage competitions.  Visit their website for more information: www.keysoe.com.

Equine therapy is a form of holistic treatment that focuses on promoting physical and mental wellbeing through working in collaboration with horses. Once launched, the Keysoe Cuddle Therapy Centre will be a central hub where guests can come to learn and experience the beneficial calming effects of working with animals.

The Shetland ponies and their carers are also in training to offer site visits outside of their home, including hospitals, care homes and hospices.

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14 August 2022

The Downs Shetland Pony Group Show

Judges – S Spence & J Lonsdale

Overall Supreme Champion – Ceeann Boadicea
Overall Reserve Supreme Champion Champlers Ellie (pictured)

Standard Champion – Ceeann Boadicea
Reserve Standard Champion – Champlers Ellie
Junior Standard Champion –
Champlers Ellie

Overall Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Xanthe 
Reserve Overall Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Ulysses
Senior Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Ulysses
Junior Champion – Snelsmore Xanthe 
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Fairy Raymond

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Kinross Show

Judge – Miss D Dixon

Overall Shetland Champion – Abbeygreen Bordeaux – Lynda Cochrane
Reserve Overall Shetland Champion – Birchmoor Delight – Lisa Wilson

Standard Champion – Birchmoor Delight – Lisa Wilson
Reserve Standard Champion – Littlewoodend Heather – Donna Lochtie
Junior Standard Champion – Littlewoodend Heather – Donna Lochtie
Reserve Junior Standard Champion –Almondell Harris – Kevin & Fran Punton

Miniature Champion –Abbeygreen Bordeaux – Lynda Cochrane
Reserve Miniature Champion – Lilyrose Bluebell – Lisa Wilson
Junior Miniature Champion –Abbeygreen Bordeaux – Lynda Cochrane
Reserve Junior Champion – Baldinnie Endeavour  – Amy McConville 

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Abbeygreen Bordeaux
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Birchmoor Delight

Orkney County Show

Judge Mr D Macarthur

Overall Champion – Hools Janet
Overall Reserve ChampionHools Miss Jura

Junior Standard Champion – Hools Miss Jura
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Unigarth Evangeline

Miniature Champion – Snapdragons Tigerlily

Champion Foal – Bayview First Light

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06 August 2022

Dumfries Show

Judge – Mrs J Baurgh

Overall Standard Champion – Kerloch Rupert
Reserve Overall Standard Champion –
Dryfesdale Diva
Junior Standard Champion –
Musselbrough Warrior
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Dryfesdale Diamond Solitaire

Miniature Champion – Oxgang Endeavour
Reserve Miniature Champion – Penroyd Vienna
Junior Miniature Champion – Penroyd Vienna

Best Foal – Dryfesdale Denver (pictured)

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Perth Show

Judge Standards – Mr T Jones – Judge Miniatures – Mrs C A Jones

Overall Champion – Narinian Ekaterina
Overall Reserve ChampionGue Melody (pictured left)

Overall Standard Champion – Narinian Ekaterina
Reserve Overall Standard Champion –
Narinian Belle
Junior Standard Champion –
Narinian Belle
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Roselion of Transy

Miniature Champion – Gue Melody
Reserve Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish
Junior Miniature Champion – Alichbrae Evie
Reserve Junior Miniature Champion – Fordhouse Gucci

Reserve Overall Champion Foal – Lochfleet Skelbo Tarragon (pictured right)

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Voe Show – Shetland

Overall Champion – Musselburgh Isla
Overall Reserve Champion Filska Jubilance (pictured)

Junior Standard Champion – Filska Jubilance
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Ockran Aurora

Miniature Champion – Koistie Louisiana

Best Foal – Koistie Louisiana

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East Mainland Show – Orkney

Judge – Mrs H Wilson

Overall Champion – Hools Miss Jura
Overall Reserve Champion Grutness Hamwil

Junior Standard Champion – Hools Miss Jura
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Hools Dark Ivy

Miniature Champion – Glenfall Ring O’ Roses
Reserve Miniature Champion – Kirkjuvagar Luna

Best Pair – Bayview Tess & Bayview Tara
Best Foal
– Hools Je t’aime

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Hools Miss Jura

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05 August 2022

Black Isle Show

Judge Standards – Mrs L Wilson – Judge Miniatures – Miss A Slater

Standard Champion – Warrackston Tamara
Reserve Standard Champion  Mawburn Sadie (pictured)

Junior Standard Champion – Mawburn Sadie
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – ?

Miniature Champion – Tillyorn Violet
Reserve Miniature Champion – Lochfleet Skelbo Zenyatta

Junior Miniature Champion – Lochfleet Skelbo Zenyatta
Reserve Junior Miniature Champion – Fordhouse Gucci

Best Miniature Foal – Phlair Caoimhe

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02 August 2022

Turriff Show 31st July 2022

Judge Standard – Mrs Andrea Foster – Judge Miniature – Miss Corinna Seipp

Junior Miniature Champion – Tirygelli Trinity – Andy Thornley
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Fordhouse Gucci – Lynda Cochrane

Senior Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish – Lynda Cochrane
Reserve Senior Miniature Champion – Gue Melody – Reece Mcleod

Overall Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish – Lynda Cochrane
Overall Reserve Miniature Champion – Tirygelli Trinity – Andy Thornley

Standard Junior Champion – Wells Iron Maiden – E&C Stewart
Standard Junior Reserve Champion – Oldeworlde Vivaldi – A McConville
 
Standard Senior Champion – Warrackston Bob – E&C Stewart
Standard Senior Reserve Champion – Wells Top of the Pops – S Angus
 
Overall Standard Champion – Warrackston Bob – E&C Stewart
Overall Standard Reserve Champion – Wells Iron Maiden – J Sleigh
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24 July 2022

First time showing for Alichbrae Stud in 3 years. We were showing at Braco yesterday and done well with our home bred Stallion.  Alichbrae Cassius, 1st in the 4 years and over, Miniature Champion, and Heavy Horse Champion. His daughter Alichbrea Evie took first in her class too which was a great result.

Braco Show 23 July 2022

Judge – Mr K Adam

Overall Heavy Horse Champion – Alichbrae Cassius

Standard Champion – Mawcarse Lady Dionne
Reserve Standard Champion – Harviestoun Drum

Standard Junior Champion – Avoriaz of Transy
Reserve Standard Junior Champion – Littlewoodend Heather

Miniature Champion – Alichbrae Cassius
Reserve Miniature Champion – Narinian Lottie

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23 July 2022

Royal Lancashire show  22nd July  2022

Judge Mr J. Harrison

Standard Champion   EA. Barnes   – Rawside Royal Maizie  

Reserve Standard  Champion   C, Beniston – Dryfesdale Debit

Junior Standard Champion   P. Lawrenson – Aberdynant Rosetta

Reserve  Junior Standard  M.J Bargh – Birchmoor Rosebud

Miniature Champion  Jungle Stud – Gilslandwells Kayla

Best Miniature Foal – Jungle Galileo

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21 July 2022

Royal Welsh Show 2022
Judge – Mrs V Hampton

Overall Champion Shetland – Rhandolf of Catchpool (Pictured)
Reserve Overall Champion – Buxted Enchanting

Junior Champion Standard – Victoria Belle of  Catchpool
Reserve Junior Standard – Buxted Enforcer

Champion Miniature – Glenbogie Biddy

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20 July 2022

Caithness Show 2022
Judge – Mr D Burnett

Overall Champion Shetland – Hools Miss Jura
Reserve Supreme Champion – Anya of Auckhorn

Junior Champion Standard – Hools Miss Jura
Reserve Junior Standard – Hools Native Royalty

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13 July 2022

Great Yorkshire Show 2022
Judge – Mrs S Ross

Overall Champion Standard – Gaby V. Stal Heidezicht
Reserve Overall Champion Standard – Achramore Bravado

Junior Champion Standard – Hools Miss Jura
Reserve Junior Champion Standard – Filska Veno Spirit
Best Standard Foal – Birchmoor Katrina

Overall Champion Miniature – Milday Rubicon
Reserve Overall Champion Miniature – Abbotsrule Casper

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8 July 2022

Royal Norfolk show Wednesday 29th June
Judge Mr R Miller

What a beautiful day for a very early start, for the return of the Royal Norfolk show after its two year break. It was good to see the new miniature classes well supported by the East Anglian Shetland Pony Group members as well competitors from afar. Kicking the day off was the miniature mare with Sheila James, Rodhams Pocket Rocket heading a strong line up. Miniature stallions up next and it was Brackenlea Krusader, Jill Needham’s lovely young stallion.
Moving on to the miniature yearling and it was Catherine Price-Williams homebred filly Fenlandrose Chia. The miniature 2 and 3 year old class saw Becca Ellis, Stunning filly Merrylees Covergirl. Last class for the miniatures was the gelding any age with the handsome Markisal Maxamillion taking the top spot for Julie Land.
It was then time for the miniature Championship a very strong line which saw Jill Needham’s beautiful piebald stallion pulled forward to take the crown with Rodhams Pocket rocket in reserve.
Mr Miller then moved straight on to the standard section which was well supported and lovely quality shetlands. The standard mare was first up and it saw Sally Buckley beautiful bay mare Sharptor Bellevue pulled in the top spot. Unfortunately no standard stallion forward so straight on to the yearlings where Sonia Chenery’s homebred colt Hodeam Archer continuing his winning streak. Over to the 2 and 3 year olds and that saw the lovely young colt Drumnagair Ben Mac Dui winning the class for Rachel Hodson. Geldings were last up again with Julia Prentices driving Shetland Red Indian of Catchpool claiming the top spot. It was then over to the standard championship which was a strong line up and it was Sally Buckley and her Young mare Sharptor Bellevue taking the top honours in the standard section with Drumnagair Ben Mac dui reserve.
It was then time for the standard and miniature champions to return, it was Jill Needham pulled forward to stand overall Shetland champion at the Royal Norfolk show with Brackenlea Krusader a very worthy winner. Sharptor Bellevue closely followed in the reserve overall spot.
It was lovely to back at the Royal Norfolk Show.
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7 July 2022

SW Shetland Pony Group Summer Show

Judges: Mr and Mrs Tindale

Standards
Junior Champion – Sharptor Viola
Reserve Junior Champion – Kilnbrook Catness

Senior Champion – Kilnbrook Isambard
Reserve Senior Champion – Zennor Rose Anne

Overall Standard Champion – Kilnbrook Isambard
Reserve Overall Standard Champion – Sharptor Viola

Miniatures
Junior Champion – Tawna Martini
Reserve Junior Champion – Tawna Daphne

Senior Champion – Tawna Tia Maria
Reserve Senior Champion – Robin’s Brae Tilly

Overall Miniature Champion – Tawna Martini
Reserve Overall Miniature Champion – Tawna Tia Maria

Geldings
Champion – Darklake Loki
Reserve – Tawna Angus

Supreme Champion – Tawna Martini
Reserve Supreme Champion – Kilnbrook Isambard

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4 July 2022

North of England Shetland Pony Show
Judges – Mrs J Harrison – Black / Mrs J Please – Coloured / Mrs H Wilson – Small Ponies

Supreme Champion – Rawside Royal Mazie
Reserve Supreme Champion – Filska Veno Spirit (Pictured)

Senior Champion Black – Rawside Royal Mazie
Junior Champion Black – Filska Veno Spirit

Senior Champion Coloured – Supreme Calamity Jane
Junior Champion Coloured – Foxsege Elsa

Senior Champion Shetland Miniature – Parlington Bluebell
Junior  Champion Miniature – Oxgang Guardsman

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2 July 2022

Devon County Show 
Judge – Mr R Griffiths – Standards / Mrs D Griffiths – Miniatures 

Champion Standard – Sharptor Perdita
Reserve Champion Standard – Lakehead Maibelline
Junior Champion Standard – Sharptor Arabella
Reserve Junior Champion Standard – Sharptor Twilights

Champion Shetland Miniature – Robin’s Brae Tilly
Reserve Champion Miniature – Tawna Alice
Junior Champion Miniature – Tawna Alice
Reserve Junior Champion Miniature –Bwlchclawdd Lizzie Ann

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1 July 2022

Doune & Dunblane Show
Judge – Mrs Eileen Carlyle

Senior Champion Standard – Birchmoor Delight
Senior Reserve Champion Standard – Rosehoy of Transy
Junior Champion Standard – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie
Reserve Junior Champion Standard – Oldeworlde Vivaldi

Champion Shetland Miniature – Snelsmore Ursula
Reserve Champion Miniature – Ardanbeag Hamish

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30 June 2022

Lincolnshire Show 22nd June
Judge – Mrs L Cave

Overall Champion Shetland – Highedge Vita Plum 
Reserve Overall Champion Shetland –
Felicity’s Fleur

Junior Champion – Highedge Vita Plum
Reserve Junior Champion – Pinglewood Black Pearl
Best Foal – Pinglewood Pride and Joy

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30 June 2022

Royal Norfolk Show 29th June
Judge – Mr R Miller

Overall Champion Shetland – Breckenlea Krusader
Reserve Overall Champion Shetland –
Sharptor Bellevue 

Champion Standard – Sharptor Bellevue
Reserve Champion Standard – Drumnagair Ben Mac Dui (Pictured)

Champion Miniature – Breckenlea Krusader 
Reserve Champion Miniature – Rodham Pocket Rocket

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26 June 2022

Malton Show 26th June
Judge – Mrs J Baurgh

Champion Standard – Holmhill George
Reserve Champion Standard – Applebank Autumn Ernest

Champion Shetland Miniature – Blazefield Peggoty
Reserve Champion Miniature – Kimrina Bruno
Junior Champion Miniature – Skyelands Picasso (Pictured) 
Reserve Junior Champion Miniature – Parlington Dazzler

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25 June 2022

Royal Cheshire Show 21st June
Judge – Mr R James

Champion Standard – Warrackston Bemused (Pictured)
Reserve Overall Champion Standard – Gaby V Stal Heidezicht
Youngstock Champion Standard – Hobnob Of Crafton
Reserve Youngstock Champion Standard – Eckford Knights Honour

Champion Shetland Miniature – Pinglewood What A Cracker
Reserve Champion Miniature – Talisker Ramasaig

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25 June 2022

Final day of the 200th Royal Highland Show

Latijn V.D Helling wins the HOYS Exmoor / Shetland Qualifier then goes on to become Supreme M&M Ridden Champion.

Laura Mclean won the Overall Shetland Young Handler with her pony Pund Isla.

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24 June 2022

Day 3 of the Royal Highland Show seen Shetland Ponies competing in the Private Driving.
Judge – Mr N Fuller
Winner of the Shetland Pony in Harness was Toots Cromarty with a Pair, Hools Voyager and Cumliebank Johnnie Hob. Second place was Laura Chaffe with her Single Almondell Crusader.

Shetland Ponies were also represented in the Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein with the highest place being Addingham Darcy from the Struie Stud achieving 9th place.

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24 June 2022

Day 2 of the 200th Royal Highland Show.
St John’s Wells Trophy – Best Pair by the same Sire, open to Mountain & Moorland Breeds. The competition was well represented, with 9 pairs forward, 7 being Shetlands.
Judge – Mrs S Orminston
Best Pair – Mawburn Shetlands with Narinian Ekaterina & Narinian Belle both by Wells Premier
3rd Place – Almondell Shetlands with Almondell Rhapsody & Almondell Harmony both by Somahouse GT
4th Place – Hools Shetland Pony Stud with Hools Royal Rush & Hools Miss Jura both by Email of St Ninian

In the Sanderson Trophy contested by the Champions from the four Scottish Native Horse Breeds, Wells Legand yesterdays Champion Standard Shetland stood Reserve to the Clydesdale.

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23 June 2022

200th Royal Highland Show 2022
Judges – Mr D Hodge – Standards / Mrs C Hodder – Miniatures

Standard Shetland Champion – Wells Legand
Reserve Standard Shetland Champion – Kerryston Elsa

Junior Champion Standard – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie
Reserve Junior Champion Standard – Cassindily Hugo

Miniature Shetland Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish
Reserve Miniature Champion – Hjaltland Hirta

Junior Champion Miniature – Lochfleet Skelbro Zenyatta
Reserve Junior Champion Miniature – Jambarrie Loan Ranger

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18 June 2022

Royal Three Counties Show 2022
Judge – Mr R James

Shetland Champion – Zennor Tempest
Reserve Shetland Champion – Sharptor Silver Skyline

Miniature Shetland Champion – Witcombe Hanibal

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13 June 2022

Orkney Riding Club Open Show held on Sunday 12th

Hools Legacy a 10 yr old gelding owned by Mandy Cromarty claimed Shetland Champion, Mountain & Moorland Inhand Champion, Overall Mountain & Moorland then Supreme Champion of the Show – qualifying for Blair International Horse Trials in the process.

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12 June 2022

Cumberland Show 11th June
Judge – Mr P Dawson

Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Champion – Kerloch Rupert
Reserve Overall Shetland, Reserve Standard Champion – Hartside Starlight
Standard Junior Champion – Bigton Delta

Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Ursula
Reserve Miniature Champion – Robin’s Brae Ultron
Junior Miniature Champion – Parlington Honey 
Reserve Junior Miniature Champion – Fordhouse Gucci

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11 June 2022

Royal Cornwall Show 10th June
Judge – Mrs V Hampton

Price Supreme Champion, Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Champion – Sharptor Kinsman (Pictured)
Reserve Price Supreme Champion, Reserve Standard Champion, Junior Champion – Blackertor Vanila

Miniature Champion – Halstock Annie
Reserve Miniature Champion – Robins Brae Tilly’s

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11 June 2022

Angus Show 11th June
Judge – Sue Spence

Reserve Overall Horse Champion, Overall Shetland Champion, Black Standard Champion – Glasterlaw Opal (Pictured)
Reserve Standard Champion – Narinian Ekaterina
Junior Champion – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie
Coloured Champion, Reserve Junior Champion – Mawcarse Josephine

Miniature Champion – Edern Bentley 
Reserve Miniature Champion – Kinnochtry Minnie Mouse

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10 June 2022

Unexpectedly on the 7th of June, Susan Nicholson of the Allengrove Shetland Pony Stud has sadly passed away. 

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06 June 2022

West Fife Show 4th June
Judge – Mr K Adam

Overall Horse Champion, Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Champion, Junior Champion – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie (Pictured)
Reserve Overall Champion, Reserve Standard Champion, Senior Champion – Glenwherry Harriet
Reserve Senior Champion – Roselucy of Transy
Reserve Standard Junior Champion – Almondell Harris

Miniature Champion – Narinian Lottie
Reserve Miniature Champion – Lignite Island Breeze

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05 June 2022

Southern Area Show 29th May
Judge Mr N Vale
With the weather looking less than promising we slowly emerged from the the lorry park. The standards started the day off it was the boys over 2 years old up first, Wayne Buckley and black colt Sharptor Peppercorn getting the win. Philip Brighton and his black mare Kerloch Alisha won the Standard Mare over 4. Warrackston Little Jasper and Tara Buckley topped the Standard Gelding class.
The Youngstock was up next with Maxine Richards black filly Princess Belle of Catchpool winning the class and taking Standard Junior Champion with Hodeam Eliza and Megan Williams as Reserve Standard Junior Champion. Tara Buckley with her piebald gelding Warrackston Little Jasper taking Standard Champion and Best Standard Gelding. Kerloch Eliza with Philip Brighton Reserve Standard Champion.
It was then over to the Miniatures the weather was still threatening a soaking. The boys over 2 years up first again with Ferintosh Peter Pan and Lorraine Norris getting the red rosette. Miniature Mares up next, Bwlchclawdd Little Lady topping the class with Jenna Land. Markisal Maxamillion headed the line up in the Miniature Gelding class with Julie Land also taking the Miniature Best Gelding. Back to the youngstock Catherine Price-Williams and her homebred filly Fenlandrose Chia winning the Yearling and Junior Miniature Champion with Rebecca Ellis and her 3 year old filly Merrylees Covergirl in Reserve. Jenna Land and her skewbald mare going Miniature Champion with Lorraine Norris and her stallion Reserve Miniature Champion.
It was then time for the colour section Markisal Maxamillon winning the Solid Colour, Bwlchclawdd Little Lady the Broken Colour and Jasmine Hunter with Roughwood Violet the Black class. The Colour Championship was taken by Bwlchclawdd Little Lady with Jenna Land with Jasmine Hunter and Roughwood Violet Reserve Colour Champion.
It was then time for the Overall Shetland Championship where the top honour went to two Miniatures with Bwlchclawdd Little Lady taking Overall Champion and Ferintosh Peter Pan Reserve Overall Champion.

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03 June 2022

Staffordshire County Show 
Judge – Mrs S J Seward

Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Champion – Kerloch Rupert
Reserve Overall Champion, Reserve Standard Champion – Brewards Peppermint

Miniature Champion – Pinglewood What A Craker
Reserve Miniature Champion, Overall Junior Champion –
Pinglewood Black Pearl
Reserve Overall Junior Champion – Axel of Auckhorn

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02 June 2022

Suffolk County Show – 31st May & 1st June

Briar Snowfox – Qualifies for Olympia & Wins Best Shetland

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01 June 2022

Crosbie Mains Show – 29th May

Judge – Mr R S Pitcairn

Reserve Supreme of Show, Overall Shetland Pony Champion, Standard Champion – Cassindilly Jester

Reserve Overall Shetland Champion, Miniature Champion – Snelsmore Ursula (Pictured)

Reserve Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish
Reserve Junior Champion – Fordhouse Gucci

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29 May 2022

Hertfordshire County Show
Judge – Mrs. R Bown

Overall Champion, Miniature Champion – Halstock Director (Pictured)

Reserve Overall Champion, Standard Champion – Carmilo Temptation

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23 May 2022

The Scottish & Welsh Cob Association held their Bronze Medal Show on Sunday 22nd

Overall Champion, Standard Champion – Cassindilly Jester (Pictured)

Reserve Overall Champion, Reserve Standard Champion – Struie Jinny

Miniature Champion – Auric Tilly
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22 May 2022

The ‘200th’ Fife Show held in Cupar on Saturday 21st

Judges – Standards E Carlyle, Miniatures D Burnett

Standard Champion & Junior Champion – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie
Reserve Standard Champion – Almondell Harmony (Pictured)
Reserve Standard Junior Champion – Oldeworld Vivaldi
Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish
Reserve Miniature Champion – Oxgang Endeavour
Miniature Junior Champion – Oxgang Ferando
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Elcho Lily
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18 May 2022

The South West Shetland Pony Group Late Spring Show Results;
Judge – Mrs. M. Matthews

Supreme of Show, Senior Standard Champion, Overall Standard Champion – Sharptor Silverline (Pictured)
Overall Standard Reserve Champion, Standard Senior Reserve Champion – Champlers Mimosa
Standard Junior Champion – Blackertor Vanilla

Reserve Overall Miniature Champion, Senior Miniature Champion – Eiger Ursula
Reserve Senior Miniature Champion – Robin’s Brae Tilly

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17 May 2022

The North & Mid Wales Shetland Pony Show Saturday 14th
Judge – Mrs L Windsor

Supreme Champion, Senior Champion, Overall Standard Shetland Champion  – Covenham Second Chance
Reserve Overall Shetland Champion, Reserve Senior Champion, Reserve Standard Champion – Ladbury Elgin
Junior Standard Champion – Buxted Truman
Reserve Junior Standard Champion – Ffynnonbach Edna
Overall Standard Gelding Champion – Zennor Jago
Ridden Champion – Isle of Mona Solomon
Reserve Ridden Champion – Zennor Jago

Overall Miniature Champion, Miniature Senior Champion – Glenroeburn Dyson
Reserve Overall Miniature Champion, Reserve Miniature Senior Champion – Benstonholm Xahlia
Miniature Junior Champion – Halstock Viscount – Champion
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Lydees Matilda Jean
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15 May 2022

Nottingham County Show Saturday 14th
Judge – Mrs Elaine Lewis

Overall Shetland Champion  – Brewards Peppermint (Pictured)

Reserve Overall Shetland Champion, Junior Champion – Skyelands Marius

Reserve Junior Champion – Highedge Vita Plum

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15 May 2022

Ayr County Show Saturday 14th
Judge – Mrs Elizabeth Russell

Overall Shetland Champion  – Lynemore Glen

Reserve Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Inhand Champion – Lyradale Burnee

Reserve Standard Inhand Champion – Roserio Of Transy

Reserve Miniature Champion – Lothian Logan (Pictured)

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14 May 2022

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Royal Windsor Horse Show Friday 13th

Overall Shetland Champion  – Champlers Ellie

Reserve Champion – Snelsmore Wizzard (Pictured)

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08 May 2022

Scottish Friends Open Show was held at the Morris Equestrian Centre in Ayrshire on Sunday

Judge –  Mr C Seward (Windwillow Stud)

Supreme of Show, M&M In Hand Champion, Overall Shetland Champion, Standard Champion – Kerloch Rupert
Reserve Supreme Shetland, Ridden Champion – Birchmoor Katrina
Overall Standard Reserve Champion, Standard Senior Reserve Champion – Midcalder Midnight
Junior Standard Champion – Filska Ignite
Reserve Junior Champion – Glengask Napoleon

Overall Miniature Champion, Senior Miniature Champion – Ardanbeag Hamish
Reserve Overall Miniature Champion, Junior Miniature Champion – Myreton Dumont 
Reserve Senior Miniature Champion – Chasend Lady in Red
Reserve Junior Miniature Champion – Littlemill Blue Eyed Boy

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05 May 2022

North Somerset Agricultural Show on the 2nd of May
Judge – Miss C Seipp

Supreme Shetland, Overall Standard Champion, Standard Junior Champion – Kilnbrook Catness
Reserve Overall Champion, Miniature Champion – Robin’s Brae Tilly
Reserve Standard Champion – Sharptor Butterfly

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30 April 2022

The Downs Shetland Pony Group Spring Show at Buckhurst Park Sunday 24 April 
Our Spring show for the 11th year was held once again at the beautiful home of Earl and Countess De La Warr
Our thanks go out to Anne and William for allowing us into their home.
Thank you to our 2 judges Mrs Marion Mathews and Mrs Eileen Carlyle who did a brilliant job along with our 2 stewards Mrs Stephanie Laing and Miss Pip Price who in turn were excellent and professional.
Also thanks to Carol and Phil our Caterers and Paul Orchard our photographer who has photos already up on his site for you to purchase.
Special thanks to our daughter Janice for all her help through day.
Finally huge thanks to our Sponsors and Competitors without whom there would not be a show, we are very grateful for your support.
We Congratulate all our Champions, winners, competitors and helpers, we are delighted with your successes in the ring.
Our Champions in the Ridden, Standard and Miniature Rings were

Ridden Champion Cranford Fiddledydee with Lucie Dale 
Reserve Champion Buxted Emma May with Annabel Cox

Standard Overall Champion and Reserve Supreme Mrs Mandy Sargeant – Champlers Ellie
Reserve Champion Miss Sian Greene – Ceeann Charm

Miniature Overall Champion and Supreme of Show Mrs Daphne Elphick – Kingsacre Mr Chief
Reserve Champion Earl De La Warr – Fairy Violet Cream

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28 April 2022

East Anglian Shetland Pony Group Spring Show
After two years we finally got to host our spring show and what was even better perfect weather! We were all set for what was a lovely busy show with over 140 entries across the two rings. Although entries were low in the young stock section Mr & Mrs James we delighted with the amount of ponies they had present. Mrs James taking the morning In hand classes where she took Jill Needham 2 year old miniature colt Toplarch Paddington as her Junior Champion with Tara Buckley and her standard black gelding Sharptor Adonis Reserve. While outside in the sunshine Mr James took the ridden classes which were well support with a lovely big lead rein class that Eliza Cowell and her black gelding Ulverscroft Harvest Buzzard won. We had the addition of some new ridden classes where Suellen Graves on Buxted Hi Felicity won the best turned out. He found his Champion from the winner of the open & novice ridden, Ottilie Willis on Giersbergs Justify and his Reserve Ridden Champion was Eliza Cowell on Ulverscroft Harvest Buzzard. After lunch we had a change of judges so Mrs James went out in the sunshine to oversee the fun and gymkhana which were great fun and lots of laughs and sweetie cones for everyone. Mr James was then taking over the in hand classes where he started off with the miniatures over 4 section, with Bwlchclawdd Little lady winning the Mini mare, Jill Needham’s Brackenlea Krusader the mini stallion and Julie’s lands Markisal Maxamillion the mini gelding. He then took Julie Lands, Bwlchclawdd Little Lady Miniature Champion and Brackenlea Krusader in the Reserve spot. Then he was on to the standards with Lorraine Benthams, Melland Queen of Scot’s winning the mare class and Sharptor Arion owned by Gary Davi’s-Moull the gelding class. He then moved on to the Standard Championship where the winner of home and island bred & solid colour was Marilyn Parkers bay mare Hackamore Poetic Justice who claimed victory with Melland Queen of Scot’s in Reserve. With only a couple of classes left to judge one of which was veteran saw Rebecca Ellis and her miniature stallion Brandeston Limerick win a large veteran class. Then time for the last of inhand championship where he was joined by his wife to judge the Senior Championship, which saw Hackamore poetic Justice owned and bred by Marilyn Parker take Senior Champion, with Julie Lands miniature mare Bwlchclawdd Little Lady in the Reserve spot. Then for the main event the BEST IN SHOW where the ridden champion had been patiently waiting, Mr & Mrs James then crowned Hackamore Poetic Justice as best in show to the delight of her breeder and owner Marilyn Parker. With Julie Lands, Bwlchclawdd Little lady in Reserve spot much to her delight. We would like to thank all of you who attended our show and made the day truly brilliant we can’t wait to see you all again at our very special 25th anniversary show on Sunday 25th September.

Junior Champion Toplarch Paddington
Reserve Junior Champion Sharptor Adonis

Miniature Champion Bwlchclawdd Little Lady
Reserve Miniature Champion Brackenlea Krusader

Standard Champion Hackamore Poetic Justice
Reserve Standard Champion Melland Queen of Scots

Senior Champion Hackamore Poetic Justice
Reserve Senior Champion Bwlchclawdd Little Lady

Best in Show Hackamore Poetic Justice
Reserve Best in Show Bwlchclawdd Little Lady

Ridden Champion Giersbergs Justify, Ottilie Willis
Reserve Ridden Champion Ulverscroft Harvest Buzzard

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25 April 2022

The Southern Shetland Pony Group Spring show held at Priory Equestrian Centre Farnham on 17th of April 2022.

Thank you to our two judges Mrs. Danielle Dixon and Mr. John Harrison for making the long journey down from Cumbria to cast their eye over some of our beautiful ponies.
Our stewards Stephanie Laing, Sharon Weightman and Phoebe Atkins for all doing an excellent job of keeping our rings flowing.
A huge thank you to our generous Sponsors for their continuous support and congratulations to all our competitors, your all winners.
The success of our group shows would not be possible without all of you.

Our Principal results of our day were as follows 

Supreme of show sponsored by Omega Equine
Halstock Annie owned by D Hodge & J Walters

Reserve Supreme
Champlers Rose Blossom owned by L Rowland

Reserve Reserve Supreme
Cranford Fiddley Dee exhibited by L Dales owned by Cranford Stud

Junior Miniature Champion sponsored by Oakelbrook Stud
Halstock Annie owned by D Hodge & J Walters

Reserve Junior Miniature Champion
Treetops Amazing Grace owned by Mrs. C Tynan

Senior Miniature Champion sponsored by Equine supremacy
Halstock Warriors Caraway owned by D Hodge & J Walters

Reserve Senior Miniature Champion
Treetops Minuette owned by Mrs. C Tynan

Overall Miniature Ring Champion Sponsored by Stephanie Laing
Halstock Annie owned & by D Hodge & J Walters

Reserve Miniature Ring Champion
Halstock Warriors Caraway owned by D Hodge & J Walters

Junior Standard Champion sponsored by Champlers Stud
Darklake Mississippy owned by L Rowland

Reserve Junior Standard Champion
Champlers Ellie owned by Mrs. M Sargeant

Senior Standard Champion sponsored by Kate Wallace BAEDT Equine Dental Technician
Champlers Rose Blossom owned by L Rowland

Reserve Senior Standard Champion
Cenne Boadicea owned by Miss/Mrs Sian/Belinda Greene/Jacques

Overall Standard Ring Champion sponsored by Team Sylvandene
Champlers Rose Blossom owned by L Rowland

Reserve Standard Ring Champion
Cenne Boadicea owned by Miss/Mrs Sian/Belinda Greene/Jacques

Open Ring Champion sponsored by Sunnystone Stud
Champlers Ellie owned by Mrs. M Sargeant

Reserve Champion
Mallorie of Mawbray owned by Mrs. R Robbins

Gelding Champion sponsored by Kilnbrook Stud
Stow Manifesto owned Mrs. R Robbins

Reserve Champion
Buxted Triumph owned Miss H Creasey

Young Handler Champion sponsored by Welltrek Stud
Riccalton Leader owned Mrs. C Webb exhibited by Miss I Henry

Reserve Champion
Damerham drop of cream owned by Ms Gemma Hayes O’Connor exhibited by Miss B Nicholls Rodgers

Driving Champion sponsored by Southern Carriage Driving Club
Hornblower of Crafton owned by Mrs. L Sayers

Reserve Champion
Rosteco Hermione owned by Mrs. S Stuchfield

Ridden Champion sponsored by The Shetland Performance Show
Cranford Fiddley Dee ridden by L Dales owned by Cranford Stud

Reserve Champion
Blackertor Denman owned by S Chaplin ridden by Miss S Jenkins

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19 April 2022

South and West Wales Shetland Pony Group Spring Show

Judge – J Gregory

Ridden Champion & Overall Supreme Champion – Toby of Catchpool – Lara Joslin
Reserve Ridden Champion –  Helawi Capricious – Kate Canton
 
Black Junior Champion – Buxted Truman – Nick & Annwyl True
Reserve Black Junior Champion – Carmilo Heir to the Throne – Frankie Currell
 
Black Champion – Fronllan Brenin Arthur – Howell Thomas
Reserve Black Champion – Rosemary of Crafton – Pippa John
 
Coloured Junior Champion, Coloured Champion & Reserve Supreme Youngstock Champion – Charlie Beau of Catchpool – Chloe Parker
Reserve Junior Champion – Acresdale Fifty Shades of Grey – Ruth Roberts
 
Miniature Junior Champion, Miniature Champion and Supreme Youngstock Champion – Talog Lockdown Lady – Amanda Paddock
Reserve Junior Champion & Reserve Champion – Cadno Clover – Emma Price
 
Toby of Catchpool - photo credit to kdm-photography

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19 April 2022

Cranford Fireman, bred by Gerry Hart, now with Mandy Shepherd and daughter Bea, who produces him. Turns out he loves jumping. He super athletic, scopey and getting braver every time out. We love him to bits and I think he’s going to be the next Carmilo Magician.

Pic shows – Fireman winning this class – BSPS Area 13b. Eleonora Ljungman is the jockey. She was also 2nd in the novice fr.GH replies, Mandy, if he comes anywhere near ‘Magician’ he’ll be fabulous.

Cranford Fireman

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28 March 2022

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Zennor Tempest & Sharptor Kinsman

South West Shetland Pony Group Spring Show

Judge – Miss A Hampton

Supreme Championship Supreme
Champion – Sharptor Kinsman – Mr. D. Hodge & Mr. J. Walters
Reserve Supreme Champion – Zennor Tempest – Mr. M. Cosgrove
Overall Standard Championship
Champion – Sharptor Kinsman – Mr. D. Hodge & Mr. J. Walters
Reserve Champion – Zennor Tempest – Mr. M. Cosgrove
Standard Senior Championship
Champion – Sharptor Kinsman – Mr. D. Hodge & Mr. J. Walters
Reserve Champion – Zennor Tempest – Mr. M. Cosgrove
Standard Junior Championship
Champion – Sharptor Viola – Mrs. J. Wilson
Reserve Champion – Sharptor Kimberley – Mrs. J. Wilson

Overall Miniature Championship
Champion – Halstock Annie – Mr. D. Hodge & Mr. J. Walters
Reserve Champion – Halstock Alexandra – Alan Davis
Miniature Senior Championship
Champion – Robin’s Brae Tilly – Mr. G. Smith
Reserve Champion – Witcombe Kingston – Mrs. T. Waterhouse
Miniature Junior Championship
Champion – Halstock Annie – Mr. D. Hodge & Mr. J. Walters
Reserve Champion – Halstock Alexandra – Alan Davis
Gelding Championship
Champion – Riccalton Leader – Izzy Henry
Reserve Champion – Tawna Angus – Pam Tabb
Ridden Championship
Champion – Sharptor Debutante – Mr & Mrs. L. Gilbert Rider – Marcie Gilbert
Reserve Champion – Chilcombe Blackthorn – Valerie Chilcott Rider – Jessica Bosley
Young Handler Championship
Champion – Chilcombe Blackthorn – Jessica Bosley
Reserve Champion – Chilcombe Thumbelina – Alexa Bosley

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20 March 2022

Somerset Shetland Show

Judge – Mrs J Jones

Overall Supreme Champion –  Halstock Annie – Messers Hodge & Walters
Reserve Champion – Sharptor Kinsman – Messers Hodge & Walters

Miniature Senior Champion – Halstock Director
Miniature Senior Reserve Champion – Panis Crunchie
Miniature Junior Champion –  Halstock Annie
Reserve Miniature Junior Champion – Halstock Ace 

Standard Champion – Sharptor Kinsman
Standard Junior Champion – Sharptor Kimberley 
Standard Reserve Junior Champion – Sharptor Twilight

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Halstock Annie & Sharptor Kinsman - Photo courtesy of Martha Morgan

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14 March 2022

The Downs Shetland Pony Group Spring Show Schedule is available to download here

Sunday 24th April 
Buckhurst Park , Withyham, Sussex, TN7 4BL
Judges Mrs Marion Mathews (Zennor) & Mrs Eileen Carlyle ( Dryfesdale)

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05 March 2022

The Glasgow Agricultural Society National Stallion Show 2022

Judge Standard; Mrs E Lewis Judge Miniature; Mrs K Gibb

Reserve Overall Horse, Overall Standard Shetland Champion – Sharptor Kinsman – Sharptor Stud
Reserve Standard Shetland Champion – Rosehoy of Transy – Transy Stud
Standard Junior champion- Oldeworlde Vivaldi – A McConville
Standard Junior Reserve Champion – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie – Eynhallow Stud

Miniature Shetland Champion – Doonpark Heidi – Doonpark Stud
Reserve Miniature Shetland Champion – Parlington Darcy – Penroyd Stud
Miniature Junior Champion – Doonpark Heidi – Doonpark Stud
Miniature Reserve Junior Champion – Lothian Logan – L McCurdie

Standard Stallion, 1st – Sharptor Kinsman, 2nd – Kerloch Rupert, 3rd – Somahouse Ivan
Standard Colt born 2019/20, 1st – Oldeworlde Vivaldi, 2nd – Musslebrough Warrior, 3rd – Laaward Xenon
Standard Mare, 1st – Sharptor Bellisma, 2nd – Heidrun Av Bergli, 3rd – Mawcarse Lady Dionne
Standard Gelding, 1st – Kinness Legend, 2nd – Kinkell Ervin, 3rd – Unigarth Eric
Standard Filly born 2019/20, 1st – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie, 2nd – Musslebrough Elida, 3rd – Narinian Bell
Standard Colt/Filly/Gelding born 2021, 1st – Glendyburn Lady Devine, 2nd – Penroyd Surprise, 3rd – Mawburn Savannah
Ridden Novice, 1st – Rosehoy of Transy, 2nd – Unigarth Eric, 3rd – Kinkell Ervin

Miniature Stallion, 1st – Parlington Darcy, 2nd – Ardanbeag Hamish ,3rd – Meadowpark Mescalero
Miniature Colt born 2019/20, 1st – Lothian Logan, 2nd – Gue Unst, 3rd – Rob Moi Joshua
Miniature Mare, 1st – Alichbrae Bambi, 2nd – Dryfesdale Martina, 3rd – Lochfleet Skelbo Dream catcher
Miniature Filly born 2019/20, 1st – Doonpark Heidi, 2nd – Pinglewood Nutty Nora, 3rd – Milday Florence
Miniature Colt/Filly/Gelding born 2021, 1st – Phlair Valegro, 2nd – Edern Bently, 3rd – Gue Willow

Stallion Show 2022
Sharptor Kinsman - photo by Jacqueline Pettigrew Photography
Doonpark Heidi - photo by Jacqueline Pettigrew Photography

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02 March 2022

Royal Northern Spring Show 2022

Judge; Mr K Adam

Reserve Overall Horse, Standard Shetland Champion – Wells Legand – Wells Stud
Reserve Standard Shetland Champion – Eynhallow Dutch Corrie – Eynhallow Stud
Miniature Shetland Champion – Rocky of Haybrake – Haybrake Stud
Reserve Miniature Shetland Champion – Swell’s Barron – J Burr

Wells Legand - Picture by Chris Sumner

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14 February 2022

Very sad to hear that John Drinkwater of the Jopa Stud had passed away on Wednesday 9th February. No funeral as per John’s wishes. Our condolences to his wife Pat and family.

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12 February 2022

Horse of the Year Show has announced changes to the Mountain and Moorland Ridden Classes, Dartmoor ponies will now have their own final at the Horse of the Year Show 2022. The previous Mountain & Moorland Ridden Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland Pony of the Year class will now be the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Exmoor/Shetland Pony of the Year class.

Throughout the season there will now be some individual qualifying classes for the Dartmoor ponies, as well as the usual mixed qualifying classes for all breeds as in previous years.

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7 February 2022

2022 Auction Dates

Lerwick Mart Shetland Pony Sale Friday 7th October

Aberdeen Mart Shetland Pony Sale Monday 10th October

McCartneys Worcester Market Shetland Pony Sale Tuesday 18th October

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01 January 2022

Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone that donated to our Xmas Card Appeal 2021 for Cancer Research UK . A total of £507.81 was raised as of the 31/01/22.  Anyone wishing to view the cards or donate can do so here until the end of January.

As a special promotion for January 2022, all adverts placed on our For Sale Page will be at a reduced rate, to advertise click here.

Please submit your Show details for inclusion in our 2022 Show Dates Calendar 

All of last years ‘News’ stays online for future reference, you will find it in the ‘Archived News’ section on the menu.

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