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Show an Hunter Trials

Monday, September 5th, 2011

We have been a bit short on help on the yards the last couple of weeks and Kate Malissa and Zoe M have turned up every day to help out. I had planned to take Jimbob to a couple of competitions so we decided to take some ponies for them too. Last sunday it was the Millbrook/Llantwit Riding Club show. Sarah took Jimbob, Kate has grown out of Hannah and just bought a new horse Bodie so Kate took Hannah for her final outing and we took Jasper. Kate had a 2nd on and a 4th in the jumping on Hannah and Zoe had a bit of a stumble after planks on Jasper, nearly fell off but then had a fence down. Sarah won the 2ft 3 on Jimbob and was 4th in the 2ft6 and Malissa had a 3rd in the Best horse for riding club activities on Jimbob. The girls did the gymkhana classes at the end of the day winning several rosettes. Kate won the one up polo beating the ‘games ponies’ and Zoe fell off in the bending. I took my camera but forgot the card so Photos were taken by Pat Blake (Sarah’s Gran). This Sunday we went to the Hunter Trials at Alps. Sarah and Carys took Rosie and Jimbob in the pairs and Zoe and Malissa took Jasper and Foley all went clear. Bethan and Angharad were also there and did very well on Diesel and Sid. Toni Thomas won the Minimus seniors on Emma. In the Novice class Malissa and Sarah had a few stops, Zoe went clear and came 5th in the junior section and Carys and Jimbob won the senior section. Julie Whiles took the photos because I took my camera and card but forgot the battery. When we go to competitions I always say to the girls – Have you got your hat, Whip, Bridle etc and they are now going to reply with – Have you got your camera, battery and card. Photos on the Gallery

Posted on Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 1:31 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

Summer Shows

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

During the summer months May to end of September I prefer to hold our show jumping competitions in the outdoor arena instead of indoors. The winter dressage series finishes which is replaced with Mini Hunter Trial events throughout the summer. Last year we were very lucky and managed to hold all Mini Hunter Trials and most of the show jumping outdoors. May this year has been a bit of a wash out, so far we have managed only one Show jumping in the outdoor school (I’m glad we have the option of going indoors) and we had to replace our first Mini hunter trial with indoor Show jumping last Sunday. Lets hope June and the rest of the summer is going to be better. The initial tryouts for the Open Day take place randomly in May and priority is given to level 4 and 5’s and some level 3s that have given their time free during the year to help out on the yard. Most of the try outs for the Open day have been done now except for the Gymkhana and serious practices start next week. It is only 6 weeks to the open day and there is a lot to organise. Horses for displays are going to be difficult this year as we seem to be going through a phase of having a lot of new horses some being a bit on the young side, although we have got some exciting displays and a couple of new ones this year. The open day is Sunday July 10th. Gates open 1pm, tickets are £4 to raise money for the Pony club. Refreshments available, everyone welcome.

Posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 1:29 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

Dressage

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

The last of our winter events finished on Sunday with the final of the Dressage series. The points winners are Class 1 walk trot Juniors Ellie McVay and Midi, Seniors Sarah Mules and Splash. Class 2 Prelim Juniors Kate Owen and Hannah, Seniors Sarah Mules and splash. Class 3 Prelim and Class 4 Novice were both won by Carys Morgan and Buffy. All the winners received white numnahs Champion Rosettes and Sashes.

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately as Sarah might have beaten me) I wasn’t able to ride, due to falling off earlier in the week, when I say fall off I should say flung on the floor from a great height. It must be at least 8 years since I hit the floor last and I landed on my feet then. I definitely don’t bounce anymore, its a sort of a dead weight and a dent in the floor nowadays. Its a shame fat isn’t made of rubber, I would have enough to bounce back on. Needless to say movement is somewhat restricted at the moment but a diet of Ibuprofen and Alcohol is aiding recovery. Photos (from the dressage, not me hitting the floor) can be found on the website Gallery

Amelia

We also said goodbye to Amelia this week who has moved to Stratford on Avon to train with show jumpers for awhile. She has taken Zac with her but Leo is staying here so I think she will be back for a day most weeks.

Posted on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 12:45 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

Team Show Jumping

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Last Wednesday we held the last of a series of 4 team show jumping competitions at Talygarn. The series has been supported by many local clubs such as Llangeinor Pony Club, Glamorgan Pony Club, Mynydd Riding Club, Millbrook Riding Club, Pensidan, Ty Luc Riders & Handfords. Eights teams were entered from Talygarn and over the series we have had many wins and places. Talygarn Pony Club Centre and Glamorgan Pony Club have managed to keep the most consistent teams throughout the series resulting in Talygarn having the most points for the 1t6 1ft9 2ft3 and 2ft6 and Glamorgan winning the 2ft. The winning team members all received grooming bags and a selection of grooming brushes. Mother of two Talygarn Team members Sheena Davies showed her support by becoming the unofficial team coach in place of Amelia and looked resplendent in her yellow Talygarn T Shirt. Intially Sheena was attempting to coach the teams that her children were riding in but word soon spread, and by the end of the day Sheena had become the official coach for all Talygarn teams. I understand Sheena is now talent spotting for London 2012. The Team Jumping series will start again in October this year, team members will be selected from those taking part in the riding school show jumping competitions run in the school holidays. There are more photos on the website Gallery

Posted on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 at 12:17 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

Easter Holidays

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

I can’t believe its only just over a week since I was in Greece with Martha. I knew Easter was going to be busy and going away for the week leading up to the holidays was probably not the best idea, I arrived home from the airport at 2.30am a week last Sunday and my busy week started at 6am with a trip to warwick for the pony club national quiz. The Talygarn Team consisted of 4 members Carys morgan, Millie Bushrod, Kate Owen and Sophie Thomas. The team were lying in 5th place at half time and and took 2nd place at the end. The team also received a runner up prize for their mascot which was based on riding and road safety. The winning mascot was based on the royal wedding. Many years ago it became a tradition to stop at McDonalds after Area Competitions. Nowadays its 2 stops, breakfast on the way there and meal on the way back. The following morning Amelia took her horse to Stratford to a show jumping yard for two weeks and I went to Cardiff for the Pony Club Horse and Pony Care Competition. Talygarn were had 2 junior teams and two senior teams. The junior teams were placed 3rd and 4th and the one of our senior teams was placed 2nd. Tuesday was a manic day with riding and road safety badge pony club centre and lessons. On wednesday we ran a cross country clinic which turned out to be very successful and we were extremely lucky with the weather. Friday was another busy day with a riding school show jumping competition. We also had 3 new horses arrive on friday 2 8yr old mares and a 4yr old 16.1 gelding. (Sunday got the garden rotovated) Monday we took Sarah and Buffy and Carys and Jimbob to the hunter trials at Sunnybank. They day started well with Carys driving the land rover into the wheelie bin but did improve. Both horses had a few stops in the first class then both jumped a clear in the pairs and took 3rd place. Tuesdaya Pony Day was busy and today we have Team Junping, which is looking like another long day. We will be holding a riding school jumping competition on friday for those who don’t wont to be watching the royal wedding. With all the lessons to run as well its been a long week and I’m thinking I need a holiday.

Posted on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at 8:22 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

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