SEPTEMBER 2023 ISSUE 162
Natives and their part breds at the Royal International Horse Show
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A word from our editor Dear Reader, Already it’s September and I can hardly believe it! As I write, the final HOYS qualifiers for our native breeds played out yesterday at the September Stoneleigh Horse Show, and it was difficult to believe there were so many excellent ponies yet to qualify. The standard of natives in the show ring really is so high. Our HOYS final seems set to be a fantastic event. You’ll see we have the mountain and moorland champion from the Royal International Horse Show on our cover. This was Linda and Hannah Atkinson’s Danwood Llewellyn. As wonderful as he is, I’ll admit I was torn and almost made Izzy Hartswood Collier and Beech Hall Ryan my cover stars as what an amazing accolade they achieved: the overall supreme pony title. In the end, it was the plaits that clinched it for me, and I chose the hairy option. Nevertheless, Connrmara pony Ryan, Izzy and all their connections deserve the highest praise from us al!l Don’t forget that if you want to shine a light on a special pony’s achievements, you can nominate them for the SEIB British Showing World Awards, set to be announced in December at Stoneleigh Park. Nominations are open on the Showing World website now. One thing that once again concerns me is the ratio of mares versus stallions and geldings entered for HOYS qualifiers, and subsequently the number at finals. It is a similar scenario in RIHS and LIHS qualifiers. Where are all the lovely mares and why aren’t they being shown in these prestigious ridden qualifiers? I would be really interested to hear your thoughts. Please do email them to me at beth.simons@showingworldonline.co.uk. Finally, I hope that the last few summer shows are successful for you, and I look forwards to seeing what you all have in store for the autumn and winter months. Somehow, I don’t think you’ll be turning those sporty natives away, and will have lots of fun on the cards! Beth
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Contents Features 8.
Native Highlights from Royal Cheshire County Show
12. Fell Pony Society Next Generation Group’ Greenholme Stud Visit
19. Royal International Horse Show 2023 28. Royal Welsh Show 2023
Regulars 35. Connemara Roundup 46. Fell Roundup 39. Exmoor Roundup
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COVER PHOTO: Danwood Llewellyn ridden by Hannah Atkinson. Photo by Equinational Disclaimer: The view and opinions expressed within the magazine are not necessarily those of the editor or Showing World Limited and while every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in the magazine is correct and current at the date of publication, Showing World Limited will not accept any liability. Showing World Limited will not be held responsible for the appearance of photographic material supplied without the necessary consent, copyright and/or photographer’s details.
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Native Highlights from Royal Cornwall Show
Holmedown Wisconsin ridden by Jess Talbot
8th – 10th June 2023 Report by Celeste Gall Photos by Jayphotos Marie Booth’s exciting Highland prospect Holmedown Wisconsin (Tom), partnered by Jess Talbot, landed the M&M ridden championship. The six-year-old gelding by Lyncrests Rhodri out of Holmedown Clearwater was bred by Devon-based Wendy Bridges and was purchased as a foal by Marie to enjoy her retirement. “He went to Jess to be backed and he has stayed with her since as he is very happy there. He is everything you could want in a Highland pony – confident, kind and wants to please,” said Marie, who has enjoyed watching his progress this season. Jess and Tom have already clinched three top three placings in HOYS qualifiers, just missing out on their ticket twice. “We don’t want to push him too hard as he is only a baby and enjoys his work,” added Marie. Reserve went to the Welsh section D winner, the seven-year-old black mare Eglwysfach Blodwen, owned by Nicky Harrison and ridden by Victoria Hunton. Nicky has owned her since she was six months old and broke her to ride during Covid. “She is such a kind, genuine mare who is ridden by everyone including my 11-year-old son Edward who has started competing in junior classes with her,” said Nicky.
Eglwysfach Blodwen shown by Nicky Harrison
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