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The Somerset Shetland Autumn Show; From rags to riches

A lovely day showing at the Somerset Shetland Autumn Show. The classes were well supported, especially considering how many shows were on the same day. Snelsmore Blossom is on a roll, winning a class of eight miniature yearlings. She’s learning...

The Midlands Foal & Youngstock Show: Blossom burst into flower

The Midlands Foal Show was Snelsmore Blossom’s time to flower. Only her second ever show after winning her novice class back in August we gave her time to mature and waited for another opportunity to show her. Once again took...

MHOYS; No evening performance for us

We headed to Bury Farm to compete at MHOYS in the SPSBS classes and the ponies didn’t disappoint! Snelsmore Aragorn won the one- & -two-year-old class and went Reserve SPSBS Champion. (no junior championship) Snelsmore Ragdoll made her return in...

Two shows in one weekend that was a challenge!

Day one early Saturday morning, we headed to Usk Agricultural Show, Monmouthshire. Snelsmore Zeus started strong, winning the miniature youngstock class, followed by Snelsmore Oasis who won her broodmare class and went on to be Miniature Champion. Unfortunately, the celebrations...

Bucks County Show; Sunshine and Showers

A real mix of English weather at the Bucks County Show. We started off feeling chilly, then the sun came out to warm us up, and by the time we got home the heavens opened! Still, the rain is much...

Edenbridge & Oxted Show; Zodiac flying high with the sun, planets and moon on his side

Edenbridge & Oxted Show. I did start to question our sanity heading to a show on a very hot bank holiday, with a rail strike and heavy traffic predicted on the M25 and all for one pony. But if we...

The SPSBS Breed Show; Making Memories

Winning is never just about one moment; it’s about the people who stand beside you every step of the way. Cliff and I are a team in everything we do, and I know we couldn’t have done this without each...

The SPSBS Breed Show; Certainly a day to remember

Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Breed Show 2025. Such a wonderful show. The venue was excellent, with a warm atmosphere and so many smiling faces.After missing last year’s breed show, this year’s event was extra special for us. Only last...

Snelsmore Mystique; A True Matriarch Moment

Snelsmore Mystique, you really are one in a million. At sixteen years young, in foal and performing in challenging heat, she once again showed her incredible consistency giving nothing less than her absolute best winning SPSBS Miniature Champion at the...

Our Day at the NPS Summer Championships; Worth the Wait

The NPS Summer Championships with its amazing setting and friendly atmosphere never fails to lets us down. We had to miss it last year due to my back injury, but we were determined not to miss it again. It’s always...

Proud breeder moment

Snelsmore Ulyana, owned by Lynda Cochrane and shown by Jac McGuigan, represented Snelsmore at the Royal Welsh Show. Ulyana claimed first place in the highly competitive Miniature Mare class. She then went on to achieve the prestigious title of Overall...

Educational outing for the boys

I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in February than being surrounded by lovely ponies, catching up with friends, and enjoying the glorious sunshine. Last Sunday, we supported the Thames Valley Native & Open show...