The Southern Group Show: An outing with the youngsters

The Southern Group Show was held at the Priory Equestrian centre, Farnham Surrey, on the 5th of October. It was the first introduction to the show ring for our strawberry roan colt, Snelsmore Orlando. He has been given time to mature, so we were especially pleased with his results on the day; Ms G Wright placed…

A little help from our friends at Newbury Show

Wow! What a busy week; from TV star on Tuesday to showing champions on Sunday. The week started with filming for Meridian television. The news team approached us to be part of a short piece for the local news about the preparation needed to compete at the Royal County of Berkshire Show. We were interviewed…

Poor Tiggy

Colin the cockerel is pushing his luck a little. Eating Tiggy’s dog biscuits is one thing but sleeping on her bed is a step too far  

The Downs Group show

The Downs group show on Sunday 10th August continued regardless of the bad weather warnings. We Woke up to find the weather wasn’t as bad as forecasted, so off we set for The Downs group show at Cherry Tree farm, Surrey with five ponies abroad. As we trundled down the M25 the weather gradually deteriorated…

For Sale: Snelsmore Organza Ribbon. SOLD

Organza Ribbon is a really sweet bay & white TT filly registration no AZ0363. She was born on the 28th of April 2011  by Merrylees Satchmo out of Snelsmore Golden Ribbon. She has not been shown to date and has run with Kington Zazarac  for a 2015 foal. A very rare opportunity to purchase a…

Kington Show: Never to far from a cow-tastrophe

Kington show is a well-established county show in the beautiful setting of Wales. This year the organizers decided to put on Shetland ponies classes, so we thought we should make the long three-hour journey to help support them and it was a great excuse to get out for a fun day out somewhere different. We…

We’re taking ponies to Reading Sales

We’re heading to Reading sales again this year not only to have a look around and meet friends but also with a two lovely ponies for sale. Cliff and I have always been keen supporters of Reading sales, not only is it good shop window but a great meeting place. Thimbleby and Shorland need all…

For Sale: Blackertor Solar King. SOLD

King is a lovely red chestnut stallion registration no AS1214 born 22nd of May 2006 by Kerswell Kinsman out of Littlebignor Saffron He has that special charm that makes him everybody’s favourite. Would make a good stallion for a stud starting up. He has the most lovely temperament would make a  great pet, companion if…