Current Competition Horses
Kir Royal 15.3hh chesnut mare 10 years, Owner Jenny Streek
I originally sold Kiri to jenny Streek as a 6 year old, but this year when Jenny moved to Russia in may this year, I was delighted to have her back to compete her. A typical chesnut mare she can be a bit cheeky, as you will see from my past horses I seem to have an affinity with red heads and Kiri is no exception. So for we have been placed in all our events this year together and I love riding her. Sadly she probably will be for sale at the end of the season, for although jenny is loathed to part with her she doesn't feel she would suit life in Russia. in the meantime i will have lots of fun before finding the perfect home for this lovely mare.
Cosmic Dancer 16.1hh Bay Gelding 9 years
Cosmic dancer (Mikey) arrived in June for me to produce to sale. he has previously evented to Novice level and has outstanding presence, paces and jump. A sensitive soul he has no settled in very well and started his comeptitive outings with a win at affiliated prelim dressage with 70% and 5th in unaffiliated event. I hope now to compete him a few more times before finding a long time, loving home for this beautiful horse who will excell British Dressage and Showing as well Eventing.
Bellindene Archdene 14.2hh Connemara gelding 9 years by Garryhinch Prince. Owners Suzie and Kieron Marston
When Suzie first brought Archie to me at Christmas 2007 it was very hard to imagine this incredibly hairy, muddy pony as an eventer. However he has real ability combined with that amazing connie mentality to never give up. At first his desire to get to the other side of any obstacle at any cost meant throwing himself over any which way, but his technique has improved immeasurably with lots of work and we now have a great partnership where he at least occasionally concedes that I may know best. He proved quite a rosette machine in 2009 and achieved 2nd place event pony in the British Connemara Pony Society performance award scheme.
Archie may be small but manages horse distances easily and is as brave as a lion cross country although tactful riding is required as if you take a check he tends to pull twice as hard! With him finding BE100 tracks so easy the next step is Novice although the fences are going to look mighty big from a 14.2hh. He comes back from his holidays and the first step will be staying on as he tends to be very happy about being back in work after a break.
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Irish Affair 15.1hh Mare 8 yrs by Accondy. Owner Kate Chambers
Fling is a new addition to the yard and eventing ride. Previously ridden by Mary Edmundson in Suffolk before Kate moved to Somerset, she has competed at Novice level BE successfully and completed an Intermediate at the end of last season. Bred for the job being out of advanced event mare, Welton Romance. She may be small but is incredibly athletic with a phenomenal jump and is as brave as a lion. A sensitive and fiery mare I will be taking the next few weeks getting to know her before building up to the 2010 season.
Steeler's Singalong 16hh Mare 4 yrs by Up With The Lark.
Owner Isobel Hudson
Sadie is my homebred filly by my wonderful mare Steeler's Texarkana. Breeding has not proved straight forward and I very sadly lost both her younger siblings last year to colic and an accident. Sadie herself so very nearly died of Septicemia in the first week of her life. However against the odds she pulled through and I am now looking forward to producing her to follow in her mothers footsteps. She is the spitting image of her mum, with the same laid back yet very determined temperament.
Very straight forward to back last summer, when she mainly hacked, she is having the winter off before continuing with more serious schooling when the weather improves. With so many years ahead of her she won't be rushed and how much competing she does will depend how her training goes and how much time I can fit in for her.
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For details on other horses I have competed including Sadie's Mum please visit Past Horses
Aragon 16.2hh Gelding 7yrs by Sir Isaac. Owner Ross Tully- NOW SOLD
I backed Aragon early 2007 for breeder Anita Pidgeon and had the most wonderful season bringing him on and competing unaffiliated and in young horse classes before selling him to Ross Tully in the Autumn. After two great years Ross has just asked me if I would sell Aragon for him and I jumped at the chance. With stunning looks, movement and a great character Aragon is an absolute joy to ride and combines the rare combination of 'wow' factor whilst being totally safe and easy. I am sure once advertised he will sell easily, but am hoping for a chance to have some fun with him before that.
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