Thursday, 29 January 2015

2012

2012 January to June

We flew into 2012 on a high, but minus a rider for the Dressage Championships so this meant we had to pull out of both the classes and the Highland Pony team. Very sad - what a waste of time, money and talented ponies, as both Monty and Rupert had qualified.

Spirits were soon restored when Ricky appeared for the first time this year, coming 2nd in a large Royal International Qualifier class, going better than ever and looking wonderful.

Izzie and Robbie were going well under saddle and Robbie has now returned to his owner near Bath.

Rosella will soon be leaving us to join Delilah in the New Forest

Rajah is growing up fast, likewise the two two year olds, Magnum and Rigoletto and the yearling Roscoe

Rigoletto & Pink Pony

Rosella & Abi

Rajah

Hay time at Balleroy Stud

Foals again

Inca's first foal

Regent o/o Dudu

Rosella & Delilah re-united

Lovely colt foal from Pico (TB)

2012 - Rupert did it again

HPEC Show at Berkkshire College 24/6 Rupert won In Hand + Championship then Open Ridden + Championship. He went beautifully and we are thrilled.

Also at the show was Jenna of Talisker who is by Balleroy Minstrel

Balleroy Rupert

Jenna of Talisker

Balleroy Isla

ISLA - Mother's new mount, whilst Monty has some time off

Balleroy Rooster

"Rupert" has qualified for the Preliminary dressage at Addington finals, April 2013.

Rupert at Berkshire College. Photo by Pam Clingan, Fred the Cat.

Rajah to the New Forest

Rajah says Goodbye

Rajah arriving in the New Forest

Rajah has now left Ashdown for his home in the New Forest, where he will be with his owner Becky - Best wishes to them both for a happy and exciting time together.