Taffy at the top………..

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Another opportunity to promote Redheart Appaloosa, I took advantage of choosing a Championship at High Horse Championship Gala at Rodbaston Equestrian Centre. Being born and bred in Wales it seemed the right choice to sponsor the Welsh young stock Championship.

Capturing a perfect natural pose of the winner Wise Acer Ruby just outside the ring I think you will agree it is no surprise this horse won.

Andrea Ruth Ormerod Steen & Wise Acer Ruby

Contacting the owner Andrea Ruth Ormerod Steen, Andrea informed me the three-year old Welsh Section D known as “Ruby” but also known as “Asbo”, has done very well in her 2014 showing season. Attending many local shows put them foot perfect at East Shropshire and South Staffordshire obtaining further Championships to add to their performance record.

Andrea has owned Ruby since a yearling and her hard work and dedicated to Asbo’s education has paid off, Andrea’s last comment, “I want her to be happy whatever we do, she means everything to me”, what a wonderful relationship they have.

Very many congratulations to them both and good luck for the future.

On a High………..

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Our last event for 2014 showing season,

High Horse Showing Society Championship Gala at Rodbaston Equestrian Centre.

Being the third lorry to enter the show ground, we soon got our bearings of this well-organized event. There were three rings running, delighted to find our ring outside far from the novice area, with so many children and ponies around it was a huge relief to know Reus and I would be out of their way.

Waiting quietly for our first class….

The morning was dry and sunny, all the horses were gleaming and Reus was no exception, starting with a 4th in the Best Turned Out and the Open Young Stock any breed. Obtaining  2nd place in the Best Stallion / Colt qualified us into the Evening Championship.

 

With eight or so classes to go before our next class The Appaloosa / Spotted, we put Reus back on the lorry.

As we sat back to relax, we watched my children entertain us, an idea taken from “A” another……horse!

 

By the time we entered the Appaloosa class, Reus was an absolute dream to handle.

He had urinated on the lorry which I have noticed at the previous two shows makes a huge difference to his concentration and performance.

This proved to be an asset for the next two classes, winning the Appaloosa / Spotted and the Hunter Type Horse / Pony.



 

Absolutely delighted and very proud of his performance.

With hours prior to the evening Championship, Reus was grazed in hand as a reward!

Winner of Hunter Type Class

Winner of Appaloosa Class

As it got dark we headed over to the warm up ring, everyone who had qualified were dressed up with their top hats and evening wear.

 After taking his rug off, one thing Reus was quite keen to do……….get down and roll!

Quite amusing for the spectators as he got himself into some entertaining shapes.


The loud music is always enough to lift the spirits late at night, over 60 competitors headed into the evening performance.

 

 

Champion Appaloosa 2014

 It had been a very long day and to be awarded Champion Appaloosa left me On a high……..

Foreign and Rare……….

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Today we travelled to the Royal London Show held at Onley Equestrian Centre near Rugby.

Our first visit to this show ground was five years ago, each year structural improvements have been made but this year I can honestly say the development has increased the premises to a higher standard.

The schedule offers many classes to suit the “spotted” horse, we have successfully competed Peyres Catori Cat and Princesse Pascale in earlier years but Reus doesn’t fit the criteria – No Spots.

ROYAL LONDON Spotty

The “Spotted” Championship at Royal London Show 2014

 

Foreign and Rare Breeds in hand young stock.

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ROYAL LONDON 2014 (5)

Delighted to say we won.

ROYAL LONDON 2014 (10)

Pre-Judging

 We were unsuccessful in the evening under spot lights with loud music but we had a very enjoyable day.

ROYAL LONDON 2014 (12)

The Evening Performance

ROYAL LONDON 2014 (1)

Representing “The Appaloosa” in the Rare & Foreign Breeds at Royal London Show 2014

 

Back in the spot light…….

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Another great success for Emma Feltham’s mare Mischief Maker, back in the ring taking the Coloured class at Cadam. Winning the “Best Appaloosa” sponsored by Redheart Appaloosas.

Champion again……

Mischief Maker & Jordan

 

Mischief Maker with Emma Feltham’s daughter Jordan.

 

Mischief Maker

Fantastic result and many congratulations to all involved.

Redhearts together………

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There is something very special that I cannot explain about being in the ring with my mother. I know she is proud of me and I know she is apprehensive about leading the babies. My mother completes the task without question and gives it her all. I am very proud of her and am thankful for her dedication in supporting me.

BApS - Grading Championships (5)

 

Back in the ring at Hartpury, my mother and I stood side by side in the BApS In Hand Grade Championship.

Reus was awarded Champion Grade A and Evee Reserve Champion Grade A .

BApS - Grading Championships (1)

This Championship was not declared on the card and was very much a surprise and appreciated.

Thanks to The British Appaloosa Society for exceeding the possibilities of more awards.

This award has enhanced Redheart Appaloosas, giving us another opportunity of recognition for what we are trying to achieve.

 Preserve, improve, promote and enhance The Appaloosa Breed, along with every one else who has a passion.

Thank you.

 

 

 

The right day……….

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Arriving at Hartpury Equestrian Centre on the ‘right day’, was a good start.

Hevans EV Cattorrius & Hevans EV Pascalius were both warmed up, shown around and dressed over in time for our first class. The first thing I noticed was the amazing surface in the indoor arena, level and compact made running easier for the daisy cutter……

I will admit on this day both horses turned out exceptionally well, competing English style made a huge difference in their appearance.

BAPS NATIONAL.

British Appaloosa Society National Breed Show 2014

 Hevans EV Catorrius

As the day unfolded it was clear he was the Judges ‘type’, his manners better although he still insisted on proclaiming  “I am a two-year old colt”!  Words of wisdom from people with their own experiences,  keep telling me “don’t give up, he will grow out of it…..” I find very encouraging and I appreciate any advice given.

Reus excelled himself winning the Best Conditioned, Most Colourful Other and second in the 2 & 3-year-old Colt’s class’s. Qualifying for the Championships he won Champion Young stock and was awarded the Audrey Callis Memorial Trophy. Winning the Champion Male he was awarded the Oslo Plate and he gained Reserve Champion in Most Colourful and Champion of Champions.

Winning the Supreme In Hand Championship made the day being awarded the Linda McCartney Trophy was very special for obvious reasons.

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Reus BAPS NATIONAL 2014 (21)

Hevans EV Pascalius

Evee was placed down the line in her first class and an honourable 3rd in Most Colourful Other.

In her defence she has never experienced so many horses in one place, it took a while for my mother to settle her.

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Evee BAPS NATIONAL 2014 (3)

 

Thanks to my mother, by the time I entered the ring with Evee for the Yearling Filly Class she was settled and “with me”.

Evee tracked up and completed her show without putting a foot wrong.

Standing beautifully before the Judges, she was awarded a well deserved and appreciated 1st place.

Evee BAPS NATIONAL 2014 (1)

Another outstanding performance resulted in her first Champion award in the Female Championships.

 

Evee BAPS NATIONAL 2014

 

 

This was certainly the right day for Redheart Appaloosas.