New competition to win a basket of Supreme Products Goodies!!!

As soon as we hit 3000 Facebook fans we will launch a competition where you can win a hamper of goodies from the Professional Collection - just in time to set you up perfectly for the season!

We need to hit 3000 fans - so start inviting your horsey FB friends - then watch this space for an easy to answer question and the email address to send your response. The competition will be open for 48 hrs and then the first correct answer drawn out of the hat will win a fabulous basket of goodies! And what we will do - just because we are quite nice folks - is we will tailor the basket to your horse or pony, so if you are the winner, we will contact you and then put all the great products you will need in your winners basket!

Start inviting friends to join then watch this space for the question when we hit 3000 fans!

Active Rider Show Training Camp - February 2011

Kick start your season with our highly motivational Showing Training Camp held at the fantastic indoor facility of Willerby Hill!

This event is suitable for all - Riding Club, County and Novice horses and riders.
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Agenda:

Arrive on the Friday pm
2 x ridden lessons per day
Evening Performance practice (optional)
Optional Showing Workshops (one will be demonstrating Supreme Products!)
Optional 1-1's
We are coaching WH and flat riders - this venue is all under cover.

· Magnus Nicholson - flat coach & pm perf coach

· Jan Darwin - WH Coach

· Chris Bradley - M&M Coach

· Kirsty Ahern & Alex Ahern - will be holding turn out 1-1's

Supreme Products will be attending the Active Rider Showing Camps in both Yorkshire and Cheshire, we will be demonstrating how to use and apply our range of leading products to help you get that winning edge in 2011!

To see more details, visit

http://www.activerider.co.uk/camp_details.php?id=148  

Olympia Supreme Championship for Pumphill Buckthorn and Sarah Challinor!

A delighted Sarah Challinor and Pumphill Buckthorn took the NPS Baileys Horse Feeds Ridden M& M Supreme Championship at Olympia to a huge round of applause and much festive celebrations.

The seven-year-old Dartmoor has had a superlative season winning both the Champion M&M Ridden and Champion M&M WHP at HOYS for the Supreme Products® sponsored rider and producer.

Said Sarah: “Buck is such a star, he really rose to the occasion and it was a brilliant start to the Christmas celebrations.”

Owned by Sue Hughes and known as Buck at home, Pumphill Buckthorn took his Best of Breed award before going on to take the Supreme Championship at the London show.

The Supreme Championship honours saw the pair go one better than in 2009 when they took the Reserve award.

Looking a picture of health with his coat still in superb condition and turned out to perfection, Buck wowed the judges with his performance.

Added Sarah: “Buck always knows how to perform in the ring and with the wonderful atmosphere of Olympia it was all very emotional.”

Christmas Wish List - Sarah Turnbull

Name: Sarah Turnbull

Sarah and Rachel Monaghan,

Career Highpoint: I think it would have to be HOYS this year. Whilst the achievements weren’t mine, to see our sponsored team doing so well was just so brilliant. I watched Rob lift the Hunter Championship and had a good cry in the stands - I was so delighted for him after the really tough year that he, Sarah and their Team and Family have had this year and he really deserved that win. Then I had a good old tear when I watched Peter Emmerson come down the centre line in the International Arena with Keren Fuge’s Lead Rein, Charn Secret Legend, when they won Supreme Pony of the Year, with Peter grinning from ear to ear and trying to keep up!! I was just over the moon for the team!

Simon Charlesworth from the Stanley Grange Show Team won the Cuddy with Catwalk; Sarah Challinor won the M & M Championship and M & M Worker Championship with Pumphill Buckthorn and Michaela Wood won Champion Hack, riding Mrs Wood’s Royal Angel, produced by Team Hollings which was just a great HOYS for our team and I was delighted for all of them.

More special even that that was that so many people would just come and pop on to the stand at HOYS and would just tell us how they had got on during the show and came to show us rosettes – that was very special, we loved it and it definitely makes all our work worthwhile!

Best Ever Present: The best present that I have ever been bought was a Chainsaw! I love tools, jewellery, anything gadgety, Champagne, luggage or chocolatey – an eclectic mix!

I was also once bought the ‘Essential Insults and Swearing Kit’ for a Secret Santa present – I loved that as it kept me amused for days!!!

Worst ever present:  I can’t really remember anything that bad. I don’t mind what any present is, as long as there’s some thinking behind it.

What would be your perfect Christmas day:  Taking the dogs for a walk on the beach, come back to the smell of Turkey in the oven, Champagne by the fire then stuffing myself so full of food I would find it difficult to walk!!!! (Planned for 2010!) Oh, and Betty's Truffles - nom, nom, nom!!!

What’s on your wish list this year:

Realistic: Trip to New York for my Birthday in January(that's happening!!)

And in your dreams: To have all the things needed for the new brochure, new products, all the planning for 2011 done ahead of schedule! (that's not happening!!)

Who would be your ideal gift horse: I loved Manton, who was ridden by Rob Walker.

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

My gorgeous cousin, Kate, and her family

My friend Sarah, who I met in South Africa last year

My brother and his girlfriend, Jayne

Loads of friends

My dogs

Kim, my friend from Uni

Nigella Lawson to cook it all

Someone to tidy it all up!

Christmas Wish List - Sarah Emmerson

Name: Sarah Emmerson

Career Highpoint: Seeing Dad come down the Spotlight in the International Arena at HOYS this year with his lead rein pony.

Best ever present: Everyone to be happy with their presents and to sit in the house all day (once all the animals have been done), watch television and have a big roast with all the trimmings and to enjoy it in the Dining Room, which we only visit on Christmas Day and New Years Day!!!!!!!!

Worst ever present: One Year 90% of my presents were of a smelling kind and I have no sense of smell!!!!!!!!!

What would be your perfect Christmas day: In a restaurant by the ocean in Sydney with every member and connection of the Emmerson Family

What’s on your wish list this year:

Realistic: An IPAD

And in your dreams: To be able to see my house and garden in daylight hours for one day in the summer!

Who would be your ideal gift horse: TOTILAS

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

Once again, Sydney by the Ocean with my University Housemates from both Newcastle and York, with Peter Kay at the head of the table would be fantastic!

Christmas Wish List - HOYS 2010 Pony Champion Producer and Handler Peter Emmerson

Name: PETER EMMERSON 

      

Career Highpoint: WINNING SUPREME PONY HOYS 2010

Best ever present: Matthew no 3 son born on Christmas Eve

Worst ever present: Buying a quad bike for son Tim which he crashed into family car Christmas morning

What would be your perfect Christmas Day: A complete day off, no horses and ponies to muck out!

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:

1. Ipod to listen to what I want on way to the shows
2. New top of the range horsebox with every extra possible

Who would be your ideal gift horse: Totilas for daughter Sarah

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include: In Australia having a barbecue on the beach with my wife Claire, no 4 son Tim and his family. To fly out with the rest of the family, their wives and children.

Christmas Wish List - Paul Austin

Name:   Paul Austin

Career Highpoint: Very hard to single one out.  Every time one of our horses gives it their all, whether it for me or for my clients and we get the garland......  The smiles all around make all the hard work and dedication worthwhile. 

Best ever present:  King size plush, amazing, beautiful bed.

Worst ever present: Skateboard

What would be your perfect Christmas day:  Anybody that knows me, Great food, family and friends and a few drinks!  Did I mention lots of food......

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:

Realistic –   Southern Comfort

Dreams –  A very special grey filly that has just been born at Dicavalli WB Stud.

Who would be your ideal gift horse:  Moorlands Totilus. To own such a young capable and inspiring Stallion would be awesome.

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:  All of my closest friends from all over the country.  Together we would run amuck and have a very memorable time with lots of Facebook photos.  Would also be slightly partial to a white Christmas, isn’t everyone?

Christmas Wish List - Jennifer Singleton

Name: Jennifer Singleton

Career Highpoint: Obviously joining the Supreme Products team, and getting the chance to sell luxurious showing products!!

Best ever present: My Border Terrier ‘Beau’

Worst ever present: My brother bought me a ratchet tool set from a fuel garage one Christmas Eve on the way home from a night out ! (It’s actually come in handy a few times in the lorry).

What would be your perfect Christmas day: A morning on the farm followed by spending the day with my family enjoying a Roast Turkey lunch with all the trimmings cooked by my Mum, finished off with an episode of ‘Only Fools and Horses.’

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:

Realistic - good health and a bit of good luck for next year!
Dreams -a holiday in the Maldives; an Oakley Supreme (including a driver); a horse walker; The Humdinger!!

Who would be your ideal gift horse: Sarah Ambler’s Endeavour

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include: Peter Kay

Christmas Wish List - Jerome Harforth

Name: Jerome Harforth

Career Highpoint:  Colbeach Starlight Express winning Hack of the Year (Home Bred and Produced)

Best ever present: Nobby my first pony (Shetland Cross)

Worst ever present: Can of deodorant..!

What would be your perfect Christmas day: In the sun in Australia

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:  
Realistically –  TB foal to make future Stallion.   
Dreams – Oakley Supremacy

Who would be your ideal gift horse: Bwlch Valentino

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

Greg Gerry & Darren Telford – Australian Friends

Kerry & Paul Dunstan – Australian Friends

Stephen Fry

Anne Widdicome

Christmas Wish List - Simon Charlesworth

Name: Simon Charlesworth

Career Highpoint: Winning Hack of the Year 2009 with Baydale Venus.

Best ever present:     My first car (Present from my Grandfather)

Worst ever present: Turtles Jumper!  My Auntie knitted it for me I was 7.

What would be your perfect Christmas day:  Good company and a big fat juicy bird with all the trimmings..!

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:   

Realistically – Clothes

Dream – Audi R8 Spider

Who would be your ideal gift horse: I’m lucky enough to already have him – Pearly King.  If I didn’t have him it would have to be Kauto Star

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

Gordon Ramsay to Cook

Julien Quiney – Best Mate

Kelly Jones – Stereophonics

Lee Evans – Comedian

Georgie Mitchell – Dycott Stud

Floyd Mayweather – Boxer

Tony McCoy – Jockey

Ciara – Singer

Mr T - Legend

Whispers Shows True Form for Hannah

Vanita had been invited to take part in the Champion of Champions at Brightwell Auction this weekend and we were getting very excited about the trip.

This is a new competition run by invitation only, for horses that were bought from the auction and had won a championship.

The classes were all to music with levels; Medium, Advanced Medium, and Prix St Georges.

Vanita’s management means he has to have his time in the field and in the week in the run up to the event he managed to hurt himself.

We were so keen to go that we offered a reserve choice in the form of Whispers, bought from the auction by Laura Woodcock with the view to do Young Riders when the mare was ready. 

She has won the Regional’s at Preliminary and Novice and was placed second and third at the Nationals and has a temperament to die for. However, she has never done a medium test before, but we thought the experience would do her good.

"What can I say" said Hannah, "she was superb. The judges say what they think over the microphone for the information of the audience and the comments nearly reduced Laura to tears!"

"Vanita’s music went with her footfall perfectly, and she gave me a lovely error-free test. She finished third in a class full of Advanced Medium champions. We certainly enjoyed the celebrations afterwards!"

Christmas Wish List - Katy Carter

Name:  Katy Carter

Career Highpoint: Winning the Supreme Pony of the Year at HOYS in 2008 with Chagford Lewis, ridden by my daughter Poppy.

Best ever present: A Rolex watch from a client

Worst ever present: Some foot cream!

What would be your perfect Christmas day: A traditional family Christmas with a great meal.

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:

Realistic – a trip to New York

Dreams – an Oakley Supremacy Horsebox

Who would be your ideal gift horse:

Pride & Joy ridden by Robert Walker

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

Show Producer - Colin Rose

Breeder and In Hand producer - David Ryde-Rogers

Showman – Vin Toulson

Producer – Jane Hankey

Christmas Wish List - Alexandra Hollings

Christmas Wish List

Name: Alex Hollings 

Career Highpoint: Champion mini at HOYS and getting to ride in the Supreme!

Best ever present:Nintendo Wii

Worst ever present: Not had one!

What would be your perfect Christmas day: Having all the family round, seeing the horses and spending time with my animals.

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams: A new lap top, new phone, holiday somewhere hot,a mansion, an aeroplane!

Who would be your ideal gift horse: I’m looking forward to hopefully riding our 153cm SHP Pendle First Light, in a couple of years when I’m taller!

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

Cheryl Cole, Lady Gaga, Ellen Whittaker, Simon Cowell and the Glee cast.

One More To Go!

We were out competing recently at Field House Equestrian Centre, Uttoxeter, and were delighted with the team’s great success.   

Not only was I on a winning streak but two of my pupils were also on great form.

Laura Woodcock with Whispers won both her Elementary classes with scores of more than 70%, and Jessica Strawson on Willability William won her Prelim class and came third in the other with a score of over 68%. Both girls are only 16 and rode very well.

I took Welkom for two Elementary classes and he was on good form winning both with 73% and 70% scores. Vanita followed competing in two Medium classes, and not letting the side down won both with a score over 70%.

I just need one more win on Welkom and then all my boys are qualified for all their levels.

It was a long day out on the road, but you don’t feel so tired when the results are good!

Hannah

Christmas Wish List - Robert Walker

Robert Walker on Manton, Royal Windsor Show

Career Highpoint:

 Winning the Hunter Championship at The Great Yorkshire Show in 1998 on Cool Green Star and winning the Show Hunter of the Year at HOYS this year on Pride & Joy II.

Best ever present: Having our son Sam

Worst ever present: White sports socks that my Auntie bought me for years

What would be your perfect Christmas day: Spending time with the family and lots of food without having to go out and do the horses

What’s on your wish list this year, realistic and in your dreams:

Realistic – for my health to keep improving

Dreams – a property of our own

Who would be your ideal gift horse:

The event horse Miners Frolic who has such quality but I also say to the team it is only when Pride & Joy retires will we realise how perfect a horse he is from comformation to temperament and ride

Imagine you could invite anyone, or be invited anywhere for Christmas lunch who would you include:

I think I will keep to family and friends and a bit more time so we aren’t always rushing around

New Body Washes from SUPREME PRODUCTS®

SUPREME PRODUCTS® has launched two new Body Washes in Eucalyptus and Lavender.

For horses and ponies that deserve a treat after strenuous exercise the Supreme Products Eucalyptus Body Wash provides a refreshing and invigorating spa treatment.

The Supreme Products Lavender Body Wash is calming and soothing, ideal for relaxation after a hard day’s work. The perfect therapy for a tired horse.

Both body washes, are ideal for cleaning away the dirt and grime of the day after training or competing, revitalising your horse’s coat, helping him refresh and relax.

Supreme Products Eucalyptus Body Wash – 500ml - £9.45

Supreme Products Lavender Body Wash – 500ml - £9.45

For further information please contact Supreme Products on 01377 229050 or click here to visit the website

Top Tips for preventing Mud Fever!

Mud Fever - what is it?

Mud Fever occurs during the wet winter months and is principally caused by the bacteria Dermatophilus Congolensis. This is a form of dermatitis that affects the skin on the heel, fetlock and pastern. All horses can be affected, but particularly those with long hair around the fetlock are at risk. Back legs are more prone to mud fever than front legs and horses with thin skin, white heels or a lot of feather are also more likely to be susceptible to the condition.

Inflammation of the skin and underlying tissues leads to the skin swelling, stretching and weeping; cracks appearing, the hair falling out and hard scabs forming.

Horses exposed to a muddy environment or those that are kept in a dirty or unsatisfactory condition are more susceptible to Mud Fever. It can be a time-consuming and difficult condition to treat, with efforts to manage the symptoms often frustrated when the owner has no choice but to turn horses back out into the field or paddock that aggravated the condition in the first place.

How to prevent Mud Fever:

Although it is not possible to guarantee complete protection, half the battle lies in effective preventive treatment.

• To try to prevent mud fever, keep your horses' legs as clean and dry as possible.

• Hosing should not cause problems, providing the legs are dried thoroughly afterwards – using a hairdryer can often be the most effective way!

• Horses with thin skin, white heels or a lot of feather are likely to be more susceptible to the condition. If horses are turned out, it is advisable to keep their feathers clipped. Clip them – don’t shave them.

• Stable the horse on clean bedding and provide good living conditions.

• Use a topical barrier cream such as Supreme Products Leg & Mud Guard on clean, dry legs or underside of the belly prior to turnout or exercise.

• Try using waterproof leg wraps for turnout or exercise

The Symptoms

If you are not able to prevent mud fever, you need to know how this can be combated. One of the first things, however, is to be able to recognise the condition. The signs of mud fever are fairly classic and easy to recognise, with the distribution of the lesions being most prominent and visible in the areas that have been subjected to the wettest conditions.

• Matted areas of hair containing crusty scabs

• Small, circular, ulcerated, moist lesions beneath scabs

• Thick, creamy, white, yellow or greenish discharge between the skin and overlying scab

• The scab, once removed, often has the hair roots protruding

• Deep fissures in the skin

• Eventual hair loss leaving raw-looking, inflamed skin underneath

• Heat, swelling and pain if pressure is applied to the limb or the limb is flexed or stretched

• Lameness

• If severely affected, lethargy, depression and loss of appetite

How to Combat Mud Fever

 

• Remove the scabs to treat the skin, but be aware that doing this forcibly could aggravate the surrounding tissue and be painful as well as creating discomfort. Use Supreme Products Horse Care Cream to soften the scabs so they fall away naturally.

• Prevent skin from coming into further contact with wet or muddy earth while the condition is being treated. Horses should be stabled on clean, dry bedding and should not be allowed to stand in damp bedding or litter.

• When the scabs have been removed, shampoo your horses’ legs with Supreme Products Medicated Shampoo from the Horse Care Range to fight the bacteria. Make sure, once rinsed, that you dry the legs thoroughly.

• Immunise your horse against Tetanus.

• Consult your vet if the symptoms persist as antibiotics may be required.

• Try to avoid turnout in very damp conditions, use a ménage if you have one or turn out in a well-drained paddock.

• Use Supreme Products Leg & Mud Guard as a barrier cream to try to prevent further occurrences.

Meet the Team- Sarah Aspinall

Twenty-one-year-old Sara Aspinall has worked for Team Hollings for two years. Here we catch up with her at the BSPS Summer Championships at Arena UK, busy getting ponies show ring ready with the help of the Supreme Products Professional Collection.

1. How long have you ridden and what disciplines do you compete in?

I’ve been riding for 17 years, mainly in showing.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Crime Scene Investigation.

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have an older brother and a sister, Sam and Sophie.

4. What is your favourite food?

I love prawns.

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

India it is brilliant.

6. Who is your favourite horse or pony on the yard and why?

Woody, a 14hh show hunter pony also known as Greylands Stardust.

7. What is your favourite event?

HOYS, great atmosphere.

8. What is your favourite item from the Supreme Products Professional Collection?

Supreme Products Highlighter Gel, brilliant for last minute preparation.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

Be organised and have everything to hand you need when getting ready for the ring, it saves on stress.

10. Do you have any family pets?

I have a horse, dogs, cats and chickens.

11. What do you feel is your biggest achievement in life so far?

Winning at the Royal International Horse Show on the 14hh Show Hunter Pony, Chiddock Foxglove.

12. What music do you currently listen to?

R ‘n’ B

13. What was the last film you watched at the cinema?

Drag me to Hell – I love scary movies.

14. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

I would like to be a bit more laid back.

15. If you could have an hour’s conversation with anyone who would it be and why?

David Beckham, say no more!

16. When you have time to yourself, how do you like to spend it?

I love shopping.

17. If you were given £1million, what would you spend it on?

I would spend it on my mum and me.

18. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

My car

19. If you could be anyone else for the day who would it be?

Someone with plenty of money.... Cheryl Cole!

Emily and Josh win SUPREME PRODUCTS® Amateur Competition!

WITH more than 600 entries for the Supreme Products Amateur Competition -competition was tough to say the least!

But the winner is.....................Hertfordshire-based Emily Wells and her stunning grey Show Hunter Pony, Bolgoed Just Joshua.

Emily (21) works full time as a PA for a firm of solicitors and competes in home produced, part bred welsh and concourse de elegance classes, with sister Florence (17) now taking over the reins in show hunter pony classes.

As the winner of the Supreme Products Amateur Competition, Emily and Josh won  a visit to Robert Walker’s yard for a Makeover Masterclass and lesson, as well as a host of products and garments from the Supreme Products Professional Collection, and rider clothing for the 2011 season.

Said Emily: “I couldn’t believe it when we heard we had won, it was amazing.  To win the Masterclass with Robert was brilliant and then there are all the extra prizes from Supreme Products - it is amazing.

 “I am over the moon that we have been chosen as the Supreme Products Amateur winner. Josh is truly unique and he puts his heart into everything he does.”

“We have been using the Supreme Products range for a while now and the products really do make him stand out from the crowd, we take our appearance very seriously in order to look professional in the ring.”

Sarah Turnbull of Supreme Products said: “We are delighted to support Emily and Josh as the 2011 Supreme Products Amateur rider, and to reward a Home Producer for all the hard work and commitment they put in.

“Everyone in the equestrian world knows how much time and effort it takes to produce a horse or pony to a high level and this new initiative is our way of recognising that level of hard work that is put in week in, week out.”

Robert Walker  with the Wells Family and Josh.

Meet the Team-Dave Jinks

Here we meet Dave Jinks, groom for Supreme Products top show producers Robert and Sarah Walker.

1. How long have you ridden and what disciplines do you compete in?

I have been riding for over 16 years and mainly within dressage and showing disciplines.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Hollyoaks

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have two sisters, Lucy and Sarah

4. What is your favourite food?

I love Chinese food

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Australia

6. Who is your favourite horse or pony on the yard and why?

Broadstone Dalton, who retired from showing two years ago, just because he was a real superstar. He was a brilliant showman and had a really cheeky personality.

7. What is your favourite event?

The Hack and Cob Championships

8. What is your favourite item from the Supreme Products Professional Collection?

Supreme Products Sparkle, it’s a great as a coat gloss or through the tail. On top of that, it is quick and easy to use and really catches the eye.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

Supreme Products black horse Make-Up and Highlighter Gel around the muzzle and eyes gives a great look and effect.

10. Do you have any family pets?

I have two dogs Coco and Lulu.

11. What do you feel is your biggest achievement in life so far?

Reserve at HOYS in Perth, Australia

12. What music do you currently listen to?

Florence and the Machine

13. What are you reading at the minute?

Horse & Hound. Always a good read.

14. What was the last film you watched at the cinema?

Knight and Day, I love Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise.

15. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

Nothing, I love myself.

16. If you could have an hour’s conversation with anyone who would it be and why?

Sarah Walker, we love to gossip!

17. When you have time to yourself, how do you like to spend it?

Going out on the town to some nice bars and clubs.

18. If you were given £1million, what would you spend it on?

A nice property.

19. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

My car!

20. If you could be anyone else for the day who would it be?

Prince Harry, I think it would be quite cool to see what he gets up to!

Brilliant HOYS for Team SUPREME PRODUCTS®

TEAM Supreme Products riders and producers were in championship winning mood over the five days of the 2010 Horse of the Year Show.

Robert Walker started the winning roll when heading the TopSpec Middleweight Show Hunter of the Year section with Jill Day’s beautifully turned out, seven-year-old bay gelding Pride and Joy.

Going through to the championship, held during the evening performance, Robert and PJ, as he is known at home, continued to impress the judges Chris McGrann and Kath Barley when going on to take the Show Hunter Championship to everyone’s delight.

Meanwhile in the Caldene Arena, Sarah Challinor and the seven-year-old stallion, Pumphill Buckthorn, owned by Mrs S Hughes, first won the Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland section of the Mace Group Mountain and Moorland Pony of the Year, before going on to stand champion to much excitement.

The red rosettes and championship sashes continued on the second day with championships going to Team Hollings, Simon Charlesworth of the Stanley Grange Show Team and Sarah Challinor.

Having already taken the Mace Group Mountain and Moorland Pony of the Year on the first day, Sarah’s success with the Dartmoor stallion, Pumphill Buckthorn continued when heading the Thistledown Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony of the Year after winning the ponies not exceeding 122cm section earlier in the day.

Following a very successful season, the large hack, Royal Angel, ridden by Michaela Wood and produced by Team Hollings looked a picture. Winning his section, Royal Angel then went on to take the Topham Barnes Hack of the Year Championship in another prestigious finale.

To round off an amazing day, Simon Charlesworth and the Stanley Grange Show Team then made it through to the evening performance with Mr and Mrs Parkin’s Catwalk after winning the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Horse Championship.

Against his father Alan, winner of the pony section with Scallywag II, Simon and the lovely bay mare looked magnificent under the spotlight, shining to perfection and continuing to wow the judges to take to the overall Cuddy In-Hand Championship.

Rounding off a hugely successful Horse of the Year Show for Supreme Products team riders and producers, Peter Emmerson and the Lead Rein Show Hunter Pony, Charn Secret Legend captured the Supreme Pony of the Year title on the final evening of the 2010 show.

Owned by Keren Fuge and ridden by her eight-year-old daughter, Abbie, the five-year-old, Charn Secret Legend trotted down the centre line looking a million dollars with a very proud Peter taking his first ever Supreme Pony title.

Said Peter’s wife Claire: “This is just amazing, in 40 years of showing lead reins, this is the first time Peter has been down the centre line himself.  He keeps threatening to retire but after this I don’t think he will.”

After winning the Show Hunter of the Year on Jill Day’s, Pride & Joy II on the first day of HOYS, Robert Walker’s success continued when heading the Heavyweight Cob of the Year on Starry Night, owned by Camilla Neame.

Team Hollings success also continued after taking the Hack of the Year with Royal Angel earlier in the week, the team went on to win the Charlotte Morgan Riding Pony of the Year exceeding 138cms and not exceeding 148cms section with Crafton Touch of Gold, ridden by Alice Greenwood and owned by Mrs L Fitzgerald.

Katy Carter and daughter Poppy came home with a second in the Mini Lead Rein Show Pony and fifth in the First Ridden with five-year-old Lowland Toy Soldier, owned by Jason Lindley.

While Gill Thompson’s, Stoke yard finished third in the 13hh HOYS Show Hunter Pony with Parkhills Ronaldo, ridden by Daisy Cambray and owned by Julie Cambray and third in the Intermediate Show Hunter of the Year with Jemoon Starcatcher, ridden by Yasmin Kobbe and owned by Gina Kobbe – returning a very successful HOYS 2010 for all the team.

Back to Business for Hannah!

Jamie, Molly and I got back from a lovely relaxing holiday two weeks ago. We had a great time spending some quality together.

Now it is back to the yard and back to the horses. I have been busy working the horses and I have really felt the stiffness in my muscles. It is funny how soon they forget how to work don't they? 

We have been to Field House at Uttoxeter with Belluga and Vanita.  Belluga won both the Medium classes and Vanita won the Advanced Medium. Unlike me the break did the boys good and both have now qualified for these levels.

We are going to try our hand at 'Music'. Belluga will compete in the Medium and Welkom in the Elementary. Belluga is using his original Elementary music so on Monday we had to convert our test to a medium floor pattern. This can often be a task, but it just fell together.

We hope that is a good sign! Catch the next update to see how we get on.

Hannah