FOLLOWING the CHAPS Spring Grading, Team Supreme Products rider, Sue-Helen Shuttleworth has a great team of horses and ponies to produce this season.

Sue & Del Boy V

The two-year-old colt Hermits Pride will compete in youngstock in hand classes and is owned by Sue-Helen’s husband, Andrew.

The novice team will include Beau Diddley, a four-year-old Traditional Stallion owned by Michelle Cuerden.  Sue-Helen will ride him this season for the Cuerden family.

Too Smart is a five-year-old Traditional Stallion owned by Jennifer Taylor, and Sue-Helen will compete him in novice pony classes.

Boston is another five-year-old Traditional Stallion belonging to Sue-Helen and Andrew, who will begin novice classes this year.

Doylan Yves St Laurent, a 15hh Non-Native Pony will contest Novice classes before moving on to Royal International Horse Show and HOYS qualifiers with her owner Lorna Waite with help from Sue.

The open ponies include The Freak, an eight-year-old stallion who will compete in RIHS and HOYS qualifiers this year as well as stud duties as he has several mares to serve this spring.

Heartbreaker, the six-year-old stallion (Sue-Helen’s famous stallion with the black foot!) has had a long holiday after HOYS last year and will contend RIHS, HOYS & TGCA classes.

In your Dreams, the five-year-old Traditional Stallion owned by the Kimico Stud is also aimed at HOYS qualifiers this year.

The multi-award winning Del Boy is now being spoilt rotten in his new home with the Cuerden family and will be out competing at all major shows.

The team’s first show of the season was a great success, with Sue-Helen busy grooming for her owners!

At the BSPA Northern Spring Show at Northallerton - Del Boy ridden by Mrs M Cuerden, Not a Patch, owned by the Cuerden family and ridden by Lizzie Barton, and Doylan Yves Saint Laurent ridden by Lorna Waite - all qualified for this year’s RIHS, while Del Boy went on to be Champion Ridden.

New Ponies and Horses for Team Hollings

WITH new ponies and horses, new owners and clients, Supreme Products sponsored Team Holllings are looking forward to an exciting season ahead.

Rides for Alex Hollings include Pendle Mattina, a 148cm Show Pony bred by Team Hollings and leased to June Horsfall for this season, Pendle First Light, a 153cm Show Hunter Pony owned and bred by Team Hollings and Loggs Master Amigo, 143cm Show Hunter pony owned by Team Hollings.  Alex was fourth at the Royal International Horse Show and tenth at HOYS on him last year.

Phoebe Plumbridge has a new Coloured Non-Native pony called Lightening

McQueen owned by her mother, Annie.  Alex will also be doing Part-bred Arab classes on June Horsfall's Ninfield Fable while Phoebe will compete in 138cm Show Ponies.

Georgia Butterworth has Mister Socks for Intermediate Show Hunter classes and Fleetwater Xecutive for Small Intermediate Show Riding Type - owned by her father John.

Kathryn Pitt has rejoined the team after a two year break from the main

circuit and has a Novice Intermediate Show Hunter/Small Hunter called

Scattery Diamond and a Large Intermediate/Large Hack called China Rose.

Also back after a break, the Monk family have a 148cm Show Pony called

Archwood Jitterbug which daughter Lauren will hopefully do a few small shows

on to get going. Lauren is a newcomer to showing so will be taking things

slowly.

Nicola Reynolds has a Small Intermediate called Hayleys Comet owned

by her mother Lesley.  Nicola is new to the yard as an owner but has had lessons with Penny Hollings for a couple of years.

Team Hollings also have three exciting novices which they own and include the 138cm Show Pony Becca Sovereign Quest, a 148cm Show Pony called Becca Sweet William and a Novice Large Intermediate called Roxlan Eric.

Show Manager, Stacey Wiseman, has her favourites from Supreme Products and these include Mane and Tail Builder from the Heritage Collection - which helps promote hair growth where there has been rubbing or hair loss; Supreme Products Glistening Oil for Highlighting round the eyes and muzzle and Supreme Products Sparkle, the mane and tail dressing which produces body, glamour and shine.

Heading for a busy Royal International.......

SUPREME Products sponsored Team Hollings are set for a busy Royal International Horse Show with 15 horses and ponies qualified in 20 classes.

Alex Hollings has Ninfield Fable (PBA & 138cm Show Pony), Loggs Master Amigo (143cm SHP), Synod Montanna (Welsh Sec A) and Snaafi Bright Spark (NN coloured pony).

Alice Greenwood has Crafton Touch of Gold (PBA & 148cm Show Pony), Greylands Stardust (143cm SHP) and Midtown Magic (153cm SHP).

Michaela Wood has Tremarl Mister Mole (PBA & Small Intermediate), Royal Angel (Large Intermediate & Large Hack) and Login Lucky Lad (N/T coloured Pony).

Georgia Butterworth has Fleetwater Xecutive (Small Intermediate & Small Hack) and Pendle First Light (153cm SHP).

Phoebe Plumbridge has Pennymore Isadora (128cm Show Pony) and Samantha Ellis has Wispa (N/T coloured horse).

Penny Hollings will also be in the competition arena riding The Pied Piper (N/T coloured pony) for the Wood family.

In addition Team Hollings have four HOYS tickets so far with Michaela Wood qualifying Login Lucky Lad & Royal Angel while Alice Greenwood has Crafton Touch of Gold and Greylands Stardust through to the NEC.

Alex Hollings recently won at Derbyshire Festival on the homebred 148cm Show Pony, Pendle Mattina.

Alex and Pendle Mattina

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

Exciting Win for Sarah at Royal International Horse Show

Sarah Walker and Starry Night captured the Heavyweight Cob championship at the Royal International Horse Show.

The Supreme Products sponsored team member was over the moon with the bay gelding who arrived from Ireland in February and is owned by Camilla Neame.

Sarah took over the ride in June following husband Robert’s illness and she has been delighted with their progress.

The five-year-old won the Novice Cob class at White Rose in May with Robert on board, then won the Heavyweight Open at Hambleton, taking his ticket.

In July, Sarah had her first competitive ride on Starry Night at North of England Summer, winning the Novice Cob section before heading to Hickstead.

Said Sarah: “This was the first major show for him and we were absolutely delighted that he took to the atmosphere and went so well.

“He looked fantastic, with the show ring presentation products we used really making him shine and stand out. Everyone in the team couldn’t have been more pleased.”

Earlier in the week Robert and Sarah’s young son Sam took second place in the Lead Rein Show Hunter pony class, led by Supreme Products team member Katy Carter.

New Area Sales Executive Joins SUPREME PRODUCTS™

Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the team, Jennifer Singleton has joined Supreme Products, as Area Sales Executive.

Jennifer will be covering Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cheshire, providing retailer support, training and merchandising.

With more than seven years experience working in the industry and having ridden and competed in showing classes at the highest level, including Horse of the Year Show and Royal International Horse Show, Jennifer is looking forward to her new role.

Jennifer joins Supreme Products, the leaders in show preparation products, as the company moves in to an exciting new era with major company growth and development.

'The Supreme Products range is unique, providing a premium collection which is first class and used by both major names in the equestrian world and those owners and riders wanting the very best for their horse or pony,' said Jennifer.

'Having used the products for many years I am delighted to be working for Supreme Products and look forward to supporting stockists throughout the region.

'To be working for experts in the market that know the sector inside out and who have developed a top class brand of show preparation products and name over the years is very exciting. This is a very go-ahead stage in the development of the company and I am delighted to join the growing team.'

Meet the Katy Carter Show Team- Julie Sims

When it comes to plaiting manes and tails there isn’t much you can tell Julie Sims, one of team with top show producer Katy Carter.

1. How long have you been a groom?

I have been a groom for 25 years and worked for Katy on and off over the years.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Coronation Street

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes – one brother

4. What is your favourite food?

I actually love everything!

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

It has to be America - Vegas

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

Parkhill Beckham – because he is very misunderstood and has come a long way since he arrived here.

7. What is your favourite event?

The Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead

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

I love Supreme Products de-luxe Coat Gloss – it makes the coat so smooth and soft after bathing and before we apply Supreme Products Spray & Shine.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

When I apply Supreme Products Spray & Shine I always spray it on to a brush or cloth rather than straight on to the pony – I think it applies more evenly.

Great Start for Stanley Grange Show Team

The Stanley Grange Show Team, based at Great Ayton in North Yorkshire have had an excellent start to the season qualifying 12 horses and ponies for the Royal International Horse Show and one already for HOYS.

Founder Jerome Harforth has been showing for 36 years and during this time has teamed up with top show rider Simon Charlesworth to take the honours at many major championships.
Major wins and championships from the Supreme Products sponsored team include:

Ayr County:

Thirkleby Blue Bonnet - 143cms Show Hunter Pony 1st & Champion. Owner: Mrs V Rudd, Rider Tarynn Rudd

BSPS Area 3b:

Valentine Maria - 128cms Show Pony 1st & Champion. Owner: Mrs Kate Bankier, Rider Jessica Bankier

Pearly King - Winner Novice Hack. Owner: Miss Sarah Carey, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Military Crisis - Small Riding Horse 1st & Champion. Owner: Mrs Tonya Teasdale, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Daldorn Spring Thyme - 148cms Show Pony 1st. Owner: Lady Margaret Benton-Jones, Rider Sami Elliott

BSPS Area 4b:

Pearly King - Winner Novice Hack. Owner: Miss Sarah Carey, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Military Crisis - Small Riding Horse 1st & Champion. Owner: Mrs Tonya Teasdale, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Pendley Apassionata - Small Hack 1st & Champion. Owner: Mrs Lynn Robertson, Rider Angharad Ellis-Owen

Moluccas Cinnamon Secret - 148cms Novice Show Pony 1st. Owner: Mrs Sue Grimshaw, Rider Lucinda Elliott

Devon County:

Pearly King - Champion Hack. Owner: Miss Sarah Carey, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Bath & West:

Pearly King - Champion Hack. Owner: Miss Sarah Carey, Rider Simon Charlesworth

Rosemore Returns - Champion Hack Breeding. Owner: Miss Olivia Brookshaw

Moluccas Tarragon Tiger - Res Champion Riding Pony Breeding. Owner: Mrs Sue Grimshaw

Hambleton Show:

Baydale Venus - Champion Hack. Owner: The Late Mrs Sheila Fenwick. Rider Simon Charlesworth

Holtess Wise & Wonderful - Winner Novice Hack. Owner: Mrs Vicki Rudd, Rider Danielle Purves

'Jerome, Simon and the Stanley Grange Show Team have worked with Supreme Products for many years and were heavily involved in the testing of new grooming products for the show range in the early days of the business, particularly things like the horse make up, hoof gloss and coat gloss,' says Sarah Turnbull of Supreme Products. 'We are delighted to be working with the team once again and wish them continued success throughout the season.'

Emmersons Show Team on Supreme Form!

The Supreme Products sponsored Emmersons Show Team from Stokesley have been busy travelling the circuit and producing some top results.

Lead Rein pony Chaseford Aloof, owned by Johanna Prendergast and ridden by Ella Reynard won the Lead Rein and Mini Championship at Ayr County, qualifying for the Royal International Horse Show.

The 11-year-old mare also clinched her HOYS ticket at the BSPS Winter Championships when they were first in the Lead Rein.

The yard’s form continued with another Royal International Horse Show ticket in the Lead Rein Show Hunter class at BSPS Area 1B with Abbie Farmer riding the five-year-old Cham Secret Legend by the Yorkshire based Lechlade Quince.

At the White Rose County show in Leeds it was a win for Sarah Emmerson when she rode Chiddock Time Out to win the Anglo/Part-bred Arabs to also qualify for RIHS.