New ponies for the 2011 season!

Supreme Products sponsored show pony producer Katy Carter will have her hands full this year with a number of new exciting prospects on the Staffordshire yard. Katy's daughter Poppy will also be busy with several new rides for both owners and members of the family.

Meet the Ponies

Small Land Hotspot is owned and will be lead by Nichole Gaskin and ridden by her daughter Vienna.

Woodview Shangri-la, a four-year-old chestnut mare, is owned by Mrs Cartlidge and will be ridden by Kate’s daughter Poppy in first ridden classes.

Four-year-old bay gelding, Megland Jaunty will also be entered for First Ridden classes and is owned by Katy with Poppy taking the ride.

Chagford Lewis will be aimed at First Ridden for his owner Graine and ridden by her son Richard.

Rotherwood Rainmaker, another four-year-old bay gelding and Chatwood Elite, a five-year-old dark bay gelding, will be produced as Novices for Poppy to take up the reins.

Tonkenfig Tom Thumb, a 14.2hh black gelding, owned by Louise Anderson and ridden by her daughter Rebecca has also joined the team.

Rosedew Monet, a 13hh bay gelding Show Hunter Pony, has now been backed and will be shown as a five-year-old. Woodend Matilda, the 12hh grey mare Show Hunter Pony will also be ridden by Poppy.

Stylchlands Chevalier, a 14hh Show Hunter Pony owned by Liz Stanleick is the ride of Harriet Searle while Moluccas Peppercorn, a 13.2hh dark bay five-year-old, owned by Tana White will be ridden by Lauren White.

All in all, it sounds like a busy year for 'Team Katy Carter.......!'

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.

Supreme Win For Stanley Grange Show Team

SUPREME PRODUCTS® sponsored Stanley Grange Show Team were in top form at the Cherif Championships taking the Dalton Stud In Hand Championship.

The six-year-old stallion Stanley Grange Cocksure took the title along with the £500 prize in these new classes marked to celebrate the 21st Anniversary.

Delighting the judges, the stallion was foot perfect and was beautifully shown, looking bright and sharp but very well behaved. In the evening performance he came back in great form and showed extra sparkle with his glistening coat and wonderful movement.

Said Jerome Harforth: “We are extremely pleased; we haven’t shown him very much at all. The last outing he had was in 2006, when he was reserve in the Cuddy at the Royal Welsh.”

Stanley Grange Cocksure has been busy making a name for himself at stud. His first offspring are now three-year-olds and he also has some very good stock in Australia.

Supreme Products sponsored show pony producer Katy Carter has also invested in one of his first foals to produce for her daughter, Poppy.

Meet the Team- Stacey Wiseman

Here we meet Stacey Wiseman of Team Hollings. Groom, key member of the turnout brigade and number one fan when it comes to Supreme Products Glistening Oil!

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

I have ridden for 27 years and have always concentrated on showing.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Criminal Minds or Lie to Me.

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have two brothers and two sisters and we all get on well which is great.

4. What is your favourite food?

I love Chinese.

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Anywhere hot!

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

Abba otherwide known as Pennymore Isadora in the show ring. She is a 128cm show pony.

7. What is your favourite event?

Has to be Royal International Horse Show, great atmosphere lots going on!

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

Supreme Products Glistening Oil, it’s a great highlighter and brilliant for final touches.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

When it comes to show ring preparation don’t get the horses or ponies ready too early!

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

I produced Whisper from a riding school pony to qualify for the Royal International Horse Show on the first attempt.

11. What music do you currently listen to?

Kasabian, they are brilliant.

13. What book are you reading at the minute?

Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay.

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

Twilight, same as Penny and Chelsea!

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

I can get so stressed and would like to be more easy going.

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

The footballer Steven Gerrard.

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

Believe it or not knitting!

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

A new horse.

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

My car.

A Bright Spark for HOYS

Supreme Products sponsored show rider Alexandra Hollings is riding high with Snaafi Bright Spark claiming their ticket for HOYS.

The pair were pulled in top of the line in the HOYS Ridden 138m class at the CHAPS Championships.
Snaafi Bright Spark and Michaela Wood were due to make their HOYS debut two years ago but after a terrible accident leaving Snaafi with severe concussive injuries, could not make the event.

Snaafi was on box-rest for six months and then sidelined for a further year before making his comeback in the showing world.

Now paired with Alexandra, owners Sandra and Martin Wood are over the moon with his progress and his
latest victory.

Said Sandra: “We could hardly believe it; we honestly thought he would never show again. He looked fantastic at CHAPS. All the hard work grooming, mane plaiting and using invaluable products such as the coat shine  from our collection of show ring presentation products paid off. He looked and went like an absolute star. We are so pleased with him."

From Lake Windermere to the USA with Stuart Hollings

Following in the family tradition, Stuart Hollings is a successful show producer and a vital part of Team Hollings. Based in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, here we catch up with Stuart to find out more about his hectic schedule and how he uses the SUPREME PRODUCTS™ range for top class show preparation.
From Lake Windermere to the USA with Stuart Hollings

Q. If you hadn’t become a show producer, what other career would you have chosen?

A. I probably would have become a lawyer, although I would have really liked to be in the film or TV industry.

Q. Why did you choose this particular discipline?

A. Really it came about by accident. I went on a Pony Club trip to Leahurst Veterinary College in Liverpool there the DC Dr Sutherland told me that because I had started riding later than most I needed to go to a very good riding school. I later went to Readwood Stables and my first lesson was on a 13.2hh show pony and the rest,they say, is history.

Q. Do you have a nickname?

A. Yes Koojy Bear – it was a character from a children’s TV programme

Q. Do you have any family pets?

A. Yes I have two French bulldogs, both are bitches - named Yvette and Desi.

Q. Do you follow or play any other sports? If so what are they?

A. Not really, sometimes when I get chance I like to catch up on the football and I like watching rubgy, tennis and athletics when it’s on.

Q. Who is your main sponsor?

A. Our main sponsor is Supreme Products which is really great. Supreme Products are wonderful from a showing perspective; they have everything we need to make our horses and ponies look a million dollars for the show ring.

Q. In what way does you sponsor help you?

A. They supply the yard with lots of really good products that help the team prepare all our horses and ponies for the show ring. They are great for adding that extra touch of coat shine so we stand out from the crowd. They also supply us with branded Supreme Products clothing which looks really smart – the team love it.

Q. What is your biggest achievement in life so far?

A. Becoming a published author and Horse & Hound columnist

Q. How many horses/ponies do you have on your yard?

A. We have 31 at the minute including some youngsters that we have bred ourselves.

Q. Do you have a favourite horse/pony?

A. I have been lucky enough to work with several great horses and ponies and therefore have many favourites for different reasons. Nigel’s WHP Downland Smuggler was a pleasure to produce as he gave 100% every time and was pretty straightforward to work with. One season his first mistake was a fence down in muddy conditions at an August Bank Holiday show, up until then he had jumped clear all season. That day he still finished second reserve champion!

Q. How do you manage to get the show horses and ponies so clean?

A. A good horse shampoo is key. Supreme Products High Shine Shampoo is brilliant for restoring the coat and producing lustre and shine in all coat colours.

Q. How did you feel when you won your first major title?

A. My first win of any note, which led to the family deciding to go in to top class level showing, was when I won the novice show pony class at Royal Lancashire show under Albert Deptford.

Q. Is there a title you would like to win?

A. I would like to win the Royal International Horse Show Supreme title with a horse. We have already won this with the pony Royal Bronze. Also I would like to win the HOYS Supreme with a pony as we have won that accolade with the riding horse Fair Breeze.

Q. Do you have a favourite event?

A. The Royal International Horse Show is one of the best events, it has a great atmosphere and there is always lots of really good competition there. I also like HOYS, it is a huge and very prestigious show.

Q. How do you get your horses and ponies to shine under spotlight?

A. Supreme Products Glistening Oil is great for highlighting eyes and muzzles. It really enhances and highlights their best points and creates a superb shine under artificial lights.

Q. Do you have a favourite holiday destination?

A. My favourite country for holidays is the USA, there are so many things to see and do over there.

Q. What music do you currently listen to?

A. I like listening to anything really, a complete mixture, but I’m not keen on Jazz.

Q. What book are you reading at the minute?

A. I’m currently reading The Lost Symbol written by the famous Dan Brown.

Q. What is your favourite TV programme?

A. It has to be Coronation Street

Q. What is your favourite film?

A. Two of my favourites are Murder on the Orient Express and the musical The Sound of Music.

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

A. I don’t go to the cinema much, but I do rent films out with LoveFilm.com. The last one I watched was the new Sherlock Holmes film with Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr.

Q. What was the last item you bought at the supermarket?

A. It was Pink Moet Champagne for a friend.

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

A. It would have to be... the head of security, MI5.

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

A. I went bald in my early twenties, so I would like more hair!

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

A. I like dining out with friends and shopping. I also like going sailing on Lake Windermere

Q. Wine, Beer or Champagne?

A. Wine

Q. Milk, White or Dark Chocolate?

A. Milk chocolate

Q. If you could pass any law, what would it be?

A. Not to show disrespect to fellow human beings

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

A. I would like to be a member of the Royal family for the day, just to see what it is really like.

Q. What is your biggest regret?

A. Not being able to play the piano, I tried my hand at the clarinet but never stuck at it.

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

A. I would love to go on a world cruise with Cunard.

Q. If there was one horse you could own... past or present... who would it be?

A. We presently produce a 148cm show pony for Laura Fitzgerald, Crafton Touch of Gold, which I would like to own. She is a half sister to our successful dun show pony Deaconwood Gold Print (dual HOYS winner and dual RIHS champion). She is well bred and comes from a line of good quality movers.

Q. If you could sit down at table for a meal with five other people who would they be?

A. John Barrowman, Victoria Wood, Sir Richard Branson, Princess Anne and the Prime Minister.

Q. Who did you last recieve a text from and what did it say?

A. A competitor saying how much they enjoyed the recent North of England show.

Q. What was the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?

A. My home since 1975 - Blue Slate Stables.

Q. Do you have any tips for any readers interested in taking up showing?

A. Watch the experts and pick what you think is the best tip from each of them. Look at your animal with a super critical eye and train it from there.

Q. Do you have a favourite product from the Supreme Products Professional Collection?

A. Supreme Products de Luxe Coat Gloss is outstanding for laying the coat in preparation for quarter marks and sharks teeth

Supreme Products Professional Collection – The Choice of Champions.

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Meet the Team – Sarah Fearns

Behind every good show producer there’s a very strong back up team. Sarah Fearns works for Katy Carter, read on to find out more.

1. How long have you been a groom and how long have you been with Katy?

I have been a groom for years now! I’ve been with Katy for several years.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Shameless

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes – lots! I’ve got six brothers and sisters!

4. What is your favourite food?

Sunday Lunch

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Greece

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

Tilly, because she used to belong to me and my sister. Poppy, Katy’s daughter now rides her in first ridden classes.

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?

It has to be Supreme Product de luxe Coat Gloss!

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

With the grey ponies and a palomino such as Shamrock Shirley Temple, Supreme Products Leg & Body Whitener is a must have, we couldn’t live without it! We use it to whiten legs but it can also be used as a body wash to whiten and brighten as well as to be used to cover stains and marks.

Stanley Grange Show Team Hit Top Form at Royal Highland

The Supreme Products™ sponsored Stanley Grange Show Team was in winning form at the Royal Highland show.

Handler Simon Charlesworth was certainly the one to watch in the Cuddy Supreme In Hand Championship.

After a superb few days, Simon had two through having qualified the riding pony in-hand champion, Moluccas Tarragon Tiger, and the hunter breeding champion, Carrhouse Boston Legal.

Simon chose to handle the riding pony in the championship for the Cuddy judging.

Owned by Sue Grimshaw and produced by Jerome Harforth he looked in superb condition.

By Willowcroft Regal Bronze, Moluccas Tarragon Tiger headed the Cuddy championship much to everyone’s delight.

Said Simon: “He was fantastic in the busy main arena. He has never seen anything like that before, he’s only a yearling, but he went in, stood like a rock and moved well when he was asked to.

“He is a great colour to flash up with quarter marks and sharks teeth, and is just so elegant, he really does catch the eye.”

New Improved Chestnut Shampoo from SUPREME PRODUCTS™

Supreme Products new improved Chestnut Shampoo now comes in a deeper, more ‘chocolatey’ colour to really enhance the coat of your horse or pony.

Using specialist colour enhancing formulations, Supreme Products Chestnut Shampoo is designed to produce brilliant depth of colour and shine to the coat, helping you produce an outstanding look when in the show ring.

For use on chestnut, light or bright bay and dun coats, Supreme Products Chestnut Shampoo has the advantage of added conditioner to promote chestnut tones and prevent fading.

The fantastic horse shampoo is part of the Supreme Professional Collection, a group of show preparation and grooming products which will have your horse or pony looking immaculate, whether it is for showing, the dressage arena or simply at home.

Available in 500ml, 1 litre and 5 litre sizes priced at £9.95, £16.50 and £57.50.

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

Meet the Team- Cassie Hartley

Show rider Cassie Hartley is based with Katy Carter. She is having a great 2010 season. Supreme Products caught up with her to find out more.

1. How long have you been at Katy’s yard?

About five years. I keep my horse here and also help out when I can.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Friends

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes – two sisters

4. What is your favourite food?

Chips!

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Tenerife

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

Classic Coincidence (Digby) because he is mine and my mums! He is an Intermediate Riding Horse.

7. What is your favourite event?

Lincolnshire Show – we always do well there.

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

Supreme Products Sparkle- as well as looking great when sprayed into manes and tails, it's a great coat shine product. I love using it on show horses and show ponies before heading into the ring to add that extra bit of glamour and shine.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

The Supreme Products Make Up makes a huge difference. When used around the eyes, the horse make up really enhances the features but it is important to make sure it is blended in well and used sparingly – a little does go a long way!

Meet the Katy Carter Show Team- Sheila Robinson

Sheila Robinson has been based with top show producer Katy Carter for four years. Here we find out more.

1. How long have you been a groom?

I have been a groom for 25 years and worked for Katy for the last four years.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

X-Factor

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Yes – three sisters and one brother

4. What is your favourite food?

Indian food – I love a good curry!

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Anywhere in America

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

Shamrock Lake Shirley Temple (Shirley for short), she is a gorgeous Palomino M&M, I love her colour.

7. What is your favourite event?

HOYS – there is always so much going on.

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

I love Supreme Products Spray & Shine. It's a great show shine that gives them a fantastic gloss for the ring and really makes quarters marks and sharks teeth stand out.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

When we are at home, I use Supreme Products Foot Care Spray on all of the ponies on the yard, it really does keep their hooves and frogs in great condition so that when I put Supreme Products Hoof Paint on at the show, their hooves look fabulous!

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.

Katy Carter in Top Form!

Team Katy Carter has continued its winning form from the start of the season with wins and championships across the board.

The Supreme Products sponsored team took three wins and a championship at their local show, Staffordshire County, and were even bigger winners at Kings Heath when Cassie Hartley and Classic Coincidence took the Reserve Supreme Championship.

Said Katy: “So far the season is going really well. I have a superb back up team who are experts when it comes to pulling manes and tails, plaiting ponies, bathing them and making sure they are spotless. This is all helped by the products that are supplied by Supreme Products and we are delighted to be working so closely with them.”

Major wins and championships include:

BSPS Area 4B:

Chagford Leon, 1st 128cm Show Pony, rider Olivia Maltby, owned by Alick and Louise Maltby

Rosedew Renoir, 1st and Reserve Champion, 133cm Show Hunter Pony, rider Olivia Maltby, owned by Maria Dent

BSPS Area 10:

Lowland Toy Soldier, 1st RIHS First Ridden Show Pony, rider Poppy Carter, owned by Jason Lindley

Woodend Matilda, 1st Mixed Height Open Show Hunter Pony, rider Poppy Cater, owned by Katy Carter

Classic Coincidence, 1st 158cm Show Riding Type, rider Cassie Hartley, owned by Black Country Saddles, Wendy and John Hartley


BSPS Area 2B:

Classic Coincidence, 1st 158cm Show Riding Type, rider Cassie Hartley, owned by Black Country Saddles, Wendy and John Hartley

Chagford Leon, Supreme of Show, 1st and Champion 128cm Novice Show Pony, 1st and Champion Premier League, rider Olivia Maltby, owned by Louise Maltby

Parkhill Beckham, 1st and Reserve Champion 133cm Show Hunter Pony, rider Charlotte Horne, owned by Sara Horne

Kings Heath:

Lowland Toy Soldier, Mini Champion First Ridden, rider Poppy Carter, owned by
Jason Lindley

Shamrock Shirley Temple, Mini Supreme Champion, rider Poppy Carter owned by Mrs Cartlidge

Woodend Matilda, 1st 122cm Show Hunter Pony, rider Poppy Carter, owned by Katy Carter

Cosford Glamour, 1st Mixed Novice Show Pony, rider Charlotte Horse, owned by Karen Sarling

Classic Coincidence, 1st and Champion Intermediate 158cm Show Riding Type, Reserve Supreme of Show, rider Cassie Hartley, owned by Black Country Saddles, Wendy and John Hartley

Staffordshire County

Mirabelle P, 1st Lead Rein Show Hunter Type, rider Sam Walker, owned by Robert and Sarah Walker

Lowland Shadowfax, 1st and Reserve Champion, rider Carlotte Dent, owned by Maria Dent

Lowland Toy Soldier, 1st and Mini Champion, rider Poppy Carter, owned by Jason Lindley

Busy Season for Team Hollings

Based in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, Team Hollings have had a busy start to the season. The team comprises of brothers Nigel and Stuart, Nigel’s wife Penny and their daughter Alexandra.
With a host of wins and championships under their belt, the team, sponsored by Supreme Products are now busy on the show circuit with the aim of qualifying for HOYS.

Major wins and championships include:

Midland Counties:

Dynamique - Novice SHP 1st. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

NPS Area 5:

Greylands Stardust, Champion SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood, Qualified HOYS

Cardines M’Lord, HOYS SHP 122cm 1st. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Katie Ashcroft, Qualified HOYS

Pendle First Light, HOYS SHP 153cm 1st. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth, Qualfied HOYS

Hambleton:

The Pied Piper, RIHS BSPA 153cm N/T 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Snaafi Bright Spark, RIHS BSPA NNP 1st. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Alex Hollings, Qualified RIHS

Wispa, RIHS BSPA N/T EX 153cm 1st. Owner Mrs W Ellis, Rider Samantha Ellis, Qualified RIHS

Lancashire Championships:

Crafton Touch of Gold, Champion RIHS Show Pony & PBA. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Fleetwater Xecutive, RIHS Small Int SRT 1st & Champion. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

Greylands Stardust, Champion RIHS SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider
Alice Greenwood

Ninfield Fable, Novice Show Pony 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs J Horsfall, Rider Alex Hollings

Dynamique, Novice 153cm SHP 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Cardines M’Lord, RIHS SHP 122cm 1st. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Katie Ashcroft

Pendle First Light, RIHS SHP 153cm 1st. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Georgia Butterworth

Shropshire Country Spring Show:

Crafton Touch of Gold, Champion RIHS Show Pony. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Greylands Stardust, Champion RIHS SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Royal Angel, Champion RIHS Hack. Owner Mrs Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Lincolnshire Spring Show:

Pendle First Light, RIHS SHP 1st & Champion,Premier League SHP 1st & Champion. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

Crafton Touch of Gold, Champion RIHS Part Bred Arab 2nd & Reserve Champion RIHS Show Pony. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Fleetwater Xecutive, RIHS Small Int SRT 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

Whittaker’s Count, Novice Int SH 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Chelsea Foster

White Rose County:

Pendle First Light, Premier League SHP 1st & Champion & Reserve Supreme. Owner Mrs E Butterworth's Pendle First Light, Rider Georgia Butterworth

The Pied Piper, BSPA 153cm 1st & Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Ninfield Fable, RIHS PBA 1st & Champion & 1st Novice Show Pony. Owner Mrs J Horsfall, Rider Alex Hollings

Fleetwater Xecutive, RIHS Small Int SRT 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

Cheshire Premier:

Ninfield Fable, RIHS PBA 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs J Horsfall, Rider Alex Hollings

BSPS Area 1B:

Royal Angel, Reserve Supreme, 1st & Champion RIHS Intermediate & 1st RIHS Large Hack & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Greylands Stardust, Champion RIHS SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Cardines M'Lord, 1st RIHS SHP 122cm. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Katie Ashcrot

BSPS Area 5:

Crafton Touch of Gold, RIHS Part Bred Arab 1st & Champion. Owner
Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Chelsea Foster

Royal Angel, RIHS Intermediate 1st & Reserve Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Fleetwater Xecutive, RIHS Small Int SRT 1st. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

Ninfield Fable, Novice Show Pony 1st. Owner Team Hollings, Rider Alex Hollings

Thirkleby Beluka, 1st RIHS Part Bred Arab ex 148 1st. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

North Eastern Counties:

Greylands Stardust, Champion RIHS SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Crafton Touch of Gold, Reserve Champion RIHS Show Pony. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

NCPA Lancs Spring:

Crafton Touch of Gold, Champion Show Pony & Reserve Supreme.
Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Greylands Stardust, Champion SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

Ninfield Fable,1st Novice Show Pony, 1st 138cm & Reserve Champion. Owner
Mrs J Horsfall, Rider Alex Hollings.

Dynamique, 1st Mixed Novice SHP. Owner Mrs L Fitzgerald, Rider Alice Greenwood

BSPS Area 3A:

Royal Angel, 1st Large Int SRT & Champion. Owner Mrs S Wood, Rider Michaela Wood

Pendle First Light, 1st 153cm SHP & Champion. Owner Mrs E Butterworth, Rider Georgia Butterworth

'The Team have had an excellent start to the season and have been incredibly busy,' says Sarah Turnbull of Supreme Products. 'We are delighted to be supporting the team and supplying them with show ring products such as our range of hoof paints; Plaiting Spray and Mane and Tail Detangler amongst others. We see the team and their horses and ponies at shows week in, week out through the season and they always look immaculate.'

Meet The Supreme Products Team – Sarah Emmerson

Peter, Claire and Sarah Emmerson, well known for producing lead rein and first ridden ponies, have a top class team of ponies to produce for the season and are huge supporters of the Supreme Products Professional Collection recognising the great help they provide when it comes to show preparation and show ring turnout.

10 things you never know about the Sarah Emmerson:

Her favourite TV Programme is Waterloo Road

Her favourite meal is Spagetti Bolognaise

A horse she would like to own is Edward Gal’s Moorlands Totilas

Her biggest annoyance with competitor turnout is visible socks

Her competition superstition is that she must hold the lead rein in a particular manner

Her most memorable pony was a mare called Cosford Promise

She has a twin brother who lives in Australia

Her personal highpoint is the satisfaction she gains from teaching children and adults and helping them succeed in the show ring.

She is a qualified primary school teacher

She has an 18-year-old Fylde saddle that has been down the spotlight many times with many different ponies.

Finishing Tails Tip: An absolute ‘must’ for the grooming box at shows is Supreme Products Sparkle. It has the ability to transform a normal, boring tail into a spectacular tail, adds glamour to a pony in seconds and looks great under artificial lights or on a sunny day. It also acts as a detangler.

Success For Poppy at Area 5

Poppy Carter, from the Katy Carter Show Team, continued with the Supreme Products Team’s list of early season successes at the Area 5 show held at Arena UK.

Riding Robert and Sarah Walker’s four-year-old Mirabelle P on her debut outing, Poppy and the 12hh Show Hunter Pony were foot-perfect to take the honours in the RIHS Lead Rein Show Hunter Type class.

The pair then went on to take the Premier League Lead Rein Hunter Type section before rounding off the day by taking the Premier Championship, much to the delight of all connections and her sponsor’s Supreme Products.

Another pony from the Stoke on Trent yard, Chagford Leon, won the Open 128cm Show Pony class and then went on to be Reserve Champion with young Olivia Maltby on board.

Meet the Supreme Products Team- Katy Carter

Katy Carter produces a wide range of ponies from lead rein’s to intermediates, with great success, from her Stoke-on-Trent yard. Her daughter Poppy is well known in the show ring and is busy following in Katy’s footsteps.

Q&A with Katy Carter:

Where are you based?

Wetley Rocks, Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire

What led you to showing and ultimately to be a professional producer?

I started out at the local riding club competing in gymkhanas and progressed from there. My sister, Joanne, and I branched out to small BSPS shows when we got a little older. Joanne was the braver rider but gave up at 16 to work in a bank, however she has remained in showing and is a well respected judge.

I had a successful career in the 80’s riding some lovely ponies including Groundhills Amazing Grace who I rode for Mr Champion the owner and producer Alan Bullock who was also a great horseman. Alan’s family were like my second family in 1987. I had some great successes that year, I won and went show pony champion at HOYS. It was my dream come true, a day I will never forget.

Tell us about your family:

My partner Jason is a farrier and I have three children Harry 10, Poppy 8, and Harvey 1.

What type of animals do you produce and show?

I produce show ponies, mountain and moorlands, show hunter ponies and intermediates.

What is your biggest and/or proudest achievement to date?

My proudest would have to be leading my daughter Poppy at HOYS in 2008 to take the Supreme Pony title, and again in 2009 to take the Dick Saunders Supreme at the Royal International.

Do you have any show ring superstitions or show ring rituals?

I do have a mouse tin that has a little plastic mouse and a piece of cheese in (not real!) I had it at HOYS in 1987 and in my pocket when I won at Olympia. Poppy had it in her pocket at HOYS and RIHS.

If you were not involved with horses, what would you like to be?

I love fashion so I think it would be fun to work in, also I would love to run a family restaurant, however Jason, laughs at this because I am a terrible cook. He would have to be the chef and I would be the waitress.

What tip could you give to newcomers to showing?

Watch, learn and be critical of yourself, have an open mind and never stop listening to what people say.

Laying the Coat Tip: An essential part of our show preparation is using the Supreme Products Body Wraps and Lycra Mix Hoods. I always have total confidence that the coats will be laid and conditioned, that plaits will be protected and that ponies are pristine when stabled or travelling to shows when I use these garments.

The Supreme Products Guide to Fitting a Hood Correctly

Supreme Products are known for being the leaders in equine preparation products, and are also proud to be able to offer an elite range of garments from hoods to body wraps that can help you achieve your goal.

Whether you are looking to keep your horses coat fine and sleek, protect from rug rubs or trying to avoid clipping during the winter, Supreme Products has garments to help tackle all these issues.

Many horse owners turn to using hoods throughout the winter or to keep coats gleaming before shows but have you ever stopped to think whether you are using the hood correctly, ensuring optimum comfort for your horse and putting it on in the simplest way?

Here Supreme Products offer valuable advice on how to fit a Supreme Products Hood.

STEP 1

Gather the hood in to both hands; make sure you are holding all excess material. Begin by rolling the hood over the nose, up over the face and head. Users should find this easy, the finest Italian lycra mix has been used to make the hoods, creating a non restrictive and manoeuvrable garment easy for putting on a horse with its’ four way stretch.

STEP 2

To ensure optimum comfort align the ears and eyes into place straight away. Supreme Products have spent a great deal of time researching and developing a garment with the right size eye and ear holes. This means your horse and pony will remain comfortable, without risk of the material rubbing the eyes or restricting ear movement if fitted correctly.

STEP 3

Once over the head roll the hood down the rest of the neck, taking care to lay the mane flat and to the correct side of the horse. Supreme Products Hoods are great for taming unruly manes and are ideal for setting them on the correct side. If you plait, plait the night before and the Supreme Products hood will help keep the plaits laid and in pristine condition.

STEP 4

All Supreme Products Hoods fit over the rug on the horse. This is to ensure your horse has complete freedom of movement in the stable. When tucked under rugs some other hoods can restrict movement, and problems such as slipping hoods can occur – which is why Supreme Products design is to be fitted on top of the rug.

When securing the hood, start at the front end of the horse. A flexible loop forms part of the hood and this can be threaded through the breast strap of your rug. Two further loops are provided at either side of the horse and have been designed so that a surcingle can hold them in place.

STEP 5

The Supreme Products Hood correctly fitted and in place.

How do I Know if my Hood Fits?

All Supreme Products Hoods have been sized in the easiest way for you to ensure a correct match with your horse. Sized in hands from Mini to 17.2hh the Supreme Product Hoods should be close fitting, but not tight and should provide freedom of movement. These hoods and garments have been proven to enhance the quality of the horse’s coat.

Sizing is based on Riding Pony or Horse type, so if you have a native or heavier ‘type’ then it is necessary to increase the hood or garment to the next hand size.

The best way to tell if your hood fits the horse correctly is by placing the horse’s head in an upright position. Whilst in this position the hood should show ripples down over the neck:

This excess material means that your horse has plenty of stretch and movement,
making it comfortable and free to move in.

If the hood is tight to the skin or the stitching is taught – then the hood does not fit correctly, and your horse will not benefit from everything the Supreme Products Hood has to offer.

Supreme Products has a wide range of hoods available in large selection of colours and materials. Sizes from Mini and Foal to 17.2hh. RRP £30 - £50.

For further information contact Supreme Products on 01377 217150 or visit
www.supremeproducts.co.uk.

Supreme Products- New Tail Bag

New for 2010 is the Supreme Products Tail Bag.

Waterproof, lightweight and roomy, the Supreme Products Tail Bag will protect the tail from stains in the field, stable, travelling and give protection against wind, rain and sun damage.

The tail bag is fantastic for use for shows and when travelling. Place the clean, try tail in to the bag and secure the ties at the bottom of the dock then bandage up the tail over the ties to keep securely in place.

Great for Natives and all animals with a lot of tail to preserve and keep clean.

Available in sizes 20” and 24”, the Tail Bag costs £12.50 and £14.50 respectively.

Supreme Products Hoods & Garments – for a superior fit and finish

For further information call Supreme Products on 01377 229050 or visit the Supreme Products website, also available at stockists nationwide.

The Use of Equestrian Garments for Show Ring Success

One of the key elements to keeping a coat looking in great condition throughout the year is good rugging. A horse must be kept warm throughout the winter to encourage the growth of a fine summer coat. The use of garments also enhances the quality of the coat so you can wow the judges this summer.

Body Wrap and Hoods

A Supreme Products Body Wrap should be your first choice when it comes to choosing your horse’s under rug. This garment is truly fantastic at keeping coats in tip top condition. With a belly flap and leg straps, the body wrap does not move and provides a great rugging accessory for your horse.

In the cold winter months, the Body Wrap can be compared to a second skin providing that all important layer to keep your horse or pony warm and encourage the summer coat to grow. During the warm summer months the body wrap is ideal when it comes to maintaining the perfect coat without creating discomfort which stems from over-rugging during warm nights.

For early starts the Body Wrap is the ultimate garment in competition preparation. Not only does the Body Wrap keep your horse’s coat sleek and shiny, it also helps to keep them clean and protects plaits created the day before.

A close relative of the Body Wrap is the Supreme Products Rug Wrap. Available in both Lycra Mix or Fleece, this garment covers the rug area and secures under the belly. It will protect the coat, chest, withers and shoulder area from rug rubs and will lay the coat keeping it in pristine condition.

Supreme Products Hoods are also great when it comes to preparing for a show. Hoods must be fastened correctly to stop the hood from riding upwards causing problems for your horse or pony and messing up your plaits. Hoods with an Anti Rub vest built in must be attached around the horse’s girth area. For those looking for something a bit different Supreme Products has a range of Fleece Hood designs to choose from.

Anti Rub Vests

Anti Rub Vests are brilliant at keeping a coat looking good. Rug rubs occur when there is friction between the tough fabrics of a rug and soft, bare skin. The results of rug rubs not only leaves a horse uncomfortable but with bald patches, especially on the shoulders. To reduce the chances of this happening, a Supreme Products Anti-Rub Vest will act as a barrier between the skin and the rug. By securely fastening the vest under the stomach the vest should not move providing great protection.

For those needing extra protection the Supreme Products Anti Rub Padded Bib is excellent. Three moveable layers between the horse and the rug help prevent friction and rubbing. The Bib is satin lined so moves over the coat, preventing rubs, as well as smoothing the coat and leaving it lustrous, laid and shiny.

Neck Sweat

The Supreme Products Neck Sweat is a garment that can really help show horses or ponies that have large cresty necks. The Neck Sweat has been designed to reduce hard or neck fats by keeping the heat in and breaking down the fatty cells.

This garment can really help with the overall impression your horse makes on the judge. Some horses have larger necks with more top line than other and there may be occasions when you need help reducing this.

Tail Cover

When travelling to competitions, horses have a tendency to get excited. Covering your horse’s tail is a simple and easy way of keeping it clean, especially if you have a grey or coloured with a white tail.

When using a tail cover make sure your horse is comfortable, you do not want to arrive at the show to find your horse in discomfort, clamping down his tail and resulting in a poor performance. However you do not want to put the tail cover on too loosely as it will slip down the tail defeating the object of using a cover so you need to find the balance. Supreme Products now have a couple of options available – a Tail Cover which is fleece lined and can attach to the rug and covers the length of the tail or, new for 2010 is the Waterproof Tail Bag which covers and protects the lower half of the tail.

Travelling Bandages and Pads

When travelling it is important to protect your horse’s legs from any knocks or bumps that might occur. You do not want to turn up at a show to find your horse has cut himself or has a swollen leg and is unable to compete. Using travel boots when in transit will also help keep your horses legs clean, giving you more time to work in and less stress when you arrive at the show.

Stable bandages and boots are also recommended for horses that are prone to knocking themselves or if a horse is put into an unfamiliar stable. Another reason for using stable bandages is for support especially with older horses. Before or after a busy day of showing bandaging your horse’s legs can help keep them clean and blemish free.

At The Show

Rain Sheet

When caught in a rain storm keep your horse dry so he stays looking at his best. The Supreme Products Fleece Lined Rain Sheet is a real necessity, allowing you to be prepared for the worst weather conditions.

An important feature - all rain sheets should have is plenty of fastenings. With rain normally comes wind, therefore if you are putting a rain sheet on your horse or pony make sure you fasten it securely. You do not want the wind getting underneath the rug and lifting it up as this could be a potential hazard for the horse and anyone in the vicinity.

In bad weather a Supreme Products Lined Rain Sheet can really help with your turnout. Not only will it keep your horse or pony’s coat looking good but will also keep them warm.

For further information please contact Supreme Products on 01377 229050 or visit the Supreme Products website.