Meet the Team- Team Hollings Groom Philip Gawthorpe

With a passion for both showing and dressage here we catch up with Team Hollings groom Philip Gawthorpe courtesy of SUPREME PRODUCTS™.

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

I’ve been riding for 18 years mainly showing and dressage.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Friends, it’s always good fun to watch.

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have three brothers and a sister.

4. What is your favourite food?

My favourite food is pasta.

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Thailand

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

Royal Angel who is ridden by Michaela Wood and competes in Intermediate Show Riding Type and Large Hack classes.

7. What is your favourite event?

I really enjoy the Royal International. Hickstead is a great venue.

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

Supreme Products Glistening Oil is a great addition to any show ring presentation kit

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

Don’t over do the horse make-up!

10. Do you have any family pets?

No not at the moment

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

I produced a Welsh pony, Murray Hall Elizabeth that qualified for HOYS, so I am very proud of that.

12. What music do you currently listen to?

Dance.

13. What book are you reading at the minute?

I should read more, but nothing at the moment!

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

Toy Story 3 in 3D is was great.

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

I could do to be more cheery in the morning.

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

Nelson Mandela.

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

With friends.

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

Horses I’m afraid.

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

My horse.

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

The top dressage rider Carl Hester.

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.'

Midland Counties Success for Robert Walker

Robert Walker’s 2010 campaign continued at Midland Counties show at Uttoxeter with his string of horses again in the ribbons.

The Supreme Products sponsored rider took the honours with Jill Day’s middleweight hunter, Over The Rainbow and then went champion.

Said Robert: “Over the Rainbow has really matured this year and when he is presented for the ring, plaited up and groomed to show ring perfection he looks a picture. As he is dapple grey once he has been shampooed and we have applied hoof paint he really stands out.”

Robert then partnered the Maxi Cob, Tank Top, owned by Yorkie Jobling-Purser, to head a strong field, before taking the reserve champion rosette.

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.'