The final award presented was the Outstanding Achievement Award. This was presented to Welsh breeds afficionado Colin Tibbey, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Colin’s wife, Sarah, succeeded in keeping the award a secret from Colin, though he admitted, “by halfway through the night, I was beginning to think there must be a reason […]
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The 2023 SEIB British Showing World Awards held on December 2nd at Stoneleigh Park saw the showing community come together in a wonderful end-of-season party. Two “outstanding” awards were presented: Outstanding Contribution, and Outstanding Achievement. The first of them, Outstanding Contribution, was awarded to BSPS stalwart, Joy Hall. She is photographed below with Richard Ramsay,
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Russell Sutcliffe is by now a name synonymous with mountain and moorlands in showing circles. But it seems it wasn’t always so… “I was always interested in show jumping and hunter trials and my wife Pamela had a Fell pony; this is where it all started. “Her Fell was a complete allrounder and would hack,
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by Lauren Moore It will be an emotional moment on Wednesday afternoon in the Top Spec Arena for Aileen Curle and Brian Willliams as their 12-year-old Highland, Harris Of Mendick, steps through the purple curtains for the final time. Brian originally tried to purchase the Dougal of Mendick sired stallion, from owner Aileen after spotting
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Aberdeen-based Kathleen Scott has the difficult task of sorting through the mini mountain and moorland classes, being one of the most hotly contested qualifying sections. Showing World finds out more about Kathleen and what she will be looking for… “I was lucky enough to persuade my parents to buy my first pony when I was
With eight days to go, meet eight mountain and moorlands who will be giving their riders a first taste of the action in the Top Spec arena next week. Ella-Rose Wells, 10 and her seven-year-old Shetland Bergli Dreamwatcher (Bob) are headed to HOYS to compete in the open Exmoor or Shetland class. Ella-Rose’s mum, Laura
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Got a mountain and moorland going to HOYS? Find out who’s judging and what they’ll be looking for! Alex Kelly and Tony Bell will have a tough task, with a mammoth 11 classes of mountain and moorland ponies to judge over the first two days of the show. Alex will be deciding on performance marks,
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Despite being just nine years old, Master Austin Davis has already realised what is for many exhibitors a lifetime’s achievement when his Welsh section A mare Rookery Rapture qualified for the most prestigious of breeding finals in the showing calendar: the Price Family Supreme In Hand Championship, set to be judged during HOYS. Rapture was
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Founded to encourage and support opportunities for the senior horse and pony to compete, SSADL leads the way for senior showing. Their finals at the Royal International Horse Show and at the London International Horse Show represent unique opportunities for seniors, from all equestrian disciplines who still enjoy competing, to do so on two of
“I think it’s his way of saying, thank you,” said an emotional Sarah Field as she exited the Dales breed qualifier at Derbyshire Festival, HOYS ticket in hand. The Lancashire based producer rode six-year-old Carrock Comet to victory in his first ever HOYS qualifier just two weeks after his stable was torched during a potentially
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Kerry Wainwright’s Skellorn Bronze Soldier trounced all others in the final battle for a place in the Price Family Supreme final line-up at Notts County Show. Remarkably, this will be his fifth visit to HOYS competing in this prestigious final, and he’s also narrowly missed out on a spot in reserve on a further four
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It was an emotional moment for Kim Wilson when her daughter Charlotte and section B pony Cadlanvalley VIP (Vinnie) won their 122cm restricted heritage working hunter pony class at the BSPS championships. “We fell in love with him because he is the true barbie pony, with his flashy golden locks,” explained Kim. “I saw
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The first golden ticket to HOYS 2023’s Price Family Supreme In Hand final was awarded to Louise Noonan and family’s homebred Connemara pony stallion Manor Duke at the Northern Ireland Festival. 12-year-old Duke is by Currachmore Cashel out of Banks Vanilla. He was shown by his producer, Joe Burke, who is a fellow breeder of
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In celebration of the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty The King taking place on Saturday 6th May 2023, Showing World and Horse of the Year Show are pleased to announce details of a competition and prize fit for royalty! The prize will see the winner exclusively meet the HOYS 2022 Champion First Receiver, notably the show
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The new Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist, published yesterday, April 20th, shows a mixed picture for the UK’s native equine breeds. Formed in 1973, this year marks 50 years of the Rare Breed Survival Trust’s work to save and safeguard the future of rare and native livestock and equine breeds. The RBST Watchlist is the
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Showing World are delighted that renowned equestrian photographers 1st Class Images have agreed to sponsor for the Junior of the Year award at the SEIB British Showing Awards for the second year. 1st Class Images will be a familiar name to hordes of equestrian competitors in several equestrian disciplines, capturing all the best moments both
If she was already horsey, she couldn’t wait to buy your first pony. She probably had it lined up before you were born. She also couldn’t wait to book your first trip to HOYS! She’ll forgo her rides so you can ride instead. If she wasn’t already horsey, she probably thought a breastplate was a
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SEIB Insurance Brokers Ltd have appointed equine breakdown specialist ARAG for the provision of breakdown assistance cover for their equine customers. ARAG is a trusted and longstanding breakdown provider offering a specialist equine team with a focus on equine welfare. SEIB have listened to their customers and switched breakdown providers to ensure a high level
To celebrate, Cuddfan at Coxlake are offering Showing World subscribers an additional discount on their stays. Keep an eye out in our upcoming newsletter for more details. When it comes to glamping, it doesn’t get more luxury than Cuddfan at Coxlake. Set in central Pembrokeshire, sea, sand and mountains are only a stone’s throw
London International Horse Show has announced a new showing series with finals to be held at their Christmas show. Organisers have joined forces with the British Show Pony Society (BSPS), the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) and the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO), to create the series, which consists of 20 different classes.
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BEVA, as a part of British Equestrians for Ukraine, is supplying the war-torn country with 10 generators to provide vital power to help care for displaced and injured horses, during enforced power cuts. Funds for the generators are being raised through the BEVA Trust’s Power to Ukraine appeal. There is still time to donate on
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Horse of the Year Show have announced that the judging of the Semi-Final series for the 2023 Price Family In-Hand Championship is moving! It will be relocated to the National Pony Society’s Great British In Hand Show taking place on Saturday 2nd of September at the Oakridge Arena near Newark. . Introduced in 2021 the
Grandstand Media and TSR have announced exciting opportunities for amateur and home-produced competitors aiming to compete at HOYS in the upcoming season. In a joint statement, Grandstand and The Showing Register revealed that The Showing Register Summer Show, taking place on 15th and 16th July 2023 at Stoneleigh Park, will be made an exclusively amateur
Native specialist Aimee Devane gives us her tips for preparing ponies for winter shows. With three qualified for London International Horse Show 2022, and over 20 past qualifications, native producer Aimee Devane knows a thing or two about producing ponies for winter shows. We asked her for her tips on preparing for showing when the
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These 11 beauties were all named Best of Breed at London International Horse Show… Castle Kestrel wowed to take Connemara Best of Breed and the top spot ridden by Lucy Glover! Victoria Harker and Dukehill Pearly Spencer picked up the Welsh Section A Best of Breed and stood reserve! Dunedin Mascot and Katie Common clinched
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The winner of the inaugural Pony Club SEIB Search for a Star Your Horse Live lead rein final, Thistledown Elpaso and his seven-year-old rider Emily Hiscox took the top title at the SEIB Search for a Star Championship in the main SEIB arena at Your Horse Live. Finn Williamson and Kirsty Wilson’s dark bay mare
Chosen from over three hundred stores nationally, North-Lincolnshire based Equisign Tack and Feed were crowned winners of the Retailer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Equestrian Business Awards sponsored by Equilibrium Products. The store had already previously won two best retail display competitions. Despite being family run, the store opens 7 days a week
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Grandstand Media has announced the takeover of prominent showing society, The Showing Register (TSR) in a pursuit of increasing opportunities for amateur competitors in the 2023 Season. TSR has been led by Director, Sarah Chapman, for the past 10 years since its establishment in 2012 and she has been passionate about supporting amateurs in showing.
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Renowned equestrian photographers 1st Class Images have taken on sponsorship for the Junior of the Year award at the SEIB British Showing Awards which take place on December 3rd 2022. 1st Class Images will be a familiar name to hordes of equestrian competitors in several equestrian disciplines, capturing all the best moments both in and
Investment advisory practice Pardus Wealth takes on the Pony of the Year award at the SEIB British Showing Awards which take place on December 3rd 2022. Established in 2018, Pardus Wealth is an investment advisory practice that incorporates financial planning, portfolio management, and other aggregated financial services. Georgia Smith, Equine Manager said: “Pardus Wealth are
First-timer Elsie Lynch had the most magical first HOYS! She not only won her 133cm working hunter pony class, but also stood champion working hunter pony and supreme pony! What a HOYS! Here are five more who made their first visit a spectacular one! Joyton Sunshine Five-year-old Welsh section C Joyton Sunshine had jumped just
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Got a mountain and moorland pony off to HOYS this year? Both judges, Tweetie Nimmo and Jo Jack will be making the journey south from Scotland to judge the finals held at the NEC next Wednesday and Thursday. Both are well known on the native circuit, but here’s a little more information on both and
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Justine Armstrong Small is a familiar face in working hunter circles. She won HOYS two years consecutively in 2003 and 2004 riding the prolific Zin Zan, and the pair went on to stand supreme horse of the year in 2003. Justine gives her tips for last-minute preparation worker preparations! Don’t over jump It’s tempting to
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By Jenny Viner SEIB Insurance Brokers have announced a new partnership with ex-international show-jumper and television producer and stylist, Alex Osborn of The Old Manor Stables in Worcestershire. Alex’s media expertise is helping build the profile of SEIB’s sponsorship of the prestigious SEIB Winter Novice Showjumping championship and the SEIB Search for a Star amateur
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Having been concerned about the current trend for overweight ponies for several years, the National Pony Society has teamed up with long-term partners, Baileys Horse Feeds to relaunch the Fit for the Future initiative. “Although the situation is improving, there is still more work to be done to educate competitors and judges on the optimum
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The Queen’s Highland pony mare, Balmoral Leia was crowned overall mountain and moorland accolade on day two of Royal Windsor Horse Show by judge, David Puttock. Five-year-old Leia won her breed class and championship en route to the supreme title. She is by Balmoral Lord, whom producer Lizzie Briant explained sadly died of grass sickness,
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These three ponies and riders made history when they took the first spots in the SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club final to be held at Your Horse Live in the autumn. The first ever SFAS Pony Club lead rein class was won by Worcestershire Hunt branch member, Charlotte Knight, 5, riding her mother
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In an exciting announcement for mountain and moorland exhibitors, the British Show Pony Society have confirmed that their BSPS Heritage Supreme Championship will once again be hosted by the London International Horse Show. It will be judged on the morning of the 19th of December 2022 at the Excel Arena, London Docklands and the prizegiving
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UK Ponies and Horses chairperson, Julie Templeton, explained that the committee responded to calls from last season’s competitors to include training stakes classes in their schedule in the run-up to the show. “Having based our timing calculations on our previous entries from previous shows, we had the day planned with the aim of finishing jumping
Feeding my natives over the winter is easy. Every morning, I greet them with a carrot each, and they’ve a second carrot before lights out. They have good quality hay or haylage overnight and go out on mud during the day, weather permitting. In spring, things get trickier. There’s new grass and a new show
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The Dales Pony Society has opened applications for two Education and Training Bursaries. The bursary will offer financial assistance two young Dales Pony Society members to access further training up to the value of £250 each. There will be two categories, one for applicants under 18 years old on January 1st, 2022, and one for
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The Horse of the Year Show has announced an expansion of its Mountain and Moorland ridden section and we were thrilled to see yet another native breed, the Dartmoor, have its own class at the final. Previously Dartmoor ponies have been judged alongside Exmoor and Shetland ponies. Throughout the season there will now be some individual
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Mountain and Moorland classes have enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity over the last few years. In a bid to reflect this trend and offer yet more opportunities for younger riders to participate in the show, Horse of the Year Show has announced an exciting new class: the Mountain and Moorland 122cm Junior Working Hunter
We’ve pulled together 10 hot up-and-coming novice combinations to keep an eye on as they progress through the season! 1. Kate Williams and Ringside Fields of Gold Five-year-old Eva is a homebred Welsh section D by Swanhill Golden Rocket and out of Gwernfythan Melody. Kate is hoping to bring her out this year to do
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We’ve heard there’s a cold snap on the way, so get ahead and bag yourself some warm gloves to keep your fingers warm while you ride. Ariat-Insulated-Tek-Grip-Gloves Busse All Round Winter Gloves Woof Wear Precision Thermal Riding Gloves HV Polo Tech Winter Riding Gloves Hy5 Thinsulate Leather Winter Riding Gloves Roeckl Polartec Gloves
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PCSO Judith Parr works within the Pembrokeshire Rural Crime Team. As part of her role, she routinely advises the rural citizens and business owners on crime prevention. When she’s not in uniform, she can often be found helping her daughter, Lucy, at shows. As someone who knows our industry and works in the field, we
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There’s no doubt that keeping horses is an expensive habit. So here are some tips for managing finances to see you through the season. Do as Tuffy Stockley says in our first Showing World of the year and ‘create a budget plan to allow for expenses like society renewals and height certificates that need completing
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Bedmax has become the first equine bedding company to become British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) NOPS accredited. The scheme aims to minimise the risk of contamination by naturally occurring prohibited substances (NOPS) in equine bedding products. This means that products from BEDMAX’s range, including Littlemax, Stockmax shavings and the recently launched, Strawmax straw pellet bedding,
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