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Current Competition Horses On The Yard 2nd September 2010.Due to many and varied reasons our Competition horses have changed in recent months. Alfie, (competing name.. Shadow Chaser) has romped through the levels. Starting off in March 2008 with , what was originally known as Intro classes, now called BE 90. He now has 2points which have been achieved at Novice level by gaining a 5th placing at Hatherleigh Event on the 21st August. Alfie is really genuine and does try hard for me. He loves the x- country phase.In the show jumping he worries more about all the peripheral goings on at each competition. He is in joint ownership with Arlene Burley and myself. We are aiming to finish off the season with a 1*competition at Gatcombe and perhaps at Aldon. ![]() Tilly, (Talihli Sundancer) has started her eventing career. She has proved to be brave and consistant. She is being produced for the Pony Event classes. She has had the experience of three different riders and has risen to the challenge each time, being placed 6th, 9th and 7th at Stockland Lovell, Nutwell Court and Hatherleigh respectively.All results in BE 90 Classes.Head Girl, Becky Littleton took her to West Wilts, her first BE Event, having only ever done one event at Riding Club level. They finished a very credible 14th. Lizzie Kirkman then took her on to the next two events, achieving her first two placings. She is now being ridden by Harry Greaves who is a very capable junior rider. New to eventing but taking it in his stride as he has intensive training at TB Equestrian.This new partnership attained the 7th place at Hatherleigh. ![]()
‘Slightly Oliver’ 15.2hh. Bay TB gelding. Great partnership with Trilby. Reaching Intermediate level before having a major haemotoma in his stomach. Caused considerable pain so therefore was retired and is now keeping our brood mare company. Woe betide any horse that so much as looks at her!
Binneys Cirrus 16.3hh
bay gelding by Mayhill. .
Dory,(Hunky Dory) 16hh Bay Dark Bay gelding by Shining Spirit. 5yrs.
Charlie,(Charming Opposition) 16.1hh
Bay gelding by Fleetwater Opposition, 9yrs. Becky's latest venture! Charlie came to
the yard to be assessed and educated. His previous form had been fine
as he came through his initial competitions, finding it well within his
scope. As he matured he realised he could test the boundaries, being
intelligent and perhaps not challenged enough. He then became
difficult, not wanting to toe the line. This meant he started to miss
out on all the stuff he actually enjoyed doing. If only we could
verbally explain things to them! With the dogged faith of
his previous owner, insisting that this horse really deserved a chance
to prove himself, we persevered and came through. Charlie owes that
gentleman his future! Becky has ridden him on well, not giving
him an inch, but making sure he gets eons of praise when he gets things
right. It takes courage and sensitivity to bring some of these horses
to their full potential. Becky learnt a huge amount as she watched me
in previous years with Cirrus. They are now out competing together in
BE Events. Charlie has a wonderful technique over a fence, having a
very natural bascule. He's not without challenges as he still gets
tense in the dressage phase. Still challenging Becky to greater heights!
The babies of the yard are being worked on consistently behind the scenes. Aiming to get some competing under their belts this autumn and winter. Rio,(Harlyn No Limits). 16.2hh Bright Bay gelding. 4yrs.
Frankie,(Franklin
Voch Het Dennenhof) 16.1hh Chestnut gelding by T-Lucifer. 5 yrs. Not sure that is going to be his competing name! Also
owned by the Harris family. he was bought from a contact of theirs who
lives near Birmingham. He was imported from Holland. Has very striking
paces and a good technique when jumping. Still learning to go in a
straight line at the moment but very willing. Waiting for party time as
well!
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