Leamside Equestrian

2010 Dressage European Championships Kronberg

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Pre European Camp 2010

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Winter Championships 2010

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Hickstead CDI

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Belgium CDI 2010

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Winter Regionals 2010

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Addington Manor CDI

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Junior Squad 2010

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More to follow

National Convention 2009

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A trip to Addington for the Dressage Convention

Sheepgate U25's Dressage Championships

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Sheepgate Dressage Championships

more to follow

Hickstead Premier League

2010-03-10T08:31:00.002Z

Well we set off to catch up with Sam at Hickstead. Frank and the Moodys were already enroute. Having made sure that the yard was looked after we were looking forward to a weekend off; even if it was horses again! Phil quite enjoys the show jumping so after a spot of dressage we planned to hop on over to the jumping classes and of course the extended shopping valley!

The sat nav was absolutely useless.... we ended up in nowhere and cutting it really fine to get there to see Sams first test...! Finally we arrived but we were not allowed to go the wagon to collect our parking tickets and of course everyone was busy warming up etc so no-one answering phones. We spied Sam in the warm up and her time was drawing near but still we could not get in. Finally we joined the parking queue, paid our dues and as fast as we could parked and ran to the arena. As we walked closer we saw Sam in the far arena...we crept out the way so as not to distract and watched the test.. Cant believe we are at Hickstead for the weekend. Its fab.

The scores were in and Sam was a credible 4th place - not overly pleased with the test but then again she is rather self critical. It was only the first day. It was great to catch up as we havent seen her for a while with being away from home. Anyway we watched a bit of jumping and then went off to find our hotel. It was a great little place but we could only stay there one night and had to move to another for the second night. We ate at the B&B and then decided we would go to Brighton for thhe evening however when we went to move our car we were greated by lots of Morris Dancers!!! No way were we going anywhere so we decided to stay put and found ourselves in the beer garden a bit bemused!

Music and dancing - took us back to ancient times! What it would have been like and the culture. Everyone was really friendly and made us realise that it was this community spirit that was lacking in the north! Anyway a few drinks later and off to bed we went. Early rise so we would miss breakfast but there was a little tray put together for us so we could have cereal etc before we left.

We arrived on site and Sam was on early. We watched in the warm up and becky had taken her stirrups away! It was a great atmosphere. Fab to catch up with everyone that we had made friends with over the shows and trips away... Time to enter... I always get a bit blank at this point... she rode a lovely test and seemed pleased with the performance today. results were in and a 1st place. In the prize giving Kwad can be a little giddy but Sam loves his spark. He didnt dissapoint with a lovely prize giving. Sam was presented with a fab rug. Very plush. That was it for the day so off we went to watch some more show jumping and then a quick chat with sam and off to the new hotel.

We had yet another early rise... Sam was riding two classes today. AMSQ and Junior Music Freestyle. In the Advanced Medium she was earlyin again and the class was going on for quitesome time so it was a long wait. The result were in and so far she is in the lead... Now warming up for the music and again a super test. So now we wait.. We hae had such a fab weekend, morris dancers, show jumping, dressage and of course spending time with Sam... well it was Paul Hayler who led the class in the Advanced Medium and pipped Sam into 2nd place. It was a shame as Sam has not had the time to try to qualify for the regionals and then the nationals with focusing on gaining experience of the team tests etc. A win would have secured her a place direct to the Nationals. She was not dissapointed though and the weekend was a great experience. Her first Hickstead and very pleased. In the Freestyle she was again in the lead so another prize giving. Kwad was so excited this time.... another party... !

Anyway we left for home, said our good byes and off we went for the 7 hour drive home!!!

Sommerford Park

2010-03-10T08:18:00.002Z

Well I couldnt make it to Sommerford Park for the Premier League but it was a glorious weekend with sunshine; a little too hot I think but all had a very good time.

Last year we spent the afternoon on the grass enjoying a picnic with the rose flowing...! Heavenly. However this year for me was nose to the grind and workign away at home...

Having just returned from Belgium there was a lot to do at home. Not only was it a long way with all the driving but had to catch up on all the jobs that I had abandoned!!! No rest for the wicked.

Reports were in from Sommerford - very pleased with how they went. Sam had had a busy week at work following returning from Belgium and then straight off again to compete at Sommerford. The results were in and in the Junior Team 65.7% and 3rd place, in the freestyle you would think with a score of 74.10% would secure a 1st place but fellow team mate Bobby Hayler rode an incredible test with 74.30% and in the individual test the following day 5th place with 67.20%. So very pleased. Just a shame that we missed it all as the music is my favourite class. Becky put together the most incredible test for Sam - she knows Kwad inside out and he can be really tricky to fit music too but the combinations suit him and it helps that Sam loves the music as that helps the test flow.

Selected for the Belgium International

2009-07-03T22:57:00.002+01:00

Much to our surprise following the results at keysoe Sam and Wallenstein were invited to compete in Belgium. Wow we couldnt believe it. We asked that we take Kwad too as if we were to ride one then it would be good experience to have another ride too. Gain twice as much experience. I would say that this was definately the right move.

Wallenstein was good on the first day with promising results although a couple of tweaks required and as Sam had not ridden him much it was hard to know how to correct this for the competition arena, training yes but in the arena it was a difficult call. Sam rode him well though and a credit to her determination to give things a try.

Kwad on the other hand just was getting better. Following their successful outing at Sheepgate where Sam was 2nd in the team and Ist in the Individual it was fitting that yet again we saw good results in Belgium. In the team test Sam rode a good test and for the Brits was 2nd behind Melissa Beer. In the Individual Sam qualified for the Kur on Kwad and the consolation on Wally. We were so excited. Sam was leading for a good time and having been the first in the arena it seemed like a really long time. However her final placing was 13th which for her first international abroad was truly amazing. This was also only the second time Sam had ridden the music in a competition so we hope it keeps on improving.

The weather was fantastic but we arrived on a very sombre day. It was the funeral for the Belgium show jumper. He and his sister ran the competition centre in Moorsele and rather than cancel the event - it went ahead., A very brave decision.

The atmosphere in the camp was strong with the stables decorated with the Union Jacks, everyone on bicycles and scooters and enjoying the sunshine. Ian Leak had carried our food and haylege as we feared we would be overweight in the wagon carrying two big horses. We arrived at the ferry weighbridge holding our breathe but we had a whole 20kg to spare!!!! what did we have to worry about...Phew! Ian had out out some of the haylege bales to keep our spaces.... makes a change from towels I suppose. He he.

The temperature was high, very little breeze and surrounded by horses, what more could you want,. oh yes the bar was open too! The selectors and our chef d'equippe were excellent along with Ferdi Eilberg and Erik Thiellgard. And of course Becky made the most amazing trip to support Sam and warm her up during th coure of the competition,. Can you believe Becky was driven to Hull by Anne, boarded an overnight ferry, caught the bus, a taxi and then walked 5 miles or so to the centre.... all so she could teach and ride a few horses before coming out. Now thats what I call dedication and support. Becky was brilliant. I had the best few days. Sam and Becky managed the horses as they had their routine. I offered the odd hand but generally was a bit of a spare part. My duties were not to start until Saturday so what was I to do. . I cleaned the wagon, swept and swept. had lesiurely showers and to my surprise managed to read a book. I am not one for reading as I tend not to have the time but I did plenty in Belgium. Pure holiday in heaven. Actually just what I needed.

Sadly Becky left us on the Saturday afternoon as her horses and other clients beckoned and so her return journey, much the same as before began. Sam rode the music really well and unfortunately Wally and Sam just had difference of opinion as to what they were to do. I must say Sam learned quickly and proved that she can listen and react to a situation.

It was time to leave and after having such a fab time, socialising and watching fab horses we set off on our way back. It was a convoy. Lead trucker was Ian Leak, we called him Optimus Prime, as he was in his silver truck with red stripes on the side, then came Stephen Thompson, then us and Eliza Mason and Joe taking up the rear. Onwards we go....

We arrrived at the docks and in sequence took up our spots in readiness to board the ferry. We loaded up checked the horses and went upstairs, We looked for optimus and stephen but couldnt see them, then with a glance back to the docks..... somehow they were standing there watching us move off intothe distance. How did that happen? Ooooops not very polite. Sam rang Ian and we waved goodbye. Apparently it was only minutes before their ferry set sail too.

We just had time to have some breakfast and then a quick shopping trip and it was time to get ready to unload. back on th road to Gunthwaite. Wow what a trip. truly an experience and I was sad to leave.

Oh well hopefully this will not be the last trip abroad.

Hmmm - what do we do now! Wallentein and Keysoe.

2009-07-03T22:51:00.003+01:00

Becky suggested that Sam should ride Wallenstein and try him at Keysoe Premier. Sam had never ridden Wally before and this was the Monday before Keysoe. Sam rode Wally on the Monday and the results were pleasing she enjoyed the ride and so agreed that she would ride at Keysoe. She then rode him again on the Wed and Friday before competing him on the Saturday. its got to be madness to expect anything with only 3 rides under her belt on Wally but she was confident and Becky was too so you can only try.

Wally is a completely different horse to Kwad and this was to test Sams riding enormously. he was also such a big horse to keep together. I must admit they rode two lovely tests although the marks were not high it was definately a picture for the future. Everyone was pleased and she gained alot of support for this outing.

Sam and Kwadraat selected for the Addington Home International - Wow

2009-07-03T22:23:00.003+01:00

Sam and Kwadraat selected to represent Great Britain at the Home International at Addington Manor in April 2009.

It has been an awful time for us lately and to be honest we really cant focus on life in general and so I will keep this short as an update.

The journey began with a trip to purchase the top hat and tails and the day her Great Britain jacket arrived.....along with the Union Jacks for her tailcoat and numnahs.

We picked Sam and Kwad up for our trip to Addington and bedded down for the night. All in all it was very much like a normal show at Addington. All dressed and ready for the trot up - they both looked magnificent. thankfully we heard the right words - he passed! so we were ready to compete. Becky drove down from Barnsley to warm Sam up for the Team test - how she does it I will never know, left at 5am to travel and warm Samup then returned to Gunthwaite to ride and teach. Returning the next day to do the same. You couldnt as for better support.

On the first day Sam got up but wasnt feeling very well. She had had a bit of cold and had flu like symptoms along with our personal loss I began to wonder if competing was the right thing to do. Some said it would keep her busy until the funeral and others felt it was too much. Sam made the decision to compete so as not to let the team down. I can only sy it was hard and I thinj she did a fab job under the circumstances.

As she entered the arena again all looked like a normal Addington premier, affiliated or even talent spotting. She had ridden in this arena a number of times so nothing out of the ordinary until the commentator said "lets welcome to the arena Samantha Brown riding Kwadraat for Great Britain" - wow thats when it hit me so who knows what Sam felt. She said she was too busy concentrating to notice hich was probably just as well. We were so proud of her.

Anyway suffuce to say she had a good Addington haven ridden some nice tests and qualifying for the Kur ! That should be interesting - having only ridden it a few times at home and never having ridden a music before - I think she was very brave and handled the situation extremely well. Well done girlie.

Well to cut short we really enjoyed ourselves and it was a fantastic experience. One I shall never forget. Lets hope its not the last time she will wear the Union Jack.

First Dressage test on Kwad......Sun 18th Jan 2009

2009-01-20T16:24:00.003Z

We met up with Sam and the Moodys at Vale View in Leicester. Frank was loaded up with horses and riders and headed off to Vale View in the early hours of Sunday morning. As Sam was not on until 4:30 pm we left home around 9am for a leisurely drive to the venue. We arrived relaxed and warm... not for long. !

First on the agenda was a look around the shop, bargain hunting. Then a well earned coffee.

First riders of the day were Emma and Pip Corbett - unfortunately a bit earlier so we missed those tests. A shame as I really like the new boy, Fio, think he will be something special and one to watch out for. Murphy was introduced to me later that day by Pip, wearing his scarf. It was cold you know. !

hannah was next up with her young lady Caluna. Possibly the first time I have seen Hannah compete and Caluna was looking good. I think it was their first Medium tests, certainluy would have been near enough the first and how well they did too. Han ended up winning both tests in Caluna although I dont think that would have mattered to Hannah as she was so pleased with Caluna after the test the result was not the issue although I think she was pleased about that too.

Emma Gallagher was next to go with her cheeky boy. The straight after was Sam. Ooh by now I was to take away. Nerves shot so keeping well out of the way. Not ususally as nervous but I think it was such a big test for them both and for her first time out with the boy. An Advanced Medium to warm up - HC and it was a pleasing test that allowed them to settle into each other in readiness for the big one.

Kwad earned a little rest in the wagon and we brought him back out about 20 mins before the big one just to warm him up a little and loosen him off. Sams fingers were so cold, hands red raw and painfully blue. Poor thing. I must remember to bring a hot water bottle next time. Also her Konigs are not broken in yet so cold feet and no feeling in her ankles.

The bell rings and the test begins.......oooooooohhhhhh!!!!!

Well I can say it was a really good test for her first ever advanced class and first time out on the boy,. whatever happens we were really proud and pleased with the overall picture. Although the lack of top hat and tails was a shame. Long story but her Patey hat bought as a special present for the hard work she had done presenting Caesar at the Premier Leagues and showing the girls and babies, didnt fit and was sent back a second time only to find it still didnt fit. So we are waiting now for her new Christie Hat to be delivered. It wasnt to deter her from the the test though and as it wasnt absolutely necessary for this level she entered at A.....

Kwads tempis were foot perfect and the test was a good one. Moody girls pleased and the first test was now over and done with. Now its down to the nitty gritty, more tests to come. We laoded up and Sam and I had a big hug. It was done. Her first test and first advanced over with. Now off to get the results......

Well it was a good test. Probably if we are honest needed a bit tidying up, bit of practice and more tests at this level and an excellent start. Sam won the class with 65.94 percent so a very pleasing start. Well done. Her Daddy was there too to watch and so this will be a day to remember. Thanks to all our support team. For the first time I was not a driver, chef or groom. I was able to enjoy the day and watch the tests, probably why I was more nervous than normal, nothing to keep me occupied.! ..

2009-01-20T15:48:00.002Z

Squad Training

We travelled to Bury Farm for the Squad training day on the 3rd January 2009. Temperatures of -8 recorded as we slept in the wagon...... very chilly. We were quite toasty in the wgon until it was time to get out from under our quilts... soon warmed up in the lovely cafeteria at Bury Farm.

Kwad had a really settled night in his luxury stable. Bury has an entire stable block set aside for temporary stabling but in fact rather nicely done. Home from home.

In the morning Sam had a fitness session with Jon Pitts, lots of rolling around on the balance balls from what I could see. Some very good techniques and now I have a shopping list which includes snaffling my balance ball for Sam to take to the Moodys. She really felt that the balance ball was helping with opening her hips, something the little stiffy has a problem with. You would think at 16 she would be more flexible.... although i do believe that the "child friendly pony" she tried from a local dealer some years ago is still playing havoc with her bones. Some 18 hours in A&E with lost feeling in her legs. The manic pony was brutal, after an exhaustive session trying to remove Sam from the saddle, when it finally did, it came back and jumped all over her. Very unusual for a horse to do this but this little pony was having none of it. She had only just started to trot. Anyway we feel the stiffness probably stems from this incident and she has rto work really hard to come through it. So balance ball it is...

Before lunch there was also a talk with Anna Ross Davies. What a lovely lady, so funny. Mums and Dads were allowed to join in and listen to gain all the tips we could to help our young riders. Really enjoyed the talk and found what she said made sense. Anna explained how she prepares for competition and how to eradicate those crucial stressy moments which cause pre competition stress. Anna explained how her trainer advised preparation for a big show and walked us through her preprations, thoughts and routines. How it was difficult for her to have a groom when she was so used to doing the hrose pre herself. Not having to do the plaiting up meant she had time on her hands. How she had to find ways of using this time constructively so that it wasnt filled with stressy moments. Very informative. I must say though I think the lack of qwuestions after her talk was down to one of two things, she either explained everything extremely well or we were so cold we didnt dare ask a question for fear we would be kept in the room a bit longer. Everyone enjoyed the talk and we certainly seemed to get a few ideas for combating any nerves.

After lunch Sam was ready to go into her session. Having only watched her a few times now on Kwad I was keen to see if I noticed any improvement. Fortuntately Sam got to keep her stirrups this time. This session seemed to focus more on obtaining a soft outline with a lot of stretching exercises and working the muscles across the back. Kwad seems to enjoy this now and is really warming to the experience. I must say I have seen an improvement in Sam, maybe its just because she is growing up and I see a young lady now instead of my little girl. Whatever it is I do enjoy and like what I see.

Anyway another fantastic session with Ferdi was over and we watched a few more lessons before our journey back to Sheffield. Selectors had a little chat with everyone after their training session too so after that we headed off back home. It was 4 and half hours to Sheffield and a further 2 hours for me to get back home so a long couple of days. But thankfully back to a warm bed.

2008-10-30T15:26:00.003Z

Junior Viewing Weekend

The start to the weekend was fraught with disaster..... I was at home gettng the wagon ready to collect Sam, Laura, Diesel and Kwadraat from the Moodys yard in Sheffield. As usual the yard was extremely busy and we decided that I should leave around 11:00am. the wagon was packed and ready ...turn the key and nothing. Batteries were flat something to do with the immobiliser. Anyway we managed to get on the road to arrive at 4:00pm . We loaded up and headed off. Traffic was not bad for a Friday afternoon and we were doing fine for time considering the later start. We stopped off at Watford Gap services for a quick stop then set off again. About 800 yards out of the services we had a blow out on the wagon. We couldnt believe it.

Sitting on the side of the M1 ..... the biys didnt notice anything thankfully. They were still munching quite happily. We three girls were entertained by the traffic officers who were absolutely brilliant. Laura and Sams spirits still in tact and the recovery guy on his way with a tyre. Yipee. We were on our way within an hour or so. Laura's mum Chris, an excellent organiser and father Rob, kept the staff at Bury Farm updated. Rob even took the boys to the pub for a drink. We later realised that the guy was actually the owner. Alan was very down to earth, he and his staff were extremely helpful and supportive. We were escorted to our stables where Chris and Rob had already prepared our beds but we were assisted with putting further bedding down and made to feel very welcome. Horses settled and we were off to Chris and Robs camper van for evening meal. Wow how spoilt, suitable fed and watered, horses and us we were off to bed.

Morning arrived. Sam and Kwad were ready to go. They looked very smart in their whites. I must say I was very shocked at how grown up Sam looked. It has been three weeks since I spent time with Sam, missed her loads but looking at her on Kwad made me realise she is now a young woman. Laura and Sam were walking the horses to the arena and I was overwhelmed. Sam entered the arena and it was time to start the lesson. Ferdi chose Sam and and she started riding. I sat amazed at how Kwad and Sam had bonded in such a short time. He was soft and over his back and fluid in his movements. Ferdi watched Sam warm up and then called her over for another chat. He then took her stirrups away and I winced along with a few other people who I didnt know but they obviously knew Kwad and his movement. the lesson continued with Sam riding all the movements including the flying changes, extended canter, medium and extended trot,. I was sure the whites would get a bit of black on them but she sat tall and still. Took my breath away. Normally I let Sam know what I think could have been improved on in her lessons but today I couldnt pick fault. I was impressed with her riding given the time she had ridden Kwad. the lesson ended and off we went back to the stables. It was quite warm and the horses were obviously hot....some of the riders too,! The girls washed the hroses down and took them for a walk to graze and dry off in the sun.

I cooked tea in the wagon, Laura's Mum Chris had made a lovely Lasagne with breads etc which we were invited to share which was lovely. We ate in the very smart camper van that Chris and Rob had hired for the weekend. Suitably fed and watered we set off to bed, horses already tucked up for the night. Early Sunday we ate a leasurely breakfast and then went off to get the horses ready. Today Sam had Erik Thielgardd and again she rode lovely and they jus concentrated on what Ferdi had been working on the previous day again without stirrups. poor Sam. Anyway the lesson finished the girls were talking to the owner Alan and as Bury Farm have hot horse showers Alan suggested we get a token and pop them in the wash box. The horses had a hot shower and they then went for a walk to graze them while they dried off.

We tidied the beds and prepared the wagon for leaving. Had a finally visit to the shop on site and then we were ready for the off. The girls wanting to stop at Kentucky Fried Chicken at the Leicester services so tea was sorted. We headed off with Chris and Rob leading the way so that we followed the right route. back on the motorway and heading for home. Arriving at the Moodys the girls did a quick unpac of the wagon and horses and let me go on my way. It was another two hours or so before I would arrive home. I felt bad just leaving everything for the girls to sort out but they insisted and I was getting tired so I set off. Arriving home around 10:30pm I parked the wagon and relfected on the trip the highs and the lows. We had such a fantastic time. Catching up with other families we met on the circuit and watching all the young riders, Mums and Dads.

We were not surewhat was to happen next. We knew letters would be sent out to say whether or not the girls would be invited to National or Squad training. Laura rang to say she had her letter for the National training she applied for. Sam still had not heard. On Friday last we finally received the letter, Sam was at work in Sheffield and I was in Germany at the stallion auctions. Chris rng to say that Sam had a letter and should he open it. He opened it and read it out. We were delighted. He tried ringing Sam to let her know and I shared the news with a few friends in Germany. Wow. they did it., Sam was really pleased but also realises that this is only the first hurdle. Now she has to ride and train in order to try for a place on a team for either an international home or abraod trip. But after such a long time working hard and her recent commitment to training we hope she achieves all she sets out to do,. congrats Sam and Kwad. xx

Watch this space for further updates........

Junior Squad selection weekend

2008-10-21T21:01:00.001+01:00

We attended the Junior squad selection weekend where Sam had a fantastic training session with Ferdi Eilberg on the Sat and with Erik Thielgard on the Sun. Sam really enjoyed the weekend meeting new people and catching up with friends. having only seen Sam ride Kwad once before I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly they seemed to have developed a relationship. Ferdi decided that Sam should do the lesson without stirrups... not easy on such a huge moving horse. However she held her position and when Ferdi suggested he would like to see medium and extended trot I winced at the thought but she delivered beautifully. Well done Sam. I thought your whites were definately going to suffer.

British Dressage Junior Viewing Day. Sam and Kwadraat travelled down to the selection viewing day at Bury Farm in Bedfordshire. It was such a fantastic weekend, the facilities are excellent.Sam trained with Ferdi Eilberg and Erik Thielgardd. As Sam is working at the Moodys yard I had not seen her ride Kwad since the first try on him a couple of weeks before. I was a little apprehensive as such a new combination especially as Kwadraat is such a big moving horse. We received a letter which states that Samantha and Kwadraat have been selected for the GB Junior Squad. This is a fabulous opportunity where Sam will gain further training and experience with the option of being selected to represent GB at home and abroad if her results warrant such an honour. We are so proud of her achievements to date and look forward to reporting their progress.

In addition we must congratulate Laura Jarvis who travelled with us. Laura is this years Young Rider Talent Spotting winner and she was also selected for National Training with her gorgeous, but naughty boy, Diesel.

2008-04-22T22:20:00.000+01:00

Home of the Best British Bred Pony Foal in the 2007 Futurity Series and German Foal Champion 2006.

All our foals were awarded 1st Premium and identified as top performance horses / ponies. In addition our broodmares have all been placed 1st or 2nd and Supreme Champion status. We have invested heavily in quality broodmares and use stallions that compliment for top performance.

STUD SEASON IS UPON US. COLOUR ARRIVES TO LEAMSIDE

We are standing Wixstone Oban Champion Coloured stallion and visiting is Holmegaards Bastion, Champion Knabstrupper Stallion. The two coloured boys will stand alongside our resident boys, Black Trakehner Stallion Muschamp Korsakof, a fantastic all round performer who excells dressage and eventing with his exceptional talent in all 3 fields, Caesar 171 our Elite pony stallion who is proven in Dressage and has proven his progeny are World Class title winners in Driving, Show jumping and dressage as well as sons and daughters who are producing to the same standards. Why not visit us to see our range of boys to suit your needs. If we dont have a stallion that suits your mare we will help you find her a partner to meet your requirements.

NEWSFLASH - Phase 1 of Indoor school Our indoor school has started with the foundations now completed. The steelwork was to arrive by police escort and expected mid April 2008 however with Northumbrian Water being on site this has now been severely delayed. We anticipate by October 2008 however will keep you posted. The surface is world class having been used at the Horse of the Year Show. It will be re mixed to ensure the highest quality and being a waxed surface will ensure that the arena is dust free. The design of the indoor is such that you will not feel like you are riding in a barn but a very light and airy building which will make schooling your horse a pleasure. Watch this space.!

NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED... TAKE A PEEK! 25th January 2008 - Addington Manor Warm Up Premier League We didnt make it down on the Friday as the winds were really high with wagons turning over everywhere. We decided it was not to be. Sam was to meet her mentor Maria Eilberg at Addington on the Saturday and so she was really disappointed. Me too as Two Sox was going to be there and he is an all time favourite of mine. Ah well another day. Saturday the weather by late afternoon was better and we decided we would travel. We arrived at 10pm and got settled in for the night and straight to bed. Everyone had already gone to bed so were were very quiet. Sunday morning Sam was on early however I had been up most of the night and felt really poorly. Sarah Hinchcliffe and Becky Moody to the rescue. Sarah tacked Caesar up. He is a bit of an escape artist so just as well otherwise he would have removed his bridle by the time Sam was ready. Becky was on hand for a quick few words of wisdom and then off she went to ride in. I could barely watch from the sidelines as I crawled from the wagon to the arena and quickly back again. Sam and Caesar came a credible 3rd even though she thought the test was not one of their best. However the crowd did praise with applause and a kind gentleman came to say how fantastic he thought Caesar was and that he had the most amazing Canter. She was really pleased and proud that someone liked him enough to come over and tell her. Made her day. We cant thank Sarah Hinchcliffe, Becky and Hannah Moody for their help that day. Poor Hannah got a desperate cry for help from a very poorly Mum and gave some much needed telephone support. So thank you all. We did however get to repay a small favour that very afternoon when Frank, the Moodys wagon, decided he didnt want to go home after all. Champers gave him a little boost though and off they went. Ah well we wonder what the next show brings... SATURDAY 12TH JANURAY 2008 British Breeding Awards We were invited to London to receive a special award at the Grange City Hotel by the British Equestrian Federation. LE Chiffre alias Peanut has been recognised as the Best British Bred Pony Foal during the futurity Series of 2007. We are overwhlmed by this award as this is our first pony foal from our Maiden broodmare Lily. Lily herself was awarded the Supreme Champion title at SPSS Grading and In Hand show in October 2007 and won her Broodmare class for the second year running. Sam, our daughter, prepared all our mares and foals that day with the help of our two grooms and what a fantastic job they did. Both our pony broodmares took 1st and 2nd place, Lily was Show Supreme Champion and Peanut didnt disgrace himself either. We ahve had such a fantastic breeding year in 2007 and have much more to offer in 2008. A lot of our mares are in foal with exciting prospects from Caesar to come again this year. Lets hope we can make it back to London next year and collct another award. It was such a fantastic evening and to be in the line up with all the top studs and the likes of Mary King and Pippa Funnel cllecting awards too. What an honour to be recognised for our achievments. Thank you everyone who has supported us. Some very exciting stllions for 2008 and whatever your breeding needs are we are here to help you achieve them. NEW MOORS DRESSAGE SAT 10TH NOV 2007 SAM AND CAESAR YET AGAIN PROVE THE COMBINATION IS ON WINNING FORM BY GAINING THEIR FIRST MEDIUM WIN WITH 64%. WE THOUGHT WE WOULD GET HIM OUT TO SEE IF WE COULD QUALIFY FOR THE WINTER REGIONALS. WITH ONE DOWN IT WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO FIT IN ANPOTHER BEFORE THE CLOSE. WE WILL CONCENTRATE ON THE SUMMER REGIONALS AND PREMIER LEAGUES. WE HAVE HAD SUCH A FANTASTIC RESPONSE TO THE TRACEY WOODHEAD CLINICS AND SPACES ARE CLOSING FAST. WEATHER HAS BEEN KIND TO US AS THESE ARE CURRENTLY OUTDOORS HOWEVER WE MOVE INDOORS IN MARCH SO IT IS ADVISABLE TO BOOK YOUR SPACE TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT. TRACEY IS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL YOUR HORSES AND WORK THROUGH ANY RIDDEN ISSUES YOU MAY HAVE AND SHE IS ALWAYS OPEN TO RIDING YOUR HORSE TO GET THE FULL FEEL. LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE SO THAT I CAN PREPARE TIMES THOUGH...! TRACEY WOODHEAD CLINIC FILLING UP FAST SO ANY LATE TAKERS SHOULD RING TO BOOK THEIR PLACE ASAP. TRACEY WILL BE HOLDING MONTHLY CLINICS. THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE IS SAT 19th APRIL 2008. OUR USUAL CREW OF TRAINERS WILL BE BACK. BOOK EARLY FOR HANNAH MOODY,TRACEY WOODHEAD AND HANNAH ESBERGER-SHEPHERD. NEW CLINICS ARRANGED - SEE TRAINING & EVENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS TALENT SPOTTING FINAL - ADDINGTON MANOR BUCKS 20 AND 21ST OCTOBER 2007 CAESAR 171 ONCE AGAIN WAS OUT AT ADDINGTON AND LOVING IT. SAM AND CAESAR TOOK PART IN THE 2007 TALENT SPOTTING FINAL. AFTER A TENSE DAY AS SAM WAS FIRST IN IT WAS DOWN TO THE LAST FOUR TO SEE IF THEY MADE IT TO THE RIDE OFF. THE PONY RIDERS WERE OF SUCH A HIGH STANDARD THAT THE JUDGES PUT 3 THROUGH TO THE RIDE OFF CREATING MORE TENSION THAN WE COULD BEAR. WITH OVER 65 PONY RIDERS COMPETING FOR A PLACE AT THE FINAL WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. WE BROUGHT CAESAR BACK INTO WORK 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE REGIONAL TRIALS AFTER A YEAR OFF AT STUD. AFTER QUALIFYING WE DECIDED TO TAKE PART IN THE U25S AT SHEEPGATE. THEY WERE PLACED IN ALL THEIR CLASSES INCLUDING THE FEI PONY TEAM TESTS GAINING 7TH PLACE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP. AGAIN CAESAR WAS SHOWING HIS YOUNGER YEARS OF TALENT AND PROVING HE HADNT LOST HIS MOVES. THEY HAVE AGAIN DEVELOPED THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO TAKE 2ND PLACE AT THE TALENT SPOTTING FINAL WHERE WE WERE ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDED AT THE LEVEL OF TALENT AND FABULOUS HORSES TAKING PART IN THIS COUNTRY. WE HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD WITH THIS LEVEL OF QUALITY COMING THROUGH THE LEVELS AND ALL U25. WOW! DHI TIGER LILY REIGNS SUPREME CHAMPION AT THE SPSS GRADING SHOW AT THE HEART OF ENGLAND IN STAFFS. LILY WOWED THE AUDIENCE WITH HER MOVES AND LE CHIFFRE ALIAS PEANUT SHOWED HIS COMBINED QUALITIES OF LILY AND CAESAR TRYING TO OUT DO HIS MUM. UNFORTUNATELY FOR HIM HE HAD TIRED HIMSELF FOR HIS CLASS BUT STILL MANAGED 2ND PLACE. LYNN CROWDEN OF WOODLANDER STUD COMMENTED THAT LILY WAS A SPORTS HORSE IN A PONY PACKAGE AND WE MUST AGREE. SHE IS THE SWEETEST MARE WITH MOVEMENT AND FEMINITY THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY. BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY 2007 FOALS OF 2007 PROVE BREEDING PROGRAM IS RIGHT ON TRACK... AT THE HEART OF ENGLAND EC WE PRESENTED TWO FOALS FOR EVALUATION. OUR PONY FOAL DHI LE CHIFFRE ALIAS PEANUT WAS AWARDED A FIRST PREMIUM AND RESERVE CHAMPION PONY FOAL BY A VERY SMALL MARGIN. OVER THE WHOLE SERIES HE HAS ALSO BEEN RECOGNISED AS THE RESERVE PONY FOAL AND WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PREMIUM DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE AND FEATURE IN THE BEF PRESS RELEASE. WOW. PEANUT COMES FROM EXCELLENT BREEDING. DHI TIGER LILY SPSS HEAD STUD BOOK MARE AND ELITE SPSS PONY STALLION CAESAR 171. PEANUT GAINED A 9.5 FOR PERFORMANCE TYPE 9.3 FOR ATHLETISICSM 8.5 8.75 8 VETERINARY INSPECTION. OUR SECOND FOAL FOR EVALUATION WAS LE HELSINGOR ALIAS PECAN. HE WAS AWARDED FIRST PREMIUM AND WAS THIRD AT THE HEART OF ENGLAND EC IN THE EVENTING FOAL SECTION. BRITISH BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007 WE TOOK ONE OF OUR BROODMARES OUR FOUNDATION MARE POUR LA JOIE BY AROGNO. JOIE IS ONE OF THE LAST DAUGHTERS OF THE FAMOUS AROGNO WHO IS RENOWNED FOR BREEDING GOOD DRESSAGE HORSES. JOIE WAS ENTERED IN THE 12 YEAR OLD BROODMARE CLASS WITHOUT FOAL AT FOOT MAKING A HARD DECISION FOR JUDGES TO SEE WHAT SHE WOULD POTENTIALLY PRODUCE HOWEVER JUDGE LYNN CROWDEN AWARDED HER 3RD PLACE AND STTOD JOIE UP AS AN EXAMPLE OF AN EXCELLENT BROODMARE. THAT ALONE WAS A FANTASTIC RESULT FOR US THAT A RENOWNED PRODUCER AND JUDGE RECOGNISES OUR QUALITY MARE. 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