Highland times

Highland times the magazine for members of the Highland Pony Enthusiasts Club

Issue: No 42 - Autumn 2012

Elmere Highland Ponies - Kaiser Chief na Dailach

AREA REPS SCOTLAND Maj & Mrs Connell, Pitmenzie, Glassart Glen,

by Auchtermuchty, Fife. KY14 7HT. e-mail:pitmenzie1@btinternet.com Tel: 01337 828783.

NORTH WEST Kathy Dewhurst, Blackmoss Farm Cottage, Elmridge Lane, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire. PR3 2NY. e-mail:KL5dewhurst@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01772 785895 / 07734 846807 Lindsay Walsh, Jenkinsons Barn, Thornley, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire. PR3 2TA. e-mail:lindsaywalsh@hotmail.co.uk Tel 07900 204585 NORTH EAST Christopher Grant, Birks Cottage Farm, Heddon Birks, East Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland. NE15 0HF. e-mail:fullykittedout@hotmail.com Tel: 0191 2671610 / 07787 124413

CENTRAL-WEST MIDLANDS Helen Best, Gatesblay, Stychampton, Stourport, Wrocester. DY13 9TA. e-mail:maxmystic@aol.com Tel: 01905 621122 / 07809 100772 Jo Jeffs, 2 Columbian Crescent, Burntwood, Staffordshire.WS7 2BD. e-mail:tangos@ntlworld.com Tel 01543 301568 WEST Tina Dando, 25 Orchard Close, Kewstoke, Weston super Marre, Somerset. BS22 9XY. e-mail:tinatalk@talktalk.net Tel: 01934 418765 THAMES VALLEY Wendy Shearman, 3 River View, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP10 9AT. e-mail:stuartshearman@btconnect.com Tel: 01628 523124

Lianne Parkin – 11 Loweswater Cresent, Grangefield, Stockton on Tees, Teeside. TS18 4PY. e-mail:lianneparkin@ntlworld.com Tel: 01642 895109

ANGLIA Catriona Carnegie, 232 Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heighs, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE26 2RS. e-mail:talisker_highland_ponies@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07786 321658

PENNINE Alison Payne, 32 Wellhouse Lane, Penistone, Sheffield. S36 8ER. e-mail:alisonpayne909@btinternet.com Tel: 01266 370026

SOUTH WEST Cathy Ives & Carrie Quick, Loosebeare Cottage, Zeal Monachrom, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6DP e-mail:carriequick123@btinternet.com Tel 01363 884260

Amanda Hart, 31 Westfield Avenue, Thurstone Sheffield. S36 9RL. e-mail:hartsika@btinternet.com Tel: 07897 257166

SOUTH EAST Dinty Steans, Brownbread Highland Centre, Ashburnham, Battle, East Sussex. TN33 9NX. e-mail:tony.brownbread@tesco.net Tel: 01424 893922

EAST MIDLANDS Kirsty Wylde, Glenavon Dale, Lincoln Road, Nettleham, Lincoln email: wylde@kirsty@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07917205251

WALES Margaret & Donna Harries, Forest Barn, Salem Llandeilo.

Carmarthenshire. SA19 7NS. Tel: 07989 622750

HPEC Officials 2012 Life President: Penny Smith, Nashend Stud, Lower Nashend Farm, Bisley, Stroud. Gloucestershire. GL6 7AJ. Chair Person Catriona Carnegie, 232 Ugg Mere Court Road, Ramsey Heighs, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE26 2RS. e-mail:talisker_highland_ponies@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07786 321658 Vice Chair Linda Impey, Oak Croft, Priors Green, Hartford Eend, Nr Chelmsford.

Essex. CM3 1JR. e-mail:impeylinda@yahoo.com Tel: 01371 820706 Treasurer Beverley Halls, Bonnetts Cottage, Attleton Green, Wickhambrook, Newmarket. CB8 8YA. e-mail:bhalls@btinternet.com Tel: 07534 283282 Secretary Rosemary Smith, 16 Dovehouse Close, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE29 2DY. e-mail:rosemarysnotes@ntlworld.com Tel: 01480 350127 Activities Helen Boden, The Barn, Mellor Hall Farm, Church Road, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire. SK6 5CG. e-mail:Helen.boden2@btinternet.com Tel: 0161 449 7137

Cover: Kaiser Chief na Dailach

CONTENT 4-5 Message fron the Chair 6-7 The Commitee 8-9 KBF99- Bringing Science to the stable. Your chance to win.

10-11 Elmere Highland Ponies 12 Talisker Highland Ponies 13 Southern Highland Pony Show 14-15 Lucy & Tiger 16-17 A Pony Club Pony - Fernilea 18 Dragon Ride - by Donna 19 New Promotional Items 20-21 Hazeldene in our Family pt 1 22-23 Rare Breeds Show - Fany 24-25 Racing Highlands 26-28 Area Reports 29 Diary 30-31 Star of Hoys - Stirlingdene 32 Promotional Items

A message from the chair 2012 was very busy for the committee with most areas being extremely active this year, some good shows, stud tours and get togethers have been had. Please remember anyone can join in the activities in any area, you do not need to stick to your own.

Also if you would like to see a event held or would like to help with the running of a HPEC events in your area please speak to an area rep.

All events will be placed on the website but if you do not have internet access then don't hesitate to pick up the phone and talk to an area rep who will be more than happy to let you know whats on.

We are trying to make improvements to the club, and have decided to move the AGM to March, we are hoping this will help more people to be able to attend with the weather improving going into spring.

Rosemary will send out booking forms and nomination forms in due course, also for performance awards will end as planned in October.

2012

I look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM in Spring and as the next Highland , I hope everyone has a Times is in lovely Christmas and New Year

2013

Kate

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Highland Chief of Whitefield

The Committee

Penny nny Smith - Life Pres President siden Catriona Carnegie - Chair Person I have owned highlands now for the past 18yrs when i purchased my first highland, a yellow dun gelding from the Isle of Skye, I was then hooked on the breed, their wonderful temperaments and super characters and so it was not long till my foundation mare Annac Na Dailach and foundation stallion Corriegarth Rhidorroch joined the family and I registered the stud prefix Talisker. I have now been breeding for 11 years and have bred 24 foals, I love when spring arrives and the foals are born. I also have a strong addiction for showing so if you see me out and about at shows please come and introduce yourself, I could talk highlands for

Rosemary Smith - Secretary Many of you have had the chance to meet me, but for those I haven’t seen yet, I am a busy retiree – who said life got simpler once you stopped work, and the proud wife of Dave, mother of Helen, Alex and Emma and Nanna to Karl Liam and ‘Smudge’ I grew up in London and always wanted to ride – something that wasn’t easy when you were surrounded by concrete!

I began riding in 1968 and have ridden on and off since then.

I have been member for several years, since moving back to Cambridgeshire from Sunny California. After my daughter, Emma, moved south to start a new job with her HiPo Crosspark Molly, I had my first ride on these wonderful creatures. I had been riding quarter horses in the USA so this was a real change. Needless to say I got hooked and, after meeting Cate Carnegie, both Emma and I joined the Club. Somehow at the very first AGM I went to, I found myself offering to help with posting our Highland Times etc and the rest is history! Sadly I cannot ride anymore after my accident, but I still love being around the ponies and do my share of chores too, especially with Emma’s baby due very soon.

I have really enjoyed the variety of jobs that being Secretary brings – I no longer feel a techna phobe as I have had to learn my way around the new web site and the forum!

I now feel it’s time to think about standing down, so 2012/13 will be my last year. I still intend to be involved with the Club and help out locally. So come on you happy folk, think about it! If you aren’t sure what it entails, give me a call and I will happily talk about it.

May you all have many happy years with your Highlands and for those who, like me, are just Lovers of the Breed, may you continue to enjoy just being around them and watching them achieve new heights in all events.

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Linda Impey - Vice Chair

I have owned and bred Highlands for over 30 years. My first Pony was Isla of Whitefield. As with most people couldn’t have just one Highland. We then bought Coulmore Swallow from Mrs Scobie this was the foundation mare for our little stud. We have bred 19 foals sadly only three fillies. We had the stallion Turin Hill Mark Two on loan from Rod and Isobel McInroy for three years and then I bought Corrigarth Rhidorroch from Audry Barron.

I was on the HPEC committee and served as chairman at the time the club was struggling, Our committee reformed the club into the areas we have today I am very happy to be involved once again.

I have served on the Highland Pony society Council for 15 years attending meetings in Perth and representing the Highland Pony folk in the south. I was also Chairman of the NPS for 3 years.

I have been a Highland Pony judge since 1983, I am on the NPS Mixed M and M panel and the New Forest and Connemara judges lists.

Beverley Halls - Treasurer Its been a busy year for me with becoming Treasurer of the club, and also being involved in the running of Trade Stands for HPS/HPEC at Suffolk Show, Equifest and also the new Rare Breed Heritage Event and fitting in my judging appointments. It has been wonderful meeting you all at the events, and I hope that we will be running the stands at more shows next year. I only have 1 of my Highland Ponies at home at the moment, Sages Tarragon, who has now been retired due to a problem with his hock, and I hope he will be able to have a happy couple of years roaming the field, as he is my special pony. I hope in the next couple of months to have a pony on loan for riding out with my partner and his horse, and will be looking forward to getting back into the saddle again.

We have purchased some new promotional items that will be for sale at the AGM along with the Highland Pony Society goods. I do hope as many of you will make the effort to attend the AGM as this is your time to raise any queries you have about the club.

Helen Boden-Activities I have owned horses and ponies of pretty much all shapes, types and sizes for the last 38 years.

Currently I am chief slave to 4 Highland ponies. I'm really not sure how I have ended up with 4 of them but my yard is lovingly referred to as "The Home for the Bewildered and Confused" (both human and equine) and that probably sums it up quite nicely.

I have dabbled in most equine pursuits although if anyone asks I have officially retired from hard core competitive riding (though I am sometimes persuaded to squeeze back into the tweed). I still enjoy bringing on baby ponies and also have a strange tendency to collect ponies who have "lost their way a little".

For me pony owning is all about having fun and enjoying the journey with each pony whatever that journey may be. As activities officer I hope that you all can enjoy your ponies as much as I enjoy mine and through the performance awards celebrate together our achievements whether this is Happy Hacking or the whole host of other events that our versatile ponies take part in. !

Bringing Science to the Stable Protect your horse with products from the new Revolutionary KBF99 Anti Bacterial range.

Strangles, Ringworm, E Coli and Mycotoxins – these are just a few words which can create concern and anxiety in horse lovers, trainers, yard and riding school owners. If any of the above diseases are confirmed then the consequences can include: • • • • •

Discomfort to the horse Quarantine restrictions Large vet bills In some cases loss of income Exclusion from competitions

The new range of revolutionary KBF99 antibacterial stable and grooming products from Vale Brothers Ltd, have been developed to assist in the prevention of infection and reinfection from the above mentioned troublesome and painful diseases. Each product containing the KBF99 additive will be effective for a minimum of two years. KBF99 doesn’t leech any chemicals meaning that there are no visible marks or harmful chemicals left behind after use.

KBF99 products are chemical free and totally safe.

Together with good stable management KBF99 products can reduce harmful bacteria and fungus in the stable environment and lessen the chances of the diseases being transmitted from horse to horse.

How does KBF99 technology work?

KBF99 is an additive which can be included in any product manufactured using plastic. KBF99 additive is rich in nitrogen molecules that carry a positive charge, the additive coats the surface of plastic with molecular strands (tiny spikes or swords).

Bacteria, Fungi, Algae and Mycotoxins carry a negative charge and are attracted on to the spikes where the surface membrane is ruptured killing the cell. Just for good measure the negative charge of the bacteria and positive charge of KBF99 come together electrocuting the cell – survival isn’t an option.

Coventry University test results The technology behind KBF99 has been tested by Coventry University using the standard test for Anti Microbal Activity.

Laboratory tests resulted in KBF99 material killing over 99.99% of Strangles bacteria culture on just 15 brush fibres within 8 minutes.

This was over 95% more effective than non treated fibres. E.Coli bacteria was tested using standard ISO 2196:2007 and resulted in KBF99 killing 99.2% more bacteria than untreated material.

Research into killing other bacteria and fungus using KBF99 is on going at Coventry University. Vale Brothers Ltd intend to commission tests against Mud Fever, Rainscald and Thrush in the future. It is known that KBF99 is very affective on numerous bacteria and fungi but until tests are carried out on conclusive scientific claims cannot be made.

This affordable practical range of products will give horse owners worldwide the opportunity to reduce the chances of their horses contracting the above conditions with minimal financial outlay. The initial range will consist of 22 products (Mane comb,Curry comb, Body & Dandy brushes, Face and Hoof brushes, Sweat Scraper, Feed scoops, hard and flexible buckets, Mangers, Shaving fork , Broom Head, Salt lick holder) retailing from just £2.00 to £20.00 – affordable products that will make a difference to horse health and welfare.

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Win a

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Kids Corner Every full member can enter one junior (under 16, son, daughter, grandchild) into our new Kids Corner competition this issues is a word search by Harriet Jeffs each entry must be accompanied by a breif description of the childs envolvement with ponies. Winner will recieve a selection of KBF 99 grooming products.

Words to Find ringworm, bacteria, harmful, strangles dieases, chemicals, stable, horse.

CLOSING DATE:25th February post or 2nd March 2013 by hand.

RETURN ENTERIES TO: Kate at the AGM or post to 32 Ugg Mere Court Road,Ramsey St. Mary Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE26 2R.

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Every paid up member will be entered into a draw to win a range of products winner to be announced at the AGM.

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Elmere Highland Ponies

Kaizer Chief na Dailach

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Marsh View Stables, Rydings Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire.

Growing up on my families farm where my uncle trained horses I always enjoyed riding but one breed that captivated me was the Highland pony; at one stage we had a regular delivery of them travelling down from the Croila stud and we all used to pick our favourite and once broken have the ride on it until it was sold on.

It was all very exciting seeing the new ones arrive in but it wasn’t till the year 2000 when a very hairy grey stallion arrived named Hestan that I truly fell in love; he had travelled down from the Carrick stud to be broken along the way on his journey to Kent. As he was so well behaved I was able to help bring him on but was very sad to see him go so his owner kindly offered me the opportunity to loan Highland gelding Turin Hill Melrose, stable name Monty who was a complete schoolmaster but certainly had that character they are famous for.

Carrick Hestan (Carrick Raasay x Fidra of Carrick) bred by Rhona Hyslop later returned the following year to be sold and I had to make the hard choice of which pony I would like to stay, it was of course Hestan and I never looked back.

We had many years of fun together in variety of disciplines but as he grew older and I grew up it was time to look for my next ridden pony, which I found at the Langsett/Castle Green stud in Yorkshire, the last foal bred by the late Betty Payne and a very special one at that; Alexander of Langsett (Langsett Tearlach x Kirsty of Langsett).

Alex arrived as a yearling, Licensed at the age of two he was brought on slowly into the world of workers where he has done the Highland breed proud and was sold on to a fantastic home last year where he can carry on with what he loves best; jumping.

As much as I had a passion for showing it had always been a dream of mine to breed so when on the search for a mare to put with Hestan I found Osmonds Lady Fiona (Torrinn of Whitefield x North Wells Moira) who proved to be a solid foundation to the stud and irreplaceable. Her first two foals were fillies; Elmere Glen Rosa by Hestan and Elmere Loch Linnhe by Camerons Colin of Knick Tom Wittensee, Fiona passes on her gentle nature, excellent shoulder and beautiful head to each and everyone of her stock. She has bred two more foals by Camerons Colin; Elmere Loch Ryan who was licensed and has bred his own stock up north later being sold south as a ridden pony and Elmere Falls of Drumly Harry who has done well in the IH ring being placed reserve supreme foal at NPS autumn festival last season.

On the journey for my next stallion in 2010 I bought Kaizer Chief na Dailach (Glenmazeran na Dailach x Rosedew na Dailach) from James Hendrie; Kaizer was bred by Marguerite Osborne and already has some exceptional foals on the ground under the Tower prefix so we look forward to breeding some our own from him in the future. Fiona has been covered again for 2013 by Tower Scottish Pride so we are awaiting another beautiful foal from her and are excited about seeing her progeny in the ring under saddle next season.

The latest addition to the stud at the end of the year will be Nutmeg Blossom of Strathmore (Strathmore Cameron x Rose Blossom of Strathmore) bred by Charlie Mcquattie, a filly foal who’s valuable breed lines I am eagerly looking forward to introducing to the herd.

The Southern Highland Pony Show 2012

In Hand Champion and Supreme Champion of Show, Steve Cowells Islay May of Forglen Full results have now been uploaded and the 2012 gallery is in progress including video links of some of our first Strictly Sharpley competitors at http://www.southernhighlandponyshow.com If you would like your photos adding to the gallery please email: kate @ talisker_highland_ponies@yahoo.co.uk we would love to include them.

Strictly Sharpley winner Claire Kingsley and Rignall Auchentoshan

Ridden champion Mrs A Owen Walkers Lochlands Treble Flute

LUCY & TIGER H

aving sold my beloved fell mare after backing as of course putting a novice child on a novice pony is not a good idea I set about looking for a fell mare with miles on the clock. Having pulled in all contacts after sometime I had found nothing.

So apart from being a gelding, white, highland, larger than I envisaged and more than I wanted to spend he ticked the boxes! So of course we bought him. Tiger has been with us just over a year. He goes with Lucy to the local riding school for their weekly lesson and hacks out in the heaviest of traffic. He also went to riding school pony camp this summer Lucy hackng him out with the school ponies unacompanied for the first time. He is such a good boy and mostly goes along with her wishes, occasionally deciding that activities such as jumping are a complete waste of good eating time, throwing the odd foot stamping strop! However if everything went perfectly neither child or pony would learn anything!

This summer we entered the Sandringham Highland Show being more used to the fell rings. Amy came with us and competed a ridden class Tiger only went reserve supreme ridden and reserve supreme highland. Tiger then turned his hoof to looking after lucy in the novice ridden. lucy is a true novice that had never been in a ridden class before so we where delighted how understanding the judges and steward where and how well Tiger took care of his little jockey earning a 4th place.

Next stop was equifest. We arranged to meet up with a white Shetland Pony Linacre Bilberry belonging to Marilyn & Bill Parker of Hackamore stud ridden by Sophie Trotter. Tiger was ridden by Amy Rimmer. I was beyound thrilled when they where called in first.

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We where delighted how understanding the judges and steward where and how well Tiger took care of his little jockey earning a 4th place

Later in the week we attended the Southern Highland show in scorching sunshine.

Lucy entered the young handler class aged 12yrs and won. She then went onto the Novice Rider class. Fortunately I was chatting and missed the bit when the judge asked the class to gallop! Lucy hadn`t galloped before but good old Tiger enjoyed his leg stretch and more importantly stopped as well! I was absolutely thrilled to see Lucy and Tiger winning the ridden class also.

LUCY & TIGER

So So in in the the past past year year we we have have gone gone from from riding riding school school to to the the showring showring (helped (helped by

by Amy) Amy) but but more more imporimportantly Lucy has learnt a lot, had tantly Lucy has learnt a lot, had aa lot lot of of fun fun and and II have have come come to to appreciappreciate ate Tiger Tiger Trot!

Trot!

THE HIGHLAND PONY AS A PONY CLUB PONY Fernilea of Talisker goes to Pony Club On 1st August 2011, I was lucky enough to be able to have the wonderful Fernilea of Talisker on loan from Catriona Carnegie. Leah was intended to be for me to play on, and to accompany my children on hacks!! Little did I know what the future had in store and how I was going to have to fight my children for my HiPo. Within less than a week of collecting the wonderful Leah, my children Oliver and Helena headed off to Pony Club camp. During the week at very short notice I had to race home and fetch Leah to use to accompany the members on the forest hacks. I decided to stable Leah overnight at camp so I could go for a little jolly in the forest the next day before I took her home. Disaster struck and a member found herself horseless – Leah to the rescue.

Helena was only too keen to lend her pony to the junior member and hop on Leah. Leah’s introduction to Pony Club was a practice for a musical ride with all members carrying and waving flags. That taken in her stride the afternoon ride was equitation when members swap ponies. Leah was voted the most surprising pony of the group – forward, willing, and surprisingly comfy for the smaller junior members despite her size!! later that same day Leah was used by Spillers Feeds in their demonstration. All members had their ponies weighed, and condition scored, Leah (just a little bit plump from her time out) got used as an example of an obese pony (oops, soon worked that off ) Sadly soon after camp my son Oliver’s wonderful mare went lame and needed 6 months box rest. Oli asked if he could “borrow” Leah for his weekly lessons and for Pony Club rallies. With a full Pony Club programme booked up, what could I say!

Despite being gutted over the end of a promising new partnership with his wonderful Section D mare Oli and Leah bonded immediately, attending all manner of rallies throughout the autumn and winter. Leah working well at whatever was asked of her – from flatwork, showjumping, trec, and equitation. One of the first SJ rallies they attended the instructor commented to Oli “ we will pop you over some little fences and I will put them up for the rest of the group”. Clearly she had judged them on looks alone!! Young lad on a little dumpy pony!! By the end of the ride the instructor was stating “good grief that thing can really jump” and she was completely amazed at Leah’s ability and agility, setting up different striding and angles for them to jump and show the big boys what it was all about.

February half term was my chance to acquire “my” HiPo back, Pony Club were having a beach ride, Oliver was unable to attend so I agreed to accompany the steady neddy group. I had to attend as first aider and it is so much easier to keep up on horseback.

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We arrived at Hunstanton just as it started to pour, and it didn’t stop the whole ride. Leah and I were accompanying a group of young novice members, one of which was on the lead rein. With quite a lot of persuasion the very novice, very nervous member agreed for me to lead her from Leah as her leader was struggling to keep up. Over 1½ hours later in the pouring rain Leah never had a single complaint about the rather naughty pony anchored to her side with a not very helpful child on it.

The highlight of the Pony Club year is Camp. Oli and Leah headed off to Forest Edge Arena in August for the week. A busy week of activities, with the extremely popular ODE competition taking place on the last day. Oliver and Leah had not been XC before but were soon pinging round like complete pro’s. During the week they both also went into the forest for a hack, trained for the dressage and SJ phase of the competition on the last day, practiced and performed an Olympic themed musical ride where Oli had to ride one handed carrying an Olympic torch, and enjoyed an equitation class where Oliver and the other members of his group swapped and rode each other’s ponies. Leah was stabled on the end of a row of stables near the water tap, she became a firm favourite with many members who stood and fussed her whilst they were filling buckets. The finale of camp is a prize giving where awards for the week are given out. A new award was introduced this year and presented to Leah as the Pony Club Pony all members would like to take home. During the week, one of the instructors came to find me to say how impressed she was with Leah, and what a different pony she was from the previous year’s camp. She really hadn’t thought that such a chunky solid type of pony could have had the versatility to turn its hoof to so many disciplines.

Oliver and Leah have just attended a Trec training rally with a competion at the end of the session, gaining 3rd overall and Oliver is really looking forward to the forthcoming rally at Ely Eventing Centre having now “got the XC bug” .

At a recent rally one instructor commented at what a surprising, wonderful, willing and versatile breed the Highland pony is. Never a truer word could be spoken about the Highland, over the last year Leah has also given me the confidence to return to competitive riding, attending the local riding club summer dressage league and best of all, Leah has been a regular ride at the local RDA group. She now has a whole new army of fans earned by her unflappable nature. Such a wonderful special example of a truly amazing breed.

Leah used by Spillers Feeds in their demonstration

Leah has been a regular ride at the local RDA group. She now has a whole new army of fans earned by her unflappable nature. Such a wonderful special example of a truly amazing breed.

Dragon Ride

Earlier this year I got challenged to ride into Carmarthen town centre dressed as a dragon in aid of the Wales air ambulance, so it was agreed I would do it, then as time went on my mum and friends volunteered to do it with me. We started with the essential legal and logistical stuff like date, route, collection licence’s, which one by one all got done. Then came sourcing suitable fabric and making all the costumes, all the costumes were made for the event and for each individual pony, this took time to do, as they took an average of 2 weeks each. As well as doing the paperwork and making the costumes we also needed to get the ponies fit enough to make the distance.

We did some dummy runs in the costumes to make sure they would hold out for the distance, these included llansadwrn hound and terrier show and the nps summer champs where we went into the evening performance in full costume, collecting at the same time, both the events were a great success and raised extra funds for the cause.

Then on the 11th august myself Donna Harries riding Ffion of Dinefwr (highland) my mother Helen riding Black Velvet (welsh section D) from Salem, Pixie Jenkins riding Nigel (fell) from Llansadwrn and Amy riding Flora (highland) from white mill, all dressed as dragons rode the 19 miles from Salem to the Merlin festival in Carmarthen town centre in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance, we called in on Llanfynydd show to raid people’s pockets and give the horses a break on route. We have been collecting funds at various functions for a couple of months and so far raised £685, hopefully more to come. This is a very valuable service especially to those living and working in rural Wales.

We would like to thank everyone who helped to make this possible, also those who have already donated, if anyone would like to donate please contact Donna on 07989 622750.

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It had been twenty one years since I had any dealings with the pony world; following the death of my dear Benjamin, I had decided that I could never ride anything ever again.

Then one sunny day around about Easter time I went on a trip with my Mum, sister and son to visit the Talisker stud. My Mum and sister had recently bought Toravaig of Talisker whom we call Bertie and we were visiting with the view of finding a pony that had a kind, placid nature for my son to ride in the future. As I approached the stable door, I looked into the kindest huge brown eyes I had ever seen.

The pony’s name was Hazeldene and I knew she had touched my heart; I was in love!

On Easter Monday 2011 we brought Hazel home.

Those first few weeks were like heaven. Hazel healed my heart, she taught me that I could love another pony and she put up with my incompetence and treated me patiently. Having been a broodmare , Hazel had a kind matronly nature, I was a little wet behind the ears ; realising this she took some time to train me just how she wanted me. Some people said she had me wrapped round her little finger. I like to view it that she was nurturing my senses until I remembered how to do things properly!

The following months brought about many changes and a lot of hard work and dedication for Hazel and me.

My sister Andrea was about to take me and Hazel to a whole new level; she was going to get Hazel under saddle!

The very first time we took Hazel out around the farm in hand was a surprise for two reasons. Firstly we couldn’t believe that this little pony with diddy little legs could move so fast, secondly we were amazed that we could keep up with her. It sure was a good work out and I remember it taking me a couple of days to recover from the aching muscles in my calves. Soon I was able to walk Hazel out with my mum; it was great to share the experience with her.

Lunging hazel proved to be great fun.

Hazel was ten years old and was a little horrified at what we were asking her to do. I remember thinking that I hoped I would never be on her back when she was bucking. Andrea (my sister) was amazing! She put so many working hours in with Hazel and it wasn’t long before she decided that it was actually quite good fun. Hazel has quite a busy mind and is extremely clever; she thrived on the new challenge and was always so proud of herself when she had done some work.

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Hazeldene in

At the end of June we took Hazel to a small show. Andrea took her in a couple of in-hand classes. Hazel took the lead and showed Andrea how it was done. I was amazed at the speed my sister could travel when being led by a Highland pony. Hazel was placed third in the first class and first in the second.

It was time to start long reining. Hazel loved going out with me and Andrea. Andrea would be behind with the reins and I walked alongside her to give her some moral support. I think I bonded really well with hazel during this time and I certainly toned up a little.

Finally D day arrived. It was the 13th of July 2011 at 6pm. I went down to the yard after work and Andrea said “I am going to sit on Hazel today.” I was thrilled! I knew it would be ages before I could sit on Hazel because although I had been an established rider, it was a long time ago. It was as if I were a novice again. I was so grateful to Andrea for being able to bring Hazel on for me. Hazel was so sweet; she let Andrea lay across her back and happily walked round the school led by another person. A while later Andrea got on her properly. Hazel seemed to have a huge smile on her face, she was uncertain but she loved this new experience. Andrea had taken things so very slowly and it had suited Hazel down to the ground. It had given her time to adapt to the idea of a career change for her. A few days later I walked round the farm alongside Hazel while Andrea rode her. I was so proud of them both!

We went on our first pleasure ride round Rutland water. It was raining and cold but I had such a magical time.

Some people were pleased to see a highland pony there too which made us feel quite special! We got absolutely soaked to the skin but it didn’t get in the way of our enjoyment. Hazel was a little trooper, she loved sightseeing and rode out really well. We took Hazel as a nanny for Bertie at a local show. I took her in an in-hand class just to see if I could manage it. Well what can I say?..... My pants fell down and were only held up by the gusset of my trousers as we trotted round the ring. Hazel was good enough to lead me round so that I knew where to go. It was good fun but I did have to admit that I needed some serious practice and some better pants before I attempted such a venture again.I rode her round the show ground which was also a huge step for us to take.

I cantered Hazel on a hack for the very first time in May 2012. I did think that I might get concussion from the speed of her trot. I remember Andrea saying to me “Just take it as it comes and do not shout woohoo.” Well we cantered and I did shout woohoo... just couldn’t help myself. I am sure Hazel shouted it too. To be continued. ...

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Rare Breeds ShowFany

The Highland Pony society were kindly invited by the Heritage rare breeds show to promote the breed at their weekend festival of rare breeds which was to be held at Bury farm, slapton, buckinghamshire in septemeber. The display team that took part rode highland ponies dressed as a world war 1 First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Display Team. The highlands proved the highlight for all that visited the show which was a wonderful promotion for the breed.

FANY stands for First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (now called Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps). The FANY is a British independent all-female unit and registered charity affiliated to, but not part of, the Territorial Army, formed in 1907 and active in both nursing and intelligence work during both World Wars.

Back in the early 1900’s British society was very much male dominated, the role of women was to give birth to and raise the children! There were many in power both in the military and the government who held the view that a woman’s place was in the home.

There was also anxiety that the military must remain male only.

The FANY were founded by a gentleman called Captain Baker in 1907. Baker’s idea was to have a group of trained women who would be first aid specialists so the FANY were conceived.

Early women recruits were drawn mainly The period portrayed was just before and approaching from the upper middle classes and were WW1 so from 1907 through to the end of the Great War 1918. given the yeomanry title as all its members were originally mounted on horseback.

Unlike other nursing organizations who cared for the sick and wounded, the FANY saw themselves first rescuing the wounded and then giving first aid.

Initially the FANY were mounted side saddle and wore a very fetching blue and red outfit, but in 1912 this was changed to the khaki outfits and during this period side saddle was exchanged for riding astride. (bit difficult to leap off a horse SS, administer first aid and then leap back on again). By the start of the first world war they were learning to drive and maintain vehicles..

The FANY would have used their own horses or ponies, they were high society ‘gals’ and needed to be as they had to be happy to ride and handle horses and to be part of a yeomanry troop.

Any type of horses would have been used, whether they were TB or native ponies such as the highlands here today.

The FANY learnt many of their skills at camp, here they not only rode their horses but they learnt first aid and bandaging and as they needed the skills that would allow them to get to casualties on the battlefield itself, the original members of FANY were trained in cavalry work, signaling and camping out. Cavalry work included drill riding which is moving a mounted cavalry regiment with some form of organization which can be single file, half sections and sections at all three paces of walk, trot and canter.

The FANY needed to be excellent horsewomen, who could already ride horses. They had to buy their own horses, equipment, tack and they had to find soldiers to help train them. They had many problems to overcome and remember ladies and gentlemen this was the Edwardian era when a women’s ankles could not be seen!

At the start of the Gt War the main problem they encountered was that war was considered only a man’s territory which meant in August 1914, when WW1 was declared, there was no obvious role for FANY as many in the military took the simple view that women had no part to play in it.

Despite this view, FANY did have some support but it was abroad. Just 6 weeks into the Great War saw the FANY in Belgium where they were welcomed and where they did sterling work in helping casualties in the Belgium Army.

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The ponies and riders who took part were: Hazel Elliot riding Ferry of Forglen Carolyn Belcher riding Greadhaich of Talisker Danni Thatcher riding Nashend Rosefinch Kate Carnegie riding Monika of Whitefield And not forgetting Phil Belcher who led the parade in his kilt.

During this time riding the horses became less and less required as the army became more mechanised. The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry moved with the times and learnt to drive and to repair ambulances; they also ran field hospitals, and set up soup kitchens and troop canteens. However off duty hours were spent riding the cavalry horses stationed close by The riders were in authentic uniforms, the FANY uniform changed many times between 1907 and 1914, some ladies wearing khaki and have culottes or riding skirts, some were wearing pith helmets and some wearing flat caps.

The uniform was originally designed to cover the ankles but as time moved on the skirt became shorter and more practical. The khaki uniform as you can see is very military and was based on the officers uniform. The flat cap was specifically introduced when the FANY started to drive vehicles as their pith helmets used to get caught on the roof of the ambulance.

Under the skirts the ladies had breeches and long leather riding boots.

Tack The horses were all wearing military troopers bridles. These consisted of a leather headcoller and a headpiece with a Pelham bit requiring two reins. The beauty of this type of bridle is that the headpiece and bit can be slipped off without taking off the rest of the bridle. Around the horses neck is a white rope, this is used for leading and tying up the horse.

The saddles are known as UP or universal pattern saddles. They were military issue and ideally a one size fits all!

The saddle is actually quite hard to sit for long periods of time for the rider but it is actually quite good for the horses back as the weight is distributed over a large area. The saddle was designed to carry saddle bags or wallets in front of the saddle in which the horses feed, brushes etc were carried. Often great coats and waterproof coats were rolled and tied behind the saddle. Some of the ladies also have a horseshoe pouch on the side of the saddle, this was for carrying a spare horseshoe.

At camp the FANY were taught First Aid and of course how to evacuate the wounded soldier off the battle field.

We do not have any wounded soldiers here today but the FANY would have practised between themselves regardless - using other FANY to take the role of the wounded soldier.

The FANY practised their bandaging at camp and often they would have competitions where they would ride to a wounded soldier, jump off and give first aid by bandaging either an arm leg or the head. Then they would heave the soldier onto the horse and race to the finish.

Tentpegging is collective name for mounted skill at arms, primarily based on the cavalry sport of removing wooden "tent pegs" from the ground while on the back of a horse using a sword or lance at the gallop. Collecting hoops is another skill at arms sport and involves removing rings from gallows that are set at enemy throat height.

FANY at camp would have happily played games on horseback which would have included skill at arms. They would not have carried swords or lances as being a first aid nursing unit they were non combatants but they could still do skill at arms using short sticks and short lances.

RACING POST

On outside in 3rd place is Claymore Beauty, ridden by Bev Halls Halls, owned by the Late Sandy Stewart & Bev Halls 24 Highland Times - Autumn 2012

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was probably about 1991 when it all started, we were at The Royal Highland Show, and I had taken Turin Hill Tam O'shanter, and Broadshade Stardust up to compete at the show, together with a shetland pony for my oldest son Gavin to take part in the Shetland Grand National that was being held.

I am not quite sure how it happened, but once again we had a party at our lorry (for those of you who know me from old it was a normal occurrence!) and the Late Willy Renwick was drinking Whisky with us, conversation got around to the Grand National, and Willy seemed to challenge me by stating that a Shetland would beat a Highland Pony in a race.... well the gauntlet was thrown, how could they, we were twice the size with longer strides... impossible! The next day I was trying to find 6 ponies with riders who would back up my insistance that we couldn't be beaten, I managed to obtain an ex shetland grand national rider to use Dusty (Broadshade Stardust) I was to ride Tam, and we had Heather on a pony owned by The Countess of Swinton, but can''t remember who else's pony I managed to get to take part, our Chief de Quipe was Scott McGregor who would see fair play.

Intentions were to take the race to the car park, but Willy decided to use the Cattle Rings for safety reasons, so we matched 1 shetland with 1 highland.... well we were mullered, Willy made the course so tight we couldn't turn, but the crowds were 40 deep all around the arena cheering us on. Scott on seeing that we were only being caught on the corners decided to take the matter in his own hands, and could be seen sprinting along the finish straight with the marker bollard in his arms in an attempt to allow us to win just the 1 race.... no... disgraced we retreated back to our lorries and planned our revenge!

Next year the organisers had cottoned onto what a crowd puller it was, and decided to allow the race to be a grand ring attraction. Scott and Mary Ann organised tartan waistcoats and hat covers, and selected the ponies that would race as we charged around the car park, I was riding a pony owned by The Late Sandy Stewart and myself all 13.1hh of Claymore Beauty, who seemed to be determined to bury me in the gravel by bronking all the way down the practice course but still winning her heat. Off we went the next day to the grand ring, unfortunately they had an accident with the motorcycle display team which made the show orgainsers a bit worried as a lot of rain had fallen and they didn't need anymore bad publicity. The Shetlands had the inside trace, Highlands on the outside, the plan was to walk to the start and on the drop of the flag go.... fine, but the shetlands decided to play dirty and canter to the start! Anyway... same result... mullered again despite the best efforts of everybody. Next year was even better, they decided to add Clydesdales into the mix as well, they were to have the outside track, and did the earth move, 6 huge just broken Clydesdales thundering alongside the highlands, but the only thing we had in our favour was they didn't steer, straight lines was all they could muster, the crowd roared and, yes again, the blasted shetlands won. It ran for another couple of years before being taken out of the programme but if ever there was a crowd puller this event was it.

I just wish that we could have just won 1 race, even tried bribing my children to let us win, but as soon as the flag was dropped those horrid little horns came out of thier heads and they rode their ponies like their lives depended on it.... one day we will get you!

And they are off

Area Reports West Midland Visit to Dabbs Sadderly and the Walsall Leather Museum Last March the West Midlands region met for a tour around Dabbs Saddlery followed by the Walsall Leather Museum. Sean Jeffs, husband of Jo (Highland Tango) agreed to give us a tour around the factory, on a Saturday morning where he is the manager. We were joined by Steve and Gill from the Domino stud, Tina and her daughter and my Mum, Alison and I. Driving into Walsall it is hard to think that this town has any connection with horses; it is a small place about 20 miles from the centre of Birmingham. However the individual factories such as Ideal the Saddle makers, Vale Brothers and Jeffries Saddler all hold big factories exporting saddles and riding wear all over the world.

Our tour started in the tree section. It was amazing to see the skill bases of workers who still make all the trees by hand out of wood and glue. A tree maker can normally make a tree over a few days, it is very labour intensive and different saddles have different trees.

Dabbs make two brands of saddle, their own range carries the Harry Dabbs name but they also make a range of Jaguar saddles and bridle wear. Sean was a mind of information as he led us through looking at hinds and leather through to the options of suede and doe skin for customised saddles.

We saw how the flaps were attached through to the flocking being added; Saddlery is very labour intensive with around 10 saddles being completed a week. Sean explained about how important it was to get the right fit and tree for the horse. Many of their saddles are sent abroad to America, Germany with a remainder staying in this country.

After lunch we walked across town to the Walsall Leather Museum, this is a free entry attraction well worth the look. We saw how saddles were moved through the ages from chair saddles through to military wears and then looking at modern saddles such as Icelandic saddles for short backed horses.

All of us learnt a lot, I had no idea that snake and crocodile could also be used to make saddles, although I am sure a crocodile saddle is much more of a fashion item rather than a necessity!

I would like to thank Jo, Sean and Hats Jeffs for a great day and for everyone who came and supported.

Helen Best Midland Area Rep.

The Malvern Autumn Show Over the last three years Susanna Morrel and we have attended the Malvern Autumn show with our ponies Scotscraig Alexander (Bertie) and Sea Pearl of Conway (Pearl). This is not a horse show but many people enjoy the World of the Animals where ponies, dogs, goats and sheep are all are located in the central stable block.

People from all walks of life come to see the animals from very small children through to elderly people. You do have to however be aware that many people carry plants and the unsuspecting now owner of a beautiful specimen may not appreciate a Highland taking a bite out of it!

This is a really busy show which has benefitted Bertie and Pearl; there are few shows were you encounter goats with carts, pigs and sheep all in the same ring. You need a quiet, confident and calm pony that will not freak at all the news and the public. Pearl and Bertie are both excellent examples of the breed; they have been patted, kissed and cuddled by loads of different people quite a tall order for two 6 year old ponies!

If you are a keen gardener, the Malvern Autumn Show is an excellent place to buy plants, green houses and brilliant local food. I also managed quite a lot of Christmas shopping and some solar lights for my stables!

Helen and Alison Best

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North East Ride from Kilnsey Thirteen riders ranging in age from eleven to their seventies set off from Kilnsey in North Yorkshire for a two hour ride in the Yorkshire Dales. The ride was split into two groups, one group who only wanted to walk and enjoy the wildlife and superb limestone scenery at a leisurely pace and the other group who wanted to go a little bit faster (although not ridiculous speeds as the terrain does not lend itself to lots of fast work). Most people brought their own ponies to ride, but a few people who couldn’t hired ponies from the nearby Trekking Centre and we had a mix of Highlands, Fells, Dales and Welsh, with the majority of ponies being Highlands. The weather held up for us (I think it was probably one of only sunny Saturdays in August!). Although it was hot and sunny we could hear the thunder rumbling away in the distance. Luckily we didn’t get wet as it didn’t rain until after the shared table tea and then it was torrential. This unfortunately meant that we couldn’t run the duck races we had planned – never mind there’s always next year!

Lianne North East Area Rep.

HPEC Northeast Highland and Fell Pony Camp – September 2012 Linnel Wood – Hexham, by kind permission of the Charlton family .

Camp was originally planned for the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, but had to be postponed due to the amount of rain in the preceding weeks, this unfortunately was to set the pattern for most events during the summer. Camp was rescheduled for the first weekend in September which meant that some people booked on the original camp had other commitments and had to drop out, luckily there was a waiting list of people wanting to come and places were soon filled up again.

July came and so did the rain, August arrived and it was still raining! There was some doubt amongst the prospective campers as to whether camp would go ahead at all, but at last an email arrived from Chris Grant who was organising camp along with Sarah Charlton to say that a ground inspection had been carried out at Linnel Wood and camp would still be going ahead, albeit with a slightly different format to previous years.

Instead of having six different instructors who took the same group for the whole weekend the number of instructors would be halved and we would have most lessons in the arena, flatwork and jumping along with x-country schooling on the x-country course and a hack out. This change meant camp had a much more relaxed feel and a slower pace and we had chance to watch other people ride after our own lessons and catch up on any gossip. The change meant an earlier start each day with some lessons starting on Saturday and Sunday at 8.00 a.m. Between lessons we had a driving demo by Juliette Rogers and one of her Exmoor ponies and a chance to take the reins and also a side saddle demo by one of the instructors, Gail Brown.

Despite the rain forecasted we actually had a hot, dry weekend. Saturday evening entertainment was a treasure hunt around the grounds of Linnel Wood, a particularly difficult treasure hunt as my group managed to get hopelessly lost with the clues and finished in the dark almost missing supper. After supper we played retro party games.

Sunday saw the hotly contested, friendly camp ODE with jump sizes to suit all, from poles on the ground for the young ponies and not so confident riders and higher jumps and a more challenging x-country course for those who wished to jump higher. We all duly turned up on Sunday for the competition with our specially ordered embroidered camp clothing displaying our ponies names.

Camp is a lot of fun and everyone is really encouraging and helpful. It’s a marvellous opportunity to meet up with other members and catch up on news and views. The organisers put a lot of work into camp and whether you are a super confident rider or worried about jumping everyone is made to feel welcome. I think everyone gets gently pushed and encouraged at camp and we all go home thinking how wonderful our ponies are. Everyone goes home with rosettes and a special camp memento rosette with their ponies name on the ribbon.

It is extremely kind and generous of the Charlton family to welcome us and allow us to invade their home and land for this wonderful weekend.

I’m looking forward to camp 2013 already.

Lianne North East Area Rep

South East Brownbread and Ponts Green Studs Open day On August 12th Brownbread and Ponts Green studs held a combined open day forty two enthusiasts and their children met at Brownbread for a buffet lunch on the lawns.Everyone bought a contribution to the meal which was enjoyed at a liesurely pace sharing Highland pony talk and taking in the beautiful views while some visitors played croquet on the lower lawns.

Three rare coloured Brownbread fillies Honeysuckle Bonnie Mary and Shenandoah Dawn created a lot of interest showing off their beautiful Rhum colours in the front paddock with nine year old grey mare Ryedale Emmy who recently moved half a mile from Ponts Green to begin a new life as a riding pony.The yellow dun stallion Rhum Bob was eager to meet the enthusiasts he came down South this Spring and has been running with the choco mares Rhum Mary v and Brownbread Tabitha.

After lunch we drove the half mile to Dawns Ponts Green stud where the well known stallion Clandon Outragious is running with his mares Rhona of westbank with her beautiful filly foal , Monrieth Maiden,Claymore Caitlin and the visiting mare Lochmore Tuder Rose.We were also greeted by a very friendly herd of youngsters

by Duke of Glengarry of Dykes sadly no longer with us and Outragious, the delightful temperaments of these stallions being inherited by these Ponts Green ponies.

The car covnvoy then proceeded to another farm where visitors met another group of Brownbread youngstock which included Charmthyme Beau the yellow dun four year old belonging to Albi Charman-Ord who died on August 22nd after a long illness.He had so hoped to join us as always on our oen day which was rounded off by tea on the lawns back at Brownbread.

Thanks to all those who came to make a very successful day Dinty Dinty Steains South East Area Rep.

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In hand and ridden breed classes with lovely place rosettes and sashes in the championships.

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Iceni Native Pony Show 2013 Sunday 16th June 2013 Ashfields Polo Club, Nr Stanstead Essex.

Affiliated to all native breeds with individual breed classes for all breeds, qualifiers, in hand ridden, dressage, workers and driving.

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HPS Breed Show 2013 Saturday 13th July 2013 The 2013 Breed Show will be held in the grounds of Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder by kind permission of Anna Roberts.

The Southern Highland Pony Show Sunday 18th August 2013 The Southern Highland Pony Show is held each year on the final day of the Equifest championships at The Easy of England Showground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

In hand, Ridden, Workers and Dressage Classes as well as fun classes and Qualifiers for 2014 Limited stabling will also be available at a reduced price for Southern Highland Pony Show competitors, duration and nightly through equifest week www.southernhighlandponyshow.com Anglia area events Annual Spring Gathering with guest speakers - Saturday 13th April at the Royal British Legion Hall, Felstead, Essex Sandringham Show - Saturday 11th May By kind permission of HM the Queen on the Sandringham estate

Horse of the Year Show 2012 StirlingdeneMountain and Moorland Champion and Overall Pony Supreme Champion

A huge congratulation to the Atherden family with Stirlingdene, Mountain and Moorland Champion and Overall Pony Supreme Champion at Horse of the Year Show 2012.

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