13/03/2024
Victorian Gypsy Cob Spectacular 2024
On the Saturday Imogen handled both Elite Prophecy of Durin and King Valley Noble One in their led classes and while neither had any notable placings, they consistently placed in the top 6 in very large classes!
Emilia had her led topsy with Thorin (Elite Prophecy of Durin) where she had several placings, Runner up best presented won her Handler class.
Later that evening, Emilia and Imogen had their fancy dress classes - we all worked very hard to get these costumes done in time and safe to say both the girls looked amazing!
Emilia came 1st in her fancy dress class and Imogen came 3rd and Taylor and I came 3rd too. What amazing costumes everyone had created! I love seeing the creativity 🥰
On Sunday, it was long reining and ridden!
First up we had long reining, Imogen was supposed to be doing this, but because there was only going to be walking involved we thought it was a great way to involve me and let me get some enjoyment out of it.
Thorin and I won our 1st class and Champion and 4th in the second class out of lots of beautiful ponies. We also went on to receive the judges choice for best driver and got a beautiful Gypsy Cob trophy.
Next up Emilia had her leading rein classes and she did such a great job. She got several firsts and other placings and 3 champions in the classes, and she also won and got champion for the leading rein versatility. At the end of the day, Emilia was awarded highpoint junior rider of the year and received a lovely garland and gear bag.
Imogen then rode Thorin in the walk trot, where she received several placings, 1sts and a champion. She did amazing, working through her fears and keeping him forward even when she was nervous.
Thank you so much to ABSS, the organisers, judges and sponsers. Without you none of this would be possible and giving these kids an amazing day out where they have fun regardless of ribbons makes it all worth it. Emilia had a smile on her face all day which was just the icing on the cake!
Thank you to the sponsers of our winnings, ABSS. AGHS, Tash Little, Jobray Gypsy Cobs, Southside Plumbing Heating and Cooling and anyone else I may have missed.
Thank you to Shady Snaps and Mane Memories Photography for the beautiful photos 📸
Thank you Fenton Hill Farm Lifestyle for our beautiful show jackets! The girls looked wonderful in them!
And Lastly thank you so much to our sponser Pelipa Park Equine Products for the projects that are keeping our boys so clean and shiny! 😍