20/08/2024
St Brides Golden Fun Ride
Sunday 8th September
Taking bookings now.
Limited spaces!
Everyone must have riders’ insurance.
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18/08/2024
Bookings are now open for the popular
🎗️Golden Fun Ride🎗️
in St Brides, Sunday 8th September 2024
Bring your own horses and ride along the marked routes, through private farmland, enjoying the golden countryside of St Brides!
Ride through the yellow, stubble corn fields around the ripening maize.
A chance to ride at your own pace, follow the route, field after field, alongside the coastal paths of St brides Bay, and then drop down to the sheltered woodland tracks and ponds in St Brides Farm and an optional dip in the small cove of St Brides beach to finish! (Depending on the tide!)
Jumps along the way, photographer and a shot of golden syrup & an icecream to finish 🥂🍦
Enjoy a little course of Golden jumps in front of St. brides Castle, including the new Prosecco jump, -altered to your chosen height.
*New* Quiet hour - invitation for young horses/ nervous riders just walking and trotting, to set off at different times, 9am or 3pm
*New* Guided ride - for those who prefer to ride with support.
10am
9am set off, quiet walk/ trot only
10am set off, guided
11am arrivals -open to all
1pm arrivals -open to all
3pm set off, quiet walk/ trot only
All riders must have their own riders’ insurance.
Wear something gold and help to raise money for charity.
£25 online or £30 cash on the day.
Make September Gold - Childhood Cancer Awareness by MKHC
Pm for payment details or to book in.
Numbers will be capped for safety.
18/08/2024
A week after our Summer show and we’re all still feeling the excitement.
What a special day it was!
The prizes were all so well deserved - but what was really noticeable for me, even more so this year I think, was the way our riders and the crowd all cheered everyone else on!
It really was something to hear; everyone really got so involved 💕
Just wanted to share that moment with you all again while I’m thinking about it 😂
When the loaners tell me our Show is the highlight of their Summer, at the yard, I now totally get it!
From the busy team effort the night before with the washing and plaiting & stable prep. to the warming up, showjumping and parading for the judges on the day- it was just so good to see it all come together.
We kept the riders going the whole time, there was a competitor in each ring throughout the day,
yet we managed to keep a very relaxed, vibe about it all.
Ahhhh what a day 😊
Thanks again to all of you xx
Reminder to loaners: Please keep a look out for my voice, it’s there somewhere, possibly by where we had the pimms stand 🤫
12/08/2024
Tickets are selling fast now for our Summer Ball!
Fri 30th Aug
(Scroll down my page for more details!)
I need to confirm numbers with the Lord Nelson this week, so please get in touch and get paid up so your name is definitely on the list at the door!
Open to all! (16+)
Exciting chatting to friends about it; what everyone is choosing to wear- we’ll be a mixture of prom / country, cow boy style!
Anything goes- it’ll be a fun evening whatever!
Can’t wait to just spend time with friends, having a catch up, dance & drink and just see everyone having fun. 😊
Drop me a message and I’ll forward on payment details xx
11/08/2024
So proud to have such an amazing team of riders, instructors, parents, friends, family and supporters who made our Summer Show so special today!
I really can’t thank you enough.
Summer Show 2024 was one of the best! Well done all involved, made my day 💕###
10/08/2024
After another busy day at the yard, we’re now all finally set for our Summer Show tomorrow!
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Ponies are all washed and plaited,
tack is gleaming and the stable blocks are tidied.
The riders and parents haven’t stopped all day!!
Rings are up and the jumps are set. Prizes and rosettes all boxed up and ready to go!
Pimms station, picnic tables and even a stall selling buckets of water (real Del-Boy moment! not sure how this idea will work, could end in tears!? 😂) Just need to remember to turn off the electric fence! 😬
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
10am- 3pm
08/08/2024
Thankyou again to the local businesses, families and friends who continually support our show with sponsorship.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our Sponsors this year and hope you will call over on Sunday and join us for a drink.
The weather forecast looks promising at the moment!☀️ The pimms is chilling ready.
Thanks to
Euro farm Wales,
Hugh & Barbara,
Nick Williams,
Lisa Barrett,
Hayman Norton Ltd,
N yea Agri.
Castlemorris feeds,
Cariad Pet therapy,
Emily Rodney,
Matthew Snelle farrier,
Upper Hoaten Cottages.
Also to the businesses who have kindly donated perpetual challenge cups:
SHM electrical,
EJR,
JE Llawrence,
Pembrokeshire Hunt Supporters,
Capestone Farm,
SRM fencing,
Gethin John & sons,
Bartlett Rees plant
Lewis Pearson Ltd.
Upper Hoaten Cottages
The trophies are all engraved & shined up and ready to go!!
We will have Pembs hunt supporters, attending the show with their food van, serving hot food and drinks and our judge Mr G Barber, MFH will present the trophy to our ‘Horse & Hound’ winner again this year.
Seeing the riders’ smiles when they complete their rounds and receiving a prize at the end is just priceless!
It’s a whole year of riding, improving skills, getting to know a pony, the chores and the rainy day riding, all the thrills & spills - all combined into a day of feeling so much gratitude to their ponies.
Thanks again - we really are very appreciative.
See you on Sunday.
07/08/2024
Can’t wait to see the Llaeth Preseli Milk & Gelato stand at our show on Sunday!
Come and have an ice cream in St Brides,
whether you like horses or not- this is a real treat in itself!
🍧🍨🍦🍧🍨🍦🍧🍨🍦🍧🍨🍦🍧🍨🍦🍧
06/08/2024
Time to get your tickets for the
St brides Charity Summer Ball.
Raising money for the RDA
£35 each. Message for online payment details.
Friday 30th August
Welcome drink, cocktails & canapés, hog roast, live band!
Bring your tribe, it’ll be a fun night in
The Lord Nelson Hotel, Milford Haven.
7.30pm cocktail and canapé
Ballgowns/Prom/ cocktail dresses.
Black Tie
(We won’t turn away smart cowboys either 😉)
Whip cracking competition, no spurs!
Pay online to get your name on the list - however doors close 9.30pm
- I don’t want to stand at the door with my highlighter pen, welcoming everyone all night.
The dance floor will be calling! 😂
04/08/2024
Day of lessons today, riders all getting some show practise in before next weekend.
Really looking forward to seeing all the horses & riders performing next Sunday now by the way they all rode today. Well done all of you.
Many thanks again to Mike - all learning so much and the riders all come away with so much more confidence and tips to help improve.
Small groups of 4, paired and individual today to suit all abilities. All practised riding a show, followed by a little course.
I’ve got a bit of work on now next week, pulling manes and trimming tails ready for the big wash & plait up next Saturday 🫣
Let the transformations begin!! 🤣
I might get the clippers out too- save a few bands, hog a mane!
Nanny, Linda Owen- our packed lunches were spot on too, Thankyou xx
02/08/2024
Counting Down!
St Brides Summer Show, Sunday 11th August.
Our lucky riders will enjoy the showjumping even more now that we’ve have added some extra jumps and fillers to our show ring!
Many thanks to all who have sponsored our
in- house show. We’ve got rosettes and prizes for all competitors from the yard and added some new wings, fillers and poles!
The New ‘Pearson Farm’ Jump looks pretty good in the arena.
Ponies are allowed to look & sniff only 😂
We’ll wait till show day for lift off! 🫣
01/08/2024
Shetlands Shuffled at the Castle this evening.
A huge Thankyou to our Shetland handlers - you were absolutely awesome!!!
Alyssa, Sophie, Seren, Ava, Rhi & Sophie.
The ponies behaved so well for you and you were fantastic with so many little customers!
Tonight we helped to raise money for our local churches, St. Brides & Marloes.
Thanks to all who supported.
Winners: Tommy Shelby & Sophie L
in the ‘Chase- me- Charlie’ at the end, always need a bit of a laugh and let ponies show off, after holding it together for so long 😂
27/07/2024
Shetland Shuffles
✔️Sat 27th July 3pm St. Brides Farm
✔️Sun 28th July 11am St. Brides Farm
Thurs 1st Aug 6pm St Brides Castle - Just turn up!
Please message to book in for shuffles at the farm.
Thursday 1st we will be bringing the Shetlands over to St. Brides Castle for the very popular Summer fete!
Last year our shuffles helped to raise money for our lovely churches in St Brides & Marloes.
Please come and support, shuffle a Shetland in the stunning castle grounds!
25/07/2024
So grateful to our showjumping sponsor, Emily Rodney. We really appreciate your very generous support to our Summer Show in St Brides.
All riders will be receiving fantastic rosettes & prizes in the showjumping section again this year thanks to Emily’s kind donation.
Pictured below, our winner last year of the
EJR Perpetual showjumping Cup, Nell and Champ
23/07/2024
Shetland Shufflers! * 3 spaces left*
Looking for children to care for the Shetland ponies every Friday. We have 5 ponies available.
Induction this Friday 26th. 5pm for 1 hour. £30
Once trained up, you will be asked to come along for the next 5 Fridays in August. (Any time between 2pm - 6pm to care for your shetland).
Feed and water, walk in-hand, stable care and groom. No riding.
An Adult must stay to supervise.
£20 each August sessions.
Message or contact Lucy 07527282464
22/07/2024
Last year’s winner of the ‘Gethin John & Sons’ Perpetual Cup, with the highest number of points in the in- hand pony section was awarded to Willow Hardaker 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 .
Come along and support our handlers this year, Sunday 11th August at our annual Summer Show in St. Brides.
Let’s see who wins the cup this year and see just
Who is leading who around in the class ! 😉
Many thanks to our sponsors for the prizes and rosettes this year,
Cŵn Cymorth Cariad / Cariad Pet Therapy
Hugely appreciated.
21/07/2024
Shetland Shuffles Summer holidays
Week 1
🥕Monday 22nd 11am ✔️
🍎Thursday 25th 11am ✔️
🍏Friday 26th 2pm 1 pony available
1 hour pony fun. Handling, walking, feeding and stable work.
Message to book in. Or text 07527 282 464
£30 cash per pony.
Suitable for younger children, 2-12yrs.
Handling only, no riding.
19/07/2024
Shetland Village is all set and ready, just in time for the Summer holidays!
Please message to book in.
🦄Groom and pamper the shetland ponies
🍎Take the ponies for a ‘shuffle’ around the track
🥕Use the small tools to clean out the mini stables
🐴Feed and bed down, sweep up and enjoy watching the ponies.
(No riding, just handling!)
Something a bit different; outdoor fun, safe enclosed yard, mini stable block- perfect for children!
Suitable for all ages. Toddlers upwards. Adult supervision required.
This Sunday 21st. Weather looks good ☀️☀️☀️
1 hour fun at the farm!
£30 per pony.
(We also have 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs and a goat roaming around!)
12 noon
2 ponies available
Message or phone Lucy to book in.
07527 282 464
18/07/2024
Working hunter course was enjoyed.
Arena eventing next!
The rustic poles and greenery have been taken out, and we’re now offering a mixture of cross country jumps and mini solid fences.
1/2 roll top telescopic, brush, Gatling gun, ski jump, mini houses and tyres, barrels and cross poles.
Please message to hire the course.
£30 arena eventing hire.
£40 park ‘n’ ride; use of the arena, private woodland ride and field access to St Brides beach - no road work involved.
Riders must have their own riders’ insurance and wear body protectors as these jumps are solid!
16/07/2024
All sorted for another year!
Pleased to say we’ve passed and are a licensed loaning/livery yard again for another 12 months.
Inspection today with Pembs CC, everything gets checked and the ponies all get vetted.
Today is possibly the best day of the year…once it’s all over!
The yard is tidier than ever and we have found so many lead ropes we won’t know who to lead around first!
Thanks to the riders and supporters who care for the ponies, the tack and the stable blocks so well each week.
To the lads on the farm who keep the haylage bales coming, the paddocks in shape and the muck heaps clear!
The fencer, the farrier, the dentist, the vets and the instructors - the list just goes on and on
It’s a continual battle of bills but it keeps the yard running and gives me something to moan about when it all goes wrong!!
Thanks to all involved, very much appreciated! Here’s to another year of riders at St. Brides!🥂
farm, Geoff, Phil Harries, Jon, Dylan.
Amy Snelle Matthew, , SRM Fencing, Justin Harcourt Equine Dentistry Castlemorris Equestrian and Pets
14/07/2024
A big ‘Thankyou’ to all who have messaged about sponsorship for our show on 11th August.
We still have a few classes left if any want to help out with rosettes and prizes.
Working hunter section is always a fun class to watch.
Ponies jump a course of rustic fences, followed by a ridden, flat show and then points are combined and prizes given to the overall winners.
£40 will cover the cost for the rosettes and a prize for all competitors.
Please get in touch to sponsor this section.
Pics below of Sophie Rees, who won the Perpetual Capestone Shield for the overall Working Hunter Champion with Lilly last year.
10/07/2024
Sponsorship!
Please message if you’d like to sponsor the
Horse and Hound class this year at the St Brides Summer Show. Sunday 11th August
£40 includes rosettes 1-6th, treats for ponies & pooches and a prize for all competitors!
Pics below from last year,
Mr Gary Barber, MFH presenting the Pembrokeshire Hunt Supporters Club Cup to
Miss Rhi James, with her loan pony, Bertie and her husky Mika.
03/07/2024
🌲🌳Working Hunter Course🌲🌳
Come and have a practise before Pembs hunt show on Sunday!
A chance to show your ponies all the ‘ingredients’ of a workers course!!
Whats’s included: A gate, 2 doubles, a mini bullfinch, tyres, a small water jump, a spread, black pipes, greenery & even a hedgehog on a picnic table! 🤷♀️🦔
Arena hire only, £20
Alter the heights as you please, but leave the jumps in place, clear up droppings after.
Many thanks.
Park and ride - £30
Use the school, ride through our private woodland, across a field and down to the beach, hose off before loading up.
Thanks to our course builder/ instructor Michael Butcher, who held a great clinic for all abilities over this course at the weekend.
Pembrokeshire Hunt Supporters Club
30/06/2024
A lovely ‘Goodbye and good luck’ to one of our best! 🧡🍀BLOD🍀🧡
One of the first horses I bought for the riding stables and what a cracker she’s been! (Bobby Thomas)
Blod was our steady Neddy, Blod the Plod!
She was careful and kind enough to look after the older riders, big enough and forward enough for the taller teenagers and yet quiet enough to suit any novice riders- she really did tick all the boxes!
Apart from when ….
I chose her for our first ever riding lesson (Michael Butcher) and Blod tapped the new, plastic mountain block with her hoof, just as the rider was getting on! Not a sound she was used to 🙈😂
He soon learnt how important it was for good balance, yet his voice seemed different for much of the lesson. 🤣
I really questioned my life choices at this early stage of my career change!
And then there was the time when…
I offered her, as our quietest one- to the vicar for the ‘beating of the bounds’ - riding from church to church. Blod thought she heard the hunting horn when they played the organ and she flew around the parishes a bit quicker than hoped! 😂- Luckily Gwyneth Hopkins was there to walk her home! 😂
Anyway those stories I didn’t mention to her new owner - as apart from that- she has been an absolute angel, I promise!!
We wish her all the best in her new home in the lovely area of Llanwnda, happy hacking and pampering 👌🏼. So pleased to have found the best home for her (Gracie Evans)
Please add your photos of Blod in the comments- I’m sure there are lots of Blod riders out there!
(This sounds a bit like a eulogy! - Blod lives on, just a quieter more relaxed life, with one rider)
28/06/2024
First foal at Pearson, for the Lewis family!
Cute little c**t, out of Mundana, by ‘Irish’
20/06/2024
🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴 THURSDAY 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴
Spaces available for riders wanting to loan a
pony/ horse on a Thursday.
(During the day or after school)
Range of horses & ponies to suit all abilities.
(Must have previous knowledge, be able to handle confidently and tack up).
Contracts will be in place, including riders’ insurance and riders will need their own riding hats.
We are not a riding stables, but lessons to improve, are offered within the loan scheme.
Please message for more info
19/06/2024
Park & Ride today for Nia & Taffy.
Lovely photos of them riding down through the fields, to the beach. They hacked through our woods before heading back to the yard to hose off.
A treat of a trailer trip for Taffy!
Message to book in.
£30 each.
Pride includes use of the school, field access to the beach, woodland tracks around the ponds.
June
Dressage practise or flat schooling
July - Weeks 1 & 2
Working Hunter course
July - Weeks 3 & 4
Showjumping course
17/06/2024
Monday
We have these two ponies available for loan on a Monday, after school.
💕Freya💕 &. 🥕Tomi 🥕
Both competition type ponies.
Suitable for capable riders who like a forward, fun pony. 13 hh ish
Both hack out well, school nicely and jump the jumps.
2nd ponies- not for novice riders.
I will post up other ponies available each day this week.
Trials can be arranged
Loaning, same day each week.
Lessons advised
Shows and fun rides throughout the year.
Riders need their own riding hats etc
All riders’ must have their own riders’ insurance.
Loaning stables. We are not a riding school, experience with horses and ponies essential.
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This week has been all about maintenance at the yard. Tidying up and getting things back in shape. Fence repairs, painting, strimming, spraying the weeds, paddock maintenance …and so the list goes on! Video below: I love strimming 🙄 She’s a beast! The strimmer too- starts first pull (in this cropped video 😉) She’ll go through hedges of nettles, brambles, wire, sheep netting! Barb - she grunts, but really it’s no bother when you get it stuck in the hedge and forget to release the lever 😂😬 It’s all in the mind & total strength of uncoordinated swipe - it seems I have that 😂
Christine Penney smashed the St. Brides pickled egg & port Challenge Woop Woop, well done 😂🤢👏🏻👏🏻
Is it even a party if you don’t do the conga? Watch till the end 🤣
Another group enjoying the waves.
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