19/11/2025
Christchurch Royal Show 2025.
A dream show! I want to take this opportunity to thank so many people that helped to make this happen for me.
Firstly my husband Gavin and my boys Hamish and Ryan, you lot keep me grounded and quietly support your mad wife and mother.
My Mum Glenda who is always on the sidelines cheering me on X
My friends that keep kicking me up the arse and telling me to get my s**t together and remind me that I can do it (you guys know who you are).
The awesome people that helped me at the show, PJ, Jeremy, Malisa and Tracy, you guys were amazing and I couldn't have done it without you all.
To the lovely lady who's horse was in the stable next door that rescued Zak on the first morning had opened his stable door and was happily standing in the doorway taking in the scenery and then she found him the next morning with his foot in his haynet! 🤦♀️
I want to thank Canterbury A&P for putting on a fabulous show. The weather didn't play ball but the show did go on and thats a credit to the team that pivoted and kept the show on track.
Thank you to all of the lovely judges who stayed looking glamourous and professional even though they were freezing and wet on occasions.
To my fellow competitors, congratulations on making it to a Royal Show. I know the dedication and sacrifices, blood, sweat and tears that go into getting there, so well done all. You helped to really push us to be the best we could be.
I would like to thank the sponsors of the show and particularly the classes I was competing in.
All Breeds Supreme Award: Thanks to Jubilee Welsh Pony Stud (Hewson Family) for the garland and Bronwyn Baird for the sash.
Supreme All Breeds Ridden: Thanks to the Wendelken Family.
Irish Draught Horse Classes Led & Ridden: Thanks to the Irish Draught Horse Society of NZ for the lovely sashes ☘
Bethell Salver, Supreme Paced and Mannered: Thank you to the late Mr & Mrs CH Bethell for donating the tray, to Mr & Mrs M.S Field-Dodgson for the sash and to Lake Crichton Waterski Park for the dress rug.
Saddle Hunter Champion: Thank to to the section sponsor, Leech & Partners and to the sash sponsor, Celia Warren.
Supreme Champion Hack: Thank you to Allie & Steve Harper from Harper Horsecoaches for the dress rug, to Mrs JK Brown & family for the Ataahua Trophy and to Quality Garlands who supplied the beautiful garland.
Thank you to my sponsor, The Honey Trap. We entered the ring each morning looking fabulous and came out looking like we had been mud wrestling. A few gallons of The Honey trap shampoos were used and I can't rate The Honey Trap products high enough and I am so very thankful to have them on my side. 🐝
Lastly, thank you to my horse Zakky, I couldn't ask for a better team member who loves his job, pushes me to the limits of my patience and ability and whom has just enough arrogance and confidence in himself to stand out 🦄
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