31/01/2024
What a fabulous few days I had recently at the NZ National Horse and Pony Show
A huge thank you to all the sponsors and committee as without you these shows could not happen. A special thank you to
Gala Equine, CJ Newland Logging, Lawrence Racing and Fixine who sponsored all the rings
Harrison’s Nursery, Love Bradbury & the Croad Family, The Beatson family and Viv & Jordan Appin who sponsored the classes I was in.
Thank You
My special red head Valentino Ohuatahi was an exceptionally good boy most of the time.
Paige Marie Hirini did a fantastic job on the Wednesday showing him inhand for me where they came away with Champion Led Sport Horse. Paige also won Champion Handler
Thursday was the Newcomer classes where we took out the Champion Newcomer Riding Horse.
Friday we were awarded Reserve Champion Novice Riding Horse. Vinnie was getting a little over it by the end of these classes however after a change of saddle (into his favourite jumping saddle)on the Saturday he came out with all the big guns and came 4th in his Riding Horse NZ National Title Class. This was a huge surprise as the horses were magnificent and extremely flash. And to his credit Vinnie put in a lovely performance after the little hiccup the day before.
To top of a fantastic week our lovely 8 week old filly, Gigi, by Vollrath Gershwin won a premium foal award with the New Zealand Hanoverian Society . We thought she was pretty nice but it’s great when the experts think so too. (Co owned with Robyn Clackson who bred Tauanui Helana the lovely mare)
Special thank you Mandy Littlejohn 💜
