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Post by caroline1278 on Sept 21, 2009 9:24:55 GMT
After being up at Rowallan this weekend I would just like to comment on how nice it was to have a judge who had a conversation with the children in the M&M Lead Rein. The judge made a point of speaking to all jockeys for the same length of time and actually had my son in fits of laughter before doing his show. It made such a difference compared to those judges who don't speak to the kids at all, as the commentator said 'these are our jockeys of the future and are the important ones'. Maybe as I thought it was a way of testing the ponies manners to see if they would stand still for the length of the conversation but it was well disguised!
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Post by poniesrus on Sept 21, 2009 9:33:11 GMT
What a lovely report. Obviously a judge to be applauded !!
Tis very true, our young riders on LR and FR are the jockeys of the future and if they are given such a lovely opportunity to enjoy a class like that, they will take it with them in the future.
Super !!
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Post by ckc on Sept 21, 2009 11:02:24 GMT
I agree with you Caroline1278 My chidren were in the FR class & I was also impressed,he was very fair/objective. His name is Nigel Hollings, if Penny H reads this please pass on our thanks.
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Post by wornthetshirt on Sept 22, 2009 0:04:01 GMT
How nice to hear something positive!!
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Post by halfpass on Sept 22, 2009 8:55:33 GMT
How great is that, his wife Penny is getting the same fab comments on the NCPA poys thread, well done to the pair of them makes a refreshing change to have judges getting such praise.
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Post by bundle on Sept 22, 2009 14:00:21 GMT
Penny has taught at two of our masterclasses and is wonderful with children. Obvioulsy runs in the family.
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Post by saz88 on Sept 23, 2009 20:27:02 GMT
Sounds like we could do with Penny and Nigel holding master classes for some of the judges we have had this season !!
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Post by Guestless on Sept 30, 2009 15:03:50 GMT
Sounds like we could do with Penny and Nigel holding master classes for some of the judges we have had this season !! I agree - I've stewarded for Penny a couple of times and always found her to be very polite and encouraging to all the competitors. I'm looking forward to seeing her judge up here in a few weeks (I'm not showing under her in case anyone thinks I am looking for favours, lol)
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Post by jinja on Sept 30, 2009 17:49:01 GMT
Just as well Guestless, beacause you wont get any
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Post by Guestless on Sept 30, 2009 22:43:26 GMT
Just as well Guestless, beacause you wont get any I know, but I thought what I was saying may stir up some mischief so wanted to nip it in the bud
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