doldy
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Post by doldy on Oct 18, 2009 16:30:26 GMT
What qualified?
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Post by minkara on Oct 18, 2009 16:36:28 GMT
the erimus ridden pony with the led cob reserve. very strong regional and very well deserved results.
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doldy
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Post by doldy on Oct 18, 2009 17:06:14 GMT
Well done smart pony I felt though that the lad riding it was far too big for it and the picture was spoilt but that's my opinion obviously the judges didn't mind
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Post by starjump on Oct 18, 2009 20:10:45 GMT
Huge well done to Alex and George !!! ;D ;D ;D Fantastic ! look forward to seeing you at Olympia in December. Superstar pony and genuinely lovely family. Lots of love from Donna and Fran xxx
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Post by sidesaddlelady on Oct 19, 2009 6:58:04 GMT
Huge well done to everyone who attended the great chart regional - fantastic animals forward at all age groups.
Especial well done to the Champion (think it was Erimus Talk of the Town) and Alex Hood - superbly ridden in the championship and a very worthy winner as far as im concerned.
Also, to Horeb Meredith the Welsh D stallion and Jill Gomez - Reserve, but must stand a very good chance for next year.
and my personal favourite, Dartdale Bobby, the dales stallion - very well done indeed.
Also, cant remember the little chestnut in hand pony's name with a gentleman leading but that went super in the championship, plus the veteran plus in hand winner Philadelphia and the veteran plus ridden winner, Sultan.
Well done judges and stewards and thanks to all who came - (will update this post when I clear out the car and get the proper names for the results).
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Post by titch on Oct 19, 2009 7:11:57 GMT
Wow well done Alex!!!! Fantastic!!!
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Post by saffie1 on Oct 21, 2009 20:13:33 GMT
Does anyone know the marks of the top three in class 10 the pre-vet ridden. thanks.
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Post by sidesaddlelady on Oct 22, 2009 17:14:45 GMT
You will need to contact the VHS with a sae for information of the marks but not sure if they will let you have a copy unless you actually attended the show and took part in the class. You could always phone them and ask.
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zara
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Post by zara on Oct 23, 2009 8:52:20 GMT
well done dartdale bobbie lovely to hear the old stallion is still doing well lorraine his a credit to you
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Post by chucky on Oct 24, 2009 8:27:38 GMT
congratulations to all the veterans this year, especially the winner at blue barn by all accounts a worthy winner.
It does seem however that most of the horses qualified this year come from the pre-veteran sections. Although a few 20 plus horses have gone through to Olympia most seem to be under 20 some as young as 15 or 16. As many top showjumpers and eventers still compete well into their teens should this be looked at? or are there few veteran or veteran- plus horses/ponies good enough this year?
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Post by ashfield1 on Oct 24, 2009 12:15:52 GMT
We were only thinking the same thing chucky! Our veterans are 25 and 27. Both have qualified for regionals. The 25 year has got in to the final 6 twice out of the 4 we have attended and at our last regional our 27 year old came 3rd reserve. The one that got the ticket for Olympia was 17 - 10 years difference. We may be bias but out 27 year old looks the best he has ever looked this year and moves like a dream. I wonder if the 17 year old will look as good as ours in 10 years time! It would be nice to see more of the older sections go through to Olympia and there are definitely ones that are good enough! Good luck to all that has qualified and we will try again next year!
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Post by sidesaddlelady on Oct 25, 2009 8:15:35 GMT
i think lots of people that do veterans think that the pre-vet is far too young at 15 - personally will not be bringing our veteran out until next year when I think he is old enough at 19.
Also think that the idea that veterans can be dragged around the country to compete in all qualifiers is madness. IMO i would like the vhs to change it to just two nearest to you. Also, once you have been to Olympia to stand down and give some of the others a chance to get there (again just my opinion) and nothing against anyone that has already qualified.
at our show the class sizes for the older horses were much smaller than the pre-vet classes - less than half (i think). however, in the championship it was extremely close and champion could have been awarded to any in the top three (one of which was an older horse) and those down the line were only a mark or two off the top spot.
whatever their ages, the 6 forward for the championship all deserved to be there at great chart and once again, well done to the winner and good luck at Olympia. But to those that didnt make it, hope to see you all on the circuit next year.
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Post by Helen E on Oct 25, 2009 13:19:57 GMT
I'm not too concerned with people being allowed to contest whichever Regionals they want (within reason, and without compromising welfare), as many showjumpers / eventers / dressage horses still compete way in to their teens and early 20's, and yet no one thinks THEY shouldn't travel round the country / Europe / World to take part in events.
I DO think that the old rule of if you qualified for Olympia THIS year, you couldn't compete again NEXT year was a good one, as it does give other people a shot at it, and let's face it, these are veterans, so may not be around for a huge amount of time!
What I would REALLY like to see is a separation of the In Hand and the Ridden championships. I know time is money at Olympia, but it doesn't really take that long to whizz through 14 in hand horses / ponies, the champion of which could then go up against the Ridden champ to find a Supreme winner.
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Post by sidesaddlelady on Oct 25, 2009 20:51:56 GMT
Agree that the dressage horses/showjumpers/eventers are in their teens and early 20s but at the level of competing abroard are usually dealt with by professionals and have regularly done it for a long time and stay over. ie, with the dressage, think you arrive at the abroad venue, trot up and vet check, wait a day, then compete. Have no idea about showjumpers and eventers, but would assume that they have a day to aclimatise?
our veterans are shown by home produced owners who probably dont have the luxury of travelling to a venue, waiting a day, then competing, then waiting another day to travel home. a lot of the competitors that do the vhs classes have never stayed away at a showground before as the horses do local showing/local riding club activities. usually the ponies/horses are driven up and stay over, compete and go home or travel and compete on the day. Not too bad until you start heading off to wales, lancs, scotland, etc from Kent and you see where im coming from, especially if you had a horse mid 20s as the travelling really takes its toll on the older ones. However, we all have a choice, and would agree that as long as welfare is not compromised, it is OK. However, I think it would give the younger horses more of a chance as they recover more qickly from the longer travelling.
totally agree about a separation of the in hand and ridden championships as it will please everyone.
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Post by Helen E on Oct 26, 2009 9:33:34 GMT
Not too bad until you start heading off to wales, lancs, scotland, etc from Kent and you see where im coming from Please tell me that people from Kent have not travelled to Scotland for a VHS qualifier? You are joking, yes? Surely people aren't THAT desperate to get to Olympia?
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Post by sidesaddlelady on Oct 29, 2009 14:14:44 GMT
I have just heard some terrible news, that Erimus Talk of the Town died last night. Condolences to Alex and his family who must be distraught at this tragedy. This pony did them so proud at the Regional, with foot perfect shows every time in the ring - cant say any more for tears.....
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Post by ponymum on Oct 29, 2009 16:08:30 GMT
sad news RIP Erimus talk of the town xx
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Post by titch on Oct 29, 2009 16:32:28 GMT
Oh nooooooooooooooooooo!!!! He was a very loved pony in fab condition what on earth happened must of been a freak accident. Rip little one xxxxx
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Post by overatdaknee on Oct 29, 2009 16:57:34 GMT
Really, really sorry to hear this :-(
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Post by minkara on Oct 29, 2009 17:16:09 GMT
so sorry, we went to watch, and chatted to the owners, they were so excited to win, and we were going to get in touch about what happens when you get to Olympia nearer the time. he was only a relatively young pony, and a delight to watch and the worthy winner of a tough regional
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Post by Helen E on Oct 29, 2009 18:25:39 GMT
I am completely gutted. I really enjoyed judging that pony, he was a true little showman and was full of beans. He didn't put a foot wrong all day, either in hand or ridden, and the genuine emotion and joy on Alex's face when I gave him his sash and rosette was reward enough for a long days judging.
I really am devastated for the owners and connections of this pony. I spoke to his breeder after the championship, who had a tear in her eye that one of 'hers' was going to Olympia as a top class veteran. I haven't been this upset by something for a long time.
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Post by aphrodite on Oct 29, 2009 22:11:26 GMT
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Post by hacklover on Oct 29, 2009 22:28:44 GMT
RIP little pony, x
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Post by wendbarry1 on Oct 30, 2009 9:53:01 GMT
Sad news. This pony started his qualifying journey in Gower, then stood res champ at sunnybank and finally got his ticket in kent. How sad he didn't get the final step. Thoughts are with all connections. xxx
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Post by seahorse on Oct 31, 2009 15:52:26 GMT
I am so sorry to hear that what a wonderful pony he looked fantastic, and a very worthy winner at blue barn my friend was third to him in the class, I was talking to the dad before the class and thought what a wonderful family and how much they loved that pony
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Post by chrissie on Nov 1, 2009 10:01:24 GMT
Thank you all for your kind words on George (Erimus Talk of The Town).
He really was a superstar and we are devastated at his loss. Our only consolation is that he either died in his sleep or had a massive heart attack - either way he knew nothing about it. I found him in the field and thought he was sleeping as he was in his favourite sleeping spot in his usual position.
He has given us so much fun in the short time we had him. He was a true showman. Thank you to Charlie and Clare Ward for giving him to us to teach Alex to ride properly so that he could bring on his 4 year old. From the comments on the post I would say 'job done'. He only started on the Olympia route as someone who had been offered him said he 'wasn't good enough' so we thought we'd make them eat their words !
I am in the middle of writing an obituary for him to be posted on the VHS web site, but I would like to thank everyone at the VHS (committee and members) for all the help advice and friendship (and bacon butties at the champs ! - you know who you are) you have given us in our first year as members - a truely friendly organisation !
Alex, Chris and Nigel xx
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Post by basketcase on Nov 1, 2009 10:02:38 GMT
Such sad news about Erimus Talk of the Town. I do agree with the chat re - a)splitting the championships into in-hand and ridden and b) whether the pre-veteran class should be there at all. Perhaps the ages could be altered to cut out the 15 - 17 years olds; maybe have 18 - 21, 21- 25, over 25. It must be very disheartening for the owners of proper 'veterans' to be beaten by horses that are still competing at national level in showing and dressage competitions. Could a rule could be brought in limiting the level of competitions i.e. cannot be registered with any other showing society or British Dressage\Eventing.
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Post by Tandy on Nov 1, 2009 17:42:18 GMT
so sorry to read of your loss Chrissie, from a fellow Vetran owner RIP beautiful lad
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Post by thecremellosociety on Nov 2, 2009 21:49:49 GMT
Im sure i judged this pony at The VHS summer show at Hargate ?? What a shame
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Post by chrissie on Nov 4, 2009 20:30:10 GMT
Im sure i judged this pony at The VHS summer show at Hargate ?? What a shame
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