The South and West Wales Shetland Pony Group Kinlet Happy (now

The South and West Wales Shetland
Pony Group
Kinlet Happy (now sadly deceased)
pictured here with Mrs P Mandersired by Fireproof of Marshwood
and out of Rayon of Checkley
.
Summer-Autumn
2009
CHAIRMANS ADDRESS
Dear Members,
After a really good start to the showing season with the sun
shining at the Cothi Bridge Show in May we once again have lost
some shows due to the rain.
On a lighter note our own Group’s Show in July in conjunction with
the NPS was enhanced this year by the presence of our two Judges
from Scotland, Mr Ken Scott and Mr Jimmy Wilson who, with their
wives, travelled 500 miles in one day to judge our Shetland Pony
classes- for which we are all very grateful.
Several of our
members have voiced the opinion that they are quite happy to pay
a little extra on entry fees for the Summer Show to continue to ask
judges from Scotland etc.; your comments on this would be
appreciated – we will always listen to our Members’ opinions and
ideas.
We have already received a really good idea for a new venue for
Socials/Christmas Dinner etc for 2010.
Some Members have
voiced their opinion that they think the Members’ Rosettes are not
necessary – this issue will be up for discussion at the next AGM –
there again your views would be appreciated. Obviously these
rosettes are paid for by the Group and perhaps you would prefer
some other way of an award? At the Autumn Show we are
including a Progeny Group which will be held right after the
Supreme, this is normally the show where we see the most foals
and it would be easier to make up a group. The Fancy Dress will
follow straight on afterwards, so now is a good time to start
inventing a costume! A trophy for both The Progeny Group and
The Fancy Dress is being donated by two different members, for
which we give our thanks.
A few of our lucky members are going over to the Shetland Islands
this month and we know they will thoroughly enjoy themselves and
will receive a great welcome.
Hopefully one or two of them will
write an article when they come back to Wales so their experiences
can be shared with fellow Group Members.
Enjoy the rest of the Show Season.
Charles Seward (Chairman).
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Charles Seward (Chairman)
Sandra Seward (Secretary-01267 275 485
Performance)
Stephen Mander (Driving)
Nick True (Treasurer)
Sandra George (Ridden/Performance)
Debbie Pittard (Newsletter-01685 873 373)
Joan Hunter (Scrapbook)
Anna Stevens (President)
Pauline Mander (Vice ChairPaul Mander
Eric Williams
Timothy Evans
Gerwyn Pittard
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Whitemill, near Carmarthen on 20 th
November there will be food available with Chicken & Chips and Sausage and
Chips in a basket for £5 per head. A Quiz will be held along with a Christmas Raffleplease phone Sandra Seward if you would like to book for a meal-please attend as it
is a great chance for members to have their say about their Group!!If you would like
to become a Committee member then please get in touch with us to put your name
forward.
The extremely popular Autumn Show will be held at Peniel on 3rd October , there
will be the usual classes with some new progeny classes added for those people taking
a few ponies and a great chance to get those foals out on the circuit for some
experience.A schedule is enclosed. If you would like to sponsor classes at any of our
shows please contact Gerwyn on 01685 873373.
Wow! Its time for you to dust off the mistletoe and book your places for the Group’s
fabulous Christmas Dinner at the Temple Bar in Carmel, nr Cross-Hands Saturday
December 5th at 7-30 with service to begin at 8 ,there will be entertainment and The
Performance/Showing Awards will be given. A menu will be included with this
newsletter but please book early by telephoning Sandra on 01267 275 485.
The Shetland Society have asked us to make people aware of the growing welfare
concerns that they have with increasing numbers of welfare and neglect cases –it has
been suggested that we form a Welsh Shetland Welfare group to help in such casesplease contact Sandra with any offers or suggestions.
Our new website is up and running on www.shetlandsinwales.co.uk
if anyone would like to add pages to their stud or are interested in
having their website linked or a website designed then please get in
touch with Sandra and she will give you the details.Advertisements
for tack or ponies for sale can be extremely effective and the costs
minimal.
PLEASE GET THOSE POINTS CARDS RETURNED TO ENABLE
FINALISATION OF THE PERFORMANCE AWARDS- A BLANK POINTS
CARD IS ENCLOSED IN THE MAGAZINE SO GET YOUR PEN OUT AND
START REMEMBERING YOUR RESULTS !!
….. Stop Press… we are finalising details of our March Social at The
Hollybrook Country Hotel with a wonderful Guest speaker ..more
details to follow…..
Massive congratulations must go to the Carmilo Stud nr Llandybie
whose homebred Carmilo Magician qualified for Horse of the Year
Show ,Magician, sold as a foal, is now owned by the Shepherd
Family and all at the Carmilo Stud wish the very best of Luck to
Bea Shepherd and family
This months Celebrity Interview is with David Robertson of the Famous Trondra Stud on
Shetland
How long have you worked with horses or been a horsey person?
52 years ago I was in the Army Veterinary Core and that was my first taste of working closely
with horses.
Has your family always kept horses? No but my Grandfather was a farrier.
What are your earliest horsey memories? As a youngster on holiday with family friends
travelling out to the hills to gather the sheep in a horse and cart.
Who was your first horse and what breed was he/she?
to start our stud.
I bought two Shetland filly foals
What is your main job? Semi retired farmer now working with my hobbies via a Boarding
kennel and our Shetland Pony Studs.
What is your favourite horse breed? Obviously the Shetland pony.
What is the best horse you have ever owned/bred? One of our original Mares called
Goldie of Tangwick who died this February at the age of 36.
How many horses have you currently got?
What would you change about yourself?
30 adults and this year 14 foals.
Old age is about all that I can think of.
What are your ambitions? Have achieved most of them, now just to keep reasonably fit
and healthy.
Do you ride? If so, in which genre have you competed? Gave that up some time ago.
What makes you angry? I think getting angry is such a waste and I very rarely feel like
that.
If you could be someone for the day, who would you be? Often the people you think
you’d like to be are no better off (not financially).
What makes you laugh? I am told I laugh a lot and manage to see the funny side to things.
What would be your ideal day? A fine sunny day sitting down amidst the mares and foals
getting their confidence.
South & West Wales Shetland Group Spring Show.
The South & West Wales Shetland Group held their Spring Indoor Show at Coombe Park,
Peniel, Carmarthen on the 26th April, although it was a cold day our members turned out to
support our usual full range of classes. This is generally a popular show with last year’s foals
quite often making their first public appearance! We were delighted to welcome some new
members as well which in the current financial climate shows how the popularity of the
Shetland Breed is still increasing. Our Judges for the day were Mr Bernard and Mrs
Rosemary Rees of the well known and respected Hasguard Stud based in Pembrokeshire.
Their cheerfulness and experience were much appreciated which all adds to making a
successful show. The results were as follows :Lead Rein : 1st Owlacombe Eclipse – Vicky Davies, 2nd Carmilo Cinnamon – Carmilo Stud, 3rd
Cwhhen Hussar – Mrs Lloyd, 4th Brockwell Birthday Boy – Mrs A Abel, 5th Trevasack Jack –
Brian Griffiths-Mander.
First Ridden : 1st Carmilo Cinnamon – Carmilo Stud, 2nd Owlacombe Eclipse – Vicky Davies.
Open Ridden : 1st Saphire Classic – Carmilo Stud, 2nd Trevasack Jessie – Paul
Mander.
Black 2 & 3 yrs colt, filly or gelding : 1st Ladbury Viceroy – Mr NJ Parle.
Black Yearling colt, filly or gelding : lst Ladbury Eva, 2 nd Tairchworydd Harry Potter
– Debbie Tremellen.
Black Mare or Gelding 4 yrs and over : 1st Beatrice of Crafton – Crafton
Stud, 2nd Owlacombe Eclipse – Vicky Davies, 3rd Brochwell Birthday Boy – Mrs Abbie Abel.
Black Entire Male 4 yrs & over : 1st Royal Occasion
of Crafton – Crafton Stud, 2nd Tygwyn Black Prince – Pittard Family.
Champion Black : Royal Occasion of Crafton – Crafton Stud. Reserve Beatrice of Crafton –
Crafton Stud.
Coloured 2 & 3 yrs colt, filly or gelding : 1st Threeacre Inda Willow – Mrs Joan Thomas, 2nd
Chasend Apollo – Pittard Family, 3rd Red Riding Hood of Catchpool – L & M Nicholls. 4th
Marillion Tammie Noir, 5th Trederwen Lizzie Lollypop – Cath Harris.
Coloured Yearling colt, filly or gelding : 1st Tygwyn Chieftain – Pittard Family, 2nd Edern
Llywel – Emma Price, 3rd Windwillow Mirage – Mrs June Lewis-Hughes. 4th Windwillow Zsa
Zsa – Mrs June Lewis Hughes, 5th Sandlebra Julie – Joan Hunter, 6th Puzzle of Cathpool – A&L
Stevens.
Coloured Mare or Gelding 4 yrs & over : 1 st Trevasack Jessie – Paul Mander,
nd
2 Shandydown Nutkin – Frankie Currell, 3rd Yarnolds Jada Cree – Mrs Pauline Mander. 4th
Trederwen Springtime – Cath Harris.
Coloured Entire Male 4 yrs & over : 1st Brinleyview Commanchee – Catchpool Stud, 2nd
Magreed Just William – Jones Family, 3rd Goytre Merlin – Mrs Joan Thomas.
Champion Coloured : Brinleyview Commanchee – Catchpool Stud, Reserve Magreed Just
William – Jones Family.
Smalls 2 & 3 yrs colt, filly or gelding : 1st Chasend Apollo – Pittard Family, 2nd Threeacres
Inda Willow – Mrs Joan Thomas, 3rd Melcette Broken Arrow – Denise Hunt.
Smalls Yearling colt, filly or gelding : 1st Windwillow Mirage – Mrs June
Lewis-Hughes, 2nd Tygwyn Chieftain – Pittard Family, 3rd Windwillow Zsa Zsa – Mrs June
Lewis-Hughes. 4th Edern Llywel – Emma Price, 5th Tairchworydd Harry Potter – Debbie
Tremellen, 6th Finetime Shirley Ann – Amber Tremellen.
Smalls Mare or Gelding 4 yrs & over : 1st Valsheda Lulu – Jones Family, 2nd Leora Barnaby –
Debbie Tremellen, 3rd Yarnolds Jada Cree – Mrs Pauline Mander.
Smalls Entire Male 4 yrs & over : 1st Meechlands Orlando – Mrs J.
Edmonds, 2nd Magreed Just William – Jones Family, 3rd Tygwyn Black Prince – Pittard
Family. 4th Goytre Merlin – Joan Hunter.
Champion Small : Meechlands Orlando – Mrs J. Edmonds, Reserve Magreed Just William –
Jones Family.
Supreme Champion : Royal Occasion of Crafton – Crafton Stud, Reserve Supreme :
Meechlands Orlando – Mrs J. Edmonds.
Geldings 3 yrs & under : 1st Marillion Tammie Noir - L & M Nicholls
Geldings 4 yrs & over : 1st Leora Barnaby – Debbie Tremellen, 2nd Carmilo
Cinnammon – Carmilo Stud, 3rd Owlacombe Eclipse – Vicky Davies, 4th Brockwell Birthday
Boy – Mrs Abie Abel.
Best Gelding : Marillion Tammie Noir – L&M Nicholls.
Novice : 1st Ladbury Eva – Joan Hunter, 2nd Chasend Apollo – Pittard Family, 3rd Threeacre
Inda Willow – Joan Thomas, 4th Tairchwiorydd Harry Potter – Debbie Tremellen, 5th Finetime
Shirley Ann – Amber Tremellen.
Veteran : 1st Trevasack Jessie – Paul Mander, 2nd Bincombe Vogue – Pauline Mander.
Un-registered : 1st Whinston – Paul Mander.
Child Handler : 10 yrs and under : 1st Brian Griffiths, 2nd Danny ?, 3rd Harriett Davies, 4th A
. Abel Child Handler : 11 – 16 yrs. : 1st Frankie Currell, 2nd Hywell Davies, 3rd Lauren?
Champion : Frankie Currell, Reserve Hywell Davies.
CLASSIFIEDS
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ten years old wonderful temperament, bone etc –good in every
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Shetland Pony Grand National
A high speed dash,
a blur of coloured
silks, flying manes
and tails and the
roar of the crowd
the excitement of a
day at the races
condensed into
Shetland pony size.
To take part your pony has to be a registered Shetland pony with
the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society and be 5 years or over. The pony
also has to have been an active member of the The Shetland Pony
Performance Award Scheme (Ridden) in a previous season and have
returned cards prior to racing. Jockeys are to have attained their 9th
birthday but not their 14th birthday by the 1st of January of the year they
wish to race and no taller than 5ft 1 inch. Details on The Shetland Pony
Performance Award Scheme (Ridden) can be found on the SPSBS
website..
The ponies and their young jockeys from as far afield as the
Shetland Isles and North Devon travel the length and breadth of the
country during the season in hot pursuit of only 10 qualifying places at
the London International Horse Show at Olympia. To achieve this they
have had to battle it out in 2 to 3 heats of up to 9 ponies. The first 3 or 4
go through to the final where only the winner qualifiers for the
prestigious show at Olympia before Christmas. More than 60 ponies
start the season all hoping to be the lucky 10 who make it to Olympia.
The build up to each race is much the same as the real 'Grand
National'. The ponies are paraded, jockeys mount and are led down to
the start before being sent on their way over 2 ½ laps incorporating 12
“mini” Aintree fences, as the crowd cheers on their favourite steed. All
the young jockeys like their adult counter parts wear racing silks, body
protectors, scull caps and long boots and are not allowed to use whips.
The Places these Qualifiers are held at are:BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS, NORTH YORKSHIRE SHOW, NEW
FOREST SHOW, PONIES UK SUMMER CHAMPS, ROYAL WINDSOR
HORSE SHOW, NEWBURY RACECOURSE, GATCOMBE HORSE
TRIALS, HEATHFIELD SHOW, CUMBERLAND SHOW, ELLINGHAM
SHOW, STANHOPE SHOW
The Shetland Pony Grand National has always raised money for
charities and since it first started in 1981 has raised nearly £400,000. At
present they are raising money for the great Ormond Street Hospital
Children’s Charity.
CHILDREN RAISING MONEY FOR CHILDREN LESS FORTUNATE
THAN THEMSELVES.
Details available from Emma Leivers
The Knowe, Roadhead, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PG
Telephone 08453247168
AN IRISHMAN, AN ENGLISHMAN...
Once there was an Irish man an Englishman and an Australian who decided
to have a competition.While on top of the hill each man had to chuck his
watch in the air, then run down the hill and catch it before it hit the ground.
So the Irishman chucked his watch in the air, ran down the hill and SPLAT
the watch hit the ground.
Then the Englishman chucked his watch in the air, ran down the hill and
SPLAT the watch hit the ground.
Next was the Australian who chucked his watch in the air, ran down the
hill, went and had a beer, did the shopping, came back and caught his
watch.
"How did you do that?" asked the Irishman.
The Australian replied "My watch is 1 hour slow !!!!!"
QUIZ-How much do you know about caring for your pony?
1. If your pony is kept outdoors should it have shelter such as hedging or
tree cover, or a field shelter?
2. 2. How often should you check the water supply?
3. How often should you check on the pony?
4. In the worst Winter weather such as snow, or if there is no grass in the field or
the pony begins to lose weight, hay should be fed. Is this true or false?
5. Do we need to worm the pony in the Winter?
6. Do we need to have the feet trimmed or shod even though we are not riding as
much in the Winter?
7. Rugs can slip so how often should we check the rug, take it off and put it on
again(to check on the condition of the pony we look for rub marks or to check the
pony is not getting too skinny) (a) once or twice per day (b) once per week (c)
less than that
----------------------------------------Pony Quiz Answers:-1. YES Ponies in the wild use natural shelter such as
hedges and trees in the worst weather. If your field does not have any then you
should provide a field shelter so they can get relief from the weather.
2. EVERY DAY Ponies need to drink a lot of water. Troughs can leak, pipes burst,
water freeze solid, can become contaminated by fallen leaves and branches,
therefore it needs to be checked every day.
3. EVERY DAY Pony should be checked for injuries swollen legs, cuts and
bruises, signs of illness like swollen glands(feel under his chin), listlessnes(head
down not eating), signs of pain chewing or pawing at his sides or rolling
constantly(signs of colic), hot feet (laminitis),and just general well being. Your
pony should look bright eyed, have a good appetite, be moving around freely and
grazing in a relaxed manner. If he is cold he will look unhappy and a bit tucked
up (this is when his ribs show more than usual and his tummy looks pulled in)
4.TRUE We keep our ponies in confined spaces in the wild they would have miles
to roam around, if your pony begins to lose weight (ideally you should check him
with a weight tape weekly when he is well and use this as a guide it is very
difficult to see this by eye) or if the ground is frozen or snowy your pony will need
hay or feed to supplement, hay is best particularly for small ponies.
5.YES Worming should continue through the Winter tapeworm and bots and
encysting redworm nee to be done, your vet is the best person to advise when
and how much.
6. YES The feet continue to grow in the Winter, shoes need attention, perhaps if
you do not ride out much in the Winter then it may be better to have the shoes
removed(ask your blacksmith) The feet will still need trimming at least every 8
weeks but again check with your blacksmith about your pony.
7. (a) ONCE OR TWICE PER DAY It can be very dangerous if your pony gets his
rug caught around his neck etc. so depending on usual slippage the above guide
will be best
BRYGARTH STUD
The Brygarth stud of Shetland was started in 1987 with the
purchase of two ponies, from the local Lerwick sale. We originally
intended to buy two pet fillies but a missing entry resulted in the
purchase of a colt and filly. We liked the colt (Greig of Sumburgh)
so much we decided to keep him. A subsequent 1st at the centenary
show ensured we were hooked.
It was at the centenary show that we found ourselves drawn to the
miniature ring. We then went on to buy three fillies from the 1990
Lerwick sales. All of the ponies up to now had been bought by
brothers Peter and Arthur Laurenson. It was at this stage that I
bought my first filly Tansie of Gott a granddaughter of Seva Harry
O. In 1992 Peter’s son Michael bought his first two ponies a filly
Barclay Arms Tilda and a mare Mayflower of Belmont.
Since Greig of Sumburgh was 36.5” we approached Eva and Jim of
the Berry stud with a view to purchasing a miniature stallion. This
was when we were fortunate enough to acquire Sprite of Berry.
With good advice from the Berry stud and the late Bertie Nicolson of
Brindister we began to breed the ponies that made the foundation
of our stud.
We each owned our own individual ponies within the stud and by
2004 the stud owners were Arthur Laurenson, his wife Janet,
daughter Carole, Arthur’s brother Peter and his son Michael.
It was in 2004/2005 we suffered an awful year with the sudden
death of Arthur who had served on the council of SPSBS between
1993-1996 and 1997-2000. He was followed by Peter soon after. At
the same time we lost Sprite of Berry (aged 28 years) and Greig of
Sumburgh, Greig as a result of a road traffic accident involving his
field.
We had used Zorro of Berry on two daughters of Sprite beforehand,
Milly of Brygarth owned by Janet Laurenson and Lara of Brygarth,
both bred by myself. This combination gave us ponies such as our
stud stallion Quince of Brygarth 28.5” and Reuben who now resides
in Wales. As Sprite reached 28 years we asked Eva and Jim if we
could use Zorro. He covered our mares for two consecutive years.
As we had retained several of Zorro’s offspring we decided to bring
in a fresh bloodline. We had always liked the look of Ron of NorthWells, so were happy when we were able to purchase a grandson
Halstock Master Oats, piebald 30.5”. A son of Kerswell Kinsman and
Kerswell Mischief, our first foals from ‘Oatsie’ were born this year.
We were very pleased with the results; Alice was 3rd at the
Cunningsburgh show and 2nd at the Viking show, with Michael’s
Anastasia 3rd at the Viking.
We had a good year overall for showing with Michael’s daughters of
Sprite, Nadia and Sugar 1st prize progeny at the Cunningsburgh and
3rd prize progeny at the Viking. Nadia also won the cup for best
mare and reserve senior at the Viking.
Janet’s colt Aragorn, a son of Quince and Evie of Brindister, was 2nd
at the Viking. At the Lerwick sale he was 1st miniature colt foal, best
colt forward at sale and best colt foal from all Shetland shows. He
was sold for the top colt price of 300gns to the judge Graham Milne.
I suppose it is not a coincidence that a big influence on our stud has
been the Berry, Brindister and Gott ponies located less than 5-10
minutes from our own stud.
We always look forward to August when we take part in the
Cunningsburgh and Viking shows, the only two shows open to us on
the mainland of Shetland. 2009 will be especially exciting with the
breed show in Shetland, and we hope to meet many more breeders
from out with the isles. If you intend to come up in 2009 we would
be delighted to see you.
Carole Forteath.
www.brygarthshetlandponies.com
[email protected]
Pictured above: Andy Forteath shows J Laurenson’s Aragorn of Brygarth –
Champion colt foal and winner of the Irvine Cup for the best Colt Foal from all of
the Shetland Shows. Pictured Below- Prince of Brygarth
Pictured –above:
Rueben of Brygarth
now a Licensed
Stallion and living in
Wales
.
South and West Wales Shetland Pony Group
Summer Show 2009 Results.
Ring 1
Class 1 Lead Rein
1st Celtic Mozart-Mrs P John
2nd Brockwell Birthday Boy- Mrs Abie Abel.
Class2 Open Ridden
1st Ridgeacre Melody- Celtic Stud
2nd Saphire Classic- Carmilo Stud
Ridden Championship
Champion Ridgeacre Melody- Celtic Stud
Res Champion Celtic Mozart-Mrs P John
Small Ponies
Class3 Entire Male Stallion
1st Seva Kelt- Pauline Braddock.
2ndh Hasguard Galaxy Mesdames E Smith &S
Gordon
3rd Tygwyn Black Prince- Pittard Family
4th Byways Morgan- Claire Bunford
5th Threeacre Maxwell- Mrs John Thomas.
Class 4 Yearlings
1st Sugerree of Suchadoll- Sarah Thomas.
2nd Timberland Bindi- Jones Family.
3rd Tawela Diamond Diva -Caryl Jacob
4th Cotmullion Isabella- I D&J Oliver
5th Kenvig Tiger Lily- Julie Nicholas
Class5 2&3 Year olds
1ST ladbury Broadway Boy- Kay Cook.
2nd Athelney Virginia- Jones Family.
3rd Threeacre India Willow- Mrs Joan Thomas.
4th Tygwyn Victory- Pittard Family.
5th Thomas of Catchpuddle- L&A Stevens.
Class 6 Barren Mare or Gealding
1st Seva Keepsake Seva Stud
2nd Hermits Lady Noir
Pittard Family
3rd Leora Barnaby Debbie Tremellen
4th Threeacre Honey Puff Mrs Joan Thomas
5th Seva Iola Mr & Mrs Hime
Class 7 Brood Mare
1st Cranford Chantilly Debbie Tremellen
2nd Trondra Rusp Pittard Family
3rd Abrilla Bliss Jones Family
Class 8 Foals
1st Timberland Chiquititia Jones Family
2nd Tygw2yn Angus Anderson Pittard Family
3rd Finetime Strike a Pose Debbie Tremellen
Small Youngstock Champion Ladbury
Broadway Boy Kay Cook
Reserve Youngstock Champion Athelney
Virginia Jones Family
Small Champion Seva Kelt Mrs Pauline
Braddock
Reserve Champion Hasguard Galaxy E
Smith & S Gordon
Class 9 Midi Pony in hand
1st Carmilo Cinnamon
Carmilo Stud
2nd Brockwell Birthday Boy Sarah Abel
3rd Seva Gentleman Jim Lois Davies
4th Wolfords Charm E Edwards
Class 10 Piebold or Skewbald
1st Seva Jessica Mr & Mrs J Hime
2nd Meechlands Minuet Debbie Wright
3rd Cwmllynfell Katkins I D & J Oliver
4th Tygwyn Victory Pittard family
5th Sugerree of Suchadoll Sarah Thomas
Class ll Novice Pony in hand
1st Tygwyn Victory Pittard family
2nd Kenvig Tiger Lily Julie Nicholas
Class 12 Child Handlwr 11-16years
1st Frankie Currell
2nd Daniella Jones
3rd Harry Wright
4th Tremellen
5th E Nicholls
Class 13 Child Handler 10 and under
1st Sarah Abel
2nd Bryan Mander Griffiths
Black Ponies
Class 14 Entire Male Stallion
1st Billy Boy of Fairwood Mesdames Powell
& Jarman
2nd Tygwyn Black Prince Pittard Family
Class 15Yearling
1st Ladbury Eve Joan Hunter
Class 16 2&3 Year old
1st Ladbury Viceroy N J Parle
2nd Seva Ninow Lois Davies
Class 17 Barron Mare &Gealding
1st Hermits Lady Noir Pittard Family
2nd Dderwen Phoebe June Lewis Hughes
3rd Brockwell Birthday Boy Abie Abel
Youngstock Champion Ladbury Viceroy
Reserve Youngstock Champion Ladbury Eva
Joan Hunter
Black Champion Ladbury Viceroy N J
Parle
Reserve Black Champion Billy Boy of
Fairwood Powell & Jarrman
Coloured Ponies
Class 20 Entire Male Stallion
1st Hasguard Galaxy Mesdames E Smith & S
Gordon
2nd Brinleyview Commanchee A & L Stevens
3rd Seva Kelt Pauline Braddock
Class 21 Yearling
1st Cwmllynfell Katkins I D & J Okiver
2ndTimberland Bindi Jones Family
3rd Tawela Diamond Diva
Caryl Jacob
Class 22 2 &3 Year old
1st Mona Lisa of Brynifor J W Davies
2nd Ladbury Broadway Boy Kay Cook
3rd Seva Nerys Lois Davies
4th Doombledor of Catchpool L & A Stevens
5th Lloegr Amarylis A Reed
Class 23 Barren Mare or Gelding
1st Lloegr Damson A Reed
2nd Carmilo Cinnamon Carmilo Stud
3rd Seva Gentleman Jim Lois Davies
4th
5th Baronshill Gold Nugget Wendy Cousins
Class 24 Brood Mare
1st Trondra rusp Pittard Family
2nd Abrilla Bliss Jones Family
Class 25Foal
1st Tygwyn Angus Anderson Pittard Family
2nd Timberland Chiquititta Jones Family
Coloured Youngstock Champion Mona Lisa
of Brynifor JW Davies
Reserve Coloured Youngstock Champion
Cwmllynfell Katkins ID & J Oli9ver
Coloured Champion Hasguard Galaxy
MesdamesE Smith & S Gordon
Reserve Coloured Champion Mona Lisa of
Brynifor JW Davies
CLASS 26 Gelding any height or colour
1st Seva Gentleman Jim Lois Davies
2nd Brockwell Birthday Boy Abie Abel
Class 27Veteran
1st Bincombe Vogue Mrs Paulime Mander
Class 28 Best turned out
1st Tygwyn Black Prince Pittard Family
2nd Brockwell Birthday Boy Abie Abel
3rd Yarnolds Jada Cree Mrs Pauline Mander
“My Little –Pony” Championship Carnilo
Cinnamon Carmilo Stud
Reserve Champion Brockwell Birthday Boy
Abie Able
Class 31 Private Driving
1st Paul Mander
Class 32Exercise Vehicle
1st Brockwell Birthday Boy Janet Law
Supreme Awards
Foal Champion Tygwyn Angus
Anderson Pittard Family
Reserve Champion Timberland
Chiquitita Jones Family
Junior Champion Ladbury Viceroy
NJ Parle
Reserve Champion Mona Lisa of
Brynifor J W Davies
SUPREME CHAMPION Hasguard
Galaxy Mesdames E Smith & S
Gordon
RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION
Ladbury Viceroy N J Parle
Weaning foals successfully
Carolyn Henderson
Weaning foals doesn’t have to be stressful, but careful
preparation and handling is essential to make it run
smoothly
Weaning is potentially one of the most stressful experiences in a
horse's lifetime — which means it can also be nerve-racking for foal
owners. But whether you are a one-mare owner or run a large stud,
vet and foal specialist Sarah Stoneham MRCVS says that it's
important to aim for problem prevention rather than cure.
"In the wild, weaning is very gradual," she explains. "As the mare
has a new foal, the previous one goes off with other young stock to
form bands within the herd. "With the domesticated horse, the mare
is either put in-foal again or goes into work. This means we have to
take a different approach, but still minimise stress and problems:
we need to do everything possible to reduce the risk of problems
rather than have to treat them." Preparation is vital. "The long-term
picture when aiming to produce a performance horse is that you
need to minimise the risk of developmental problems, which means
maintaining an even growth rate," says Sarah, a partner at
Rossdale & Partners, Newmarket, who runs the practice's foal unit.
She says that before a foal is weaned, its digestive system must
have reached a sufficient degree of maturity and adaptability to its
diet. Although foals can be seen eating grass and perhaps their
dams' hard feed very early, the gut changes dramatically over the
first few months. "At first, it's designed to digest milk, with a lot of
digestion taking place in the small intestine, then it changes to
become a hind gut fermenter," she says. "It's important not to
overdo hard feed because of the risk of joint and digestive
problems.
"Most feed manufacturers offer high-protein diets with high vitamin
and mineral supplements to help foals grow, but although there is a
balance between what is ideal and what is practical in situations
where you have several pairs together, a fat foal will need a
different approach from one who needs to gain weight. "It's a good
idea to monitor height and weight before and after weaning to
check that foals are growing evenly. A lot of feed companies have
charts to make this easier, though it has to be related to birth
weight, breed and environment."
It is also important that the fibre intake is kept up, as lack of fibre
has been associated with the start of stereotypic behaviour, notably
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weaving, crib biting and wind sucking. Although some researchers
now believe that horses who start such behaviour have a
predisposition to it, the stress of weaning can be a trigger. Deciding
when to wean is also important. Some studies relating to
Thoroughbred foals recommend going by weight rather than age,
but Sarah's advice is that for most owners, age is an easier
guideline.
"The bodyweight method has to be weight-and rearing conditionsspecific," she explained. "Most people will wean from six months
onwards. If there are specific health problems, it can be done from
four months onwards, but it's difficult to wean at under five months
without getting a check in the growth rate." Over a minimum period
of a month before weaning, the foal must be adapted to eating
appropriate and sufficient quantities of foal creep ration. There are
various ways of feeding, but Sarah recommends creep feeding in
the field as the best option.
"If you feed them in the stable so the foal eats from the mare's
manger, you have no control," she says. "The creep feed system,
where a sectional pen keeps the mares on the outside but allows
foals to go in through archways to their feed, is much better; the
best designs have adjustable archway heights." When it's time for
foals to go it alone, approaches vary. While it is obviously easier for
breeders with more than one foal, Sarah stresses that owners with
just one mare should make sure the foal has appropriate company.
"Horses are herd animals and it's inappropriate to keep a weaned
foal on its own," she said. "They need company and it's also
important for their normal development. Either team up with
someone who has another mare and foal, or find a suitable
companion.
"Stud farms often have a retired pony who acts as a nanny when
needed, or even a quiet gelding. Old pony mares who have had a
foal or two are often the best companions for single foals because
they teach them what is acceptable behaviour and what isn't.
"It's much easier when you have a group of mares and foals of
similar age who have been reared in a similar way. The best way
here is to take one mare out of the field at a time, letting the group
settle down again until you take the next away and leaving the
calmest, most sensible mare in until last." Foals are individuals and
react in different ways when their mothers disappear. "Some don't
even notice and others will run up and down for a couple of days,"
says Sarah. "Make sure the fencing is safe — and it helps to get the
mare's milk dried up if they are out of earshot." Minimising stress is
important for humane considerations, but also for long-term health.
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"Anything that stresses a foal stresses its immune system," says
Sarah. "The development of the immune system is related to
exposure to different diseases and it isn't completely developed
until over a year old. Stress-related problems include gastric ulcers
and recurrent respiratory disease."
Some breeders like to have colts gelded while they are still on the
mare, reasoning that it is less stressful at that stage. "Foals do
seem to take the stress quite well when they are on the mare, so if
the testicles have descended it might be worth considering," says
Sarah. "But if it isn't possible, it should be done well after weaning
when the foal has had a chance to become established."
Making the break is a big step. But planning ahead gives odds in
favour of mare and foal going their separate ways without stress or
setbacks — for any of you.
By kind permission of H & H magazine.
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Open Show Points Scheme
THE OPEN SHOW POINTS SCHEME IS BACK THIS YEAR AGAIN. IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART THEN HERE ARE THE
CLASSES EACH ENTRY CARD IS £2.50 OR £5 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
GENERAL RULES.
1. PONIES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SHETLAND PONY
STUD BOOK SOCIETY.EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFIED.
2. THE CARDS ARE VALID FOR ONE YEAR ONLY .
3. IT IS THE MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL IN THE CARDS
CORRECTLY AND TO GET THE CARD SIGNED BY AN OFFICIAL
AT EACH SHOW.
4. POINTS FOR SHETLAND AND M & M CAN BE COLLECTED AT
ANY SHOW IN THE UK.
5. A PONY COMPETING IN THE RIDDEN DRIVEN AND IN-HAND
SECTIONS NEED ONLY ONE CARD
6. RIDERS CAN ACCUMULATE POINTS ON MORE THAN ONE
PONY BUT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE CARD FOR EACH PONY.
7. RIDERS AND PONIES AGES AS AT 1ST JANUARY.
8. BROWN PONIES TO BE SHOWN AS BLACK.
9. POINTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATED IN ALL SECTION
THE PONIES/RIDERS ARE ELIGIBLE IN.
10.
CLASSES WILL BE AMALGAMATED IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES
11.
POINTS FOR BROKENCOLOURED IN OPEN COLOURED
CLASSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE-POINTS FOR SHETLANDS
ARE.THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PALOMINOS
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Points
1st-50points,2nd-45points,3rd-40points,4th-35points,5th-30points,6th25points,Champion-20 points,reserve champion-15points.
Mountain & Moorland Classes
1st-100points,2nd-90points,3rd-80points,4th-70points,5th-60points,6th50points,Champion-50points,Reserve Champion-40points
Extra Points
10 extra points per place if classes are qualifiers for NPS or PUK
Assoc. Championship shows.
Points gained at NPS or PUK Championship shows will be doubled.
Gaining a Supreme Championship at any show will earn points,a
reserve Championship at any show will earn 75 points
Classes
In Hand
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Stallion 4 years old and over
Mare 4 years old and over
Foal either sex
Yearling either sex
2 year old either sex
3 year old either sex
Gelding any age
Miniature (under 34”/86 cm) Any sex age or colour
Broken colour any age, sex, height (Shetland classes only)
Black male any age/height
Black female any age/height
Solid Colour any age, sex, height
Unregistered any age, sex, height
Veteran (open classes, points not eligible for other sections
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Ridden/Performance
15
16
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18
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Lead rein ridden
Ridden off lead rein
Unregistered ridden
Working pony (non showing classes, i.e. Working Hunter Pony,
Dressage, Show Jumping)
Child handlers 8years and under
Child handlers 9-16 years
Driving pony/ponies, singles or pairs.
If you would like to participate in the Group Scheme or if you have any
questions whatsoever the please ring Points Award Co-ordinator Mrs Pauline
Mander on 01559 362 770
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The South and West Wales Shetland Pony Group
Open performance and in-hand points scheme
Pony’s Name________________________________Colour__________________
Height___________ Registration No.____________________ Pony’s age_______
Rider’s Name_____________ Rider’s age_______
Show Date
Name of Show
Type of Class
Placing Signature
For
SWWSPG
use
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This sheet should be photocopied for each pony you wish to enter and returned with
the appropriate fee to : Mrs P Mander,
Rhosydd,
Pentrellwyn,
Llandysul
SA44 4LQ
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CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale
Sire: Seva Gentleman Jim
Dam: Seva Fantasia
A Superb, tri coloured colt
Sire: Seva Gentleman Jim
Dam: Seva Fantasia
Born: 17.05.200
Photo at a week old
For more details, contact [email protected] or ring 01239810477,
or look at my website www.seva-shetlandponies.co.uk to see other foals.
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The Stages of Pregnancy- A Brief Summary
Times and durations are approximate.
Day 5
The conceptus reaches the uterus. It remains mobile within the uterine horns and
body until day 16.
Day 16
The conceptus becomes lodged in one horn of the uterus.
Day 21
The conceptus now measures approximately 1.5-3 cm in diameter. The mass of cells
divide and differentiate into those which are to form embryo and those which are to
form membranes. Development at this point is rapid, with cells becoming organised
into the various organs (organogenesis).
Day 35
Most organogenesis now complete – the embryo is now a foetus.
Day 60
Foetus and associated membranes are now approximately 12cm in diameter and fill
one horn of the uterus.
Days 70-80
Foetus begins to fill the body of the uterus – the hindquarters remain in the horn.
Day 90
The whole uterus is now filed with fluid, with the distinction between the body and
horns becoming less obvious.
From
4-6 months
Foetus developing within the body of the uterus.
6-7 months
The foetus is now accommodated by the body and horns of the uterus as it is too
large for the body only. After this stage, the foal cannot move to alter presentation.
From 8-11 months
this is the period during which rapid developments occur – physical movement may
be noticed. At some stage during the final month, milk production begins. The
length of a normal pregnancy is 330-345 days, although there are often slight
variations.
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Our Veterinary Expert is Mr.Brian Cotter. M.V.B & M.R.C.V.S of the
Emerald Veterinary Group in Tumble ,Llanelli. Brian is an
experienced equine vet and the readers Questions were:
Q1: We had to have our foal put down at 2 weeks due to a kidney
failure infection do you know why this would happen and could we
have done something to prevent it?
.A. This is a very unusual situation - to get a kidney infection at
such a young age, I would need more details. Sometimes you can
get an overwhelming infection which can come through the navel at
birth. Occasionally these infections e.g. Salmonella, can cause total
organ failure which leads to death or euthanasia on welfare
grounds. It is essential that newborns navel's are sprayed ASAP
with antibiotic spray or strong iodine to help prevent the transfer of
bacteria up through the navel.
Occasionally foals may be born with only one kidney, which as the
foal gets bigger is unable to do its 'filtering job', thus leading to
kidney failure.
Q2: Will it matter if our stallion covers an already pregnant mare
or will it harm the foetus?
A2: Generally, normal mares will not allow themselves to be
covered unless they are in season - if they are not most mares are
very aggressive and will not allow the stallion near them. I have
seen a few pregnant mares let themselves be covered who have
gone on to have a normal foal to the original covering.
If there are any Questions that you would like asked then Please
send in your Questions
For the Vet to answer to : Vets Question Time c/o
Penybryn,Waterloo Street ,Cwmbach,Aberdare,Mid.Glamorgan.CF44
0ED And we will print the answers in future issues.
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CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU 2009
THIS YEAR’S GROUP CHRISTMAS DINNER IS TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH AT THE TEMPLE BAR,CARMEL ,CARMARTHEN
At £13-50 per head -£8 for children
PLACES WILL BE LIMITED SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT
PLEASE FILL IN THIS BOOKING FORM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------Please forward booking form to Mrs S.Seward at Grogwynion, Porthyrhyd
Carmarthen SA32 8PX –any enquiries please telephone 01267 275 485
Please indicate number of selections.
STARTERS
DESSERT
Homemade Minestrone Soup
Prawn Cocktail
Melon Boat
Pate & Toast
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Traditional Christmas pudding
With brandy sauce
MAIN
Gateau
Fresh fruit salad
Cheese & Biscuits
Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Seasonal Trimmings
Roast beef with Yorkshire Pudding
Salmon Fillet
Chicken in Cream & White wine sauce
Vegetarian Filo bundle
(filo filled with mushroom ,brie ,rocket & redcurrant)
All Served with selection of potatoes and fresh seasonal Vegetables
If your child would prefer burger, chips, nuggets or similar instead of the Christmas
fare then we can accommodate this please ask Sandra for details.
CHRISTMAS DINNER FORM
NAME :- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDRESS : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TELEPHONE NUMBER : ----------------------------------------------------------EMAIL ADDRESS : -----------------------------------------------------------------NO OF PLACES : ----------------------------------------------------------: -----------------------------------------------------------TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED :-
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COMING IN THE NEXT ISSUE:
Vets Question Time
Stud Profile
Celebrity Interview
Shetland pony foal rescued from brink of death
Nick West, H&H newsdesk
A sick Shetland pony foal whose mother died in foaling has made a miracle
recovery after being treated with equipment used on elite horses.
The foal has been named Little Miracle by the Horse Hospital sanctuary in
Monmouth where he was brought after his mother was euthanised. He arrived in
the boot of a car having been trapped half in and half out of his dam for two
hours in a very distressing birth.
Jenny MacGregor, owner of the Horse Hospital, said: "He was in a bit of a state.
He couldn't walk and the lady who brought him in had laid him on a car jack on
the boot of her car, which had made an enormous hole in his side."
The sanctuary tried various treatments to restore his legs, including heat infrared treatment, but found they were getting nowhere.
So staff called in horse therapist Emma Simpson, who treated the foal with a cold
compression treatment that is mostly used by elite horses for training recovery or
tendon treatment. Called 'Game Ready', the process involves the horse wearing
strapping that applies both compression and a cold compress. The system was
used at this year's Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.
Ally Mumtaz, the director of Game Ready in the UK, said: "This is the first time
the equipment has been used in a case like this. It turned round a lost cause and
we're very excited about it. Before calling Emma in with her equipment they were
scratching their heads as to what to do. They didn't think he was going to make
it.
"This type of equipment is owned by a number of top riders. Little Miracle had
two 15-minute treatments at medium pressure and started to recover."
Ms MacGregor said: "Little Miracle made the most amazing recovery. The very
next day after the treatment he was walking. He's now 12 days old and we've
been feeding him every two hours, night and day.
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"So we're exhausted but he's fine. He's lying on the lawn as I speak, but he can
now canter."
Please send any articles ,poems or interesting items that you may
have to Penybryn Hse, Waterloo St, Cwmbach, Aberdare,Mid
Glamorgan. Cf44 0ED
Or telephone me directly on 01685 873373 email us at
[email protected]
Thank you to those who contributed for this edition.
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