News and Events
…from Pippa's Diary:
Progress with the horses
Tuesday 23rd August, 2011
All the horses have been going very well over the past couple of months.
Poet's Corner won Weston Lawns prelim Dressage qualifying for their championship in October. Blimey O'Riley also qualified, coming 3rd, so I was very pleased with both of them.
On the Eventing scene Poet's Corner is doing very well coming 5th at Aston-le-Walls 2 BE 90 and then 8th at Aston unaffiliated BE100, which should set him up nicely for Milton Keynes BE90 qualifier for the Badminton Grassroots.
High Jinx has been putting in some good performances as well having done a good Dressage (28) just rubbed a pole in the SJ but clear in the time at Aston 2 (Novice) she was just pushed out of the places. This was rectified though at Aston 3 where she did a lovely double clear and came 5th.
Gold Crusher has done another 4 yr old class at Solihull, where he put up a fantastic performance 33 Dressage and a double clear. Proving to be a lovely straight forward ride. Competition on the day was tough and he was pushed out of the places but hopefully, with a bit of work on the flat, next week at Milton Keynes we'll get him another ribbon.
A few shots of Byron (Poet's Corner) in action
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It's all go!
Tuesday 14th June, 2011
All the horses have been going very well over the past couple of weeks.
Byran has now qualified for the grass roots regional finals he did this at Morton Morrell where he finished 4th. He then followed this up by coming 12th at Keysoe giving me a fab ride and proving he now knows what he's doing and loves it!
Daz has also decided eventing is a lot of fun by coming 5th at Brand Hall in the 4 yr old class I am now planning to take him to more 4 yr old classes.
High Jinx is really getting into her stride now giving me an amazing ride around Brigstock we went to Houghton 1* on a high she did her best test to date and and ate up the XC - all I had to do was steer! All we need to do now is brush up the show jumping and hopefully next time we may be in the ribbons!
Whilst away at Houghton there was a new arrival at Clattercote in the form of Teddy (Wishful Thinking). Nikki, a horse I put in foal to Wish Upon a Star last year, gave birth on friday night. Teddy is a very healthy little colt who seems to be into everything making mum run around all day!
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Another successful weekend!
Tuesday 17th May, 2011
Well another successful weekend has been had. High Jinx had great fun at Aston-Le-Walls coming 4th in the Novice. I would like to say a big thank you to Ann Taylor for all the help she has given me and Jinx over the past few months - it has really paid off.
All the ponies at home are also coming along well. I hope to be out with Primitive Rays in the near future. Daz is jumping well so am starting to think about 4 yr old classes for him and Byran is still being his saintly self so sure to see him out again soon.
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…from Clattercote Stables:
New stables now available!
Tuesday 26th April, 2011
There is a new yard of 8 boxes coming up for rent which will have it's own tack room and paddocks. Also the possibility of renting an onsite cottage. For more information please contact Pippa by email or call 07973387436.
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Spring at last
Thursday 3rd February, 2011
At last we are starting to see the end of winter and the sight of spring.
The horses have been having lot's of fun either on holiday or out hunting. Primative Rose has definitely enjoyed the hunting, taking on every hedge in sight! Byran, a 5 year old I have in to sell, has also been loving the hunting, jumping everything we have come across.
Now the serious work has started with all the horses regularly going out SJ (show jumping) or DR (dressage). High Jinx is looking stunning after her holiday and is happy to be back in full work going to lots of parties we are all very excited about her plans for next year.
Riley, a 6 year old by Harliquin, that I bought over from Ireland at the end of last year is showing much promise for eventing next year. Having been a super star at his first prelim.
I have also gained the ride on Primative Ray an intermediate horse owned by Christine Watts which we are all very excited about and can't wait to get her out competing.
We are all very sad to see Jo Bates leave us at the end of January but wish her the best of luck at her new yard. Jo and Holly (Jo's daughter) will be missed after many years at Clattercote but sure we will all stay in touch for a long time to come yet.
We have also taken on a head Groom, Jane. She is proving very calm and good with the horses that have all taken to her and is making me much more relaxed about life as I know everything will be done how I want!
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Clattercote 2010
Wednesday 27th October, 2010
This year Clattercote stables has had much success in both competition, livery and breeding.
Our latest foal Sovereign is now out with lots of other horses and is loving making new friends and is quite happy to wander off leaving his poor mum Penny wondering where on earth he has gone. He is now best friends with last years foal tuppence both of them are very friendly and come over and demand to be fussed as soon as you arrive at their field! Nikki a 5 yr old mare who is also out in the field is now expecting her first foal by wish upon a star which we are all very excited about meeting.
On the livery side we are all very excited to welcome Flora Harris to the yard. She has based herself here whilst her yard in Cropredy is being built. Flora has fitted in with everybody at the yard and is always willing to help when ever she can she is fun to have about making for a very happy yard.
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