An unexpected result at The National Pony Show of Wales

The National Pony Show of Wales held at the David Broom Equestrian centre is one of our favourite shows of our year and this year was no exception. In fantastic sun shine, we completed on a great all-weather surface appreciated by both ponies and handlers. Classes in four rings ran well considering the large amount of classes put on for us, with only a few minor clashes. We took Snelsmore Nevada and Snelsmore Madonna to compete in the four to six year old classes, along with Snelsmore Orchid, Snelsmore Querl and Snelsmore Jacqueline for the age classes in the miniature ring. Snelsmore Jasper competed in the coloured ring.

We were delighted with the start of our day in the Miniature ring; Mrs Cowell was our judge and she chose Nevada and Cliff to win the four to six year old male class and placed Madonna second in her class. Jacqueline followed on to win the large Yield Mare class and both Querl and Orchid came fourth in very strong classes. Jacqueline, Orchid, Madonna and Jasper were all well placed in the coloured ring under Mr Boustead.

The day was going well but the icing on the cake was to enjoyed later on. As everything was drawing to a close, Nevada stole the show for us with his totally unexpected result, taking the Miniature Championship and then go on to be Reserve Supreme of the show.

Another set of great results, another worth-while day; all these wonderful shows keep us going, motivating us through the hard work and winter ahead.