A few weeks ago we attended the Chiltern group show in Buckinghamshire. The weather was great which kept everyone in good spirits and the show was well supported. We’re fairly new members to the group and were really impressed with the organization and general camaraderie.
Our day was not only good because of the sunshine; Snelsmore Jacqueline won a strong mare class and went on to be Miniature Champion and Reserve Supreme. A great result for her so early in the showing season. Snelsmore Quedesha also had a good day winning the yearling class and Reserve Junior Champion. We are really pleased with this filly as she was a late foal and is not a year old until August. Snelsmore Nevada and Snelsmore Orchid kept the good vibes flowing with their second places in the stallion class and two-and-three year-old filly class.
Despite the great results, the biggest thrill for us was an interesting link between the three Miniature Champions; all are connected to a brood mare of ours called Vincott Molly. Molly was given to the stud by a close friend many years ago and has since had some beautiful foals for us, two of which are Jacqueline and Quedesha. She is also the grandam of Shawdene Eve who took Junior Champion and Senior Champion on the same day. All three ponies are by different stallions and clearly prove that the right brood mare plays a big part in any breeding programme. I don’t consider Molly to be a show pony but she is a proven brood mare and has contributed hugely to our stud.
Lesson learnt from Chiltern Group show
A few weeks ago we attended the Chiltern group show in Buckinghamshire. The weather was great which kept everyone in good spirits and the show was well supported. We’re fairly new members to the group and were really impressed with the organization and general camaraderie.
Our day was not only good because of the sunshine; Snelsmore Jacqueline won a strong mare class and went on to be Miniature Champion and Reserve Supreme. A great result for her so early in the showing season. Snelsmore Quedesha also had a good day winning the yearling class and Reserve Junior Champion. We are really pleased with this filly as she was a late foal and is not a year old until August. Snelsmore Nevada and Snelsmore Orchid kept the good vibes flowing with their second places in the stallion class and two-and-three year-old filly class.
Despite the great results, the biggest thrill for us was an interesting link between the three Miniature Champions; all are connected to a brood mare of ours called Vincott Molly. Molly was given to the stud by a close friend many years ago and has since had some beautiful foals for us, two of which are Jacqueline and Quedesha. She is also the grandam of Shawdene Eve who took Junior Champion and Senior Champion on the same day. All three ponies are by different stallions and clearly prove that the right brood mare plays a big part in any breeding programme. I don’t consider Molly to be a show pony but she is a proven brood mare and has contributed hugely to our stud.