It's just a little bit cold......

Well, the cold weather has finally hit us after thinking we might have got away with it!  Please remember that todays spilt water is tomorrows ice patch so take extra care not to tip buckets out on the yards, we don't want anyone doing the Cowpasture version of Dancing on Ice..!

We have a dressage show planned for Sunday 19th Feb, classes are Intro B, Prelim 10 & Pick a Test (Prelim 12, Novice 20 or Novice 28)  Entry forms are in the barn and to be given to Ann Price.  If anyone is willing to help on the day either setting up/clearing away or scoring please let us know.

Friday Club sessions will be running as normal, we will keep you informed if we have to cancel due to adverse weather conditions. 

We have carried out another successful worm count, resulting in just a handful of horses needing treatment.  This is proving to be not only cost effective but also reducing unnecessary chemicals in the horses systems.

In the meantime, lets all be at the ready with heaters and hairdryers to keep the snow at bay!

Well, Christmas is done for another year, now onto the New Year celebrations!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the barn party last Friday, it was really good to see faces old and new.  Santa had a queue of eager children waiting to get into the grotto and share their wishes, Ryan the elf did a sterling job ushering them in and handing out sweets.  We don't like to leave people out so Santa even had some presents for the Mums, lets just say they were warned to open them once the children had gone to bed and I think Laura is still in shock after opening hers....!

The photo board was a real hit and thank you to everyone who shared their picture memories, we all looked so young and it was good to be able to see just how much the yard has changed over the years!

Friday Night Club will be meeting on Saturday 31st December, the list will be up on the board so be sure to add your name if you would like to join in.

Finally, we would like to thank everyone involved with Cowpasture for their custom, support and input during 2011 and here's to a fantastic 2012!

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A quick reminder that in these icy conditions, please try to save and recycle water as much as possible and also pour any waste water down the drains instead of on yards, lets leave the ice skating to the experts..!

Keep checking back for updates, 2012 is looming and we hope it's going to be an exciting year for all of us!

Dressage Results from 26th November:

Class 1, Intro B - 1st Meghan Foreman on Clayton, 2nd Rachel Thompson on Smuggler, 3rd Issie Fleming on Caspar, 4th Millie Errington on Tangles, 5th Jess Mace on Will, 6th Madison Pearson on Poppet

Class 2, Prelim 1 - 1st Sally Goodall on Theo, 2nd Jess Mace on Will, 3rd Issie Fleming on Caspar, 4th Meghan Foreman on Clayton, 5th Chloe Fulcher on Iggy

Class 3, Prelim 7 - 1st Sarah Gilson on Maisy

**New to Stennett Equestrian -

Friday Night Club**

Group lessons with Helen Stewart BHS Int SM in relaxed and friendly atmosphere covering a whole range of subjects from riding a dressage test to polework and jumping skills.

An ideal opportunity to learn together and make friends at a great price.  Sessions 6 & 7pm every Friday under floodlights - All welcome!

Great new multi-buy offers on shavings and Bedsoft products to help save pennies over the winter months, details in barn or contact Heather.

We have carried out our first worm count with success and will be continuing to use this method as much as possible, hopefully this will avoid horses being over-wormed and save some unwanted costs.

We have welcomed some new liveries over the last few weeks, Debbie, Mel and Kirsty.  We hope you and your horses have settled in well to the Cowpasture way of life and continue to do so!

The Christmas party is booked for 16th December, kindly organised by Ann Price, we are looking forward to going back to the Brook for some great nosh and dancing on the tables (if the staff allow us...) in the typical christmas party style.  Anyone wanting some sense out of Heather or Stewie the next day...be warned!

We are once again holding a Christmas party for everyone in the barn on Friday 23^rd December.  Last years party was really good with faces old and new joining us for mulled wine and festivities, we are hoping for more of the same this year, so make sure this date goes in your diary!

Results from the Dressage show held on 30th October

Class 1 - Intro A

Juniors - 1st Tabitha Handy on Cat, 2nd Ryan Frankland on Smuggler, 3rd Maddison Pearson on Poppet

Seniors - 1st Amy Nicholls on The Maverick, 2nd Sally Goodall on Theo, 3rd Chloe Proctor on Billy

Class 2 - Prelim 4

1st Rick Handy on Moooli, 2nd Chloe Proctor on Billy, 3rd Amy Nicholls on The Maverick, 4th Hannah Colson on Blossom, 5th Jazzy Paige on Poppet, 6th Anne Owen on Bally

Class 3 - Pick A Test

1st Steph Scott on Dealer Boy (Novice 29), 2nd Steph Scott on Dealer Boy (again), 3rd Anne Owen on Bally (Prelim 10)

 RESULTS FROM

THE LAST EVENING SHOW

21st of JULY 

Dressage  

Class 1 - Intro A

1st - Natalka Greenwood riding Ginge

2nd - Daisy Kiddy riding Poppy

3rd - Jess Mace riding Willow

Class 2 - Prelim 12

1st - Daisy Kiddy riding Poppy

2nd - Jo Errington riding Maisy

3rd - Ann Owen riding Bally

The A & P award for the most improved rider in the dressage over the 3 weeks went to Natalka Greenwood

Jumping

Class1 - 65cms

1st - Rohan Brooks riding Coco

2nd - Daisy Kiddy riding Poppy

3rd - Maria Squirrel riding Banna

Class 2 - Cowpasture Derby

1st - Maria Squirrel riding Banna

2nd = Chloe Proctor riding Albi

2nd = Rohan Brooks riding Coco

The A & P award for the most improved rider over the 3 weeks went to Maria Squirrel

Our thanks to everybody who came and enjoyed the shows and especially those who gave up their time to help run them.

Thanks also to Allen & Page Feeds for the sponsorship of the most improved rider awards

NEWS

2010  & 2011 have seen plenty of activity at Stennett Equestrian, with riders competing away from home as well as supporting events held here at Cowpasture Farm. Nic and Ann have continued running their successful dressage shows, including numerous fund-raising shows and events for charities including Cancer Research and Asthma UK - well done to them and all those who have supported. Together they have raised the funds to buy a watering system for the manege; it works well and will improve the going no end through the summer months, for everyone's benefit.

This summer has also seen the return of the evening shows. Stewie decided it was time for a comeback, raised a show committee and it was decided that three shows in July could be run, with something for everyone - dressage and show jumping running side by side. These shows are great fun and are a fantastic starting point for any horse or rider.

We plan a few clear round training days until the autumn so look out for dates.

The lorry park in the yard is finally finished and we have also improved the driftway through the middle of the farm, which should make turning out in the winter a much easier task. Hopefully a few less wellies will be lost to the mud!!

The stables have all been painted this summer, and ongoing running repairs continue as always. If you have any news or results which you would like us to post, please do let us know. 

 This year has seen Heather and John spending much more time in Europe with the 3 Grade 'A's, Pablo, Dire Strait and Baloubet Nice & Easy. It has been worthwhile too with good wins and placings in Spain, Portugal and France. Please look at Heather's results page for recent results.