Over the past year, we’ve had more time than ever before to dedicate to our young horses and I have to say, the transformation in them is incredible. We have some beautiful youngsters who were only broken this time last year but are progressing so well under saddle with my team and me. They are showing three outstanding established paces and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
The two who are really catching my eye at the moment are my rising four-year-olds King and Mattie. King is a 2017 chestnut gelding by In Style x Tango with the most fantastic temperament and the moves to match. He will be such a huge asset to anyone's yard, professional or amateur! Mattie is another young horse with it all - beauty, talent and temperament! He is by Dream Boy out of a Johnson dam and has been with us since he was a foal, so we know every last little thing about his history. He’s perfect for young horse classes and beyond. These two lovely boys are just two of our youngsters, so do drop me a line if you’re on the hunt for your next superstar!
Of course, our horses are being bred and produced with competing in mind! Whether that’s in British Eventing, British Showjumping or British Dressage classes, we give all our young horses the chance to ‘tell’ us what disciplines they are most suited to by having a varied education. And speaking of competitions, we are all counting down the days when we can pack up the lorry and get back in the ring. I know that my staff and the horses will enjoy a break from routine after a long, quiet winter.
We’re looking all set to resume competitions, with British Eventing events restarting on the 2nd of April and the resumption of British Dressage from around the 29th of March. It has been good to have a slice of extra time to bring on the youngsters and build some fun exercises for the older horses to try, but it’s high time we got out there and strutted our stuff once more. To my fellow competitors and the usual familiar faces at our local events, I look forward to seeing you very soon!