CHILTERN SHETLAND GROUP

Secretary: Mrs M Coates

198 Farley Hill, Luton, Beds, LU1 5NU

TEL: 01582 700640.

APPLICATION FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP

CHILTERN SHETLAND PONY GROUP

 
Following its recent AGM, the Chiltern Group is now able to give details of its showing programme for 2012
 
All three shows will be held at the Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Slapton just south of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire
 
Sunday 15 April: Affiliated Ring - Panel Judge - Mrs E.Lewis. Open Ring (mainly for youngsters to gain experience in ridden classes and in-hand and to have fun) - Judge - Emma Payne
 
Sunday 1 July: Affiliated Ring - Panel Judge - Mrs L. Cave. Open Ring - Judge - Denise Barrett
 
Sunday 7 October: Affiliated Ring - Panel Judge Miss K.Nixon. Open Ring - Judge - Jane Carrington
 
Schedules will be available in due course from Mrs Michelle Coates (01582 700640 or pat.coates@ntlworld.com)
 
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Chiltern Shetland Pony Group Summer Show, 12 June
 
Our Summer show was marked by persistent rain and biting cold winds throughout the day. Yup, all the ingredients for a disaster!
But no - in fact we had a most enjoyable show, with smiles all round and everyone in a most friendly and helpful mood.  What's more we made a small profit! There were quite a few new faces and new ponies in what was a reasonable turnout. John Harrison, from Morecambe, picked his class winners with care and fairness and from an impressivel line up in the championship he finally chose Mr Brighton's well known Westpark Chieftain as his Show Champion with a young colt, Mr Fenemore's Pinglewood Diamond Jim as Reserve.
Earlier in the day, R. Fowler's Evies Pride took the Standard Youngstock Championship with C. Felton's Haysmoor Trick of the Tail as Reserve while in the Miniature classes pride of place went to Pinglewood Diamond Jim, chased by Collytown Lotus Blossom owned by J.Woodford.
With Chieftain winning the Standard senior class the Reserve Standard was Sapphire Russett owned by Emma Payne and shown by her father Roger Cook. Reserve to Pinglewood Diamond Jim as Miniature Champion was Swarthoull Peerie Annie owned by C. Felton.
Our Open Ring, where the youngsters start to build up their confidence in handling ponies and get used to riding in competition, had a slow start but support grew as the day went on. Our former Chair, Janet Good, gave the children plenty of attention and eventually chose Sharptor Deepest Blue (J.Birdsey) and "DJ" (A.Sambrook) as the best ridden ponies. She also chose two Helawi ponies Golden Annie (J.Howe) and Little Dancer (C.Thomas) to be the In Hand winners.
We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to our next show (indoors) at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Beds on 2nd October. details will be available from Michelle Coates on 01582 700640 or pat.coates@ntlworld.com H.D.
Chiltern Shetland Pony Group March 2011

A great day had by all at The Chiltern Shetland Pony Groups first show of the season. After a chilly start, the sun eventually decided to shine. Good attendance and high spirits made the show a great success. This is our second show at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre and everyone commented on their fantastic facilities.

We were fortunate enough to have 2 lovely judges, in ring 1 there was Mrs Sue Pye, she had a hard task in this ring with a very high standard of pony. In Ring 2 we had Louise Fowler, she was great with the children and made the ring run very smoothly. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their time and support for the group. We look forward to our next shows  which will be held on 12th June 2011 at Twin Trees EC, Northill Beds and 2nd October 2011 back at Bury Farm EC, Mill Road, Slapton, Beds.

Results by email request from secretary pat.coates@ntlworld.com

Chiltern Shetland Pony Group Autumn Show 10. 10. 10.

 A wonderful day for our last show of the season. Weather was glorious and we could not fault our new indoor venue- Bury Farm Equestrian Center in Slapton, Bedfordshire. Overall we had a good turnout, some classes supported better than others.

   A very successful day in Ring 1 for our Supreme Champion- B Twining with her miniature stallion Pinglewood Puzzle and our Standard Reserve supreme champion Shelcroft Isabelle.

   In ring 2 the children looked like they were having fun with huge smiles on their faces. Congratulations to the Ridden champion G Pallett with Briar Percy and reserve- C Goodchild with Markris Mischief. Also the In- Hand Champion  C Goodchild with Markris Mischief and Reserve J Howe with Helawi Golden Annie.

   We would like to thank our judges for their hard work in the rings Ms G Wright in Ring 1 and Miss H Nielsen in Ring 2.

    May we take this opportunity to remind our members, new and old, of our AGM to be held onFriday 22nd October 2010 at the Redbourn Cricket Club, The Common, Redbourn, Herts. We have our dates and venues fixed for next year, Sunday 27th March at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Sunday 12th June at Twin Trees and Sunday 2nd October at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre. For more information on any of the above please contact myself- Shelly Coates on 01582 700640.

click below for Results Spring Show Sun 28th March 2010
Show report

Chiltern Shetland Pony Group show was a great success on Sunday 28th March, held at Gravely near Hitchin. Many thanks go to our judges, Mrs J Lambert in ring 1, and Miss Ruth Coates in ring 2. There was nothing but praise for them both. Once again the weather was kind to us. Which helped to keep everyone's spirits high.

Congratulations to all who took part in the show and especially to our many champions and reserve champions. In ring 1,Miniature youngstock champion was Shawdene Barial lead by Mr A Davies and owned by Mrs G Mather. Standard Youngstock Champion was Dryfesdale Damson owned and lead by R Cook. SPSBS Miniature Champion was Snelsmore Harshini lead by Mr A Davies and owned by Mrs G Mather, reserve miniature was Shawdene Barial lead by Mr A Davies and owned by Mrs G Mather. Standard Champion was Briar Piccolo Lead by A Hampton and owned by V Hampton. Reserve standard champion was Soma House Holly lead and owned by A Page. CSPG Supreme Champion was Snelsmore Harshini and reserve champion was Briar Piccolo. Very successful day had by all.

We look forward to seeing you all back at Twin Trees for our summer show on Sunday 13th June 2010 where our judge for ring 1 shall be Mrs D Randall. Shedule shall be availiable to download from our web site www.helawishetlands.co.uk within the next few weeks, or by sending a SAE to Mrs S Coates, 198 Farley Hill, Luton, Beds, LU1 5NU. Any enquiries please call Shelly on 01582 700640.

Best wishes

SHELLY COATES