A great day today at Hunters EC with our 5 year old Don Federico mare, Armada Donna Bella qualifying in 2nd place for the Young Horse championships at Badminton on a mark of 7.7. Our homebred, Armada Floriana by Floriscount was a fraction behind on 7.6 in 3rd place ridden by Abbie Newbury. They had […]
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Another great outing for Dante at West Wilts today with a win in the Inter 1 with 70%. Still some mistakes to iron out and today the pirouettes were too big which normally score 7.5 or 8. So pleased with his attitude today though and he really seems to enjoy this test!
We had a terrific day at Hunters EC with Armada Floriana taking both prelims, topping one class with 78%! This mare, our first homebred by Floriscount out of our foundation mare, Latona (Laudabilis x Lauries Crusador) is so special to all of us and we know this is just the beginning of what promises to […]
Dante and I had our first outing for a while to take the Inter 1 on 70%. He really knows this test now which is good for him as it helps settle his nerves but we still need to polish up the zigzag-my Achilles heel!!
Lily and Armada Great Gatsby looked awesome at Moreton Morrell College, placing 2nd in N22 with 67% and then settling better to win N38 with 71%! He is so keen in his work and now it’s just a case of keeping him relaxed and focussed so he can produce his best work.
Armada Donna Bella produced a fluent first novice test at Hartpury College winning on just short of 70%. She dealt with the big indoor exceptionally well and is feeling more able to cope at this level.
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Dante had a good last run of the year, taking the Inter 1 Qualifier at Hunters EC with 68%. His tempis were much improved gaining 7’s for both his 2’s and 3’s and he received 2 8’s for his canter pirouettes. Now looking forward to more training and a break from shows until our first […]
A great outing for our lovely 4 year old Don Federico mare at West Wilts EC today scoring a brilliant 75%! This was only her second show and despite being quite nervous she tried very hard and just needs more mileage now. Judge described her as “oozing potential”. So proud of her!
We are very excited to announce the arrival of Great Gatsby aka Schnitzel from Germany. A 5 year old dun gelding by FS Golden Moonlight out of a Power and Paint mare he was well placed at the Bundeschampionate this Autumn and we can’t wait for him and our daughter, Lily to start competing. He […]
A great day at West Wilts EC where Dante and I won the Inter 1 on 69%. He felt fabulous and really tried his best throughout the test. The tempis were clean and straight and his walk was much improved. A great result!