White Rose show - Temple Newsam

white rose pony show

We had a great day at Temple Newsam.  The weather was bright and breezy, with no rain.  I find the ponies can get a little over excited if it's breezy while they are running, but we didn't have too many problems this time. It's so nice to go to a local show, and have the extra support of your friends and neighbours, with the added bonus of a family photographer!  Our ponies were very well behaved, and achieved some really encouraging results.  Our new pony came well up to expectations, and we were thrilled to gain a second, a junior reserve champion, and a reserve champion rossette.  Even our old ponies did well, and at last we managed to buy a suitable head collar for our standard.  We wanted a finer one, as the one we had looked a little bulky in the ring, and in the end we chose an in-hand show bridle, in a narrow leather, so I hope this will improve her appearance for our next show, at Otley.  I am looking forward to a good day there, as there are always lots of interesting events and livestock.  There will be a good number of trade stands, where horse paraphenalia, clothing etc can be perused. For details of what's on at Otley, look on their website, www.otleyshow.org.uk .