Emma's blog

Hi folks, my blog is no longer connected with Chapelton Equestrian centre. Emma x

Black Isle Show 2011

Emma and Temondo

Avril Johnston

We had an excellent showjumping clinic with Avril today. We all practiced jumping on grass before the Black Isle Show. Avril will be back on Monday the 5th September.

Bill's exhibition

Bill Wylie B.A. Fine Arts, Dip.A.T., MSc. Art Therapy was Head of the Art Psychotherapy Department at HMP Grendon Therapeutic Community Prison prior to his recent return to the Highland Region.

An exhibition of his work, abstract paintings and prints, will be held in Eden Court Theatre during the month of August.

You are welcome to attend the opening on Friday 6th August, between 6.30 and 7.30. or thereafter, throughout the month of August.

Roxy's x-ray results

Tonight we received the results of Roxy's x-rays, luckily nothing is broken. I am now going to wrap Roxy in bubble wrap and never let her out of my sight again!!!

Roxy

Max 06.06.11 - 17.06.11

Last week, we realised that Max wasn't very well, he was sleeping a lot and having trouble with his breathing. When the vet scanned his chest, we discovered that Max had fluid in his chest. Max was referred to the Weipers Centre (equine hospital) in Glasgow, where they tried to drain the fluid in his chest, but shortly after this, his heart started failing. Very sadly, Max had to get put to sleep. We are all devastated with the news, but we are glad that we got to know Max, even if it was for such a short time. He was such a kind, affectionate little horse and he will be greatly missed.

Ellie's foal

Last night, just after midnight, Ellie gave birth to a little colt!

Photos

Roxy in the solarium


Ruby


Temo


Millie


Roxy

Temo and friends

Temo & Emma


Titch


Shetland shelters!

Wee Gus Update

Many of you have been asking how Wee Gus is getting on, so here is an update:

Wee Gus was becoming very bored in the riding school and it was making him quite unhappy. We wanted to let him have a break from the riding school and he has got on so well in his new home that he is going to stay there.

Here is a letter from his new owners:

Hi Emma

Here are a few pics of Gus with Polly....enjoying the beautiful view across
Loch Kishorn and out to Skye.....we'll keep you updated and will send you
some more pics.

Thank you for letting us buy him - he's a v. precious pony and we'll take
good care of him!

Best wishes
Diana

A few pics from the week end.

Ellie is getting very large now. Her foal is due in June.


Hayley enjoying some early morning sun bathing.


Roxy


Ellie's clever trick of balancing her feed bucket on top of her stable door while eating her feed!

Pics

Roxy in her new field.

Roxy & Ruby's first meeting.

Rory moving the wee boys to their new field.

Hayley moving the wee boys.

Roxy & Snowflake

Roxy & Jess

Rosie & Millie catching up on some zzzzzzzzzzzzzz's!

Chief & George watching Temo in the indoor school.

Rory after he blew himself up! Luckily he has made a full recovery and he is back on the yard. Thank you for everyones help and kindness while Rory has been recovering.

Rowallan

Rory and I have just spent another few days at Rowallan Activity Centre in Ayr-shire. www.rowallanac.co.uk

On Sunday we helped with the running of a British Showjumping competition, to see how an affiliated show is run. We are hoping to start doing BS shows at Chapelton.

The day began by working alongside the course designer and helping build the jumps. We then spent most of the morning in the office, taking entries, then in the afternoon we were in the judges box. It's fascinating what a rider can learn by sitting in the judges box and listening to what goes on.

On Monday and Tuesday we were doing UKCC 2 coaching.

On Wednesday we were at Ron Brady's yard collecting some more ponies! While we were there we saw some of Roxy's brothers and sisters. Here are some pics:

Dressage entries

Please note that entries for the dressage competition next week end are closing this Saturday the 26th of Feb.

Rowallan Activity Centre

Rory and I have just spent a few days at Rowallan Activity Centre in Ayrshire doing some coaching/training.
It's a really friendly place with amazing facilities and a lovely bar and restaurant too!
We are looking forward to going back next month to take part in a BS competition as well as doing some more coaching.

Check it out www.rowallanac.co.uk

Roxy first time out with Rosie & Mille

Dressage Results 23.01.11

Thank you to everyone who attended our dressage competition. Hope to see you all again at the next one, we will set the date asap.

Photos to follow.

Intro Test - Juniors
1st - Hunter Macdonald - Wee Gus 61.7% (64)
2nd - Christy Macpherson - Wee Gus 61.3% (64)
3rd - Mathilde Jones - Tootie 59.6% (60)
4th - Rebecca Higgott - Marco Mio 58.7 % (60)
5th - Lucy Finnie - Wee Gus 58.3% (56)
6th - Melanie Armstrong - Titch 57.8% (58)
Susan Kenny - Tootie 57% (56)
Kirsten Morrison - Barney 55.7% (54)
Dillon Finnie - Titch 53.9% (54)
Megan Cowan - Tootie 53.9% (54)

Intro Test - Seniors
1st - Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet 65.2% (64)
2nd - Rita Downie - Maverick 63.5% (64)
3rd - Roz Gollan - Sammy Junior 60.9% (60)
4th - Brionaidh Siegel - Tori 57.4% (60)
5th - Elizabeth Allen - Jack The Lad 57% (58)
6th - Lynne Geddes - Jess 57% (56)
Sinead Macrae - Ythan 55.7% (58)
Rosemary Clark - Odin 54.8% (54)

Prelim Test - Seniors
1st - Lucy Meek - Mr Cakes 68.1% (48)
2nd - Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet 61.8% (50)
3rd - Hayley Pirie - Marco Mio 60.5% (48)
4th - Jane Macdonald - The Warrior Chief 56.8% (48)
5th - Jane Macdonald - Jack The Lad 52.3% (44)

Millie

Rosie's little sister has joined us! Her name is Millie! Rosie and Millie are getting on really well. Photos courtesy of Jimmy!