We had a fantastic Show! We only showed in the Riding Pony ring and took Titled and Citation on the Tuesday.
Titled won the 3 year old Colt class.
Citation won the Gelding 3 years and under, over 13.1 hh and ne 14.hh class and went on to be sashed Reserve Champion Riding Pony Gelding (all ages).
Not so Recently
2007 ROYAL MELBOURNE HORSE SHOW
9th January 2007
Chippenham Titled and Sally
Royal Command of Beckworth x Chippenham Gazelle
Photo Credit: Derek O'Leary
Chippenham Citation
Royal Command of Beckworth x Chippenham Gazelle
Photo Credit: Robyn Cuzens
Ponies with Chippenham bloodlines also did well. Congratulations to Manorvale Finale, owned and bred by Jodi Allen, who was sashed Champion Riding Pony Stallion. Finale is a son of Chippenham Warrant (who is a full brother to both Titled and Citation).
Emma Richardson's Hibrie Countess (from Chippenham Society) placed a creditable third in the 3 year old filly class.
EQUINADE RIDING PONY PAGEANT
20th November 2006
It was Citation's first show and he won the 2 year old Gelding over 13hh ne 14hh and was then judged Champion Youngstock Gelding!
Titled was shown in the 2/3 year old colt class and was placed second.
Chippenham Citation
Hibrie Countess
Photo: Bridie Lee
OCTOBER 2007
Unfortuantely there is not much to report here. Titled's debut under saddle has been put on hold due to now shows to go to.
Our foals are still a few months away, but Jeanette Graham of My Haven Stud has a Titled filly! My Haven Millenium (Wallington Aristocrat x My Haven Cameo) foaled a very, very cute filly this month.
JANUARY 2008
Black is Black produced a quality, elegant colt on the 29th. We are more than happy with this model. 'Mac' is the first foal born to the Stud since 2004 and we are pleased to have a him gracing the paddock. See photos on Foals page.
MARCH 2008
Its a filly, its a filly, its a filly!! After waiting five and a half years we finally have a filly! On the 5th March, Keepsake produced a very scrunched bay/brown filly by Staveley Mastermind. We are exceptionally pleased because Mastermind is rising 28 years old and his bloodline is scarce to say the least. 'Glenys' will be retained as a future broodmare. Photos to come later - she has a lot of unfolding to do!
'Mac' is now 5 weeks old and becoming even more handsome by the minute.
AUGUST 2008
Citation is currently being broken-in and should be home in four weeks or so. Titled is being prepared for his saddle debut which will probably be in October. He is taking his role as saddle pony very seriously and has been a dream to educate.
We are not expecting any foals this season. Black is Black will be be covered in October and will hopefully produce a filly version of her last foal.
Photo: Derek O'Leary
RT Edgar EFA Victoria Show Horse State Titles
Thanks to EI it has seemed like an eternity to wait for Titled's saddle career to begin. Coupled with limited time due to work commitments and wanting to give Bill the best education and preparation I could give him - I sent him to Sally Watkins to be prepared and shown for the season. A huge thankyou to Sally for such a fantastic job she has done with Bill - I couldn't be happier.
His first start on the Friday was the Rising Star Large Pony where he was Runner Up. His full brother Chippenham Ruler (now owned by David Quayle) and ridden by Sam Richardson was also a top 10 finalist.
Saturday was Newcomer day and Titled worked beautifully for another Top 10 berth. Ruler worked foot perfectly in the Open Large Pony or a well deserved top 10.
Adelaide Royal in September was Ruler's first royal show and piloted by Margot Haynes in an extremely strong height class he was 4th in the Novice 13 - 13.2 hh and 6th in the Open.
Chippenham Ruler
October 2008
Chippenham Titled
Photos: Derek O'Leary
