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NFPPG Presents an evening of Your Showing questions answered - Wednesday, June 2 2010

Saturday 12th June Ford Farm, Brockenhurst SO42 7TB 7.30pm onwards The evening will include: A talk and demonstration from judge Malcolm Fry on how to show your pony and get the best out of them in the ring. He will also be answering all those burning questions about what judges are really looking for etc and tips on how to improve your ring craft. This will be followed by Shirley Young from the famous Farrier's Stud giving a demonstration on how to do a ridden display, she will also be answering all your questions on riding in the show ring and how to turn your pony out to the highest standard. The evening will start at 7.30pm Tickets £5 each Please contact Mandy/Sally at haywardsponies@aol.com or phone 01590 676476 for more details or to book tickets Click Here Download a Poster & Help publicise the event

Young Commoner’s Filly Saves the day! - Wednesday, June 2 2010

Despite the threat of rain the weather stayed dry for the first of this years Beaulieu Road pony sales held on Thursday 6th May and which included a pre-sale Youngstock show organised by the New Forest Pony Publicity Group. Local Young Commoner Will Chatley from Brockenhurst and his home bred 2 year old filly Standinghat Saving Grace headed the line up in the filly class before becoming judge Susan Shaw’s overall Champion. This lovely chestnut filly who was sired and born on the Forest was in super condition and a real credit to her young owner breeder. Mr Peter Butlers 3 year old gelding Blackhill Chocolate Muffin who had won his class of colts and geldings went on to take reserve Champion much to the delight of his handler Helen Safe who had also had a second in the filly class with her homebred Avontyrell Dream-on. Unfortunately Saving Grace did not reach her reserve price in the sale ring despite some strong bidding from eager buyers and will now be staying with her owner to pursue a showing and ridden career in the future. Bidding was also strong for Reserve champion Chocolate Muffin who reached a pleasing 520gns and also got a round of applause from the crowd for his achievements. Despite the terrible winter we have just been through it was pleasing to see what care the Commoners had gone to too ensure their ponies looked good for the show and achieved the best prices. The New Forest Pony Publicity group will also be holding a Pre-sale Foal show at the sales on Thursday October 21st and it is hoped that more Young commoners will be encouraged to show off what quality ponies they have. Sally Marsh

New Forest Pony Publicity Group 2009 Report - Friday, May 28 2010

The New Forest Pony Publicity Group 2009 report can now be downloaded as a PDF file. Please be patient, there are 43 pages with a file size of 7.5Mb Click Here to download

Beaulieu Road pony Sales and Pre-sale Youngstock show May 6th 2010 - Wednesday, April 7 2010

The first of the Beaulieu road pony sales will commence on Thursday 6th May 2010. The NFPPG will be holding a pre-sale youngstock show of 1,2 & 3 year old Registered New Forest ponies. The show will commence promptly at 9am and is a great chance to view ponies and see them put through their paces before they go through the sale ring. For more details regarding the show or sale please contact Mandy or sally on 01590 676476

New Forest Pony Experience 2010 - Saturday, March 20 2010

The NFPPG will be holding another "New Forest Pony Experience weekend" on September 23rd-26th 2010. The weekend will include a visit and guided tour at the famous Beaulieu Road pony sales, attending a pony drift/roundup,Informative evening including talks about the breed and a chance to meet local breeders,seeing the stallions at their winter grazing, mare grading, display afternoon at the Farriers stud and a chance to see ponies put through their paces at the performance grading. Places will be limited and cost £25 per person. For more information please contact Sue Niccolls at SusanSniccolls@aol.com

BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2010 - Thursday, March 11 2010

Victoria. Australia. 20TH & 21ST February. SUPREME CHAMPION IN-HAND NEW FOREST PONY Perpetual Cup donated by New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society UK AYLESTONE PARK APPLEBLOSSOM SIRE APPLEWITCH PURE MAGIC DAM ANNECY PARK CHATELLE “The weather was shocking, very hot & humid but it was worth the torture!” said Penny Prosser the owner & breeder of the successful three year old filly Aylstone Park Appleblossom. She had an awesome show not only did she win the Supreme New Forest Championship she also won on the Saturday, Champion Native Junior & went on to be Reserve Supreme Native Champion. The next day she was Champion Home Produced. Champion New Forest Junior, then Champion Junior Mountain & Moorland & Supreme Mountain & Moorland Champion. After this marathon two days of showing “poor Apple was just as exhausted as we were “ says Penny she was very pleased with the English Judge Mrs Rachel Bown’s comment “This is a special pony” Aylstone Park Appleblossom As if this isn’t enough good news for Applewitch Stud we also heard from Jodie Finnegan that her two year old filly Arnwood Temperance dam Arnwood Nikita a beautiful blue roan filly by “Magic” was Reserve Junior New Forest Champion Reserve Champion Mountain & Moorland & Reserve Supreme Junior Mountain & Moorland. These two Applewitch Pure Magic fillies are certainly flying the flag for UK bloodlines, highlighting the success of the Australian breeders decision to import frozen semen, credit must be given to West Kington Stud who made it all possible. Penny Prosser has just purchased two more doses of “ Magic” semen to use, lets keep our fingers crossed she can breed another champion like “Apple”. Kay Bailey 23rd February 2010 Arnwood Temperance

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Table Top Tack Sale 21/02/10 - Friday, February 5 2010

The next Table top tack sale will be on Sunday 21st February 2010 at Boldre War memorial hall. Sellers: 7pm setup £6 per table (to be booked in advance) Buyers: Strictly no entry before 7.30pm Admission £1 "Come for a rummage and find a bargain or clear out that tack room and make some money" *Refreshments available* For more information or to book a table contact Sally on 01590 676476 or email at haywardsponies@aol.com All proceeds to NFPPG

Farriers Fingerprint lifts top title to make history - Friday, February 5 2010

The stunning New Forest stallion Farriers Fingerprint and his owner/breeder Shirley Young made history on the 21st December 2009 by being the first ever New Forest pony to win the Baileys M&M championship at Olympia!Shirley was also the first owner/breeder/rider to ever clinch the title aswell making it a truely awesome achievement for the Farriers Stud which Shirley runs with her Farrier husband Simon.

Tack sale raises £250 for NFPPG. - Wednesday, November 18 2009

The ever popular Table top tack sale held on the 8th November at Boldre War Memorial Hall again proved to be a great fundraiser for the group. A fun and bargain filled evening raised a worthwhile £250. This time we were able to offer refreshments including home-made cakes which were Kindly made by members of the NFPPG including Claire Sanderson and Marion Ingram.Huge thanks go to all those that helped run the evening, those that donated items to be sold and of course to everyone that turned up on the night. We hope to run another one in January so watch this space.

British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music finals at Addington 4th October 2009 - Wednesday, November 18 2009

Dances with Ponies! Mandy Pidgley on Long Copse Elton and Teresa Russell (Mandy's sister!) on Vicarshill Jack the Lad (Eltons son!) came a fantastic 4th in the closely fought final with a routine which mixed a bit of S Club 7 with Katrina and the waves! They were the only ponies competing and proved that the versatile New forest pony can even dance when needed! Junior rider Chloe Kennard also stepped to the beat and finished 3rd in The Junior DTM final (with BD points) riding Dawn Vear's Kilncopse Fly by night.

Table top tack sale - Monday, October 26 2009

The next Table top tack sale will be on Sunday 8th November 2009 at Boldre War memorial hall. Sellers: 7pm setup £6 per table (to be booked in advance) Buyers: Strictly no entry before 7.30pm Admission £1 "Come for a rummage and find a bargain or clear out that tack room and make some money" *Refreshments available* For more information or to book a table contact Sally on 01590 676476 or email at haywardsponies@aol.com All proceeds to NFPPG.

NFPPG YOUNGSTOCK SHOW - Thursday, April 2 2009

Show Schedule and Entry Form for the May Youngstock show to be added to our web site on the "Pony Sale Dates" page. For further details contact Mandy Pidgley haywardsponies@aol.com or tel: 01590 676476.

TACK SALE - Tuesday, February 24 2009

Sunday 1st March 2009 at Boldre War Memorial hall, proceeds to NFPPG. Sellers 7pm - Buyers not before 7.30pm. Tables £6 (to be booked in advance) Entry £1 Come for a rummage and find a bargain or clear out that tack room and make some money. For more information contact Sally on 01590 676476

NEWS FROM NORTHERN NF SUPPORTERS - Friday, February 6 2009

New Forest and Native Pony Show will be held on 17th May at Mill Lane Stables, Brayton, Selby. YO8 3LB. Classes for all M&M as well as New Forest Classes. Qualifiers for NPS and PUK Summer Champs and NCPA Pony of the Year. Affiliated to the New Forest Breed Society. For schedules/more info please ring Mrs I Ogorzalek on 01484 384128 (before 9pm please) or e-mail gwensawyer@metronet.co.uk

BEAULIEU ROAD PRE-SALE SHOWS & SALES 2009 - Wednesday, February 4 2009

The dates for this year’s Pre-sale shows and other sale days are now on the New Forest Pony Publicity Group web site under “Pony Sale Dates”. Also included on the web site can be found contact information for entering the show.

NFPPG - Limited Issue Stallion DVD - Wednesday, January 28 2009

A Limited Issue DVD has been produced of the Forest Run Stallions 2008. Featuring Forest-run stallions at the stallion selection, Breed Show, Verderers Inspection and running out on the open forest with their mares – new entries. For more details visit our web site NFPPG and the Stallion DVD page.

NPA MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT & RECREATION MANAGEMENT - Friday, October 31 2008

Official Response from the New Forest Pony Publicity Group OPEN LETTER NPA MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT & RECREATION MANAGEMENT The New Forest Pony Publicity Group strongly objects to your policies relating to recreational horse keeping contained in the new National Park Authority Consultation Draft. The New Forest Pony Publicity Group, of which most members are commoners, have worked with the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, the New Forest Pony Enthusiasts Riding Club, the New Forest Livestock Society and many other Forest based organizations to promote the registered New Forest Pony. There exists at present, a very strong local demand for these ponies, both forest and stud bred, many are broken to ride by local people, commoners and non commoners, and then sold on to other parts of the country to become top class performance ponies that compete at National and International level with great success thereby advertising the breed further and ensuring a sustainable National and International market for the breed. It is imperative that a strong local base market is maintained to help the commoner, private breeder and to protect the breed, the New Forest Pony being the only native breed within a National Park that is not a rare breed. If the National Park Authority implement their recreational horse keeping policies it will devastate the very important local market and undo the many successful years of hard work done by these groups and societies that have protected our breed. The undeniable success of the New Forest Pony Publicity Group and other organizations can be verified by the report commissioned on our work, “Trends in New Forest Pony Sales 2002 – 2006.” The New Forest Pony Publicity Group also believe that the New Forest National Park Authority’s recreational horse keeping policies will severely compromise the welfare of equines within the National Park. We would strongly suggest that the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society as guardians of the breed be included in any future research or consultation regarding recreational horse keeping or horse and pony breeding. We would request that the consultation deadline be further extended as it is apparent that many residents of the National Park have little or no knowledge about your proposals and that the National Park Authority holds public meetings before the consultation period ends to address this problem. We would further request that when you hold your public meeting prior to adopting any core strategy that every resident in the New Forest National Park is mailed details of your results, in advance, with relevant information of this meeting and that the venue allows space for all to attend. We would appreciate your response to this letter within seven days and before the end of the consultation period. Yours sincerely, Shirley Young (Group Leader)

DON’T MISS THIS EVENING! - Friday, August 29 2008

The New Forest Pony Publicity Group have organised an evening event as part of the New Forest Pony Experience. If you want to find out more about this versatile breed, meet the people who breed these ponies, hear Head Agister Jonathan Gerrelli explain their management, Gill Wright speak of the conformation points to look out for – plus lots of people with the same interest – THEN THIS IS THE DATE FOR YOU! Saturday 27th September 2008 – 7.30 pm LYNDHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE Tickets £5.00 to inc. refreshments (Tickets available at the door) Cheques payable to NFPPG and send SAE to:- Sue Niccolls, 2 Hatchett Cottage, Hatchett Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst. SO42 7WA Tel: 01590 612438 susanniccolls@btconnect.com

NEW FOREST PONY EXPERIENCE - Friday, August 29 2008

There are still a few tickets available for this four day experience giving an insight into the life of the native New Forest Pony. PART OF THE ITINERARY WILL INCLUDE:- Visit our Pony Sales including the Foal Show Observe a Pony Round-up Visit and learn about life on a Forest Holding A social evening meeting pony breeders, speakers and many others with a common interest in the New Forest pony. Thurs 25th – Sun 28th September 2008 Price of ticket - £20 per person For further details and information, contact: Sue Niccolls on 01590 612438 or email your name & address to:susanniccolls@btconnect.com

NEW FOREST & NATIVE PONY SHOW - Saturday, July 26 2008

14th September – New Forest and Native Pony Show Bromley Farm, Pea Field Lane, Wortley, Sheffield. S35 7DE Affiliated to NPS, PUK, NCPA and the New Forest Breed Society. For more details and a schedule, please contact Mrs I Ogorzalek, 95 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, W. Yorks. 01484 384128 or available by e-mail to gwensawyer@metronet.co.uk

TACK SALE VENUE CHANGED - Thursday, July 10 2008

Due to the wet conditions, the NFPPG tack sale venue on 12th July, Saturday has now moved to Bramshaw Village Hall. Contact details: Claire Sanderson 01725 714492 or email: cls35261@yahoo.co.uk

DRESSAGE COMPETITION RESULTS - Wednesday, July 2 2008

A very successful and enjoyable day Dressage Competition was held on Sunday 29th June at the Farriers Stud, Landford thanks to our sponsors, helpers and participants, and to Shirley and Simon Young for allowing the NFPPG to use their grounds for the venue. Special thanks to Helen Campbell for expertly organising the competition. RESULTS Class 1 – Walk and Trot 1st. HAYWARDS CHERRY B (Anna Brearley) 2nd. WILLOWAY WHISPERER ( Abbie Cassey) 3rd. BROOKSHILL MOONBEAM ( Hannah Gates) 4th BRIARWOOD BLUE SAVANNAH (Georgina Dean) 5th BAKEBURN BANDIT (Claire Sanderson) 6th ASHFIELD SOLO (Hollie Bladen) Class 2 – Prelim 7 1st FARRIERS MAN FRIDAY (Sally Mace) 2nd BROOKSHILL BEETHOVEN (Sophie Albery) 3rd HAYWARDS APPLEJACK (Hayley Tanner) 4th KILNCOPSE FLY-BY-NIGHT (Chloe Kennard) 5th HARRY (Charlotte Manning) 6th CANTLEASE FIELDFARE (Amanda Bull) Class 3 – Novice 1st KILNCOPSE FLY-BY-NIGHT (Dawn Vear) 2nd HURSTFIELD BILLY BIGALO (Sarah Goddard) 3rd WAYLAND CRESCENDO (Natasha Smith) 4th DIBDEN APRIL’S DAWN (Natasha Smith) 5th BROOKSHILL BEETHOVEN (Sophie Albery) 6th JACKPOT II (Sally-Anne Pierson) Class 4 – Beginners Dressage to Music 1st FRIDAYS CHILD (Nicole Dupoy) 2nd KILNCOPSE TALISMAN (Sara King) 3rd AUTUMN GOLD (Esme Smith) 4th HAYWARDS CHERRY B (Anna Brearley) 5th ASHLEY HIGHLANDER (Lorna Holliday) 6th BROOKSHILL BEETHOVEN (Karen Albery) Class 5 – Novice Dressage to Music 1st HURSTFIELD BILLY BIGALO (Sarah Goddard) 2nd WAYLAND CRESCENDO (Natasha Smith) 3rd HARRY (Charlotte Manning) 4th DIBDEN APRIL’S DAWN (Jill Horsburgh)

DON’T MISS THE TACK SALE! - Monday, June 30 2008

Help support the NFPPG. Tack Sale being held to raise much needed funds. Date – Saturday 12th July. Venue – Farriers Stud, Landford, Salisbury. Time – 10am – 12noon. If you want to book a pitch - £10 for trailers, £6 for vehicle. Entry for buyers £1. For booking and further information, contact: Claire Sanderson cls35261@yahoo.co.uk or ring 01725 514492.

NFPPG DRESSAGE COMPETITION - Tuesday, June 3 2008

Help raise funds for the New Forest Pony Publicity Group by entering a Dressage Competition to be held on 29th June at the Farriers Stud, Landford by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Simon Young. Open to ALL breeds of horses and ponies and for ALL abilities - from first timers to the more experienced! Walk and Trot test, Beginners Dressage to Music, Novice Dressage to Music plus Prelim and Novice tests. Also NPS/TopSpec NF Pony Dressage Qualifying Classes. For more details contact Helen Campbell email: campbellhelen@btinternet.com or mobile 07799620652.

COME TO THE BARN DANCE! - Thursday, May 15 2008

To raise funds for the NFPPG, on Saturday 31st May at the W.I. Community Hall, Lunedale Road (off Whinfield Rd), Dibden Purlieu there will be a Barn Dance from 7.30 – 10.30 pm. Light refreshments and tickets £5. Contact: 02380 891591

PRE SALE SHOW – NEW RECORD FOR FOREST BRED! - Saturday, May 3 2008

A three year old gelding Lucky Lane Paddy (K Adams) achieved an auction price of 850gns at the 1st May 08 Beaulieu Road auction. In the Pre-sale Youngstock Show, judge, Mrs Sue Phelan placed the gelding 3rd and Best Forest Bred. The show run by the New Forest Pony Publicity Group in conjunction with the Livestock Society requires that all entries be halter broken and be sold in the auction. Woodrow William (June Whitham) Champion, and Rushmoor Serene (John Stride) Reserve, Best Forest Bred and Best Yearling Filly 300gns. (Results on NFPPG web site shortly.)

NFPPG END OF YEAR REPORT - Thursday, April 10 2008

The New Forest Pony Publicity Group now has their 2007 End of Year Report available. Copies can be bought at £10 each which goes towards its production and Group funds or a copy may be borrowed. For further details contact Shirley Young, Greenacres, New Road, Landford, Salisbury, SP5 2AZ, email: farriersnewforestponies@suspanet.com or 01794 322821.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! - Monday, April 7 2008

Brilliant New Forest Ponies have done it again. Congratulations to the NFP Enthusiasts riding club on winning the BRC National Winter Dressage Championships held at Hartpury on 5th April 2008. Competing against 23 areas from Scotland to Cornwall beating the horses, these ponies stole the show. The dressage team: Wayland Loganberry (Caroline Saker) overall individual winner, Longcopse Elton (Mandy Pidgley), Brookshill Beethoven (Sophie Albery, her first season in the seniors), Chester II (Sally Ann Pierson, also in the show jumping team). Show jumping team: Sturtmoor Song n Dance(Rachel Smith) jumped a double clear as did Farriers Brown Bear (Jane Cleal) who has also qualified for the BRC Open Cross Country Championships, Farriers Fair Impression (Vicky Palmer), Chester II (Sally Ann Pierson). What a start to the season!

ENTHUSIASTS JUMP INTO 2008 SEASON! - Sunday, March 2 2008

Area Indoor SJ Qualifier Our team consisting of:- Jane Cleal - Farriers Brown Bear, Sally Anne Pierson - Janet Walton's Chester II, Rachel Smith - Sturtmoor Song'n Dance and Vicky Palmer - Farriers Fair Impression kept up the club’s winning streak by winning the Indoor Senior Qualifier at Kingston Maurward. They now go forward to the finals at Hartpury in April along with our Dressage team. A very exciting jump off with South and West Wilts in which all four scores count, produced some very quick rounds with our ponies finishing 4 seconds ahead. A great day for all but especially for Vicky who came in as a late substitute with little match practice - setting us up with the first clear as well as a really good jump off round. Winter League NFPEC currently lead the Winter League series with very good results in both dressage and show jumping. Caroline Saker leads the dressage section with Wayland Loganberry. Thanks, Suzanne, for your news of the New Forest Pony Enthusiasts Riding Club.

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