Chestnut Ridge Blog

Thursday, 14 August 2014

Off on Holiday!

OK so I know I haven't blogged in aaagggggeeeessss so it probably seems like I'm already on holiday!

But I'm away from the 18th of August - 2nd of September.

So if you want to get in touch with me and I'm not replying that's why! I'm not ignoring you (I promise).

Currently trying to decide which model is going to make the trip with me...think it will have to be Crackers! He'll never forgive me otherwise!

Saturday, 2 August 2014

3 Day Event Postal Show

I am thinking of running a postal show series next year based around the idea of a 3-day event.

So I am doing a test show over the next month or so. It is for charity and there is a £3.00 entry fee. You can win ribbons :)

All completely randomized and fun :D Entries can be by email or post at your choice.

If you are on Facebook you can find out more info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455797798017024/

If not then just email me: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

I'll send over all the details including the dates, entry forms and schedule.

Work In Progress

So I thought I would share with you what is happening in my studio at the moment!

First up....I murdered a mini whinnie!

He will eventually (I hope) end up something like this (not my picture):

Next up is a brindle pony:

Who should end up looking like this (not my picture):

Now a brown Mini who has been added onto a base:

Who will hopefully turn into this (not my picture):

This is a commission I'm currently working on and the test model. Will eventually be a pintaloosa. The larger model is the commission, the mini is the tester.

And just a general shot of a whole load of ponies!

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Sussex Showdown

A really good and relaxed show. Liz did an amazing job both at running the show and removing the cat on a rather regular basis!

All the pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152518674530155.1073741891.689360154&type=1&l=554e1237e7

This guy isn't having a good day...

Performance Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Original Finish Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Commercial Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Some campaign pictures for CAAMH

The custom championship

Custom Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion - CRS Crying Icicles

Resin Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Random cat...

CTF Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Overall Championship

Champion

Reserve Champion

Reserve to Reserve Champion

Saturday, 26 July 2014

More of my ponies

I'm going to bombard you with more pictures of my ponies! Because, well, I CAN!

Show Name: CRS Buckaroo
Stable Name: Hot Shot
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Original Model: Breyer Hot Shot
Gender: Gelding
Sire: None
Dam: None
Available for Stud: No (gelding)

Show Name: CRS Lightening Mahogany
Stable Name: Mahogany
Breed: Arabian
Artist: Catriona Harris
Gender: Mare
Sire: PS Ibn Shahin
Dam: None
Available for Stud: Yes

Show Name: CRS Stuart Little
Stable Name: Stewie
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Original Model: Breyer Thoroughbred Cross
Gender: Gelding
Sire: None
Dam: None
Available for Stud: No (gelding)

Show Name: CRS Pudding Man
Stable Name: Pudding
Breed: Decorator
Artist: Unknown
Gender: Mare

Show Name: CRS Talulah Does the Hula in Hawaii
Stable Name: Talulah
Breed: Polo Pony
Artist: Dorn Carran
Sire: None
Dam: None
Gender: Mare
Available for Stud: Yes

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Cassandra

I was so lucky to get this girl on time payments and be able to take her home :D

She is a really stunning model, I have wanted an Equorum fantasy model for ages and this girl was just gorgeous.

Here is a size comparison with one of my Traditional Breyers

O and look it's the legendary Dog Food

Monday, 21 July 2014

Southern Roundup V

Southern Roundup was on Saturday and was a great show as always. The best bit of all the Southern Roundup shows is the performance, the standard is just amazing, I just sit there in awe!

My favourite entry of the day was this XC one