Chestnut Ridge Blog

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Monday, 15 June 2015

Blazing Saddles was a performance only show run by Lynne.

It was a really fun day out, very relaxed show and we all had a great time. It was also wonderful to admire the stunning entries, the standard of performance down South is just incredible!

The full photographs can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153286684370155.1073741945.689360154&type=1&l=2317d1df5a

And here are some selected highlights:

A very nice Western entry:

I love the cow in this entry, it is just so cute!

This is a brilliant Native American set up (with Ffion ruining the picture in the background)

Cross Country entry by David:

The raffle which was just amazing:

The raffle was in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation Ireland in memory of Leah Little who passed away last September. She was an incredible young lady and I felt blessed to have known her. The raffle raised a huge amount of money which will go to an amazing cause.

Two horses sold by Chestnut Ridge who have found some brilliant homes!

The Chestnut Ridge stall:

Someone looks a bit of a handful!

This entry was not ready yet

This pony looked like he was about to do something very naughty to his poor child rider!

Badger practicing his equestrian skills:

Just too cute!

A lovely dressage entry:

Bridle and breastplate was made for me a few years back and given to Claire as a thank you for lending me the saddle and rider for BMECS. Great to see them being used.

DUCK

On route to Goat Fest

GOAT FEST!

Crackers first trip hunting didn't exactly go well

The Breyer Polo Pony set fully put together:

My latest scene entry:

And my rosette :)

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Overall Champion

Overall Reserve Champion

Overall Reserve to Reserve Champion

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Sailor

Sailor is the second Vintage Club model this year. Unfortunately I didn't get membership because I adore a good decorator! I believe there are four different variations all assigned randomly:

BreyerFest Crystal

Oooo look a Cleveland Bay in Crystal!

He has been named Joie De Vivre

joie

O and this years t-shirt:

shirt

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Elbenfeuer

Check out this little cutie a new sculpture by Marina Krawack.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10712717_970813146285251_1256187673024862941_n.jpg?oh=2dd549c43cf39e2d12bbac57b9e548b3&oe=55F2F418

Loads of pictures on top of this page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moonsong-Animal-Art/318917188140295?hc_location=ufi

Breyer Mid-Year Releases

Well the internet is starting to reveal its secrets.

The Best of British range will be available in the US but you've seen those already, so here are the others:

Chocolate Chip Kisses
chocolate 2

Stablemate Horse Crazy Gift Collection

Foiled Again

There is also a suggestion maybe that the Plushies Butterscotch and S'More will be available.....but the interwebs is a dark and mysterious place :p

Sunday, 7 June 2015

The Big 4-0 Macclesfield Live 2015

Thank you Claire for a wonderful show (and happy 14th birthday :p).

Was a great day, with a really unusual class list.

Although slightly ruined by the 5.30 hour journey home!!! INSANE. O and Starbucks lack of ability to make a Frapuccino correctly...

Here is a link to all the pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153271404905155.1073741944.689360154&type=1&l=6e41ca8779

And some favourites:

Couple of gorgeous boys:

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