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Leanda Stud would like
to wish the purchasers of Leanda stock the best of luck in the
upcoming show season, our youngsters have had a very successfull time
in the show ring.... read on
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| DECEMBER 2009 |
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We are all very delighted to announce that Angel is finally a Mum! Thanks to a surrogate, Angel has produced her first baby, a very upstanding and leggy bay colt. Born on his due date of December 12, 'Tiger' is perfectly marked with two socks and a star and he is the image of his Mum. We couldn't be more thrilled. |
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OCTOBER 2009 Victorian State Titles saw our two regular girls compete with the addition of our Newcomer Large pony, Leanda Hello-There.
Silkwood Angel Wings replicated her 2008 wins with both the 2009 Leading Rein Pony and the Small Open Pony Championship. This year we were thrilled to have two new riders for her, Emily Murray in the Leading Rein and Holly Lewis for the Open section. Holly was only asked at the last minute to ride Angel, we are very thankful to her and considering they had only had 2 practice rides, all went very smoothly on the day of the class. Many thanks to both the girls for their partnership with Angel. Leanda Hello-Dolly made the final 10 in the Large Pony lineup, and was equal 2nd in the overall scores. She missed out on representing Vic this year but we look forward to giving it another go next year! Thanks to Chanele again for her great ride on Gracie! Gracie's little brother Walter competed in the Newcomer Large Pony section to be awarded Runner-Up. We are thrilled to bits with this as Hello-Dolly started out her show pony career with Runner-Up Large Pony Newcomer at Barastoc!! Just the same as his big sister - we can only hope!! We have attended a number of Agricultural Shows in October - trying to gain enough wins for Sydney Royal in 2010. We now only need 1 further win for Hello-Dolly and Hello-There and then they will just do the bigger shows for the rest of the season. Next year with 3 newcomers and the older saddle ponies going I think we will be showing at every show known to man to get them all qualified!!
SEPTEMBER
2009 Melbourne Royal saw both ponies compete for the first time this season with great results! Silkwood Angel Wings was partnered by gorgeous Bridgette Chalmers who rode her to a class win and then to Reserve Champion Small Pony. Leanda Hello-Dolly and Chanele were 2nd in their Open Pony class and then with a very, very last minute change of plan, Bridgette rode her to perfection for her first Royal Child's class to be the winner. Bridgette then rode her in the Large Pony Championship, where although not in the Championship lineup, we were just so thrilled with the last minute partnership they had. Thank you to both Chanele, Bridgette and Lani for everything. Our foaling news for September is:
We now only wait on Silkwood Angel Wings' baby due in December
AUGUST
2009 A new mare to the stud!!
We are
delighted to welcome 'Princess' to our stud. She is a
full sister to Silkwood Angel Wings and is very much
like Angel in every way! Standing at approx 12.1hh, she
has a bigger front the Angel and also a proper star!
She has been registered as Silkwood I'm An Angel and we
look forward to the future with her.
Foaling
news:
Radford
Lodge Rosea delivered a gorgeous buckskin colt on 27th
August. Named Robbie Rock Star, he is cute as a button! Stanton Park Tattle Tale also foaled early, giving us a beautiful bay filly on the 30th. Cooper was at the farm for this one and he was thrilled to be part of his favorite mare's foaling.
Unfortunately, 3 days post foaling Tattles was heard thrashing in her stable and after Vet advice was sent to Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital for diagnosis/treatment. She underwent significant surgery lasting in excess of 4 hours and had a huge amount of small intestine removed. She fought and fought and many a time we were asked to make the most difficult decision of all. After coming so far with her, we just couldn't give up. She had a baby and Maggie needed her mum. Things then looked up and we were told we could pick her up on the Sunday (12 days post op) as things were looking great. Tattles then endured another set back and on the Tuesday evening, two weeks after surgery, late in the night our much loved and precious mare was laid to rest.
We are so
very, very grateful to Sarah, Jim and Angus who went
above and beyond for her. Things that hadn't been tried
were tried and the saddest part is that the surgery and
colic episode was considered successful. Tattles
developed endotoxemia, a type of Toxic Shock Syndrome
and was unable to fight it.
We have
nothing but the highest praise and utmost respect the
vets, especially Sarah. She called at all times of the
day and night with updates (Tattles was monitored in
intensive care for the duration of her time) and with 3
hourly ob's nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again
to Sarah for being with tattles when I couldn't. She left us with three fillies, L. Dixie-Chick who had recently been sold, and two bay fillies by KFAO. The yearling will be shown this year and is called L. Gossip Girl. Our baby Maggie from this year (now with a Foster mare) is named in her Mum's honour - Leanda Tattles' Tale. |
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JANUARY 2009 Angel Wings and Hello-Dolly both competed at VAS Ltd and both won their respective height divisions. With these awards, both ponies are now qualified to compete at the Grand National Saddle Horse Titles in 2010 in the open saddle section. Congratulations to Angela Cater with Leanda Hello-Sailor who was final 10 open Saddle Pony at Vas Ltd. FEBRUARY 2009 Riding Pony National Show: Leanda Hello-Dolly finally competed in a RPSBS newcomer class. We were delighted with her win, at a National level and becoming the 2008 National Newcomer Ridden Riding Pony. Angel Wings also competed and was National Mini Champion, Runner Up National Ridden RP by a Child and Runner Up National Ridden Riding Pony. Ruby Anniversary Barastoc Horse of the Year, our ponies did us proud again! Angel Wings was awarded: -
Leanda Hello-Dolly made her first appearance as an open pony at Barastoc this year to be awarded:-
Leanda Hello-Sailor was awarded: -
Canberra Royal Show 2009 At our third royal show for the season, our ponies again produced great workouts in their classes. Angel Wings was again the winner of the 11.2-12.00hh pony class, whilst Hello-Dolly continued on to also win her 12.2-13.00hh class. Hello-Dolly and Chanele gave a fantastic workout in the championship and were awarded Reserve Champion Large Pony. Angel Wings was not on her best behaviour on Championship day and was not placed in the championship this time. Thank you again to Emily Murray and Chanele, Angel’s partners in the Leading Rein at Canberra. They were awarded the Lead Rein Class. MARCH 2009 SHC GRAND NATIONAL SADDLEHORSE TITLES. This was our first trip to this show and results were as follows:Angel Wings - Final 10 Leading Rein Pony - Runner Up Small Saddle Pony and Leanda Hello-Dolly - Final 10 Large Saddle Pony APRIL 2009 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW This is my most favourite Royal Show! I couldn’t believe that were we going to turn around to head back up the highway to Sydney again, but it proved worthwhile! Angel Wings and Hello-Dolly continued their seasons success by both winning their 4th consecutive Open Class (at Royal Shows) in the season. We are truly thrilled that they have managed such a record in winning their height classes at the major Royal Shows in 08/09 (Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney). Angel Wings stood Reserve Champion Small Pony, this time ridden to perfection by Bridgette Chalmers. Many thanks to Bridgette, Lani and all who offered support!! Angel Wings has also been highly successful in winning the Leading Rein class at Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra Royals in 08/09. Although entered, we did not compete in the Leading Rein class at Sydney due to timetabling (it was 2 days after we were to leave). ROUND UP 08/09 SEASON Finally, we would like to thank all who have contributed to make our season so enjoyable and successful. Thanks to the little riders of Angel – Grace, Daizi (together with her Dad, Dale), Emily, Bridgette and to Chanele for her endless support with Gracie (Hello-Dolly) and her expert guidance (led and ridden) with Angel. Thank you also goes to Sue Hunter for her generous and unwavering support and to Karen Fisher for making the drive up to Sydney with Dad at the last minute. We have at least one Newcomer to come out next season, a full brother to Leanda Hello-Dolly, L. Hello-There. Thank you to Chanele for accepting the ride on Gracie’s brother. He certainly has big shoes to fill!! We have sold a number of ponies over the season, making their way to new homes are:
We have the following 8 foals due this season:
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