So I hear (3rd hand)... Congratulations go to the New Forest Pony Enthusiasts Club Quadrille Team, The New Forest Flappers!!!
The team is: Sally-Anne Pierson on Wraggletaggle Carmina, Caroline Saker on Dibden April's Dawn, Elaine Morgan on Farriers Finger Print & Helen Campbell on Farriers Foxglove.
I've seen them in action and they are just fab! Well done to all the ponies, riders, helpers & supporters!!
I'm pretty sure it is, as one of the rider's had been in touch with a friend, and at lunch today I asked if anyone had heard, she said she's won!! But tbh I can't remember if she's qualified for something else too? I was refering to the Quadrille, but i'd be embrassed if it was someone else, hence my 3rd hand get out clause!
I do know they have all put lots of hours into practice so it'll be well deserved! Plus the costumes are great fun and the ponies move beautifully!!
Wishing them all a safe trip home now x
Oh great news! Only just seen your second post Teapot!
Oh that's brilliant, especially after their disapointment at the qualifier last year (2009) I'm thrilled.
Anyone have a video or you tube link?
Congratulations to them and to all who took part.
Aww that's great - I saw them at the selection at Aintree and think I commented at the time that they had the best routine in terms of technical difficulty. As a Newfie owner myself i am MADE UP for them all!
The new forest ponies have done fantastically well in riding club championships, excellent performance ponies and often undervalued as a breed (unless you have one!)
seen the videos on youtube - interesting results(looked a close thing) and comments from judges on olympia site- anyone know who 3rd judge was - i know two were clare balding and richard waygood? also anyone know scores?
huge congrats to NFPE - esp after disappointment last time. well done to all - hope to see you @Aintree 2011
Don't know the scores, but I understand there were justb 12 marks between them. I've found the youtube videos and all looked brilliant.
Well done to all teams