Showjumping Ledgends

[Doncella]

Apollo, always a double handful for Nick!

Apollo was a great horse I liked him right from the start.

Let's not forget Lionel, Rob Hoekstra's racetrack reject. A Thoroughbred who won the Hickstead Derby and a hotly contested Puissance event in the same season who says TBs can't show jump?

 

[stencilface]

I loved Milton, and in recent years have to say, Ladina B is hilarious - such a 'character'

 

[Merrymoles]

Another one for Ryan's Son - those fly bucks used to thrill the crowd!
Also Oli Townend's Cool Mule when he was a junior showjumper - just loved that name!

 

[Tammytoo]

Oh dear, I will be going back!

Prince Hal and Tosca
The Rock
Foxhunter
Stroller
The Maverick
Nizefella because he was a great character, like his rider and I was lucky enough to look after him in his retirement.

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Pennwood Forge Mill - his winning the George V cup was the most brilliant and exciting jump off against the clock I've ever seen. The stadium absolutely erupted (and so did our front room!). It's a pity it isn't on you tube somewhere.

Merely-a-Monarch riddenby Annelie Drummond-Hayes

Can't you tell I'm Very, very old

 

[Nollaig Shona]

How could I have forgotten about this combination? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbX-HuayOKQ&feature=related

 

[missieh]

Ryan's Son always my favourite. I managed to see him in his stable at the Norfolk show. Was so upset when he died! Milton, of course, but do you remember the grey Tutein and Annette Lewis's distinctive jumping style??!

 

[swellhillcottage]

Oh, and Chainbridge! And as well as Lavandel, didn't Hugo Simon ride a MASSIVE horse called The Frog?

Anglezarke and Jappeloup did it for me in an early lifetime and Wow Chainbridge what a lovely Grey he was !! Malcolm also had another super grey called Sea Pearl a lovely speed horse !!

Please Humour me and watch some of these films !

Classic Angleiron Aachen round !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjebeQCm8VMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fumnb0am5YM

Darling Jappeloup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5G49bYMT0




Gem Twist
I was lucky enough to be based in the states when Lesley Burr had him which to be fair was probably after his best but still awesome watching her winding him up on a circle to start the round!!
Vid of JW riding him !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlWeoBPh4ZY&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL7D9FF7D9234199B6


Big Ben

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ7xtf7ppG0

Totally Genuine lovely boy !

And who could forget the great Galoubet - Simply breathtaking



Norbert koof and Fire

John and Ryans Son

One of my old employers !

Sweet and low - Anthony D'ambrosio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pJhLw8LR1E

Liz Edgar and Forever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zQjXK8QAvE



Caroline and Tigre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0xDAMFbo4

 

[Maesfen]

Thanks for that Galoubet clip, had forgotten how fantastic he was; remember seeing him at HOYS I think, such an extrovert who made it look so easy; he was a great loss.

 

[swellhillcottage]

Amazing Galoubet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjebe...eature=related

Deister even at 16 was awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxo28WRjSiQ

 

[Doncella]

How could I have forgotten about this combination? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbX-HuayOKQ&feature=related

This is why showjumping was immensely popular for the general public. At HOYS or Christmas Olympia Claret at 15 hands could be followed into the ring by something like the giant Fire standing 18.2.
Those viewers not in the loop like horses with simple catchy names and characters.
Modern international showjumping unfortunately cannot cater for quirks either equine or human.

 

[gunnergundog]

Flipper (Hugo Simon).....he was only 15.2hh on his tip toes and had the heart of an ox. What a trier! Had the privilege to be involved with his care. Also, ET.

 

[ISH_lover]

Asked my mum and she said she loved Philco and Rex the Robber back when she was young, both greys i believe
My favourite's of this day are Shutterfly and of course the wonderful Hickstead who's going to always be remembered. Also love Carlo

 

[Gembo]

all such amazing horse

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

RYANS SON ALL THE WAY

then milton- and psalm and philco
http://www.showjumpingnostalgia.com/?p=1361

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdMev5XKPa4

 

[Nollaig Shona]

Modern international showjumping unfortunately cannot cater for quirks either equine or human.

I've often thought that too. If you look at some of the top horses of yesteryear; such as Deister, Ryan's Son, Claret, Tuetin, and several others; they wouldn't even be brought out of a stable to be sold as a showjumper today!

 

[swellhillcottage]

How could I have forgotten about this combination? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbX-HuayOKQ&feature=related

He probably would be scorned now for pony squishing!

S x

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

OMG I forgot one of the all time greats, Pennwood Forge Mill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivpiEwXBbOs

your right i forgotten him to shame on me a true gr8 horse gr8 team .

 

[Gembo]

fine and dandy won foxhunters at hickstead and young riders beat harvey smith and many other with 15 year old

 

[swellhillcottage]

This is why showjumping was immensely popular for the general public. At HOYS or Christmas Olympia Claret at 15 hands could be followed into the ring by something like the giant Fire standing 18.2.
Those viewers not in the loop like horses with simple catchy names and characters.
Modern international showjumping unfortunately cannot cater for quirks either equine or human.

Good Point!

 

[Gembo]

it seems to be all the same ones any others that you loved that perhaps werent so well known ?

 

[nikCscott]

Well i would say my old pony Strawberry Mojo

Here here a true legend - competed against him when he was with Nikki Bingham- back in the day when you didn't see many coloureds out competing.

It's Otto - loved him- use to watch him as a child at Olympia.

And now either Talan or RB Vangalis S- (both stand out to me but maybe as their stud is close to me so I just notice them more with the local connection)

 

[Nollaig Shona]

Ryan's Son (I have an awesome story about him)

which is what...??

don't leave us all hanging!!

 

[mollichop]

and who was that horse, the grey one that Hugo Simon used to ride, was it Lavendel?

Do you mean Apricot D? She was one of my absolute favourites, loved her action and the way she made him look fairly balanced

Also Oki Doki as others have mentioned and Supermarket - amazing puisssance horse

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

i have some lovely newspaper clippings on Ryans Son

 

[dunkley]

Ryan's Son
Forgie
Galoubet
Jungle Bunny
Boomerang
Tigre
Claret
Anglezarke

And can anyone remember Hartwig Steenken's chestnut mare, Simona? There was a World Championships where none of the other three finalists could ride one side of her. So sad that Hartwig died so tragically, and so young. At that time he had the young Deister on his yard, and also Gladstone. They went on to become legends as well.

 

[nursecroft]

Milton - just stunning.

My favourite too... such a character and incrediable jumper.

I had a massive soft spot for 'It's Otto' too.

 

[swellhillcottage]

Its Otto
Ryan's Son (I have an awesome story about him)
Midnight Magic,
Welham
Milton
Ernie's Keep
Gold Harvest
Mr Polo

Do Tell!!

 

[Escada2004]

Here here a true legend - competed against him when he was with Nikki Bingham- back in the day when you didn't see many coloureds out competing.

Yep she was amazing! I had her the year after Nikki - best pont i ever sat on, she wasnt easy but once you clicked with her - totally awesome

 

[swellhillcottage]

Awesome Control of PS and Deister in this World Cup film .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5nKl0hst4c&feature=player_embedded#!

 

[Acerboo11]

hi I know this is a bit out of date but yes I remember simona I was hickstead watching that world championship simona was a sheer jumping machine to my mind there hasn't been an equal.. hartwig steenken was top class and such a terrible loss to be killed so young.. an unbeatable combination.