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The Beast on the hill with LH King Arthur at Wandin Park

Wandin Park was the venue for the Grand Valley Showjumping Classic.

Saturday had lovely weather, a little to hot when the sun came out but

with the slight breeze blowing made it alot more bearable. Large numbers

saw the day finish rather late and everyone ravishing for dinner!

Wesley had a very successful day riding LH Beckham. The first class they

rode in was the 1.25m Open and in the jump off LH Beckham had one rail

but a minor rider error Wesley half halted trying to adjust his stride and

LH Beckham took that signal as a trot to stop, quickly Wes encouraged

him to keep going and basically trotted to a straight fence with

very little room before take off. Which meant a tap of the top rail. But the

rest of the round was terrific. The next class was the 1.35m Open and Wes

wanted to see how LH Beckham would cope with a bigger track and more

technical lines . Mr Leeson Serrit ( course builder) set the course to be a little

challenging in spots. To our delight LH Beckham took it all in his stride and

put on a fine performance! The combination placed 1st…..

Judge Mr Brian Scattergood presenting Wes and LH Beckham with the ribbon.

Good job Beckham

LH King Arthur started in the 1.15m Open and this was hard for him, not the

height but all the tents, flapping signs, people ringside and of course the judges

van as well were all very daunting to him. His eyes  popped open as soon

as he entered the ring. With only one rail down and lots of way wood striding

on course he also accomplished a great round.

On Sunday the sun disappeared by midday but the wind took over all day.

And blew a gale by lunch..LH Beckham had a go at the Mini Prix and with the wind

blowing so hard , he lost concentration on course and also had one rail.

Waiting for there turn

We expect these minor happenings on course at different shows and places because

these two young horses have not seen nor heard it all yet. They need to do the miles

to see more and not worry so much, only time will help them and plenty

of patience. Wes is very happy to give them both that as they are  very nice, handy

confident young horses to have.

Off to Lang Lang next week end to the Port Phillip Showjumping weekend.

Saturday Ring 1

What wonderful weather for two days straight. Lang Lang show was just

perfect in many ways the weather was one and the activity of many people

enjoying all sorts of interests from Showjumping to showing goats”. There

were people everywhere on Saturday as this was the main Agricultural day

and Sunday was Port Phillip Showjumping with 2 jumping rings and the Adult

Riding Ring from the Agi part of the Lang Lang Society.

Wesley and I took LH Beckham and LH King Arthur on the Saturday and both

of them jumped fantastic.

LH King Arthur had one rail down in the jump off of the D Grade and LH Beckham

placed 2nd in the 1.25M Open.

LH Beckham proudly showing his 2nd place ribbon.

We went back on Sunday and it was LH King Arthur’s turn to shine!

He also placed 2nd in the D Grade with a very large field of 60 horses.

Wesley was so pleased with his King Arthur because he was able to push

his canter a little faster and also slice some fences on an angle and Arthur

said ok I can do this!

Oh I also had a lovely time in the Fun Ring on Saturday with a lovely group of

people , it was very enjoyable seeing  the big smiles on the riders faces when

they recieved a ribbon for longest tail or fattest pony. It has been a very long

time since I went into the show ring with Sarah and Tiffany and it brought

back so many wonderful memories!

Tiffany awarded her ribbon from judge Annie White

Left: Tiffany Right: Wes on LH King Arthur being awarded his 2nd for LH Beckham and 5th for LH King Arthur

At Wonthaggi Show on Sat 16th Jan.

Team Joyce had a great show for the first one back in 2012.

Our youngsters were on there best behavior.

LH King Arthur at the truck.

Left: LH Beckham & LH Brittany at the truck.

Jordan & Tiffany holding LH Adelia

This was LH Adelia’s very first Offical 1.05m Maiden D Grade

event and Sarah was very happy with how she went. As soon

as she cantered into the ring LH Adelia’s eyes opened very wide.

Then as they were half way round the course the ” Swish swish

ride started up, this also startled LH Adelia a little but because

of her easy going nature she finished the course. Having just 2 rails down

meant they did not return for the jump off but later in the afternoon

Sarah re-saddled to make sure her experience was a very pleasant one

as they just roamed the grounds on a loose rein showing her the show cows

the people with prams and to hear all the noises of the show from the rides

and crowd.

Sarah & LH Adelia watching the horses jump!

Tiffany and LH Brittany went in the C & D Grade 1.15m class and as per usual

LH Brittany was on fire! The surface in the ring is just so good that all the horses

seem to jump extremely well off it. Wesley took LH Beckham and LH King Arthur

in this class also. All of them jumped clean and were eligible for the jump off.

This was going to be a fast jump off as all the horses in it were very good horses.

Wesley went out first on LH Beckham and did a cracking round, cut corners,

sliced fences on angles and jumped clean, he set a real tight time!

Tiffany went out a few horses later and did not take her foot off the peddle,

LH Brittany motored along also at a fast pace, Tiffany opted to go round most

jumps and still ended up faster than her dad” the crowd roared with delight

and Tiffany punched the air with extreme happiness with their attempt.

Wesley then went again on LH King Arthur, as this course was a challenge

for our youngster her took it all in his stride, Wes coaxed him round gently

but with a few attempts to also cut some corners and slice just a few fences

and to our amusement came up with another clean round.

Tiffany and LH Brittany placed 1st

Wesley and LH Beckham placed 2nd

Wesley and LH King Arthur placed 5th

Tiffany & LH Brittany place 1st at the Wonthaggi Show in the C & D Grade

What a good result from Team Joyce’s performance horses….

The presentation with Dad and daughter in the line up is an wonderful

occasion and a rare one.

The last class of the day was the D Grade and Wes rode LH King Arthur.

Once again he proved himself by jumping 2 clean rounds and placing 5th.

Wes is very happy with both his horses, LH Beckham becasue this time last year

he took the liberty of running out at the blue oxers and this year was keen

and happy to jump whatever they approached. LH King Arthur still a Maiden

horse and able to come out and jump 1.15m in his first class so easy and

continuing to jump clean in all his rounds. LH Brittany is always a trooper

and tries her utmost best, Tiffany always says she makes her look good!

Sarah was also most impressed with LH Adelia’s behavior at her very first lively

show and took it all in her stride.With the encouragement of Sarah

reassuring her all day this combination had a superb day also.

Now off to Lang Lang next week, just Wesley and his 2 horses because

Tiffany and Sarah have other commitments. Will post how we go!

Oh Wesley and LH Beckham also won the

“Equinade Showjumper of the Show.”

LH Beckham and Wesley The Equinade Champion Showjumper combination of the Show

6th August held at Glebrae Indoor Centre ( Wandin )

3rd LH Beckham ridden by Wesley- 1.15m

4th LH Warsaw ridden by Wesley- Grand Prix

Sat 30th Sun 31st July

D Grade 1st Wes Joyce/ LH Beckham

D Grade Championship 1st Wes Joyce / LH Beckham

Grand Prix 8th Wes Joyce /LH Warsaw

Well what a job Sarah did to stay on after looking like she was defintely going for a swim!

LH Folly stood there while she clambered back on and waited patiently and you can see

the big huge smile on Sarah’s face holding on for grim death, then once back on off

they went to finish the course with just 2 time faults and finishing 4th overall for the day!

Well Done Sarah and LH Folly.

Top pic

Placed :   Wes Joyce             1 st LH Annie-Elka   1.2om Open

Presentation with Judge Ellen Wislon ( left) and Organiser Kerry Delaney(right)

Second Pic

Placed :   Wes Joyce             1st LH Warsaw     1.30m Open

Bottom pic

Wes Joyce walking the 1.20m Open course at Pakenham Show

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