Team Joyce competed at Mt Gambier over Easter . Wes , Milly and I left home at 4.30pm wanting to stop under the Stud Road over pass at 6.30pm to pick up Tiffany and Jordan. Tiffany had University until 4pm hence why we left late Thursday afternoon with LH Beckham and LH Brittany on board. The nights travel was tough because of all the heavy traffic through Melbourne and over the Westgate Bridge. Eventually once passed Werribee the road cleared up. We arrived at Mt Gambier around 12.oopm and made our yards. On the Friday morning Tiffany and LH Brittany attempted the Young Rider with the first round set at a strong 1.30m and they jumped a very nice clean round but did not make the final placings. Wes did not get a start today as they cancelled the rest of the day due to the terrible wind and rain coming across. The organisers of the event decided to start early the next morning to try and get through all the classes. The C & D Grade on Saturday was placed with the Friday class not run so they put all the prize money together and ended up with 60 riders. Wes and LH Beckham did a cracking jump off finishing with a time of 38 seconds”. There were 15 riders that made the jump off all jumping clean in the first round. Wes was awarded a lovely grey embroidered jacket for his first place prize many Thanks to the organisers as this was a very nice prize to be given.
Wes and LH Beckham in 1st Place
Wes and Tiffany standing beside one of the super special looking butterfly jumps made by John Wiltshire and Gary Baxter course designer smiling in the background on the left.
King strapper Jordan, Thanks for being so reliable and supporting Team Joyce always holding Milly or LH Brittany
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Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Team Joyce performance horses are fed only the best type of feed available because if you want to achieve a long healthy life out of your performance horse with top results in competition it is a must to put in the tank what you wish to get out! Because Barastoc have created a range of products to meet your animal’s individual needs throughout all stages of life your horse will benefit by behaving happily and being obliging in everything you ask of them. They can give you what you ask because they are fueled correctly.Whether it be High Performance,Sport and Leisure or Breeding the feeds are scientifically formulated to provide an ideal source of vitamins, minerals and energy, your horse will look and feel its best. Team Joyce feed Calm Performer, Cool Command, Horse Block, Breed and Grow, Ker Equi-Jewel and Groom as outlined below. This is why our horses all look amazing in their coats, hooves , body condition and have long lasting energy levels. Feed is the most important tool in producing a healthy happy horse.
Groom
A supplement for a shiny coat and healthy horse.
Crude Protein 20.0%
Crude Fat 6.0%
Calm Performer
Cool feed for horses and ponies at maintenance or in light to moderate work.
Crude Protein (min) 11.0%
Crude Fat (min) 2.5%
Digestible Energy (est) 11.0MJ/kg
Cool Command
High energy oats-free muesli feed for performance horses.
Crude Protein (min) 13.0%
Crude Fat (min) 7.0%
Digestible Energy (est) 13.0MJ/kg
EquiShure
Team Joyce feed Ker EquiShure when our horses are under stress in competition , stabled intensely and fed high amounts of protein. EquiShure gives us the confidence that each horses hind gut is functioning properly.Sometimes the hindgut is overwhelmed with lactic acid when a horse is experiencing acidosis, the intestinal lining becomes inflamed and irritated, causing the horse discomfort. The irritation may be severe enough to induce behavior characteristic of colic.EquiShure, a time-released hindgut buffer, may be beneficial in counteracting the effects of this syndrome so Team Joyce feel confident that by adding this additive we are being reassured our performance horses will not feel the effects of sub-clinical acidosis.
Horse Block
A protein and mineral supplement for horses.
Crude Protein (min) 11.0%
Crude Fat (min) 0.5%
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Saturday Mar 24, 2012
On Wednesday 21st March at about midday Team Joyce and LH King Arthur drove off to Werribee Park for the Jumping Dressage with the Stars. From 2-4pm all competitors were able to ride on Bruno’s lawn to familiarise there horses with the jumping ring. LH King Arthur was very relaxed as usual and took it all in his stride giving Wes a nice ride. Then we gave him a good scrub to make sure he looks his best for the first class tomorrow morning.
Getting LH King Arthur ready.
It was great to have a truck park marked the same number as your stable and not far to walk.
Plaited and ready to go.
This was the 4yo course 85cm first thing sunny Thursday morning.
First to go were the 4 year olds , then the 5 year olds and then the 6 year olds. LH King Arthur was in the 6 year old section. On the first day he placed 5th.
5th place ribbon
On the Friday he placed 7th and on Saturday the top 10 come back and jump again and LH King Arthur placed 4th.
Michelle Strapp congratulating Wesley and presenting the 4th place ribbon.
Proud lap for Arthur
At 3.30pm a presentation took place in the Indoor for the top 6 horses in each age group. LH King Arthur placed 5th overall and was awarded a very nice rosette. Wesley was very pleased with LH King Arthur and we shall now put in the paddock for a good rest to freshen up for the next lot of events.
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Tuesday Mar 20, 2012
Team Joyce attended another well run show on the weekend. The Premier Floats Showjumping Championships held at Teesdale.
It started on the Friday 16th with 2 classes and then on the Saturday and Sunday with 2 Rings. Each class was full with many horses and riders from all over the country and even Inter-state.
Our yards.
On the Friday Wes went in the 1.10m welcome stakes and placed 3rd LH King Arthur.
LH King Arthurs 3rd place ribbon but Wes used LH Beckham for presentation.
Tiffany also rode in the 1.10m welcome stakes on LH Brittany and just used
this as a fun round as Tiffany is not home during the week at all because of
University commitments so we look after LH Brittany at home during the
week and take her for Tiffany to enjoy!
Wes helping Tiffany with her girth.
Tiffany warming up LH Brittany.
LH Beckham with 2nd place.
Wes also rode in the 1.25m Welcome Stakes and placed 2nd on LH Beckham.
Riders walking the course
On the Saturday Wes rode in the 1.35-1.40m AM3 on LH Beckham and he
made the jump off but had a rail. And Tiffany rode in the 1.05m 2 phase in
Ring 2 on LH Brittany and again just had a ball smiling all the way round the course!
LH King Arthur had a holiday today.
Tiffany with her wonderful mare LH Brittany in her new pink shirt!
On Sunday Wes rode in the Future Stars 50 points and less , in other words
Premier Floats Futurity and with tough comptition
placed 4th LH Beckham which Wes was delighted with! It was a great feeling having LH Annie-Elka ridden by Tom Mc Dermott in 3rd place in the line up next to LH Beckham! Well done Tom you do a good job on such a talented super careful mare from Lals Haven stud.
LH Annie-Elka next to LH Beckham! Two Lals Haven performance horses in the line up.
LH Beckham with the 4th place ribbon
Then he rode in the D grade Championship on LH King Arthur but unfortunately
obtained 1 time fault, so no jump off this time but he also completed a super
round. All in all a great show for Team Joyce.
The Saturday nights entertainment was alot of fun with Ben Conway singing
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.
LH Adelia munching on her hay.
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: Team Joyce wish to Acknowledge the continued dedicated Sponsorship of Equinade $100 voucher for Leading Rider/Combination in Table A Events at the Agricultural Shows throughout the Port Phillip District.
