Chicks, Lads & Nags fun ribbon day

Great way to do a Spring clean and a de-clutter!! And spend money buying more stuff for home and your horses LOL ….

Hi all. I’ve donated part proceeds to Vadas Angels Animal Rescue Tauranga for Duncan. His story is up on their page …. Thanks again everyone for coming and supporting. Would you guess it … all the extra spot prizes finally arrived two days after the ribbon day LOL. So next Ribbon Day will be a bumper one for cool spot prizes in the rings …. Have a wonderful weekend.

Thanks Tania Adolph for these few pics 👍🏻

Here’s a few I managed to take ….

Thanks Kristi Taylor for these pics …

Thanks so much to everyone who entered yesterday’s Ribbon Day. Fabulous weather, lots of smiles and fun. A huge shout out to our judges and stewards, what an awesome job you all did. Wishing Courtney a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 on her ankle.

It’s always a busy, long day, I was in bed pretty early 😆 thanks to those who cleaned up after their horses 🐴 too.

I still have a huge amount of recycled ribbons so no doubt towards the end of year there will be another ribbon day!

THANKS AGAN everyone. Once I have reconciled monies in and out, the balance will be going to a horse or animal charity.

On ANZAC Day, we pause to remember those who served in war.

That includes the animals.

Horses carried soldiers into battle, pigeons delivered messages, and dogs helped the wounded. Many other animals played pivotal roles.

They had no say in the wars they were sent to fight, but they showed courage and loyalty.

Many were injured, and many were left behind, never making it home.

Lest we forget them.

Hey all. Two more sleeps to Ribbon Day. A few reminders:

A yellow tagged helmet is required to ride.

Appropriate footwear when handling and riding.

Gates open from 8am.

No dogs please.

Plaiting is optional.

Please ensure your entry fees are paid by tonight (if you haven’t already paid).

No entries on the day, or payments on the day (will be busy!) 😁

Remember there is a fun Hobby Horse class that’s free to enter about 11am. Two categories, Adults and Kids. Bling up your outdoor broom with sequins, feather boas and other bits of bling!! Remember to name your Broom LOL🤩

Please clean up after your horses. I will not have the energy or time at the end of the day to do any p**p scooping so bring a bucket and spade to clean up! 🙏👍🏻👍🏻

Weather looks fabulous for Sunday 🙂

Drive safe and see you all then. Please watch this page for any updates prior to Sunday morning….

Hi all, here’s the rings/classes for our Recycled Ribbon Day on Sunday 26 April. Sashes are brand new.
Leamington Pony Club Grounds.

Note - minis are also welcome!! 🙂

Combined Lead rein/First Ridden ring start time 9am
In hand
Best cared for mount
Best mare
Best gelding
Best walking
Best pairs (team up with another handler and horse/pony - parents can assist)
Stewards Choice
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - in hand

**15 minute break**

Ridden
Best ridden mare - lead rein
Best ridden mare - first ridden
Best ridden gelding - lead rein
Best ridden gelding - first ridden
Best walking horse or pony - lead rein
Best walking horse or pony - first ridden
Best trotting horse or pony - lead rein
Best trotting horse or pony - first ridden
Best horse or pony suited to lead rein rider
Best horse or pony suited to first ridden rider
Best pairs - lead rein
Best pairs - first ridden
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - ridden lead rein
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - ridden first ridden

NERVOUS NELLIES ring start time 9am
In hand classes
Best cared for mount
Best mare
Best gelding
Best walking
Best trotting
Best mannered
Best veteran horse - 15 years plus
Best horse under 15 years
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - in hand

** 15 minute break **

Ridden classes
Best ridden mare
Best ridden gelding
Best walking horse
Best trotting horse
Horse best suited to nervous or beginner rider
Best pairs
Stewards Choice
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - Ridden

HAPPY HACKERS ring start time not before 11:30am
In hand classes
Best cared for mount
Best mare
Best gelding
Best walking
Best trotting
Best mannered
Best veteran horse - 15 years plus
Best horse under 15 years
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - in hand

** 15 minute break **

Ridden classes
Best ridden mare
Best ridden gelding
Best walking horse
Best trotting horse
Best ‘green’ horse
Best schoolmaster or experienced horse
Best pairs
Stewards Choice
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION - ridden

Hobby Horse ‘bit of a laugh’ classes are at around 11am and are free to enter. Kids and adults judged separately. Great prizes! Bling up your outdoor broom or buy a fabulous hobby horse! 🤩🤣

Email your entry to
[email protected]
With your horse/pony’s name and rider/handler. Cost $48 includes the $10 ground fee, covers both in hand and ridden classes.

Account HM van Orsouw
02-0368-0153590-000

Part proceeds to horse and animal rescue charities 🥰

Just email or message any questions… I’ll do my best to answer them as soon as practicable.

HAVE A SAFE AND FABULOUS EASTER 🐣