Jarosite Roustabout
We have just sold Jarosite Roustabout to Karen Lear of Stratford Vic.
Rousy is out of a Jarosite Stock Horse mare by Ramblers pick Another.
We are delighted that he has gone to Karen who owned Jarosite Pick Pocket for many years and wanted another ‘Fred’.
Fred (Pick Pocket ) excited people as this little 13.2 hands pony with Karen’s daughter Bianca aboard jumped many huge rounds of open show jumping, at times only the riders helmet was visible over the jump. She is looking forward to many happy hours
riding with her new, New Forest Pony!
Wendy James.
EFA PONY DRESSAGE (VIC) NEW RULES ~ BETTER ACCESS
The Vic. Dressage Committee have approved opening Official EFA Dressage Competition to Pony riders from Prelim to Advanced. Ponies to be 14.2h or under, EFA registered and may be ridden by a child or an adult.
If the organizing club has not offered separate official pony dressage classes, riders can enter Official Open classes Prelim. to Advanced.
Riders must specify on their entry form whether it is a Pony, Jnr Pony or YR Pony entry. If the organizing committee do not have separate pony classes then ponies compete ‘open’ with the big horses and your Performance Card will show the points appropriate to your placing among the Open horses. If there are separate pony awards then your placing and points will be that which you gained competing among the ponies not your placing overall.
At this time this is only the situation in Victoria. This will vastly increase the EFA pony dressage riders options for competing. Well done VIC EFA !
Wright family of Bunyip GRPG (APSB) Activity Day
Jordy and Ninebanks Gin and Tonic travelled to Trafalgar on Sunday 27TH August to attend the (APSB) Gippsland Regional Promotional Groups first “Activity Day”. They competed in dressage, games and showjumping against all different types of ponies and their riders. Two other New Forest ponies competed in the same section as Jordy and ‘Tonic’. They all did especially well in the showjumping with Jordy and Ninebanks Gin and Tonic 1ST , Bankswood Morning Star and Ally Barry 2ND and Jarosite Piccola and Tegan Judd 3RD. All three New Forest ponies looked great and performed very well all going home with ribbons. Jordie and ‘Tonic’ were in for an extra thrill when they won the Hi Score award for their section (age group). We are all looking forward to attending this event next year.
Ballarat and Central Highlands Regional Promotional Group
Youngstock Spectacular All Breeds Show
Sunday 19th November, 2006.
At the Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds (Ballarat Airport)
Entries Close: Friday 1st November, 2006. (Entries taken on the day up until 11am at DOUBLE entry fee)
The following classes are being run at the show to include New Forest Ponies.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Open to ponies registered with the APSB (other than Shetlands and Australian Ponies). Copy of papers and registration papers must be forwarded with entries.
Judge: Mrs. Judi Tainsh
Class HH1 Best Presented Mountain and Moorland
149. Mountain and Moorland Colt 3 years
150. Mountain and Moorland Colt 2 years
151. Mountain and Moorland Colt Yearling
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND COLT 3 years and under
152. Mountain and Moorland Filly 3 years
153. Mountain and Moorland Filly 2 years
154. Mountain and Moorland Filly Yearling
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FILLY 3 years and under
155. Mountain and Moorland Gelding 3 years
156. Mountain and Moorland Gelding 2 years
157. Mountain and Moorland Gelding Yearling
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND GELDING 3 years and under
SUPREME MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Enquiries: Mrs. Debbie Ross – 03 5345 3557 AH or Mrs. Karen Greenwood – 03 5342 4946
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BENALLA AGI SHOW 2006
Benalla Agi show is this year being held on the 20th & 21st October and they have included Mountain and Moorland classes to be judged by Mr Harkness. All ponies must be registered with the APSB and proof of registration must be provided on request.
Led Mare, 4yrs & over
Led Gelding, 4yrs & over
Led Filly/Gelding 3yrs & Under
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Sponsored by Forestway New Forest Pony Stud & NFPOB.
NF TROPHY MINIATURE SADDLE
As this is the Year of the NEW FOREST PONY, one of Warrumbungle Sub Branch members has kindly donated a MINIATURE HAND MADE SADDLE, she as won many prizes at shows with them. For the Champion New Forest Pony at our Stud show to be held on the 30/9/06 - 1/10/06 at Coonabarabran - NSW. ALL APSB classes are judged on the 1/10/06. If any New Forest Ponies come they can have FREE stables.
Information about the Saddle is as follows:-
MINIATURE STOCK SADDLE
The saddle is fully and made using Kangaroo Hide, Cow Hide & deer Hide. It is 6 inches in size and takes
approximately 40 hours to make. and is worth
$150.00.
It comes with its own Miniature Bridle & Minaiture Stock Whip. The Saddle, Bridle & Whip comes on its own Post & Rail Fence Stand.
President – Reg Evans Fax/Ph 6886 1338 email:warrumbungle_apsb@yahoo.com.au
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WALBUNDRIE AGI SHOW
On the 2nd Oct 2006 the Walbundrie Show Society are holding their annual Agi show and this year they have included classes as below as was requested. Please support these classes, its a great show. Click here to download the programme.
MOUNTAIN & MORELAND CLASSES
All ponies must be registered with the APSB & proof provided on request. Breeds included: New Forest, Aust. New Forest, Dartmoor, Connemarra, Highland.
135. Led Stallion / Colt
136. Led Mare of Filly
137. Led Gelding
138. Champion & Reserve Led
139. Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Forestway Black Magic and rider is Rosie Blackwood and
rider of Erinskay Peveril is Marigold Blackwood.
Hamlet's House
Please take time to browse the new link added to this site. The link is to a discussion forum called Hamlet's House based in the UK for enthusiasts of British Native breeds of ponies.
The forum community would love to hear news from owners and enthusiasts of New Forest ponies in Australia.
Hamlets House Link
APSB ~ ACTION PONY DAY Sat 5th August 2006
Special Trophies for New Forest Ponies as APSB Feature Breed !!!!
Your chance to win one of 6 trophies in the following events:
Section 1. Dressage : Best New Forest Dressage score
Section 2. Handymount :
Best New Forest ‘Handymount’ score
Section 3. Show Jumping :
Best placed New Forest Pony
Section 4. Combined Training :
Best placed New Forest Pony
Section 5. Pony Club or HRCAV mount : Best placed New Forest Pony
Section 7. Working Hunter Ponies : Best New Forest Working Hunter score
Where there are equal scores or placings a second trophy will be presented.
Open Pony Dressage Championships 22/4/2006
The APO&B are now holding this day at Werribee NEC as an Annual event and it is growing every year in popularity. It is open to all ponies, registered or not . The tests offered are from the HRCAV tests and some PCAV tests with classes from levels 5 – 1. They even offer a Kur (dressage to music) in the lunchtime slot. Both adults and children took part with separate sections for ‘tiny tots’ and ‘riders under 16yrs’. Many classes had entries from around 20 competitors.
This year the preceding weeks weather had been atrocious, wild wet and windy but the Saturday while overcast, managed to stay dry thank goodness. When I entered my first test I was equally delighted with the improved surface of the Werribee Dressage arenas. Sand not to deep (can be difficult for ponies) and perfectly graded. No sign of the swimming pool I have come to expect on these arenas. Too good to be true.
There were 6 New Forests and 1 partbred New Forest competing . It was a really pleasant days competition.and a great chance to support pony dressage for adults as well as for children. Quite relaxing after a busy show season.. Ninebanks Tim Tam (Willie) had been turned out for a month after Pakenham Show so I really didn’t have great expectations. Perhaps I should try to emulate that feeling more often as he stunned me by winning 3 of his tests and scoring the highest test score on the day ! Never had a day quite like it in dressage. What a wonderful hard working and dependable fellow he is! A tribute to the breed ! It would be great to see more New Forests at this competition next year.
S.V. Chandler Memorial Trophy
Photo courtesy of Sandy Morphett
This trophy, a most impressive large silver cup, is awarded to the most successful APSB gelding with the highest aggregate score from the APSB Action Pony Day and the APSB Vic. Stud Show. This years winner of this prestigious award was the New Forest pony ‘Jarosite Pickason’ owned and ridden by Gabrielle George, a NFPO&B member. This win is all the more impressive as ‘Pickason’ (Claude) has now won this trophy 3 times. We salute you ‘Claude’ and ‘Gabbi’ a truly remarkable performance and a pony we are proud to cite as ‘New Forest’. Jarosite Pickason was bred by Wendy James of Barwon Downs, a dedicated New Forest breeder.
Sires Rating Competition
Winner of this years ‘Sires Rating Competition’ for New Forest ponies was ‘Ramblers Pickanother’ the New Forest stallion imported from England by the James family of Barwon Downs. He was a prolific sire of New Forests pure and partbred as well as giving the James family and in particular Alison James a memorable time in the saddle . Another very special New Forest pony.
APSB 12th FOAL SHOW SPECTACULAR
Bain Park Marionette
held at Werribee NEC Sunday 28th May 2006
Five New Forest foals and one partbred New Forest were presented at this years ‘Foal Show’ on a cool and mainly overcast but fine day. Werribee is such a busy venue these days we were in the second indoor arena which worked well on the day although the seating is a bit primitive, back to the slatted bench seats.
A feast of lovely foals kept our attention on the 2 rings judged by Myra Chaundy and David Lamb. New Forest ponies went on after the Shetlands in Ring 2 to be judged by David lamb who liked a good moving pony. New Forest colt or gelding foal was won by the very pretty Kapeta Divinity (Kapeta Faro x Darsirla Purity) shown by Horne and Sherwood.
Jan McBains ‘Forestway Replica’ and ‘Forestway New Orleans in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Sandra Barry presented two foals in the filly class. Bain Park Marionette (Yarborough Willoughby x Erinskay Marielle) a lovely bright bay with good bone and a striking blaze who moved out well for the judge was the winner over the bigger Bain Park Sweet Caroline.
Bain Park Marionette went on to take the Grand Champion M&M foal from the winner of the Connemara colt or gelding class. An inscribed wool rug and garland went to Bain Park Marionette who said she’d just as soon not bother with the ‘garland’ !
Bain Park Marionette and Bain Park Sweet Caroline also won the Pair of New Forest Foals by one breeder.
Unfortunately the Highland ponies were busy at another event this year, the annual Highland Day held at Akoonah Park Berwick.
Beginners & Novices Harness Seminar
Sunday 18th June
This was our first major event to promote the New Forest breed in our year of holding the title of APSB Feature Breed. Because we have many New Forest ponies in Australia involved in carriage driving for both competition and pleasure, the seminar gave us an excellent opportunity to talk up the attributes of our ponies (strength, agility and attentive and willing nature ) that cause them to be so well suited to this activity.
Our beautiful new NFPO&B display board and banner were proudly on display along with other New Forest advertising materials including the new APSB New Forest Breed brochures.
On a crisp cold (but thankfully dry ) winters morning, 55 enthusiasts from all over Victoria (and one from NSW) gathered at the brand new indoor arena at Rob and Gail Clays agistment property in Cranbourne South to learn all about how to get started in ‘harness’.
After the participants fueled up on morning tea they were ready to concentrate and to learn. Many had expressed disappointment that they had not been able to find a way to learn ‘the basics’ anywhere before this so were thrilled to be able to attend our ‘day’.
Our participants could not have had more knowledgeable or enthusiastic presenters than Marge and Geoff Walters who brought with them everything from bits to photographs and clothing to help convey their information. They guided their attentive students through types of harness, balancing a 2 wheeler, safety measures, use of the voice and whip, types of pony that would be suitable and safe and many other aspects. Questions were encouraged and Marge and Geoff continued to give guidance to individuals through the lunchtime and again at the end of the day. It is great to see teachers who love their craft and just love encouraging others.
The ‘piece de resistance’ was the session when the beautiful New Forest stallion ‘Erinskay Peveril’ arrived as the perfect gentleman to demonstrate the ‘harnessing up’ process. He stood so patiently while the 55 onlookers, crowding around him to get a better view, were guided through the intricacies of the ‘harness’.
We broke for lunch around 1.00pm by which time the arena was feeling chilly so it was pleasant to emerge outside just as the sun came out . A BBQ lunch was all ready, a great effort from the team of NFPO&B’s that supported us on the day and our seminar participants seemed to really enjoy themselves with much talk over lunch.
In the afternoon session our NFPO&B President, Alison Charlton, a member of the Australian Carriage Driving Association took us through the elements of competition driving with a CD for us to view showing teams engaged in the various aspects. This really conveyed the excitement of it all !
As part of the presentation of competition driving we crossed back to Marge Walter who discussed and exhibited clothing ideas for the show ring.
All in all it was a great day . My thanks to the New Forest Pony Owners & Breeders who made this possible and pitched in everywhere on the day. Well done all.
WALBUNDRIE AGI SHOW
The Walbundrie Agi Show are running Mountain & Moorland classes at this years show on Monday the 2nd of October. Classes will be:Led Stallion /Colt, Led Mare or Filly, Led Gelding and Champion & reserve Led Mountain & Moorland. Also Ridden Mountain & Moorland Pony Support from the Mountain & Moorland breeds would be great to get these classes going. Enquiries: Mrs Shirley Fry ph/fax 02 60299079 or 0412 714165 ph 02 60295203 (w) email: shirleyfry@bigpond.com
Riverina carriage Driving Society CDE
March 25th and 26th 2006
New Foresters out competing for the day. The driver of the pair is Gary Harris from Bungendore, driving Erinskay Kelly and Erinskay Kipling, Alison Charlton with Erinskay Masquerade, Bev Bresanello with Pahake Paramount and Jan McBain with Forestway Flame.
AYLESTONE PARK STUD
After a busy show time we finally have time to sit back and reflect on what a great year my ponies have had. We are now preparing the youngstock over the winter for their future with 2 ponies away being broken in and hopefully they will be out and about under saddle next season. During the year we purchased a huge Clydesdale with the idea of putting him in harness but he has turned out to be such a great grandpa in the paddock to all my foals he now foal sits with them all. Its quite a laugh to see them feeding out of the same feed bins and the foals snuggle up beside him for shelter under his big belly. I am sponsoring New Forest Classes this year at the Mansfield Agi show, providing the ribbons and a Supreme trophy for the led classes. Please everyone support these classes so we can ensure them for the future. Penny Prosser.
GOULBURN VALLEY RIDDEN NATIVE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
Ninebanks Tim Tam working out for NF Native Pony Qualifier for2007 at Tatura Park Sun. 12th March 06
The Welsh Soc. held the first ‘Ridden Native Pony Championship’ at the Tatura Park Indoor arena on the evening of Sat 11th March. What a lovely sight One representative each of 11different breeds were presented to the watching audience one at a time with an introduction from the well spoken PA as to their sire and dam and what they had been doing lately in competition. Participants then left the arena to return individually to do a set workout for the first of the 2 English judges. As you completed the ridden workout you then moved on to the second judge where your strapper ( hopefully you had one) removed the saddle for you to present to the judge for the in hand part of the assessment. When all ponies had been assessed we all retuned to the arena for the final announcement. There were 8 places awarded with prize money to go to all 8 ranging from $25 to $250.
It was a wonderful sight to see top examples of 11 breeds and the audience were duly appreciative. Placings were read out in ascending order so the anticipation grew. Finally 1st place was read out and a garland placed around the neck of the deserving Welsh B, Oak Park Fontana.
As a competitor I felt honoured to be among those invited in this inaugural year. Next year entry to the competition will be by winning at a qualifying competition so look out for these. It is hoped that there will be 4or 5 of these qualifiers around the state. I believe there may be one held at the Yarra Glen M&M Show next January.
Our ponies need this type of prestigious event to lift our profile and also to give us something to work toward in our showing.
!st Welsh B Oak Park Fontana
2nd Shetland Otway View Playboy
3rd Dartmoor Shelanda Bogan
4th Australian Dunhelm Mesmerize
5th New Forest Ninebanks Tim Tam
6th Connemara Glenormiston Ciara
7th Welsh C Nawarrah Park Pop Gun
8th Welsh A Ripplebrook Ingle
STUD SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
A fun time was had by some of our members above at the BBQ saturday night held at Werribee Park. The APSB ran an excellent night putting on a lovely dinner and sweets and we were all entertained by a DJ throughout the night with members getting up to have a dance.
Different awards were given out throughout the night. Become a member and join in the fun!
AWARDS GIVEN BY THE APSB & NFPOB EACH YEAR
Congratulations to all the following winners
Pictured above is member Gabrielle George who competes on Jarosite Pickason,
winning the APSB Achievement Pony Action Award.
NFPOB Performance Pony Awards 2005
1st Edwina Sedgwick - Jarosite Tuart (Gumnut) 285 points
2nd Emily Hartney - Wattle Ridge Solceri 206 points
NFPOB Achievement Pony Awards 2005
Winner: Ally Barry - Bankswood Morning Star - Collage & Story
NFPOB The New Forest Connection Juniors Page 2005
Winner: Nicole Sanderson - Jarosite Tregarron
NFPOB New Forest Story Writers Award (Newly Instituted)
Winner: Emily Hartney - Wattle Ridge Solceri
Who is this pony?
Does anyone know the name of this pony? It was one of George Chadwicks mares in Tasmania and the
photo was taken at his stud. Please email webmaster.
Summer Royal Melbourne Show 2006
Championship Lineup at the Summer Royal Melbourne Show 2006
Melbourne put on its usual weather conditions on sunday at 40 deg and then the morning of the classes it was drizzling rain. All classes at the show were well attended and ponies looked spectacular in their show condition and behaved beautifully. Congratulations to all that entered the show.
THE PERFECT FOALING
10am.....................................................................10.03am............................................................10.05am
10.07am.....................................................................10.10am............................................................10.15am
A copy book foaling- November 25th 2005 These photos show how quickly an easy foaling should be- no time for a cup of coffee! The mare is a 4yo New Forest pony, Forestway Manhattan. It is her second foal. She was ridden up to the last two months before foaling, so she was fairly fit and not too fat, despite the abundant spring. The timing from when the waterbag first showed to when the foal was up and about was barely 15 minutes. This also demonstrates how quickly a vet is needed if things don’t go quite right. With the front feet and muzzle in the correct position as seen in the first photo there is no need to intervene, except to perhaps break the bag to make sure that the foal can breathe as quickly as possible.
BANKSWOOD MORNINGSTAR (TADDY TO HIS FRIENDS)
Tadpole was purchased for Ally as a very green young pony when Ally was a very green young rider The combination was a huge success; they both developed their skills, with Ally winning events to numerous to list here. Sadly Ally has outgrown Taddy, and he has been loaned to a new family. This is an email from Karen Lake: - We have lent Taddy to a family from Maffra. Their mum is a friend, and a vet, so he is in wonderful hands. We took him with us to Sale Ag show, and dropped him off on the way home. On the first afternoon, poor Taddy bravely put up with four kids jumping him and showing him off to each other, and Jake (his new rider) jumped him at 95cm, which is 15cm higher than Jake had jumped with his previous pony. We wouldn't let him go any higher on the day as Taddy was unfit; Taddy was jumping 115cm with Ally a few weeks before this. At one point all 4 kids vaulted over his rump onto his back, and he walked around like a little docile lamb with all 4 kids on his back!! Jake took him to Pony Club yesterday and played polocrosse on him, and apparently Taddy taught all the other ponies how to trot across red carpet without batting an eyelid. Jake and Taddy are a perfect match.
WHAT IS AN APSB PROMOTIONAL GROUP?
It is a group of APSB members with an interest in promoting breeds or activities, which acts as a sub-committee of the State branch of the APSB. The annual APSB membership fee covers membership of the group. Only financial members of the APSB are able to vote at meetings of a promotional group. Although a Promotional Group cannot charge a separate membership fee it is able to levy a newsletter subscription to cover the costs of producing and posting the newsletter. The executive of a promotional group' may refer to the State Branch committee as necessary. Activities may include:- Shows, Field Days, Social Events, Newsletter, Meetings, Fund Raising, Other Appropriate Activities. A promotional group elects a President, Secretary, and Treasurer, which is the executive The Group, holds regular meetings. Minutes of the meetings are sent to the APSB State Branch and all interested parties. If a newsletter is produced a copy is sent to the APSB State Branch. Items of general interest should also be forwarded to the editor of the State Branch newsletter. The Group’s activities are covered under the APSB insurance policy. The secretary of the group must notify the State Branch by September, of the activities for the coming year, so that they may be included in the list of events held by the Society. If a group goes into recess at anytime, the State APSB holds the group’s monies and records in trust until the group reconvenes.
AYLESTONE PARK
Congratulations to Penny Prosser who owns Alyestone Park has her 2 mares in foal to the stallions by AI with the imported semen due in 2006.
Annecy Park Chatelle in foal to
Applewitch Pure Magic 
Tabitha Park Merry Meander in foal to
Wayland Loganberry 