The SSH has received intimation of the resignation of our Vice-Chair, Rosalyn Serex.
The SSH would like to thank Mrs Serex for her service to the SSH and wish her well for the future.
A new Vice-Chair will be elected shortly from within the ranks of our current committee.
(Date of Event: 21 Jul 2010)
Scottish Sports Horse Mare and Youngstock Series 2010 New Aberdour Show - 06 June 2010
Many congratulations to the following on their fantastic results at New Aberdour and on qualifying for the Grand Slam Final in September...
Broodmare I Trew - Indian Summer
Foal I Trew - Trewbador
Yearling D & J Lamb - Cullenbay Aurora C Paton - Sienna FB (as Sienna FB and Freckleton Maarifa have already qualified, the qualification passed down the line) P Rawling - Freckleton Maarifa G Brebner - Greenvale Coromax
2 Year Old S Sinclair - Ulanda P Thorpe - Its Miller Time
3 Year Old P Mathieson - Romanno Rustic Star
Champion - Romanno Rustic Star Reserve - Cullenbay Aurora
Many thanks to our judge for the day, Mr M Adams, Aberdeenshire, and to Zoe and family for putting together such a wonderful show.
(Date of Event: 17 Jun 2010)
Scottish Sports Horse Mare and Youngstock Series 2010 Stewarton & Dunlop Show - 22 May 2010
Congratulations to the following on their recent splendid results and qualification for the Scottish Sports Horse Mare and Youngstock Series 2010 to be held at the September Grand Slam at Ingliston Equestrian Centre...
Scottish Sports Horse Yearling 1st. Emma Auld - L.S Aruba 2nd. Karen Gray - DRB's Take A Chance
2 Year Old 1st. Ryelle Morton - Beech Dude (as Beech Dude has already qualified, the qualification passed down the line) 2nd. Alex Bogle - Sir Rubix 3rd. Marion Brown - Abacus
3 Year Old 1st. Carole Thom - Christtello
Champion - L.S Aruba Reserve - Christtello
Many thanks to our judge for the day, Mr S Christie, Ayrshire and to the Singleton family for all their hard work and tremendous organisational skills - much appreciated!
(Date of Event: 17 Jun 2010)
SSH AGM 2010
The SSH AGM 2010 took place on Tuesday, 08 June.
The following Office Bearers and Committee Members were duly elected for the following 12 months, with the exception of our Honorary President, which is a lifetime appointment:
Honorary President: Mr Dugald Low-Mitchell
Company Secretary: Mrs Jacky Low-Mitchell Chair: Mr Keith Neilson Vice-Chair: Mrs Rosalyn Serex Treasurer: Mrs Jane Barr Studbook & Passport Administrator: Mrs Jackie Halley Minute Secretary: Mrs Alison Bradley
Mr Harry Aird Mrs Gaye Farmer Mrs Fiona Horne Ms Sandra Low-Mitchell Mrs Debbie Mass Mrs M-C Nimmo Mrs Debbie Wheelans
The SSH would like to express our sincere gratitude to our retiring Chair, Mr Andrew Henderson, for his many years of unstinting service. Andrew was an excellent Chair for five years and also gave sterling support to the SSH for many years prior to that. He will be sorely missed on our Committee, but we look forward to seeing him again at the many SSH events yet to come. Thank you, Andrew, and best wishes for the future.
The SSH would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the helpers at our various events over the past 12 months, with particular praise being given to the Wilson family, Fife, for their continuing support; without the free-time generously given by all of our helpers, the running of our events would be so much more difficult - so, thank you!
And a final word of thanks goes to you... our members. We value your support and look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our events in the coming year - please tell all of your friends and encourage them to join us.
(Date of Event: 11 Jun 2010)
SSH Stallion Qualifications 2010
The two SSH licensed stallions Clarius and Voss have both qualified for the Winter Grade C final at the British Open Championships, being held at the NEC, Birmingham from 7 to 10 April 2010 at Arena UK.
Douglas Duffin from Dollar Clackmannanshire, qualified with his Second place at Rowallan Activity Centre on 13th February 2010, riding Fiona Horne’s Clarius by Marius Claudius going clear in 40.68 seconds.
Simon Crippen from Chesham, Buckinghamshire qualified two horses one of which was the eight year old, chestnut, stallion Voss by Voltaire who rode his double clear in 30.73 seconds.
Scottish Sports Horse Mare and Youngstock Series 2010 Central & West Fife Show - 05 June 2010
Congratulations to the following who have qualified for the Overall Final in the 2010 Scottish Sports Horse Mare & Youngstock Series held at Central & West Fife Show. The finals will be held at Ingliston Equestrian on the 18th September.
Judge Mr R Gatherum, Edenside, Guardbridge, St Andrews
Scottish Sports Horse Broodmare & Foal class
1st Mrs J Halley Lucy V + Fiorella
Yearling 1st Miss S A Middleton Imperial High Flyer 2nd Sally Burns Rachan Wonderful Noir
Two Year Old 1st Sally Burns Rachan Wondeful Vanit Wyona 2nd Janet Thorpe Colourville Countess
Three Year Old 1st Alex Brewster Freckleton Mozart 2nd Anna Dickinson Tayview Chancer
Champion Freckleton Mozart Reserve Champion Lucy V + Fiorella
(Date of Event: 09 Jun 2010)
Foxhunter RHS Qualifier at Strathallan Castle Show
Was won by the 9 year old SSH gelding "Hallmark Carnival" by Lord Byron.out of the 1st premium mare " Lorette" (Goodtimes x Burgraaf) Ridden by Roger Mcrea, owned by Tommy Deans bred by John Mansfield.
Scottish Sports Horse Mare and Youngstock Series 2010 Ingliston Spring Grand Slam - 10 April 2010
The first of the qualfiers in the series took place at Ingliston Equestrian & Country Club on the 10th April 2010. As a result of the show's classes the following horses have qualified for the Final Overall Championship to be held at Ingliston Grand Slam in September.
SSH Yearling: 1st Paul Rawling with Freckleton Maarifa 2nd Caroline Paton with Sienna FB
2YO 1st Jenna Saunders with Solaris Dwenqua (Highest Placed Two year old Passported with the SSH) 2nd Ryelle Morton with Beechdude
3YO 1st Lynn Cochrane with Brynfra Razzle Dazzle 2nd Vicky Saunderson with Champagne Supernova
The overall Inhand Championship went to Solaris Dwenqua (Quaterback x Samber) bred by Solaris Sport Horses with the Reserve going to Paul Rawling's "Freckleton Maarifa" (Monte Carlo x Holland, out of Quinta by Quelle bred by Freckleton Stud.
If you would like to have a copy of your score sheets please e-mail the passport and stud book adminsitrator Jackie Hayley using the feed back form available on the contacts page with your name and address and horses details including the class entered and bridle number.
Picture Right Freckleton Maarifa with owner Paul Rawling.
Congratulations to everyone and well done to all entrants that participated at the event. A great start to this exciting new series.
Scottish Sports Horse placed at the World Cup Final Geneve
A fantastic result for the SSH registered ten year old gelding "Hallmark Elite" by Lord Byron out of "Easy Touch formely HerMajesty (Renville x Rigoletto) who placed fifth in the World Cup final at the Palexpo, Geneve, Switzerland. "Hallmark Elite" was bred by former SSH Chairman John Mansfield at his farm in Dunlop, Ayrshire, produced at home and later sold on and is now ridden by Irish Rider Dermott Lennon.
The dam of this successful performer "Easy Touch" was herself a competitor in the World Cup Qualifiers and a winner of Grand Prixs, competed by daughter Holly she jumped at Wembley, HOYS, in 1996, Hickstead 1997, Wembley, HOYS, 1997 , belguim, 1997 and Balmoral CSI 1997 prior to retiring to stud. Sadly Easy Touch died whilst foaling but has also produced David Quigleys six year old by Baloubet and "Touch Of Blue" by John's own SSH stallion "Out Of The Blue".
Hallmark Elite was also on the Irish Nations Cup team in Dubai earlier this year and jumped around the Nations Cup class in Spruce Meadows last year picking up only a single time fault. He was also winner of the Dublin Stakes at the 5 star Dublin Horse Show last year.
As a result of his continued success Halmark Elite finished in 128th place in the WBFSH showjumping rankings.
Regrettably the Scottish Sports Horse has chosen to postpone the stallion grading until the autumn of 2010 due to a lack of entries. The 2010 stallion grading will now be held at the same time as the mare & young stock gradings in September as opposed to a stand-alone event this spring and may well do so in future years until such times as the economy improves.
British Breeders and stallion owners have in fact welcomed the SSH’s decision, feedback from whom confirms that there simply aren’t the surplus funds available to invest in producing and presenting a colt in light of the economic crisis at present. Harsh winter weather conditions has also had an adverse affect, setting back the training of many young colts for those with only outdoors facilities.
In addition fewer colts have been purchased as potential stallion prospects in 2008 and 2009 and it appears that a number of stallion owners have made the decision to geld many border line candidates rather than taking the financial risk of investing further. This can only be seen as a positive step forwards for British Sports Horse breeding.
Whilst the Scottish Sports Horse recognise that the costs borne on stallion owners to present a stallion for grading are exceedingly high, (in the region of £500 for a full set of 22 x-rays and an entry fee of £240 including vetting and DNA testing) the SSH stand by the decision that the introduction of x-rays was the right one to make if they are to maintain high standards within the stud book.
(Date of Event: 24 Apr 2010)
MARK TODD IS BACK IN TOWN
Thursday March 4th at Gleneagles 7pm - Balcormo Stud, BHS Scotland and Horse First have joined forces to run a demo - which originated 25 years ago at Balcormo - with the world class rider Mark Todd.
"When I asked Mark Todd 25 years ago to do a demo whilst at Balcormo teaching he agreed. When I asked him what to call it he said ` Oh You will think of something`. I decided then to have him talk about what he would look for - good and bad - when going shopping for a horse."
An interesting and entertaining evening finished with him buying a nice 4 year old belonging to my uncle. He named it "Joint Venture" and it went on to do well - firstly eventing - but after injury - in pure dressage.
25 years later we are doing a re run of this event. Only this time - we have hired Gleneagles and hope to have a much bigger audience than we did at home in 1985!
This time we have tried to produce homebred Scottish Sport horses to provide a showcase for our stock. Some of them are going to be very green having never been far from home.
We took 6 to an intro show at Kingsbarns recently and all went well - but HEY HO - what happens on the night happens!!
So - come along and have a look and learn what this master horseman who has not only won two Olympic Gold medals and one Bronze for eventing - but also represented his country in Olympic Showjumping on two occasions and then hung up his boots from competition to become a very successful racehorse trainer.
Climbing up to the top of this job - he had an offer of another stab at Olympic Gold. Finishing 17th in Hong Kong he then retained the hunger for riding at that level and is heading a serious campaign for 2012 in London.
I am not sure that we have one with enough mileage to be in London with him - but there are a few very talented horses in this bunch who could go a long long way in competition.
There are also a nice mixture of other young horses to suit different levels of riders to do all different disciplines. Its not all about eventing - so - come and have a look and a listen. Tickets available from BHS Scotland or from us here at Balcormo.
Sandra Low-Mitchell
North Of The Border Foal Show 2009
High standards were once again set at this years Scottish Sports Horse Annual North Of The Border Foal Show. Judging the classes was British Breeder Lynn Crowden of Woodlander Stud in Wales....
1st Place and Champion Sports Pony Foal 2009
Ellisonna bay Filly owned by Miss A.Honeyman, Cupar Fife. Sire : Amoureux (Saros Van’t Gestelhof x Krack C) Dam: Solaris Alkatinna 14.2hh pony mare x Umenno x Kwik
Fabulous Result for Alex Barr & Cree Cruiser at HOYs
Alex Barr riding Johnnie Airds "Cree Cruiser" sired by SSH member John Dunlop's recently deceased SSH lifetime approved stallion "Goldhiils" was second equal in the Puissance at HOYS clearing 6'9'' in round 3. From the riders who proceeded to round 4 at 7'1''. Ellen Whitaker was the only clear leaving Alex and Cree Cruiser in second equal place. The duo have had a fabulous year winning numerous prestigous classes in Scotland and this latest result is truly a tribite to his sire, Goldhills!
Scottish Sports Horse bloodlines in South Africa
Received from Jen Whyle (Nee Low-Mitchell) is this unique photo of "Zimpewee" sitting on the rising four year old gelding "Kimero" by SSH stallion Keilame M (Now gelded and sold to the USA) out of Dramiro Mare! Just recently backed, Kimero has been out herding cattle but now sold to a competition home in Johannesburg.
Umenno filly born in Switzerland
Everina by Umenno out of the Friesian mare "Ilonka" bred by Danina Wolfangel was premium awarded at the PZVS annual inspections in Switzerland.
National Dressage Championships - 17th Sept - Riviera L
Laura Fry's Riviera L by SSH stallion Royal Geneve placed a well respected 12th place with a score of 68.29% at the National Championships in the Stretch & Flex Elementary Open class out of 31 particpants.
Scottish HOYS - 25th - 27th September
A number of good results for SSH horses at the Scottish HOYS held at Ingliston Equestrian. Rachel Payne's' Zonieke II by SSH stallion Tornado winner of the British Novice. Braeface Stud's' four year old SSH stallion Accordo O (Concorde x Ramiro x Zeus) placing fifth in the same class. ridden by Laura Mcintyre. Vesuvius VU (Jurius x Edison) ridden by Gillian Anderson owned by Nikki Ferguson placed 2nd in the Newcomers. SSH regsitered Rocco V owned and ridden by Rachel Payne placed 3rd in the 1.10m qualifier. Jim Wilmers "Calvaros's Ace" (Calvaro x Stongrove Ace") bred by Andrew Henderson placed 2nd in the 130m open and 2nd in the Scottish Small Open Championship Final ridden by Greg Taylor. In the SHOYS "LS Othello" (Concorde x Ramiro) placed third ridden by Murray Mcleish
In both the 1m pony Open classes Cloverhill Minsky ridden by Rebecca Henderson was placed third taking the same place in the 1.10 open.
Mare & Youngstock Gradings 2009
The annual mare and youngstock gradings went well with over 80 horses presented at the various venues throughout Scotland. The standard and quality of the mares presented was excellent and the overall opinion from the graders was that the quality of stock presented was even higher this year with a good number of mares being awarded 1st premiums and Ster. The SSH would especially like to thank Alex Middler, Scholland Equestrian, Jackie Henderson, Jackie Low-Mitchell for their catering and hospitality, Debbie Wheelans for her contribution throughout the duration of the events, the graders Dr Teunnisen and Suzanne Bredero, Jason Masters from Foxphotographics and a special thank you to all SSH members for presenting thier stock.
SSH Horses Do well at the the Bef Futurity Evaluations
The Scottish Sports Horse were well represented at the Futurity Evaluations held at Fountainview Equestrian Centre, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, with 16 out of the top 25 placings going to SSH registered horses many of which were sired by SSH stallions. First premium awards went to: Sports Pony Bodernog Efydd by Hermas Gold bred by Mrs Y M Roberts, Craigmanice Rhapsody by SSH stallion Craigmancie Gold bred by Alex Midler, MFS B Royal by Royal Geneve bred by MFS Stud, Mystique by Argentino bred by Debbie Bridges, Comin' Atcha by Udo Van Padhuis bred by Verity Jenner, Bogton Belle by the SSH stallion Otis bred by Janice McDonald and Pamela Kerr, Sirius by Sir Donerhall bred by Lorna Campbell, Craigmancie General by SSH stallion Spartan Heights bred by Craigmancie Stud, Craighill Royal Poldark by SSH stallion Royal Geneve bred by Victoria Westwick, MFS Caliana by SSH stallion Vison bred by MFS Stud, Sports Pony Thistleview Lothario by Waxwing Dick Turpin bred by Moira Leggat Full results can be found on the BEF-website . Picture right: Comin Atcha by SSH stallion Udo Van Padhuis
Solaris Dwenqua Scores Highest Marks at the BSPA Evaluations
The first premium SSH Filly by Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy owned by Russel Skelton scored the highest marks of the day with an overall 87%. At the BSPA Festival Of Champions The filly went on to take the Championship of the Brightwells Yearling of the year, Filly of the Year, Reserve Champion Youngstock and Reserve Champion Open winning all classes entered.
NATIONAL 3 YEAR OLD PONY LOOSE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
The 2009 National Three Year Old Pony Loose Jumping Championship will take place on the Friday 16th October at Prestigous Ingliston Country Club Equestrian Centre, Bishopton
A Prize fund of £800 to be awarded including a special prize of £50 to the Highest Placed pony passported with the SSH. The winner will also receive a portrait to the value of £300.
A prize fund of over £500 will be on offer to Scotland's breeders at the 2009 North Of The Border Foal Show to be held at Balcormo Stud Leven Fife on the 21st Of November. The Show is open to all sports horse and pony foals born in 2009. All foals must be registered with the SSH (passported or overstamped) and all entrants must be fully paid members. £50 will be awarded to the highest placed sports horse foal and £50 to the highest placed sports pony foal with an additional £100 to the Champion and £50 to the reserve in each category.
World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses Lanaken 2009
The SSH Stallions Clarius and Voss have been short listed to compete at this prestigous event. Clarius owned and bred by Fiona Horne by Marius Claudius out of a Glennridge mare passported and licensed with the SSH will be ridden by Douglas Duffin. Voss a son of Voltaire owned by Mr and Mrs Brake and ridden by Stuart Harvey was awarded Licensed status with the SSH in 2008. The two stallions will go against a selection of the worlds strongest candidates in the young horse age classes.
"Riviera L" Qualifies for the Dressage Nationals
"Riviera L" by the SSH Licensed stallion "Royal Geneve" out of a Rubinstein mare bred by MKM Sportshorses owned by Julie Langlands ridden by International rider Laura Fry Riviera qualified for the British Dressage National Championships after finishing in 4th place at the Summer Regional Dressage Finals on the 11th August at Frys Equestrian with 69.29% in the Stretch & Flex Elementary Open.
Ingleston Equestrian Centre - Scottish Amateur Extravaganza
Cree Cruiser by Goldhills out of Early Bird by Cruising bred by Hugh Patterson, owned by John Aird and ridden by Alex Barr won the Area International Trials Qualifier.
The Newcomers class was won by JJ One Fine Day by SSH Stallion Tornado owned and ridden by Cassie Freeman
Easter Cruise full sister to Cree Cruiser also bred by Hugh Patterson owned and ridden by Frances Stead was 4th in the 1m Open
2009 SHOW JUMPING EQUINE PATHWAY VIEWING DAYS
BSJA Members are invited to present their young horses to the Equine Pathway Team for assessment with a view to joining the Equine Pathway at the following 'Viewing Days':
22nd & 23rd September 2009 at South View EC, Wettenhall Green, Winsford Road, Wettenhall, Cheshire, CW7 4DL
Horses will be assessed over a full course of fences by the “Pathway Team". The Team will be looking for soundness, rideability, temperament and technique in horses who meet the minimum criteria guidelines detailed below. BSJA Competition Rules will apply.
MINIMUM CRITERIA GUIDELINES 5 year-olds = Need to be showing form at 1.10m* 6 year-olds = Need to be showing form at 1.20m* 7 & 8 year-olds = Need to be showing form at 1.25 – 1.30m*
*Minimum criteria guidelines must be met unless there are extenuating circumstances which have prevented the horse from competing at the levels detailed above, such as, broodmares who have been out of competition for breeding purposes, horses who have been out of work due to injury etc. If these extenuating circumstances apply to any of your horses, please include a brief description with your application.
Places are restricted and allocated on a 'first come first served basis'. Applications in writing to
stating the name and age of horse(s) & BSJA registration number(s) and which day you would like to attend.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE; on Monday 7th September 2009
Duo sister win at Keith Show
The Sports Horse Championship and Reserve went to the two full sisters MFS Caliana and Bishoptons Dior. The two fillies out of Octavia B by the Scottish Sports Horse stallion MFS Vision were shown by sisters Pippa and Lisbeth Morrison owned by Angela Geddie.
"Clarius" gains "Showjumping Sire 2009" title at Addington
The young six year old stallion "Clarius" by Marius Claudius x Glenridge owned and bred by Fiona Horne and Bob Yeoman ridden by Douglas Duffin was placed third in the "Six Year Old" showjumping class qualifying for the final in the first round at Addington Manor this week. A fabulous start to this young stallions career. Having already sired a number of first premium foals Clarius is most defintely a valuable asset to British Breeding. Marius was presented with the late "Tom Hudson" Tankard Photo courtesy of Danny Dune
Horse Passports Regulations 2009 (England)
As of Saturday 1st August 2009, the Horse Passports Regulations 2009, which implement Commission Regulation 504/2008 in the UK, have come into force. As a result the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2004 are revoked. The Regulations themselves can be viewed on the website of the Office of Public Sector Information
Whilst the legislation is applicable in England at present the information is relative for persons selling/movement of horses from Scotland to South of the Border.
The important elements that horse owners should be aware of: declaration of the Change of ownership to the passport issuing office within 30 days. : The keeper of an equine to be in possession of the equines passport. : Microchipping of all equines seeking registration after the 1st July 2009. : Declaration of an equines demise to the PIO with the return of the equines passport.
The SSH recently sponsored the Ayr riding Club, sport horse Classes, here are the results
Murka's Pall Mall Wins takes Gold at Hickstead 25/07/09
The SSH Graded stallion Murka's Pall Mall (Galoubet x Granus)ridden by Peter Charles took the lead and jumped a spectacular final round in the Longines King George the V Gold Cup at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead, adding yet another victory to his ever growing CV. Read More
Mare & Youngtsock Gradings 2009
An exciting new development for the mare & Youngstock Gradings 2009. The SSH will be offering a cash fund of £1100 to be awarded directly to its Breeders.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
£250 Sash and Trophy to the breeder of the highest graded SSH Horse/Pony Filly Foal.
£250 Sash and Trophy to the breeder of the highest graded SSH horse/pony Colt Foal
£100 Plus Special Rosette to the breeder of the highest graded SSH horse/pony filly foal sired by an SSH graded stallion
£100 Plus Special Rosette to the breeder of the highest graded SSH Colt foal sired by an SSH graded stallion
£250 Plus Sash and Trophy to be presented to the "entrant/owner" of the highest graded SSH mare (£200 to be split equally between the owner and breeder if not still owned by breeder + £50 to the stallion owner if sired by an SSH Graded stallion)
£100 plus Special Rosette to the highest graded mare passported with an EU recognised/WBSHF studbook.
£50 plus Special Rosette to highest graded SSH gelding three years old or older
ALL entrants must be fully paid members of the SSH
***Foals must be passported with the SSH. All foal passports must have been applied for by the closing date of entry***.
*** Mares & Geldings three years old and over must be registered with the SSH (Overstamped or passported)***
The prize fund is in addition to the existing Mare Predicate Cash Vouchers.
STUDBOOK GUIDELINE AMMENDMENT JULY 09 2009 Mare Predicate Cash Vouchers can now be redeemed against the breeding of ANY SSH/WBFSH/EU Recognised Stallion, upon the registration and presentation of her progeny at an SSH Grading on the provision that the foal obtains a first or second premium within two consecutive years of the certificate having been issued.
(Date of Event: 17 Sep 2009)
Mare Cash Awards
This document explains the progression of youngstock from foal book to the main studbook when presented at an SSH grading three years old and over and the cash awards that mares are entitled to if they meet the necessary criteria outlined in the studbook guidelines.
From Thursday the 30th of July to Sunday the 2nd of August, over 3,000 people will visit Rowallan Activity Centre near Kilmarnock for the Scottish leg of the Home Pony International (HPI) - one of the biggest events on the British equestrian calendar. At the event, teams of the best riders from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales will compete to win a gold medal for their country.
Team selections will be assessed and taken on Thursday and Friday from the Horse Of The Year Show qualifiers and the three grand prix will take place on Sunday. On Saturday there will be team competitions from the three different pony sizes: 128cm ponies for children under 12, followed by the 138cm competition for riders aged 12 to 14 and the 148cm teams for riders aged 14 to 16. The event will take place at Rowallan Activity Centre, just 20 minutes outside of Glasgow, and is totally free for all ages to come and watch. There are also shops, an amusement arcade and a restaurant at the centre offering food, drink and refreshments for spectators who come to watch the exciting 4-day event.
On Wednesday 29th July, Lord and Lady Rowallan will also host an official opening party in aid of Macmillan Cancer Fund at Rowallan Activity Centre for all those taking part in the HPI. There will be an exciting programme of events from 8pm based on a “Cream of Scotland” theme, showcasing the tastes and sounds of traditional Scotland. This will include music from The Irvine Pipe Band, traditional Scottish food and drink, Scottish games, a demonstration by Strathclyde Mounted Police and an official opening by Lord Rowallan.
For more information on Rowallan Activity Centre please visit Rowallan
CSIO 5*-TL Nations Cup Aachen (GER)
SSH Stallion Pall Mall (Galoubet x Granus) jumps with only one time fault at the Nations Cup in Achen representing Great Britain with rider Peter Charles.
Peter Charles started off his 2009 campaign in fine style winning several Grand Prix and jumping a double clear in the Nations Cup riding the black stallion Pall Mall H. He beat a world class field to take victory in the $50,000 Equisport Agency Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival held in Wellington, Florida at the end of January. Read The Full Report
The 1st premium filly "Solaris Delanna" by SSH stallion Umenno out of the 1st premium mare "Edwina" (Edking Hill) owned by John Kawrl Jackes from Aberdeenshire placed third in the hunter youngstock class out of 14 entries at the Great Yorkshire Agricultural Show.
Change Of Ownership Notice
Sale of horses, any person who buys a horse MUST within 30 days of purchase, return its passport to the Issuing body together with thier name & address or completed change of ownership form.
Failure to comply with this regulation is an offense and may be prosecuted.
SSH Stallion Tsjakka wins 1.50m in Germany
Tsjakka owned by Family Wentnik of AI Services Scotland wins at Emslander Championships in Lingen (Germany) During the Emslander Showjumping Championships in Lingen Tsjakka and his German rider Hartwig Rohde took the gold medal for being the best combination over all the 1.50m classes during the show.
This follows his success at the int. showjumping show in Lathen (Germany) with Tsjakka winning the first prize in the Puissance by jumping clear over a 7ft (2.12m) wall. The following day he finished in fifth place in the Grand Prix
In January this year during the international CSI** in Zuidbroek (The Netherlands) Tsjakka won the international small finals. There were competitors from Holland, USA, Sweden, Finland, Germany, UK, Estonia, Belgium, etc. Tsjakka won with a faultless round in the very fast time of 29.95 seconds
British Dressage Rowallan activity centre on Sunday May 31 2009
The SSH Gelding, Hampton's Ace bred by Andrew Henderson by Wildgraf out of the homebred SSH mare Hamptons Grove by Stongrove Ace, wins the Elementary 53 Scottish Regional Qualifier owned and ridden by Louise Richards. Hamptons Ace qualified earlier in the year and has now notched up 141 points with 18 wins, 11 2nd's and six further placings since debuting her dressage career. Hampton's Ace is the maternal Brother to Calvaro's Ace.
Hickstead Derby Meeting 25-28 June
Capucho JX By the SSH stallion Capucinno Van Berkenbroek out of an Accord mare bred by Jane Maxwell was the winner of the foxhunter class. in 2nd place was Morag Crockets' 1st premium "Savoy" by SSH stallion Pall Mall H x Furisto.
Capucho JX also went on to win the Hickstead Intermediate stakes
Jane Maxwells' Balloon JX (Baloubet du Rouet x Akkord) maternal sibling to Capucho JX ridden by Geoff Billington was placed 2nd in the six year old class.
Geoff Billington and the six year old Baloon JX was one of four riders to have been selected to represent Great Britain as ‘Team Champion’ at CSIO3* Linz, Austria along with Helen treadwell riding the 13 year old "Oppertunity B" by Jurius.
Echt Show 11th July 2009
Russel Skelton wins the yearling light horse TB / Warmblood Hunter / class once again with "Solaris Dwenqa" by Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy) bred by Solaris Sport Horses.
In second place was Kirstin McGhie's' strikingly handsome hombred buckskin colt "Ulysses" by SSH Stallion Burnocks Exclusively Done out of "Romy" by Jet Set D x Zandigo.
In fourth place was Angela Geddie's' homebred Bishoptons Dior (MFS Vision x Jurius) and in fifth place Ingrid Trews 1st premium filly "Trew Chipara" by SSH stallion Umenno out of the SSH first premium mare "Indian Summer"
The winner of the two year old class was Angela Geddie's MFS Caliana (MFS Vision x Jurius - full sister to Dior)
Russel then went on to be placed Lighthorse Overall Reserve Champion by winning the inhand coloured class and overall Championship once again with "Solaris Dwenqua"
Further results of SSH horses doing well please contact Rosalyn or Jackie with your news and pictures.
Photograph "Ulysses by SSH Stallion Burnocks Excusively Done out of a Jet Set D mare courtesy of Kirstin McGhie
Scottish Branch Show Champions 2009 - Mixed 3rd July 2009 - 5th July 2009 at Rowallan Activity Centre
CREE CRUISER by Goldhills out of a Crusing mare early bird owned by John Aird and bred by SSH life member Hugh Patterson won the High Offley Stud National 1.30m Open Championship Qualifier with rider Alex Barr taking 3rd place in the 1.40m Grand Prix
SSH stallion VIVALDI IV by Goodtimes x Caletto owned and ridden by Logan Creighton was placed 2nd in the Horse & Hound Foxhunter & Sport Horse Classic Qualifier and Braeface Stud's SSH Stallion Wooster by Parco x Indorado placing 6th.
The 1st premium North of The Border Foal Show Champion 2002 VESUVIUS VU bred by Robert Donaldson by Jurius ridden by Gillian Anderson and owned by Nikki Ferguson was placed 2nd in the Equisage Discovery and went on to win the 1.05 open class.
SSH stallion VIVALDI by Concorde ridden by David Harland owned by Desmond Le Marquand was placed fifth in the 1.20m Open Inc Scottish Small Open Championship Qualifier.
SSH stallion I KAN by Kannan ridden by Mark Smith placed 2nd in the Tri Zone Newcomers with JJ's One Fine Day by SSH stallion Tornado ridden by Cassie Freeman placing third.
SSH stallion CLARIUS by Marius Claudius ridden by Douglas Duffin jumped a double clear in the Tri-Zone Senior Newcomers 2nd Round placing sixth with ssh gelding WHISKY MAC IV by Emilion placing 7th
CALVARO’S ACE (SSH graded mare) owned by Jim Willmer and ridden by Greg Taylor was placed third in the 1.20m Adult Open inc Scottish Small Open Championship Qualifier
CRUISIN SUSAN by SSH stallion Goldhills won the 1m open with owner / rider Susan Mckie and CON CLOVER by Concorde ridden by Lloyd Jamieson in third place. CRUISIN SUSAN was also the winner of 1.10m Open Championship Qualifier.
AKATARA by SSH Stallion Victors Quest ridden by Trevor Nicolson was placed 2nd in the 1.30m Adult Open.
ROSE GOLD II by Hocki x Cruz Forever x Gold Hills bred by H Patterson and ridden by Kerin Forsyth was second in the Tri-Zone Newcomers 1st Rd
The SSH office is back to normal hrs 10am-2pm Mon -Friday, new address is:
Saline Shaw Farmhouse, Saline, Dunfermline, Fife.KY12 9LF Please send all mail to this address, including, registrations, covering certificates, ETC.
Tel : 08700 770 8880
***Passports processing Time*** Due to the large volume of applications, there is a current processing time of 8-12 weeks.
Micro Chipping, as from 1st July 2009.
As from the 1st July 2009, all foals all & new registrations (horse and ponies that do not yet have a passport who's owners have chosen to submit a passport application breed society or other) must be Micro chipped. This is in compliance with the new EU regulations.All foals have to registered before the age of 6 months or before 31st Dec in year of birth.
Therefore all passport applications for horses or ponies received after the 30th June 2009 ...and the application does not state that the animal has been Micro chipped by a Veterinary surgeon providing reference to its microchip number will be returned.
North East Of Scotland Horse Show July 5th 2009
Owner Russell Skelton claims the Mariuson Perpetual and Crainnaig Stud Trophies at the North East of Scotland Horse Show with the SSH first premium filly "Solaris Dwenqua" (Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy) bred by Solaris Sport Horses. After winning the inhand warmblood youngstock class Dwenqua went on to take the title of Overall Warmblood Champion.
In the CHAPS classes Solaris Dwenqa won the inhand Non Native Open qualifier and the Non Native youngstock qualifier to then go on and claim the CHAPS overall Championship.
This remarkable filly has now qualified for a multitude of National Finals at some of the UK's most prestigous shows, including the BSPA Youngstock, Brightwells Auctioneers Sporthorse, BSPA WCC STAR In Hand Championship, the CHAPS Open Non Native and the CHAPS Non Native Youngstock finals.
Success for Kirstin Mghee with Dark Vision and "Ulysees
Second place and Warmblood Champion Reserve at the North East Of Scotland Horse Show went to Kristin McGhie's' homebred "Dark Vision" Aka "Zeus" by SSH MFS Vision out of Osprey B, with the third place going to yet another of Kristin's home bred stock the buckskin colt "Ulyeses" by SSH Burnocks Exclusively Done out of "Romy" (Jet Set D x Zandigo x Farn)
"Bogton Belle" showing well..
The first premium SSH coloured filly "Bogton Belle" aka Ruby jointly owned and bred by Pamela Kerr and Janice McDonald sired by the late SSH Graded stallion "Otis" out of Kelly's Dream by Dantesque (SSH stallion Dauntless Prince) continues to do well in 2009 following good results in 2008.
Ruby was in-hand coloured champion at Ayr and reserve overall coloured and 3rd in the sport horse class at the same show. She was also placed 8th at the Royal Highland Show in the sport horse class, and more recently 3rd in the youngstock coloured class at Doune and Dunblane Show with a 2nd in the open class.
Riviera L (Royal Geneve x Rubinstein)
Bred by Karen Malcolmson "Riviera L" by the SSH Licensed stallion "Royal Geneve" has also had fabulous results in dressage with International rider Laura Fry. At Frys Equestrian on the 13th June 2009 Riviera won the Elementary 43 with 72.76%, having already qualified for the Summer Championships at elementary level through a win in April.
Riviera has now obtained an outstanding 11 wins and been placed seven times placing 2nd on two occassions since commencing his affiliated dressage career.
Royal Highland Show 2009 Highlights
SSH licensed pony stallion WESTERN ARMADA owned by Craigmancie Stud was Champion Mountain and Moorland at the Highland Show on Friday. A brilliant result for the 17 year old stallion against ponies quarter his age.
Vainer of the Sports Horse Class and overall Inhand Sports Horse Champion was the three year old filly "BRUNETTE" owned and bred by Jackie and Dugald Low-Mitchel of Balcormo Stud Leven Fife by "Cavalier Royal" out of "D Torette Isolde VDL by Matterhorn" "Brunette" was placed third in the same class the previous year.
The Low-Mitchells' SSH two year old filly "COME EASY" by Quite Easy (Quidam De Revel) out of "The Lady VDL" by Glenridge was placed fifth in the same class.
Angela Geddie's' homebred "Bishoptons Dior (MFS Vision x Jurius) was 2nd in the Yearling Sports Horse Class out of 18 entries.
Barbara Wilson's' MFS DE VISION (MFS Vision x Goodtimes) bred by MFS Stud was 9th in the same class.
In the 2/3 year old sport horse class Angela Geddie's Bishopton's MFS CALIANA (MFS Vision x Jurius - full sister to Dior) bred by MFS Stud was placed 7th. This followed her recent acheivements of Champion Sports Horse at the Central & West Fife Show and Reserve Champion Sports Horse at the Strathbogie Show earlier in the year.
The SSH 1st premium filly "SOLARIS DWENQUA" (Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy) presented by owner Russel Skelton bred by Solaris Sport Horses of Dunblane, Perthshire, won the yearling CHAPS inhand class.
Peter Stirling’s AKATARA (by SSH stallion VICTORS QUEST owned by Andrew Ballantyne from Hamilton) won the Grade C class at the RHS, ridden by Trevor Nicholson
The SSH stallion "CLARIUS" by Marius Claudius" owned and bred by Fiona Horne Bob Yeoman of Dunfermline continued to do well following his excellent result at Drymen with a 4th place in the B&C Championship ridden by D. Duffin.
CALVARO’S ACE (SSH graded mare) owned by Jim Willmer and ridden by Greg Taylor was third in the young masters on Sunday at the RHS.
The SSH gelding WHISKY MAC IV by Emilion ridden by Jenny Herries owned by Anne Taylor jumped a double clear in the Allen & Page Grade C placing 4th
Other News Of Interest
CLOVERHILL MINSKY (SSH graded gelding) bred in Strathaven and former SSH Sports Pony champion has been selected to jump on the Scottish team at the Irish Home pony International.
CREE CRUISER owned by John Aird and bred by SSH life member Hugh Patterson recently won the AIT at Warrington with rider Alex Barr. Cree Cruiser is by Goldhills out of a Crusing mare EARLY BIRD.
If you have a SSH sport horse or pony that did well at the Royal Highland Show or any other event please send us your news and pictures!
Clarius Off to HOYS
The SSH stallion, "Clarius" (Marius Claudius x Glenridge) owned and bred by Fiona Horne & Bob Yeoman of Dunfermline was placed 2nd in B & C class at the Scottish Championships held at Drymen show. Clarius has also qualified for the prestigious Foxhunter class at HOYS after finishing 2nd in the qualifier held at BSJA Area15, Allerton Park, North Yorks. There were only 2 triple clear rounds amongst the 50 starters with only 12 through to the final round, with the fences standing upto 1.50m.
"Clarius" has had a busy time in between juggling his stud duties and is coping remarkably well in the competition arena with Douglas Duffin who only started with him a few months ago.
AGM News 27th May 2009
The Scottish Sports Horse would like to welcome Keith Neilson and Fiona Horne as new members of the Scottish Sports Horse committee.
SSH Approved Stallion " Goldhills"
The SSH Approved Stallion Goldhills (Marius x Wideawake), owned by J.Dunlop, Annan, was sadly put to sleep, recently at the grand old age of 29 yrs.
Goldhills sired a conistant number of top competition horses, Ster mares and premium youngstock and was himself a grade A showjumper, having won at Wembley and the Royal Highland Show.
SSH horses stolen from Warrington, Cheshire on 10/12/08
Winnetou & TK Apache have now been recovered, the 3 others are still missing ! !(27/04/09)
iF anyone has any infromation to the whereabouts of these animals please contact Tracy or Ken. 07867517263.
The Studbook Guidelines have been revised and are now available for download on the Guidelines page.
SSH stallion categories have been amended as follows:
Previously Licensed Stallions are now referred to as L1 status.
Previously Registered Stallions are now referred to as L2 Status
Previously Listed Stallions are now referred to as L3 Status.
A new Predicate for L3 stallions (that do not fullfil the pedigree requirements for approved status) that have shown outstanding performance results in competition, siring premium foals and have produced exceptional progeny with proven competition results will be awarded "Elite"
Stallions that have fallen out of the system due to the non payment of fees will be elegible for re-entry into the Studbook upon presentation at a stallion Grading on the provision that all stallion fees are paid up to date for the years payment has lapsed.
TomTom Sold to Australia - 05/07/2008
Scottish Sports Horse L3 Stallion TomTom (What's Color) has been sold to Australia and will shortly join the EB Lodge Performance Horses breeding program.
New Appointment
The SSH would like to thank Alison Bradley for dedicating her time as Stud Book manager over the last 12 months.
Jackie Aird will now take on the new position as Passport & Stud Book Administrator.
Volcano placed third in the Hickstead Derby
Ridden by Douglas Duffin the SSH Scottish Born & Bred "Volcano" (Tornado x Voltaire x Lucky Boy) owned by Julia McLelland bred by the Gillespie Brothers was placed third in the Hickstead Derby.
Capucho JX By the SSH licensed stallion Capucinno Van Berkenbroek out of an Akord mare bred by Jane Maxwell also collected a number of prizes at the event.
Double Success for Laura Fry and Rivieria L
The SSH Registered, eight year old gelding "Riviera L" by the SSH Stallion "Royal Geneve" ridden by Laura Fry and owned by Julie Langlands won the Elementry & Medium open freestyles with scores of 74.17% and 73.54% respectively at the Northern Winter Regional Championships held at Willerby Hill Farm, North Yorkshire.
Forth Coming Events
Mare Foal & Youngstock Series
Dates and Venues 2010
Saturday 10th April
Ingliston Spring Grand-Slam
Saturday 22th May
Stewarton & Dunlop Show
Saturday 5th June
Central & West Fife Show
Sunday 6th June
New Aberdour Show
NEW
24th June
Royal Highland Show
The first four placed horses in each class
will qualify for the Grand Slam Final.
Saturday 4th July
North East Of Scotland
RC Horse Show
Saturday 10th July
Echt Show
Saturday 24th July
Braco Show (CLASS CANCELLED)
Saturday 11th September
Waulkmill show
Final Qualifier &
Grand Championship
Saturday 18th September
The first of the qualfiers in the series took place at Ingliston Equestrian & Country Club on the 10th April 2010. As a result of the show's classes the following horses have qualified for the Final Overall Championship to be held at Ingliston Grand Slam in September.
If you would like to have a copy of your score sheets please e-mail the passport and stud book adminsitrator Jackie Hayley using the feed back form available on the contacts page with your name and address and horses details including the class entered and bridle number.
High standards were once again set at this years Scottish Sports Horse Annual North Of The Border Foal Show. Judging the classes was British Breeder Lynn Crowden of Woodlander Stud in Wales....
Received from Jen Whyle (Nee Low-Mitchell) is this unique photo of "Zimpewee" sitting on the rising four year old gelding "Kimero" by SSH stallion Keilame M (Now gelded and sold to the USA) out of Dramiro Mare! Just recently backed, Kimero has been out herding cattle but now sold to a competition home in Johannesburg.
Everina by Umenno out of the Friesian mare "Ilonka" bred by Danina Wolfangel was premium awarded at the PZVS annual inspections in Switzerland.
The annual mare and youngstock gradings went well with over 80 horses presented at the various venues throughout Scotland. The standard and quality of the mares presented was excellent and the overall opinion from the graders was that the quality of stock presented was even higher this year with a good number of mares being awarded 1st premiums and Ster. The SSH would especially like to thank Alex Middler, Scholland Equestrian, Jackie Henderson, Jackie Low-Mitchell for their catering and hospitality, Debbie Wheelans for her contribution throughout the duration of the events, the graders Dr Teunnisen and Suzanne Bredero, Jason Masters from Foxphotographics and a special thank you to all SSH members for presenting thier stock.
The Scottish Sports Horse were well represented at the Futurity Evaluations held at Fountainview Equestrian Centre, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, with 16 out of the top 25 placings going to SSH registered horses many of which were sired by SSH stallions. First premium awards went to: Sports Pony Bodernog Efydd by Hermas Gold bred by Mrs Y M Roberts, Craigmanice Rhapsody by SSH stallion Craigmancie Gold bred by Alex Midler, MFS B Royal by Royal Geneve bred by MFS Stud, Mystique by Argentino bred by Debbie Bridges, Comin' Atcha by Udo Van Padhuis bred by Verity Jenner, Bogton Belle by the SSH stallion Otis bred by Janice McDonald and Pamela Kerr, Sirius by Sir Donerhall bred by Lorna Campbell, Craigmancie General by SSH stallion Spartan Heights bred by Craigmancie Stud, Craighill Royal Poldark by SSH stallion Royal Geneve bred by Victoria Westwick, MFS Caliana by SSH stallion Vison bred by MFS Stud, Sports Pony Thistleview Lothario by Waxwing Dick Turpin bred by Moira Leggat Full results can be found on the BEF-website . 
"Riviera L" by the SSH Licensed stallion "Royal Geneve" out of a Rubinstein mare bred by MKM Sportshorses owned by Julie Langlands ridden by International rider Laura Fry Riviera qualified for the British Dressage National Championships after finishing in 4th place at the Summer Regional Dressage Finals on the 11th August at Frys Equestrian with 69.29% in the Stretch & Flex Elementary Open. 
An exciting new development for the mare & Youngstock Gradings 2009. The SSH will be offering a cash fund of £1100 to be awarded directly to its Breeders.
SSH Stallion Pall Mall (Galoubet x Granus) jumps with only one time fault at the Nations Cup in Achen representing Great Britain with rider Peter Charles.
Tsjakka owned by Family Wentnik of AI Services Scotland wins at Emslander Championships in Lingen (Germany)
Russel Skelton wins the yearling light horse TB / Warmblood Hunter / class once again with "Solaris Dwenqa" by Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy) bred by Solaris Sport Horses.
CREE CRUISER by Goldhills out of a Crusing mare early bird 
Owner Russell Skelton claims the Mariuson Perpetual and Crainnaig Stud Trophies at the North East of Scotland Horse Show with the SSH first premium filly "Solaris Dwenqua" (Quaterback x Samber x Ahoy) bred by Solaris Sport Horses. After winning the inhand warmblood youngstock class Dwenqua went on to take the title of Overall Warmblood Champion.
Second place and Warmblood Champion Reserve at the North East Of Scotland Horse Show went to Kristin McGhie's' homebred "Dark Vision" Aka "Zeus" by SSH MFS Vision out of Osprey B, with the third place going to yet another of Kristin's home bred stock the buckskin colt "Ulyeses" by SSH Burnocks Exclusively Done out of "Romy" (Jet Set D x Zandigo x Farn)
The first premium SSH coloured filly "Bogton Belle" aka Ruby jointly owned and bred by Pamela Kerr and Janice McDonald sired by the late SSH Graded stallion "Otis" out of Kelly's Dream by Dantesque (SSH stallion Dauntless Prince) continues to do well in 2009 following good results in 2008.
Bred by Karen Malcolmson "Riviera L" by the SSH Licensed stallion "Royal Geneve" has also had fabulous results in dressage with International rider Laura Fry. At Frys Equestrian on the 13th June 2009 Riviera won the Elementary 43 with 72.76%, having already qualified for the Summer Championships at elementary level through a win in April. 
The SSH stallion, "Clarius" (Marius Claudius x Glenridge)
The SSH Registered, eight year old gelding "Riviera L" by the SSH Stallion "Royal Geneve" ridden by Laura Fry and owned by Julie Langlands won the Elementry & Medium open freestyles with scores of 74.17% and 73.54% respectively at the Northern Winter Regional Championships held at Willerby Hill Farm, North Yorkshire. 
