YOU don’t have to be a horse racing enthusiast to appreciate the brilliant start to the jumping season witnessed round National Hunt circuits over recent weeks.
As I came across a small group of Highland ponies recently looking down towards Gleneagles at the head of Glen Devon, I had to wonder why DEFRA has recently put forward a proposal to introduce a single passport issuing organisation for all equines.
Have you noticed that the television adverts for cosmetics, deodorants and perfumes rapidly took a dive after Christmas only to be superceded by similar-looking glamorous and youthful gods and goddesses flaunting the joys of holidaying abroad?
I feel almost guilty submitting a photograph of a fat, healthy, happy pony playing in the snow when I know that there must be hundreds, if not thousands, of others in less than favourable conditions at present.
Well it’s all over for another year and the question left ringing in my ears ask me: “What was that all about?” Of course I refer to The Horse of the Year Show, billed by the official programme as, ‘The World’s most famous horse show’.
AT A time when the economic climate continues to question the future of equestrian pursuits, it is encouraging to learn that the Scottish Horse Show celebrated its half century last month.
IT HAS to be a sign of the ageing process that, having been an active participant for more years now that I care to (or can) remember, I am finding it increasingly difficult to go along to a show as a spectator.
MEMORIES OF an excellent and rain-free Royal Highland Show linger on a month after the event as we reach the mid point of the summer’s showing calendar.
NATIONAL PONY Society (NPS) Scotland Committee member, Kirsty Miller, must have been well pleased with the display boards which she had assembled to celebrate 50 years of the NPS in Scotland.
