Scottish Welsh Pony and Cob Association

In order to keep postage costs down the show committee would like to e-mail future schedules to you. If you have an e-mail address then please e-mail Janette at janandrab@fsmail.net and advise her of this.

There is a very urgent appeal from Linda Cormack who is desperately seeking helpers to run the Scottish All Welsh Show in August at Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder. If no one can help there is a good chance that the show will have to be cancelled. This is the only SILVER Medal show in Scotland. Anyone who can find some time to help please contact Linda on 01555 811830.

The North East of Scotland Championships Show will be held on 20/21 September 2008 at Fountain EC Dyce. For further information contact Margaret Mieras on 01330 8114011 magsmieras@hotmail.com

Your Management Committee have been hard at work planning events for the Diary. They are hoping to run a performance day with Combined Training and Jumpcross and a have a go at Driving Day for both North and South. More information in the next newsletter.

Sheila Bruce has created a Members Picture Board. Please go and look at it on the Promotions Stand. If you have a photo you would like other memers to see the contact Sheila on 01575 530243

Young Judges Training will be at Haugh Farm, Newbridge, Edinburgh at 1pm with Charlie Cousens. Anyone interested please contact Jackie on 01555 666274 after 8pm or by email jackiemcknight12@tiscali.co.uk

The SWPCA Management Committee have introduced a new competition this year for In Hand exhibitors. It has been organised by Committee Member Bert Skinner. Results will rely on self declaration. The competition is restricted to fully paid up SWPCA Members of the Association and will run from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008. Record books must be returned by 7th September to Bert Skinner, Greenburn, St Cyrus, Montrose DD10 0DE tel 01674 850271. (All points must be recorded and returned in the official book. Books returned after 7 September will not be considered).

The pony with the highest number of points in each section A B C D and P/B will receive a trophy. Rosettes to 6th place and a special rosette will be awarded to all who send back completed forms. Rosettes and trophies will be presented at the AGM.

Section A    Roseisle Mary Mouse    Mr D H Skinner
Section B    Roseisle                            Mr & Mrs J Milligan
Section C    Cwmythan                        Mr L Anderson
Section D    Clyde Valley                     Mrs J Scott
Part Bred    to be confirmed

Also remember to apply for a record book for the Ridden Performance Points Competition which has been running since 1 September. Points can be back dated to that date. The same rules apply as above and can obtained from Bert at the above address stating which books you require.

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Classified Adverts

If you would like to advertise in this section (members only) please forward your advert to Jackie, the cost is £6 per pony/cob/item, (cheques payable to SWPCA)

Tel: 07866 886906 - Email: jackiemcknight12@tiscali.co.uk

AYTOUNHILL STUD

Must reduce the number of ponies they have in the stud

They have for sales the following at realistic prices:

132838 Aytounhill Anniversary - Welsh Section B Mare - Chestnut Roan

Sire Rotherwood Goldfinch 22275 ex Aytounhill Annabella 121984 12.2 hh born 23/4/3

G31571 Aytounhill Mickey Finn - Welsh Section B Mare - Bay Roan

Sire Eyarth Thowra 54756 ex Aytounhill Shiraz 121243 Will be 12.2 hh when mature born 28/4/6

For further details contact Fiona on 01334 653206 or Irene on 01337 870243

Offered For Sale after 5 tremendous years

Murphy's Magic 10 yr old - Sensational black 13.2 Sec C Gelding, Murphy is a talented, brave and energetic pony who has the ability and attitude to excel in any sphere, Murphy has been shown successfully both flat and workers classes, qualifying easily for NPS PUK . Murphy is also a capable and competitive show jumper who has previously BSJA'd.
Murphy is well mannered and well travelled and is no bother at home or away, good in the field, good to catch, box, shoe settles well in temporary stables and is not phased by show atmospheres.

Murphy has experience of HOYS worker tracks and always gives a good account of himself. In the 5 years we have owned Murphy he has had many wins reserve Ch and Championships In Hand, Under saddle and workers , he has also show jumped successfully up to 1m 05 (representing PC at Malvern), but with small competent jockey would have the scope to do bigger classes and would easily JA

He has been tremendous fun. Murphy hacks out alone or in company. He is capable and bold X country, his flatwork is excellent (we haven't done dressage with him as neither of his Jockeys could be persuaded !, ("don't do dressage") but Murphy has the movement and ability to be a super FEI event pony.

Murphy is a happy healthy pony who likes people, work, travelling and attention he has never been lame or lazy he is up to date with all inoculations and has life height certificate.

Murphy hasn't been out this year due to Higher Exams and is only for sale as we have no jockey for him due to University, and he likes to be out and about doing things. Genuine enquiries only please as this has not been an easy decision to make and he will only be sold to the right home. Excellent trial facilities.

Further information and photos can be supplied on request from karenannturnermaclean@msn.com or telephone 07876 645 781 Karen

karen Turner Maclean
Muir of Forgie
Keith AB55 6RN

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I can be contacted on 07866 886906 or by email jackiemcknight12@tiscali.co.uk

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SWPCA Winter Show at Ingliston EC on 8 November 2008. Contact Janette Scott on 01555 892694 or janandrab@fsmail.net