Magic Flukes first show

Big day for Magic Fluke aka Luke.  First bath, truck ride and first time away from home.  He was very well behaved and Nikky Dalley did a fantastic job of showing him off.  He came away with Champion Youngstock Pinto which was very exciting.  We were very proud of him especially his behaviour throughout the day.

September already

We seem to have lost September dealing with the earthquake here in Christchurch.  We had quite alot of damage to our house and have only just moved back in.  We seem to be getting used to the aftershocks now.  The poor horses were a bit spooked but have come through it ok. 
We have had the first Horse Trial of the season and Archie the young TB won his training class which was very exciting.
The breeding season is pretty much on us and Delta will be scanned shortly and be one of Martys girls.  Indy is due with her second Whats Colour/TomTom foal on the 5th November so we are holding our breath for another stunner like Magic Moments (Mo).
Martys first foal is due on the 1st November to an outside mare so we are all waiting to see what pops out of Tash's lovely mare.
We have also got a lovely mare on lease for this coming season - she was a very successful  intermediate event mare herself and is by Brillant Invader who is one of the most successful TB jumping sires in NZ - so very excited about that and she will be another of Martys girls.
Little Luke, last years foal has got his first show this Sunday so will hopefully get some photos and keep you posted!
Good luck to all those with competitions coming up and all the best to our Christchurch earthquake friends!

August roundup

We had a great weekend with Vaughn Jefferis here training us all.  He is a great trainer and we are already looking forward to his next visit.  Johnny our almost 4yr had his first jump school and he seems to be quite talented which is very exciting!
I have been taking Marty out to Bert Elstobs for a few educations inhand as Bert has kindly agreed to lead him at the Stallion parade on the 12 September. 
Back into busy season with the Horse Trials about to start , breeding and showing season almost apon us.  All very exciting and exhausting all at the same time!