Young Member's Page
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We are aware that there are many youngsters out there who own and
love their minis, but the world COME ON KIDS
... READ ON, ENJOY AND JOIN IN!
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HI! My
name is Ella Richardson.
I'm home educated and MAD about minis. Below is a bit about my minis which I hope you enjoy reading. I would love to hear from other young IMHPS members so we can compare notes and hopefully meet up at some shows. I have an email address you can write to me to say Hi. |
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 I live near St Davids, which is in Pembrokeshire, Wales. I first saw a miniature horse when I moved to a new school. I was 7 so I cant really remember much. My friend owned a farm right next to the school and they had a small herd of minis that her dad bred to sell at local sales for a bit of spare cash. |
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Then
in 2003 I got my first mini - Bambie - and it was the start of what
hopefully will be a life time hobby!! |
 Bambi, showing her jumping skills |
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Just last year I didn't know
the difference between a miniature Shetland and a miniature horse. I spent a
lot of time talking to nice people who kindly put up with me bothering them
every time I had a question to ask and they gave me advice on showing,
clipping or just general tips on the well being of my lovely little herd. Then, on 23rd December 2005 I was given two minis for Christmas. They were from the same place as Bambie - one filly and one colt, both as scared and nervous as Bambie was, but not quite as violent!! |
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Cracker- the
filly - was palomino (later found to be coloured), about
28" and very timid. Only in the last couple of months has
she really been sweet and loving and has only just overcome her fear of
people. She was never difficult, just scared! |
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The colt, Knobby, (photos below
and to the right) was
skewbald and a bit bigger than Cracker at about 31". He was quite feisty, and again, has only really just overcome his fear of humans. He has recently been registered with IMHPS ad I hope to be able to show him this year (if he loses some weight!)
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In September 2006 I
purchased my first show colt, |
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The
latest addition to my little herd is Rosie. She is a gorgeous show filly who is really refined. She is a bit bigger than Nugget at 32 1/2" with 4 white socks - I cant wait to show her this year |
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I hope you like my minis. I can't wait to get
some messages ... Ella xx |
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Hi my name is Cerys. I am 9 years old and I
have a spotted mini stallion called " Bubbles".
Please come and say hello to me as I love
mini horses and I will be scared doing the classes on my own. I am from
Greater Manchester. I practice with Bubs all the time and I really love him.
My mum has put some pictures of bubs
A huge welcome to Conner Payne
Hi! My name is Conner Payne.
He is owned by Sir Timothy and Lady King - I think he is their favourite ? He is 34.5 inches, although when at home he always measured 34", but when he is at shows he is such a show off that one day he wasn't allowed to compete in a really important class, so the decision was made that he would be a "standard". I'm really glad as I have had so much fun and success showing with IMHPS. We had a fabulous time at the championships being champion coloured, but I was very disappointed in the Concours Elegance as I think it is really difficult for boys (gentlemen ) to beat very glamorous, beautiful young ladies (!!!!), so I think a male and female award should be given or there will be no boys doing the class, which is sad, as I really like getting all togged up !! I get to go to a lot of big shows with Team Thompson so it's nice to be able to compare and have favourites. Arena UK is a great place and we visit it a lot with our other horses and ponies. I hope everyone has a good season ahead, and the IMHPS web site is just getting better and better. See you all soon, Conner PS - we are having a new horsebox so listen out for the one with the loud music coming from it !!! Josh and Charlie from France - 2009 Update added a bit further down
Hi. Our names are Josh and Charlie Odone-Higgs. We
live in France. We enjoy riding, driving and
showing our ponies.
We don't enjoy getting them ready but mum helps us with that. We have lots of ponies here and try to help out with fencing, changing fields, poopa scooping etc.
Message from Charlie
I am 5 years old and I am very brave and love galloping on my pony called Pitchou. She is aged 4 and is half Thoroughbred and half New Forest. She is really fast. My brother only likes to go steady on his pony, Braveheart. Here is a photo of me at our stud in France, riding Marquis, a huge Breton. It's like sitting on a table - ooh la la!
Message from Joshua
I'm much more sensible than my
brother. He is a crazy kid and goes full speed on his bike and pony and is
always
falling off; he has more plasters than hot dinners!
My pony Braveheart is Arab /
Welsh sec A. He is lovely, very sweet, but he loves to
be ridden in the ménage and
down the lanes with his cowboy saddle on. Josh and Charlie's 2009 update
hi everyone hope you
all had a great time at mhoys. We couldn't make this yr but hope to come
next yr!
we've had a great summer learning polo and having
camps.
 Would anyone like to be our penpal and learn some french?
We would like some pen pals so
if anyone wants to learn French, please be our pen pal.
If you would like to write to Josh and Charlie, click here to let us know and we will pass on their contact details
My name is Samantha Chiverton
and I gave up riding and mummy bought my first miniature horse called
Winkfield Jersey Cream! He is a yearling and we also now have his friend
Winkfield Storm, he is a miniature Shetland.
I love going out with my
ponies most weekends and I have put some pictures on for everyone to see
my boys!
I am 8 years old and very
excited about going to MHOYS!!!
Samantha Message from Ella ... Samantha and I met at
MHOYS, which was fab! She did REALLY well .. winning the fancy dress
class, 
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