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Methven A&P Show 2018

Mar 18, 2018

Hollybank Vienetta (Nawarrah Park Lady's Man x Hazelmere Vanita) wrapped up the show season at Methven A&P Show on the 17th March with Champion Welsh Youngstock, completing her "triple" for the season of three outings for three champions. We had some role reversal for the day with Izzy Jack doing the leading and me being the groom.

30 Oct, 2021
A great day out at the 2020 Ashburton A&P Show. Hollybank Chipmunk (Imperial Messiah x Nawarrah Park Camilla) was Champion Purebred Welsh Adult and Supreme Welsh Exhibit. Big thanks to Charlotte Roberts for the fabulous job on the end of the lead. Also huge congratulations to Charlotte with Hollybank Blue Belle (Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man x Belle) for their massive success, Champion Saddle Hunter Pony, Supreme Ridden Pony and Supreme Pony on the Grounds. Pictured top and bottom left - Hollybank Chipmunk. Bottom right - Hollybank Blue Belle
19 Oct, 2021
From the cutest foal to one of my favourite mares, Hollybank Riverdance (Lemonshill Top Note x Imperial Messiah) is now 5 years old and due to have her own baby in December by Imperial Messiah (pictured bottom right).
15 Feb, 2021
Things didn’t quite go to plan at the South Island All Welsh show in Ashburton at the weekend. With Keyi Carwen showing some slight lameness in her first class and having to retire, it was left up to Hollybank Chipmunk (Imperial Messiah x Nawarrah Park Camilla) to save the day. “Chippy” was awarded Champion Section B Gelding, Best Section B Exhibit, Grand Champion Purebred Gelding and was Runner-Up Supreme Purebred Welsh Exhibit. Big thanks to Natasha Waddell for a great job leading.
08 Feb, 2021
Hollybank Chipmunk (Imperial Messiah x Nawarrah Park Camilla) made his inhand debut at the age of 4 years at the 2021 Canterbury Breeders Show yesterday. He was awarded Champion Purebred Welsh Gelding, Best Overall Welsh Gelding and then Supreme All Breeds Gelding from approx 12 different breeds. Thanks to Abby Sinclair for the great job on the end of the lead.
01 Dec, 2020
One year ago when visiting Keyi Stud in Australia I met a pretty little roan filly and fell in love, never dreaming that I would get the chance to buy her. Huge thanks to Janet and Chris Murphy for allowing me to purchase Keyi Carwen (Waxwing Peru x Keyi Confetti). After arriving in New Zealand, Carwen, myself and Charlotte Roberts headed off to Gore at the weekend to attend the Southland Welsh Championship Show. Carwen didn’t disappoint and came home with Champion Purebred Welsh Youngstock and then took out the Supreme Inhand Purebred Welsh Exhibit.
01 Oct, 2020
A nice surprise arrived in the post today, rosettes from the WPCS International Online Show! There were entries from 10 countries, Australia, Finland, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Canada and New Zealand. I was stoked to get 4 placings from 5 entries. Section B Stallion 4-8 years: 2nd Place Hollybank Choirboy Section B Broodmare over 8 years: 3rd Place Imperial Revue Section B Filly or Gelding 3 years: 5th Place Hollybank Crusader Section B colt 2 years: 6th Place Hollybank Antonio.  Thanks to the WPCS, good fun to take part in an international event!
14 Jun, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the WPCS AGM this year was a very short and sweet affair, held on Saturday afternoon at Wellington Airport.
14 Jun, 2020
A great show season as a two year old for Hollybank Antonio (Lemonshill Top Note x Bamborough Alexia). At the 2020 AGM he was awarded the NZWPCS Punga Trophy (for most points overall for inhand showing throughout NZ) for the second year in a row. Antonio will now have a break from the show ring and next season will be concentrating on the ladies! 
19 Apr, 2020
From Colleen and Charlotte Roberts (owners of Hollybank Blue Belle (Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man x Belle) Isolation has given me some time to finally purchase photos from our wonderful season with Hollybank Blue Belle. She has had a great season with some highlights being Supreme Led Pony at the NZ Ag Show, Supreme Led Pony, Supreme Led Welsh and Overall Champion Pony on the Grounds at Ashburton A&P and numerous other champions and supremes. Very excited to bring her out under saddle next season!
11 Mar, 2020
What a day it turned out to be for Hollybank Stud on our first ever trip to Horse of the Year in Hastings. Hollybank Crusader (Nawarrah Park Lady’s Man x Amaranda Charmian) backed up his Supreme Exhibit at the North Island Welsh Show on Saturday by taking out the Youngstock Welsh Pony of the Year Title. Hollybank Antonio (Lemonshill Top Note x Bamborough Alexia) also placed third in the Youngstock Title Class. Next up it was time to shine for Hollybank Choirboy (Lemonshill Top Note x Amaranda Charmian) who won the Adult Welsh Pony of the Year Title from a class of 32 ponies. Huge thanks to all my leaders and helpers, Abby Sinclair, Sarah Cronin, Lily Moss/KS Show Horses. After such an amazing trip, time to head back to the South Island with the threat of lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic hanging over us. Pictured: top - Hollybank Choirboy, bottom left - Hollybank Crusader, bottom right - Hollybank Antonio.
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