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International Caspian Society
1/7/2016
NEWSLETTER
WEBSITE DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION
Members who subscribe to access the database
on the website will already be aware of the
useful information available:
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Up-to-date Stud Book
Search for details of specific Caspians
Pedigrees
Family Tree
Level of in-breeding
Calculate a potential pedigree and inbreeding level from a proposed breeding to
a choice of sires and dams
New search fields were added in March making
it possible to apply multiple searches i.e. to
search the database in numerical, alphabetical or
chronological order, then to narrow the list to a
combination of searches, colour, country where
the horse was registered, gender, age span,
whether living or deceased (or both) or any
combination of these e.g. grey Caspians of
breeding age registered in the UK. It is also
possible to click on the parents to obtain their
details.
We have also added a search for approved
stallions, are populating a search for ‘current
country’ and are considering a search for
progeny by sire and by dam.
The fee charged is used solely for maintenance
and improvement of this facility, which is
invaluable for breeders, researchers and other
interested parties. Registrars have free access to
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER
MAJESTY THE QUEEN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
H.R.H.PRINCE PHILIP
CENSUS
PRIVACY LAWS
CHILDRENS’ VILLAGE
SENTI – HUNGARY
NEWS FROM NEW ZEALAND
UK SOCIETY
BOOK REVIEWS
KINETON KHOJA
HORSE OR PONY?
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY
OF NARCY FIROUZ
NEWS FROM FAHIMEH
VAEZI
CASPIAN HORSES RETURN
HOME
IRANIAN STUD BOOK
NORTH AMERICA RARE
BREED HORSE SHOW
ASHBY SHOW (UK)
current information and are able to enter their
registrations directly.
Obviously the accuracy of the database depends
on receiving up-to-date information. Owners
should report deaths and geldings to their
National Registrar, who will then pass the
changes on to the Registrar of the ICSB.
A database can only be as accurate as its
contributors make it.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
The ICS would like to congratulate Her Majesty
the Queen on her 90th birthday. An impressive
display of horsemanship from around the world
entertained her after the Windsor Horse Show on
May 15th to mark her actual birthday on the 21th
April. Her official birthday on the 11th June was
marked by the usual Trooping the Colour
Ceremony, followed by a street party the next
day, stretching the entire length of the Mall,
which fronts Buckingham Palace.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO H.R.H. PRINCE
PHILIP
On the 10th June the ICS sent their sincere good
wishes to His Royal Highness Prince Philip on
the occasion of his 95th birthday, to which he
responded by sending his very best wishes to the
Society and its members.
His Royal Highness, whose stallion, Rostam, and
mares Khorshid Kola and Momtaz-e-Mahal,
formed a breeding unit in the U.K, has never
refused a request for help with the promotion of
this little horse. He wrote Forewords for ‘The
Caspian Horse’ books and Louise Firouz’ book
‘Riding Through Revolution’. He also wrote one
for the Stud Book. He kindly provided messages
to the U.K. Conference in 2005 and to the
delegates at the Conference held in Iran in
September last year to commemorate 50 years
since the re-discovery of the Caspian. He has
taken part in two documentary films for an
Iranian film crew and, on opening the ICS
website, you will have seen a photograph of His
Highness receiving a copy of the Caspian
Calendar.
CENSUS – It is important that everyone
completes this form
To facilitate the accuracy of the Stud Book and to
ascertain, as far as possible, the Caspian
population, whether registered or unregistered
but with parents in the ICSB, we asked Member
Societies to send out a Census form to all
members. If these members then forward it to
anyone they know who has a Caspian, we will
hopefully encompass the majority of Caspians
worldwide. We ask anyone who has a Caspian or
Caspians anywhere to complete the form.
If you have not had a Census form and own a
Caspian or know someone who does, the Census
form is now available on the ICS website.
DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
LEGISLATION
The ICS have stopped collecting and publishing
any personal information while we are
considering how best to implement the
legislation. In any event names of breeders or
owners will not be published in an electronic or
printed studbook without their express consent.
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE – SENTI - HUNGARY
We were delighted to receive a report on the
Caspians in Hungary.
The majority of the horses, those that passed
assessment and the ones that didn’t, have been
broken to harness and are part of a project to
bring happiness to the lives of children from
disrupted areas, working with the horses and
enjoying drives through the countryside.
A young man who is experienced in working
with children and horses has been engaged to
work alongside the grooms who have cared for
and trained them since their arrival in Hungary.
The first stage of the village was completed at the
end of June 2015.
The first group of children to visit came from the
towns of Donezk and Lugansk, a war area in the
Donbrass region of the Ukraine. Two further
groups followed from similar villages.
They now intend to restore an old mill to create a
second facility so that many more children will
Frank told him that if he became good enough at
riding he’d take him hunting.
be able to enjoy a holiday in Hungary in the
company of these lovely horses.
“For this summer we have already reservations
from children coming from Ukraine, BosniaHerzegovina and different children from Eastern
Europe organized by the Order of Malta.”
NEWS FROM NEW ZEALAND
TeAra Bergstrom
TeAra Bergstrom reports that Tristan (Willesley
Sir Tristan (Cheleken Bazta x Willesley
Sheherezade) proved to be the perfect pony for
her son, Ethan’s confidence on his first hunt.
Ethan and Tristan at their first hunt
Ethan’s hunting story started at Pony Club camp
two and a half years ago. Frank Hooper (79yrs)
went to camp to help ride out with the kids.
Ethan was then nine and Cheleken Aphrodite
was twenty nine years old. Ethan was very
inspired by Frank, who is keen on hunting and
Ethan and Cheleken Aphrodite with Frank Hooper
So Ethan has been steadily working on his riding.
This year unfortunately Frank has cracked a
couple of ribs and isn't hunting at the moment
but a friend sent us the HB hunt card for the
season and I rang and said would it be alright for
us to try out the children’s hunt and that neither
of us had ever been to a hunt, that Ethan was
confident but wouldn’t be jumping, spars or
wire!
The hunt secretary, Maryanne Bell kindly took
him under her wing and said she’d keep an eye
on him.
Tristan hasn’t had a lot of outings and I wasn’t
sure quite how the day would go so we left a
lead rope on him in case Maryanne needed to
have an ‘anchor rope’ but it wasn’t needed.
There were lots of smaller children at this hunt,
even one three year old on his Shetland that was
tethered to an ATV with his brothers sitting in
the tray behind cheering him on!
Tristan was great. He trotted and cantered
keeping up with the others. He never got het up
and would just stand on a loose rein even when
the hare, followed by the hounds, shot past his
nose!
It was a super introduction. We then went to the
Pony Club hunt, which was mainly bigger
children and ponies and Ethan was even more
confident and they had a great day so we plan to
go hopefully this Saturday and Monday ( Queens
birthday weekend here in NZ. Seems as good a
way to celebrate as any!)
Tristan always gets lots of lovely comments
when out and slowly we are telling people about
Caspians
MIRRORS OF THE UNSEEN: Journeys in Iran
by Jason Elliot
HISTORIC PHOTO OF LOUISE
Presenting the ridden championship shield to
Kimberley Kemp and Hopstone Pheobe, at the
CHS Breed Show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Kimberley Kemp who, despite suffering from
Cystic Fibrosis mucked out and groomed Phoebe
herself.
Second was Hopstone Jamshyd. Phoebe and
Jamshyd were both bred by The Caspian Stud
U.K. and owned by Jenny Quinney.
Phoebe was an extremely good jumper but Jenny
struggled to find young riders capable of
competing with her.
Jamshyd won many trophies in the show ring,
both ridden and driven.
ONE UK SOCIETY
The United Kingdom has, again, just one Caspian
Society. The Caspian Horse Society (CHS) holds
Stud Book of Origin status and is the Mother
Stud Book for Europe. It is also the holder of the
International Caspian Stud Book, which has been
managed by the International Caspian Society
since 1996, when National Member Societies
signed an agreement to follow the Rules and
Regulations of the ICS.
People who attended the Memorial Service for
Louise Firouz at St Mary’s Church, Thorpe, may
have met Jason Elliot.
Jason became a friend of Louise when he spent
some time with her in Ghara Tepe Sheik,
researching his book, Mirrors of the Unseen,
during which time he learned a great deal about
the ‘real’ Iran rather than that portrayed by
political sources.
The book contains an admix of travel
information, Iranian culture and in-depth serious
conversations with Iranians in many walks of
life, enlightened by episodes of humour such as
his sketch of the good-natured turmoil of the
traffic situation in Tehran.
Having heard of Louise in London, and knowing
only that she bred horses near the border with
Turkmenistan, he took her Kurdan telephone
number with him, not seriously expecting to be
able to contact her. Louise answered
immediately and invited him to lunch at Kurdan,
an hour away by taxi.
He readily took her up on an invitation to join
her in GTS.
Jason’s recalls conversations and treks with
Louise, some serious and some amusing, such as
being woken in his tent in the middle of the night
by hunters. When he was offered the carcasses of
two pigs that they had just killed, he was in
turmoil as to what he could do with them so he
suggested that they ask Firouz Khanum, hoping
that they wouldn’t dare to wake her. They didn’t
- so a relieved Jason went back to sleep. The
following morning an amused Louise mimicked
his words “Why don’t you ask Firouz Khanum”,
adding that she wouldn’t have wanted to
disembowel a pig in the middle of the night
either.
Mirrors of the Unseen makes compelling
reading.
Available on Amazon at varying prices
Also available on Amazon is:
LAND OF THE TURQUOISE MOUNTAINS:
Journeys across Iran
by Cyrus Massoudi
Cyrus Massoudi was born in England from
parents who had moved from Iran at the time of
the Revolution.
As a young man he visited Iran in an effort to
discover his roots.
As he journeys through Iran, and through the
book, he discovers and relates its history, its
politics, the best and worst points and,
inevitably, it leads him to Louise.
KINETON KHOJA
An update on his driving career
On the 7th February we had the news that Amelia
and Khoja had won their first driving trials
event.
Almost immediately they qualified to compete in
their class at the National Indoor Driving
Championships at the beginning of April, since
when they have made quite a name for
themselves in the world of trials driving.
Amelia is a student in horse management and
equitation at Hartpury. Before acquiring Khoja,
Amelia had previously won the junior
championship at Smiths Lawn.
Amelia Waddicor and Kineton Khoja
She and Khoja won their first Le Trec event, were
second round the cones and Reserve champion at
Eynsham Park.
They were third in Tan House Conestacles. At
the Royal Bath and West they took first place in
the Private Driving Exercise Vehicle class,
qualifying for the Osbourne Refrigerator
National Championships and Victoria Foods
Championships.
At Cricklands, (The David Broome Event
Centre) they were 1st in the Evolution Pony Class
(driving trials) which qualified them for the
National Championships, Cirencester Park.
They came 2nd at Royal Three Counties, Exercise
Vehicle class.
At Smith's Lawn, Windsor, British Driving
Society Show, they were sixth in the Exercise
Vehicle class and were delighted to drive past
the Royal Box with HM The Queen and HRH
Prince Philip present.
Khoja was first in a strong male class at Ashby
Show and will now return to trial driving.
Most importantly ‘Team Khoja’ is hoping to do
well in the British Carriage Driving National
Championships at Cirencester Park on the 11th
September.
HM The Queen (aged 90) and HRH Prince Philip (aged 95)
Photo courtesy of Ruth Staines
often appears to be the case. Let it be hoped that this
never happens.
Breed society members and judges should take a long
hard look at their chosen responsibilities to retain true
native characteristics. There is no going back once
these are lost.”
Amelia and Khoja ‘fly past’ the Royal Box
Photo courtesy of Ruth Staines
HORSE OR PONY?
This a debate that has rumbled on for many
years and will no doubt continue to do so. Is the
Caspian a horse or a pony? Its characteristics
show it is a horse, whilst its height says that it is
a pony.
It isn’t only the Caspian that this question has
been pondered about over the decades.
Taken from a larger article by N.E. ArrowsmithBrown in Horse and Hound in the 1960’s:
“There are in this country [U.K.] nine breeds of native
pony … and they are ponies by breeding and also by
size; although in the larger breeds some may grow
slightly over height, they are still considered ponies, as
indeed they are by the very fact of their breeding.”
And on the subject of show ponies:
“..to breed a show pony such as is required today to do
any good in the show ring a good deal of non-pony
blood is introduced, both Arab and Thoroughbred to
the point where a 14.2 show pony may have very little
true pony blood in its pedigree, having mostly
Thoroughbred and/or Arab blood.
These animals can hardly be fairly or accurately
described as ponies, at least not by their breeding –
they are small horses“
Carol Knowles-Pfeiffer on the subject of
breed characteristics
“The statement that ‘many’ breeds will be left out
unless they abandon their true characteristics and
develop along riding pony lines assumes that the
winner in a mixed class is the individual with the
most quality and extravagance on the day, which too
Louise Firouz on judging a Caspian class
“I generally judge 75% proper horse conformation
which applies to all horses and 25% Caspian
characteristics.
They would be:
1. Not to exceed 120 centimetres in height
2. Short ears not over 11 centimetres measuring
from the occiput
3. Smooth action from the shoulder
4. Fine head with large eyes and pronounced jaw
bone
5. Colours may be bay, brown, black, chestnut, grey
in all shades, dun. The fewer white marking the
better
6. Horse in proportion to itself and legs i.e. not a
pony.”
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
Shauna Mills-Swart sadly reported that,
tragically, and ironically on the first day of
spring, she found Stoneyfell Shabaan (Shani)
with a broken leg and had to call the vet to
euthanize her. Shauna says that “she was in her
20’s and produced some lovely fillies and 1 colt.
Shani was the last of our Aloucheh daughters –
now I just have grand-daughters and great-grand
daughters”.
Stoneyfell Shabaan with Astara Soraya
TREE IN MEMORY OF NARCY FIROUZ
Fahimeh Vaezi reported that a tree planted by
Narcy Firouz fifty years ago in the centre of the
stable block at Norouzabad had withered and
died. A replacement was recently planted in his
memory.
Fahimeh Vaezi (centre) - Narcy’s tree is on the left
IRAN - FAHIMEH VAEZI
In 2004 I started to train a Caspian mare called
TOURANJ.
That is where my story begin!
At that time we had no pony club for children to
learn. For children in Iran horse riding started
with big horses or medium sized Turkman
horses.
I met Louise in her beautiful house in Kordan. I
showed her the photo of my Caspians and Mirza,
the horse that I rode in show jumping
competitions at that time. Her beautiful eyes
were full of tears. She told me "I know one time
Iranian people will understand the value of their
horses” and was very happy to see Mirza". She
said "I am happy that he is lucky now", and
promised that when she came back from Belgium
she would come to see my students and my
Caspians, but it never happened and
unfortunately we missed her.
Fatimeh with Louise at Kurdan in 2008
At first it was very strange for people to see that I
used this small horse for riding and said
“Fahimeh, is there no big horse that you have to
ride instead of this ridiculous small horse”.
My teacher told me" don't worry they don't
know what purpose you are following so don't
listen to them and do your own job”.
At first I had one Caspian but after nine months
the number had increased to five Caspians. I
established the first Pony Club in 2011 as The
Iranian Caspian Pony Club, and during these
years my students have started going to show
jumping competitions.
The result of this is that now three clubs use
ponies and most clubs ask me to teach their
children.
Now we are in NorozAbad Club in Stable 1 that
the late Louise built for her children and the
Caspians she discovered at that time, with five
Caspians.
Because the cost of buying and keeping a
Caspian for their children is very high they
prefer to use my Caspians and pay the charge of
the class. I hope to find somebody to support this
amazing job.
During the years I have been teaching, I have
attended many big show jumping competitions
to show people that the Caspians are very good
and calm horses and if they know how to feed
and how to train them, they are the perfect horse
for children to ride.
I took a Caspian horse to national TV to show all
Iranian people this Iranian breed, which was
registered with the effort of Louise Firouz, and
we became very well known.
I was also interviewed for many magazines and
made a 10 minute films for Press TV in 2011.
Dr. Ghorbani with Persicus Amer one of the Caspians
formerly preserved by the Ministry of Jehad at Khojir
There are now 38 Caspian horses at the Centre
MORE FROM IRAN
Dr Peter Deals, who was a speaker at the Iranian
Conference in 2015, paid a return visit to Iran
and called in at the Norouzabad Equestrian
Centre.
Fahimeh, Dr. Daels, Mr. Yosefnia and Mr. Atashi
THE CASPIAN HORSES RETURN HOME
Dr. Ahmad Ghorbani
Ph.D in Animal Nutrition (Caspian Horse)
Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources
Research and Education Center
According to the strategic plan for the
conservation of livestock genetic resources in
Iran, protection of the Persicus Caspian horses
should be done in their natural environment.
Hence, during 2010 to 2016 all of the Caspian
horses were transferred from Tehran (Khojir) to
Rasht (Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources
Research and Education Center) near Caspian
Sea where they originated from.
Tasks and goals:
- Carry out applied research on the Caspian
Horse
- Conservation of genetic resources of the species
in Iran
- Developing ecotourism in Rasht
- Developing Equestrian Sport in Iran
- Collaborative research partnerships between
the institute and universities
- Organizing conferences, exhibitions and
workshops
- Choosing the best sperm from the best horses
-Selection of the best traits to increase the
longevity and durability of horses in the herd
-Controlling inbreeding methods.
-Phylogenetic study by cytogenetic and
molecular genetics
-Creation of the Caspian horse lines, using
molecular genetic -To identify the phenotypic
and genetic diversity among the Caspian horses.
UPDATE ON THE IRANIAN STUD BOOK
Due to language differences and the complexities
of registering pre-foundation stock in Iran
without the guidance of Louise Firouz, few
horses have been registered there since her
death.
Several studs of devoted breeders, including the
Firouz family, have continued to raise stock from
both registered and non-registered Caspians.
Caspians with registered parents are being
added to the Iranian Stud Book.
Those from unregistered stock have to comply
with stringent rules and assessments instigated
by Louise and the authorities in Iran, in order to
be considered for registration.
Assessed stock without assessed parents or with
one registered parent or one assessed parent will
not be registered until they have the required
combination of assessed parents, siblings or
offspring.
STEWARDSHIP AWARDS OF NORTH
AMERICA - RARE BREED HORSE SHOW
Lexington, Virginia, USA on June 14 - 16, 2016
By Cathy Nori
Monday June 13th, 2016 was a lovely warm day at
the Virginia Horse Park. The Stewardship
Awards of North America (SANA) was holding
its rare breed horse show and we were excited to
be a part of it. As we pulled our little trailer to
the front of the barn area we heard the
unmistakable trumpet of a Caspian and knew we
were in the right place to show off our little
horses!
The Caspian breed show, held on Tuesday June
14th, included 7 Caspians from 4 different
owners. The judge was Mr Brent Seufert of
Alberta, Canada, who himself has a herd of
approximately 100 Caspians. Owners who
brought their charges were Allegra Steck
showing Kristull Sienna; Jon and Cathy Johnson
showing Menagerie Ziba, Mitra and Payiz Pari;
Victoria Tollman brought Kristull Obsidian for
Anne Lawrence of Sassafras Caspians; and Cathy
Nori with Robbins Ridge Rhapsody and Destiny.
Tuesday morning started with the in-hand
classes. RR Destiny and Menagerie Ziba vied for
the stallion/gelding class with Destiny taking the
blue as he was handled by his 11 year old trainer
Aariana Nori. The lovely Kristull Sienna took
first place for Allegra Steck.
Jonathan Steck riding Kristull Sienna
Photo: Dom Crockett Photography
Sienna then came away with the in-hand
champion sash while Menagerie Mitra claimed
the Reserve rosette.
After lunch it was time for the ridden breed
classes. The walk/trot for stallions, geldings and
mares featured four contestants, RR Destiny and
Rhapsody with Kristull Sienna and Kristull
Obsidian. While the mares were perfectly
mannered, the gelding RR Destiny decided to
show his wild west side by side kicking all
around the arena. Jonathan, Allegra Steck's son,
who is just six and a half years old, showed his
riding skill and Sienna's kind disposition as he
took second place, but in the end it was Kristull
Obsidian owned by Ann Lawrence/Sassafras
Caspians who claimed the blue ribbon.
Rhapsody, shown by novice rider Jenn Nori, took
third and RR Destiny snared fourth after
showing off in the ring.
The last class for Caspians was the ridden class.
Kristull Sienna was the only entry but she
showed us all the grace and beauty of these
lovely animals. Jonathan and Aariana Nori both
agreed that their next step in horsemanship was
to learn the canter!
ASHBY SHOW, LEICESTERSHIRE, U.K.
Sunday, 10th July 2016
For the 4th year running. The Caspian Horse Society
were invited to hold Caspian Classes at Ashby Show,
in Leicestershire in the UK.
Judge, Mr Alan Edmonds, chose the lovely yearling
colt, Holloway Pirouz as his overall Champion.
Pirouz, by Arjuna Amir Shahdi, out of the mare,
Bytham Parimetta, is owned by Harry Thirlby.
Robbins Ridge Destiny and Jonathan Nori
Photo: Dom Crockett Photography
In addition to the formal Caspian classes Kristull
Sienna also competed in dressage and in-hand
obstacles. Menagerie Ziba, Mitra and Payiz Pari
and Kristull Obsidian also competed in the inhand obstacle class which was open to all breeds.
Kristull Obsidian placed 5th of over a dozen
entries. RR Rhapsody and Destiny, as well as
Kristull Obsidian, competed in the historical
costume class, with Destiny winning the Caspian
costume rosette. The lead line class saw RR
Rhapsody with 3 year old William Nori aboard
and RR Destiny with 5 year old Inara Nori.
Our Most Valuable Caspian horse proved to be
the lovely Kristull Sienna who earned a lovely
SANA sash and a costume halter, lead, and sash
made by Petra Van der Velden/Netherlands
compiling points in-hand, ridden breed, and in
dressage.
Perhaps as important as the show itself was the
opportunity to meet other Caspian owners and
discuss breed matters on Tuesday evening.
Victoria Tollman showed herself to be a tireless
hostess by providing light refreshments and a
very informative program about the Caspian
horse. Brent Seufert graciously shared film clips
of his two visits with Louise Firouz in Iran as
well as his visits to various breeders over the
years. We were able to discuss breed standards
and how our different horses reflected those
traits. In all, the show left me hoping that more
gatherings of this type can happen in the future.
Champion - Holloway Pirouz
Class 1: Licensed Caspian Stallion Or
Gelding, 4 Years Old & Over.
1st
258 Kineton Khoja, Ches. G., 2006, Persicus
Nicky, X Henden Mahtab, Ms A. Waddicor
2nd
262 Henden Shakir, Bay St., 2008, Henden
Petit Niki, X Henden Shula, Mrs J Dedicoat
3rd
263 Revilo Jericho, Grey G., 2010, Henden
Troy X Henden Pepita. Mrs R Mann
4th
270 Henden Nasri, Bay St., 2009, Hopstone
Shabdiz X Henden Nikou, Mrs J Dedicoat
Class 2: Caspian Mare Or Brood Mare Or
Mare With Foal At Foot, 4 Yrs & Over.
265 Lanhill Antimay, Bay M., 2008, Henden
Anti Eda, X Lanhill May, Mrs A Leadbetter
Class 3: Caspian Youngstock 1 To 3
Years, Colt, Filly or Gelding
1st
266 Holloway Pirouz, Bay C.,2015, Arjuna
Amir Shahdi X Bytham Parimetta, Mr H. Thirlby
2nd
267 Holloway Zarrin Minoo, Dun F., 2015,
Arjuna Zarrin Shah X Lanhill Minoo, Mr H Thirlby
In-Hand Class For Part-Bred Caspians
1st
271 Bytham Lindsay, Ches. G.2005,, Bytham
Cayman X Fronback Showgirl (Welsh Sec. A) Mrs P
Walster
2nd
268 Bytham Abigail, Bay M 2004, Runnymede
Felfel X Bytham Millie (Welsh), William Mason
Open Ridden Class
1st
268 Bytham Abigail, Bay M, 2004, Run. Felfel
X Bytham Millie (Welsh), r. Annie Mason, 4
2nd
259 Darkhorse Inshallah Grey G., 2001,
Darkhorse Karoun X Winstay Bist-O-Yek, r. Lizzie
Sales, 12
Pure-Bred Championship: A Special Prize for the
Champion was kindly donated by Vintage Equine
Champion: Holloway Pirouz
Reserve Champion: Lanhill Antimay
Best Young Handler: William Mason (9)
Best Rider: Annie Mason (4)
In all, fourteen Caspians supported the show
and, from a nine-strong class of stallions and
geldings, Judge Alan Edmonds chose the gelding
Kineton Khoja to take first place and the stallion,
Henden Shakir to take second place.
Penny Walster with Bytham Lindsay
The owners of Bytham Abigail, known as Mini
Lace at home, describe her as the ‘perfect child’s
pony’. Second in the part bred class, she also won
the best young rider class for Annie Mason and
the best young handler class for William Mason.
Kineton Khoja
Mr Alan Edmonds, judges Bytham Abigail (Mini Lace)
With most of the intended female class at home
on breeding duty, it was left to the lovely Lanhill
Antimay, the eventual Reserve Champion, to
take the first rosette.
Another perfect child’s pony, Darkhorse
Inshallah, competently handled and ridden by
Lizzie Sales, didn’t put a foot wrong throughout
the show. Both ponies regularly attend Pony
Club and Lizzie takes part in Endurance Rides.
Angela Leadbetter’s Reserve Champion - Lanhill Antimay
Penny Walster’s part bred Bytham Lindsay took
the part bred class with Bytham Abigail coming a
worthy second.
Darkhorse Inshallah - Lizzie Sales
2nd Best Young Rider and Best Young Handler
Photos: Brenda Dalton