curious Posted May 1, 2024 Share Posted May 1, 2024 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted May 1, 2024 Share Posted May 1, 2024 Hope the flamboyant salute was after the winning post,😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Special Agent Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 Not to be content with topping the premiership, now Te Akau are training ponies too. LOL. I read somewhere that many of these kids have subsequently become trackwork riders. That has to be a help to the small pool of NZ riders. But can anyone confirm how many are not already involved in the racing industry through association or relationship? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 26 minutes ago, Special Agent said: But can anyone confirm how many are not already involved in the racing industry through association or relationship? Why does it matter? They are involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 2 hours ago, Special Agent said: Not to be content with topping the premiership, now Te Akau are training ponies too. LOL. I read somewhere that many of these kids have subsequently become trackwork riders. That has to be a help to the small pool of NZ riders. But can anyone confirm how many are not already involved in the racing industry through association or relationship? It's lost it's way very quickly this pony series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 7 hours ago, Huey said: It's lost it's way very quickly this pony series. Sorry, you've lost me too..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 1 hour ago, Freda said: Sorry, you've lost me too..? @Huey has found another way to manifest his Te Akau hatred. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 Ex racehorses in Pony Scurry races being ridden by trackwork riders against legitimate pony club horses and riders... nothing more than a circus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 6 minutes ago, Huey said: Ex racehorses in Pony Scurry races being ridden by trackwork riders against legitimate pony club horses and riders... nothing more than a circus. Proof? Detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted May 21, 2024 Author Share Posted May 21, 2024 1 hour ago, Huey said: Ex racehorses in Pony Scurry races being ridden by trackwork riders against legitimate pony club horses and riders... nothing more than a circus. What ex-racehorses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Huey Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 10 minutes ago, curious said: What ex-racehorses? Go on FB & read about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 15 minutes ago, Huey said: Go on FB & read about it. Facebook is a bottomless pit of misinformation. Can you provide more information or a link? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 56 minutes ago, Huey said: Go on FB & read about it. I looked pretty carefully at the pony's shoulder, and I couldn't see any brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted May 21, 2024 Author Share Posted May 21, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, Huey said: Go on FB & read about it. Where on FB and what pony are you talking about and what was it's racing name?? Edited May 21, 2024 by curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 35 minutes ago, Freda said: I looked pretty carefully at the pony's shoulder, and I couldn't see any brand. I agree. Beau is aged 11. Are we that desperate for track riders that NZTR is bending the rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 22 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Why does it matter? They are involved. My question is are we attracting any newbies to the sport? Surely no one would line up an ex-racehorse in a pony race. Zamazaan used to leave some small ones but, his progeny would be long gone. You just can't rub a freeze brand off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 6 minutes ago, Special Agent said: My question is are we attracting any newbies to the sport? What's a newbie? First task is to retain those that are interested now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 Currently outside of the racing industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 For instance, Riccarton and Awapuni are both close to universities and offer pre-study time income. I heard Lisa Latta say once how lucky they are in Palmerston North with a constant supply of staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 10 minutes ago, Special Agent said: For instance, Riccarton and Awapuni are both close to universities and offer pre-study time income. I heard Lisa Latta say once how lucky they are in Palmerston North with a constant supply of staff. This thread is about under 14 yr old pony riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 Investing in the future is like buying a 2yo Chief. They quickly grow and age. Like you say, retaining the interest, and they can already ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 48 minutes ago, Special Agent said: My question is are we attracting any newbies to the sport? Surely no one would line up an ex-racehorse in a pony race. Zamazaan used to leave some small ones but, his progeny would be long gone. You just can't rub a freeze brand off. It's happened I can assure you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 The organiser was seeking a small TB for her daughter a year or two back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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