Have to just love it :)

[curious]

 

 

[Shad]

Hope the flamboyant salute was after the winning post,😄

[curious]

 

[Special Agent]

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?

[Chief Stipe]

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.

[Huey]

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.

[Freda]

7 hours ago, Huey said:

It's lost it's way very quickly this pony series.

Sorry, you've lost me too..?

[Chief Stipe]

1 hour ago, Freda said:

Sorry, you've lost me too..?

@Huey has found another way to manifest his Te Akau hatred.

[Huey]

Ex racehorses in Pony Scurry races being ridden by trackwork riders against legitimate pony club horses and riders... nothing more than a circus.

[Chief Stipe]

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?

[curious]

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?

[curious]

 

[Huey]

10 minutes ago, curious said:

What ex-racehorses?

Go on FB & read about it.

[Chief Stipe]

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?

[Freda]

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.

[curious]

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

[Chief Stipe]

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?

 

[Special Agent]

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.

[Chief Stipe]

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.

[Special Agent]

Currently outside of the racing industry.

[Special Agent]

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.

[Chief Stipe]

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.

[Special Agent]

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.

[Huey]

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.

[Special Agent]

The organiser was seeking a small TB for her daughter a year or two back.