Fred Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 One hopes for a firm track................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Yeh? I realise a short one liner is sometimes preferable to one of Thomass's diatribes but are there any other clues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 They are racing on cup day -heats and a final -guess no starting gates. Opie may make the weight 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2_Zephyr Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) One of the most beautiful sights, is a dozen Clydesdales running FREE around the forest or plain. Edited February 20, 2019 by Mk2_Zephyr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Fred said: They are racing on cup day -heats and a final -guess no starting gates. Opie may make the weight are poundy and morty down to ride ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 21/02/2019 at 10:41 AM, Chief Stipe said: Yeh? I realise a short one liner is sometimes preferable to one of Thomass's diatribes but are there any other clues? The Nuts...that used to be Ginger...is leading them out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 How good will this be.... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10215736611742140&id=1048665904&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FMFeCeLWliI&_rdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Will be a great sight...but I had to cringe at those heavy bodies clattering around on that very firm ground....wherever it was. Thankfully they weren't going very far, or fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 That's was just down the road from moi... ITs where the Thoroughbred Industry should purchase a greenfields...after selling up HQ for 1Billlllion.... ...buying the Muriwai Sandy az Golf linx... ...getting an AT training facility with that type of camber on it...and it'll be all tickety boo btw those Huge Beasts are built on far more sturdier foundations than a fragile Thoroughbred aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Wow...they're providing more info on the Beasts than the Cup! Meet the clydesdales! March 7, 2019 In what is thought to be a 'first ever' here at Ellerslie, this Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day we are excited to welcome oncourse 12 clydesdales to take place in the inaugural Dunstan Feeds Auckland Clydesdale Cup! With two heats taking place between Race 1 and 2 and between Race 2 and 3 and the final scheduled for immediately following Race 6, it's a spectacle you won't want to miss. We've rounded up some fun facts about the gentle giants taking to the track this Saturday...but if you want a sneak peek of some of the team in training, check out this link: http://bit.ly/MoveOverMelbourneCup HEAT 1 Horse 1: Logan Colours: Yellow and black stripe Rider: Ian Cummings 6 year old gelding, 17.2hh Logan was bred at Erewhon Station in Canterbury, South Island and has worked in harness as part of the team for all regular farm work. He's just arrived back from the South Island where he completed the Otago Cavalcade - approx 250kms in 6 days travelling over the ranges from Alexandra to Lake Hawea. Logan also competes regularly at A &P shows (both ridden and harness classes), and even did a freestyle dressage test! Racing career - 1st time out, he came 2nd in 2018 at the Pirongia Boxing Day Picnic Races. Horse 2: Grayson Colours: Black, orange and mint geometric print Rider: Kathy Cummings 10 year old gelding, 16.1hh, only weighs 640kgs! Offically called Te One Taggarts Grayson, bred from Te One Clydesdales in Levin. He, like Logan, has just come back from the South Island after completing approx. 250kms over 6 days at the Otago Cavalcade. Works as a stock horse at our farm south of Waiouru. Regularly attends breed shows and competes in low key endurance rides. Racing career - 2nd at the Castlepoint Beach Races in 2017 and 1st place at Pirongia Boxing Day Picnic Races in December 2018 (where Kathy bet her husband Ian, creating a healthy rivalry between the two of them for Sat!) Horse 3: Duke Colours: Purple, blue, yellow and pink Rider: Annika 14 year old gelding, standing at 18hh. He‘s by Donnybrook Kalahari and earns his keep as a carriage horse for weddings and other events. He’s being kept fit harrowing paddocks at home but also being ridden regularly by our friend Annika in an effort to keep his waistline slim. He loves his food and shares his paddock at home with two miniature horses. Duke and his carriage are available for weddings and special occasions. Racing career - Duke has raced three times at the Pirongia Boxing Day races 3 times, with a close second being his best result. Horse 4: Hazel (Race Name: Take a chance on me) Colours: Bright blue with pale blue v Rider: Scott Lewin 9 year old, full Clydesdale mare and approx. 17hh. Our second husband and wife battle, with wife Jess is on Daiquiris on Strawberry. Hazel has been training with the Muriwai Horse Trek crew so is fighting fit and ready to race. Her Dam is Myrtle Park Marjory and her Sire is Myrtle Park Colin. Hazel is like a big equine labrador and loves attention & cuddles. She makes sure to lick every little crumb of feed out of her and every other horses’ bucket. She is famous for enjoying a nice roll in soft sand - even with a rider on top! Horse 5: Bella (Race Name - Bellaire) Colours: Navy Rider: Simon - Our newest kid on the block! He’s also known as our CFO who keeps us in line and doesn’t let us get carried away with buying to many horses! 13 year old mare Bella is our sassy queen clydie if ever there was one! This girl is “thick” like Beyoncé with a tail of hair like Rapunzel! She’s a perfect combo of just enough attitude “to let you know where you stand” and “a soft safe armchair to snuggle into”. She’s introduced many people to the world of horse riding and builds confidence in anyone that has the pleasure of mounting her. Don’t let her sweet nature captivate you though.... she means business and if you get in her way she’ll be sure to let you know about it! Horse 6: Strawberry (Race Name - Daiquiri’s on Strawberry) Colours: Red and white check with white sleeves Rider: Jess Lewin 10 year old mare Strawberry, sound and sweet and colour of strawberry roan this big softy reminds us of Poo’s friend Eeyour, with her fluffy long ears, overly large face and long body she looks a little clumsy and half asleep most of time, don’t let that fool you. One of our long time trekkers this girl is responsible for our love of clydies and their versatile abilities. With long floating paces this girl goes from 0-100 in a flash and looks stunning as she does it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just how good do they look?? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Send them over the Hill today!! Fred was right...PLOUGHING the turf for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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