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Litton Enterprise wins Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year
Litton Enterprise, an 11 year old British Riding Pony gelding and 2016 HOYS Supreme Pony, made a winning return to the Horse of the Year Show, topping a high class field of ponies to take the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year 2017.
Beautifully ridden by his young jockey Phoebe Price in an electric TopSpec Arena on the first day of the show, the pair didn’t put a foot wrong to claim the title ahead of another prolific winner Broadgrove Showman. Owned by Joanne and Darren Price, Litton Enterprise is produced by leading pony producer Julie Templeton. “After last year we just came back to enjoy it and didn’t expect to win”, said Julie. “He will now go home for his winter holiday before we start the shows again next year”. Special Home Produced Award For the second year Team Equissage also provided a special award for the highest placed home produced pony in the class
and for the second consecutive year this was won by Phoebe Rocks and Greenbarrow Mr D’Arcy. At 10 years old, the pony has been owned by the family for the last three years and is due to go to his new home this year. “We are so pleased to have won the home produced award again this year”, said Phoebe
The presentation was made by Team Equissage Sales Manager Victoria Archer who said; “Team Equissage is delighted to be able to support Horse of the Year Show with sponsorship of the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred championship. The standard of the class was amazing and it was a real pleasure to present the awards.” Equissage Pulse is the ultimate in equine sports therapy massage that delivers powerful cycloidal (three-way) vibrations to the whole body, and is scientifically proven to improve local blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, joint mobility and overall condition and muscle tone.
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Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred highest placed home produced - Greenbarrow Mr D Arcy ridden by Phoebe Rocks, with Victoria Archer
Litton Enterprise ridden by Phoebe Price to win the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Champion are presented by Victoria Archer
Lisa Taylor is Equine SQP of the Year
The prestigious title of Virbac Equine SQP of the Year has been awarded to Lisa Taylor of Farr and Pursey Equine Veterinary Services in Aldbury, Hertfordshire.
Lisa Taylor (centre) is presented with her award by Katie Jerram and Fraser Hodgson
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Lisa works closely with the vets at Farr and Pursey to help with the day to day running of the practice. With a mobile weigh bridge at her disposal, Lisa provides advice on weight for both worming and nutritional requirements. Being a registered veterinary nurse and qualified SQP, Lisa is well placed to provide guidance on the correct approach to worming. Lisa was invited by Virbac to attend a gala night at Horse of the Year Show where she was presented with her prize from one of showings leading producers, Katie Jerram and Virbac’s Divisional Director Mr Fraser Hodgson. Lisa then joined the Virbac team for ringside
hospitality to enjoy the fabulous evening entertainment at Horse of the Year Show.
‘I can only think that our clients must like what I do and am a bit shocked, but really pleased to have won’ said Lisa. ‘Our clients will be really pleased. Lots ring and ask questions and I want to be able to inform and empower them so they know they are getting sound advice’.
Virbac, manufacturer of leading wormer brands Equimax® and Eraquell®, support the award with their innovative 3D Worming approach ‘We are very keen to support SQP’s who work so hard to keep horse owners up to date with the latest worming advice’ said Virbac’s Divisional Director Mr Fraser Hodgson. ‘We are delighted that the Virbac Equine SQP of the Year Award has, in the last 7 years, become such a recognised industry standard award’.
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