quite the spectacular beast. “Our head travelling groom Charlotte and I are heading to Seville for five weeks”, says a beaming Joe. “I will fly home on the days I am not jumping so I can keep on top of the yard here and ride the remaining horses.” Of course, there is more to a successful showjumpers career than just riding and competing and Joe demonstrates a mature, enterprising and professional approach
to the future. His online vlogs are proving popular and have given Joe a platform to show the world what he is about whilst showcasing his fun and endearing personality. “Everyone has commented about the huge transformation they have seen in Joe since his Dad’s passing”, says a proud Laura. “He really is standing up to the challenge ahead and has found a new confidence that says, ‘You know what, I can do this.” An example of Joe’s growing confidence and independence can be found behind stable doors in his recent sole purchases of two youngsters. “I really liked how both the horses were put together”, explains Joe referring to his new recruits from Addington sales. “They did not look over prepared and jumped the fences in a consistent and relaxed way, I am hoping it won’t be too long before new owners and investors come on board as they both develop.”
Photo by
www.1stclassimages.com, HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW
The future is looking bright for Team Stockdale with Joe at the helm. Tim’s legacy will ride on through his son and it’s a journey we can all look forward to and enjoy together. Joe may well have big boots to fill but his pragmatic approach to today and the future leaves you with no doubt that the sky’s the limit for Team Stockdale... After all,
“there’s no such word as can’t! “ MEET TEAM STOCKDALE HORSES Kalico Bay (Frankie)
18yrs old. Owned by Mr and Mrs Garratt. Won the King George at Hickstead in 2010. Jumped lots of Nations Cups with Tim. He would be a grumpy librarian if he was human.
Unless it involves extra strong mints, then he’s all smiles. He takes the grill off of his stable door so now lives without one.
Union Jack (Jack)
Owned by Mrs Harris. 7yr old Stallion. Will jump abroad for the first time this spring. This year the aim will be to concentrate on bringing him up to the next level.
He is very gentle and kind. Please mention Central Horse News What’s On when responding to advertisements
Gunner II (Romeo) Stallion and only 15.2hh owned by Mrs Bas, Joe started jumping him three years ago just in
Newcomers, they were selected for their first Junior Team in 2017. In October 2018 they were the
smallest and youngest pair in the Grand Prix and finished 9th. Doesn’t know he’s small, thinks he’s 18.2hh!
Cacharel IV (Cash)
8yr old mare, owned by Mrs Cocklin She will take a step up this year,
jumping some 1.40 classes in the spring. Bit of a DIVA!
Tornado des Monts (Teddy)
12yr old gelding, owned by Mr and Mrs Garratt . Teddy is an
experienced horse but he has only had Tim on him since he was bought for Tim as
an 8 yr old, therefore this year will be steady whilst Joe and Teddy get used to each other. We call him fat Teddy, he lives on fresh air and still looks like a working hunter!
EIS Floriane Z
11 yr old mare who has not been doing much for the last couple of years. She is now jumping 1.30 and will get back to jumping some bigger classes this summer.
Another DIVA! Don Diego De Plata (Didi)
10 yr old bay
gelding. Makes grumpy faces all of the
time but loves
Joe; they
have quite a special bond. He was bought by Tim 18 months ago and he was quite naughty; he broke Tim’s collar bone during their first summer together! Fortunately, he seems to have put his tantrums behind him now. He jointly won the five fence challenge at Horse of the Year show with Joe jumping 1.88.
DON’T MISS
JOE’S JOURNAL beginning in the May/June 2019 issue
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