Meet The Team

This page of the website is dedicated to the four legged friends that make my life complete! Here, I will introduce you to my horses and keep you up to date on their competing progress and any successes that we have.

LIZ XXX

Moorelands Magic (Stable name Madge)

Madge joined our family in September 2007. I was desperately looking for a side saddle horse to compete on and was currently borrowing Rustic Dancer (Lenny) from Dot Parker. My sincere thanks go to Dot and Lenny as I would not be doing what I am now if werent for both of them! They have both taught me so much about side saddle and myself!

After months of searching I heard that a horse that I used to ride may be coming up for sale. Of course I was straight on the phone!!

One look was all it took, and I went back the following day with the lorry to collect her. She was on a three month trial with a view to buy. After three weeks, the decision was made and the deal was done!

Madge had never carried a side saddle before coming to me but took to it like a duck to water. However, the saddle that I had was not right for her so the search began again! Just after Christmas we got a new saddle and the training commenced.

We have just completed our first National Championship show at Addington Manor together in August 2008, coming away with a 3rd in the first class that we attended! Madge absolutely loved the weekend away and made lots of new friends. Here are some recent piccies of her and I doing what we love best.

SSA National Champs August 2008

Notts Derby Charity Show August 2008

Notts Derby Charity Show August 2008 - Just qualified for Equestrian Life Ridden Hunter Championships!!

Guardian Star (Stable name Lucy)

Lucy was born and bred at Brackenhurst College where I was studying at the time. I therefore know her Mum and her full history which is a lovely thought to have! She came to our yard when she was just 18months old (and just 14HH). She has turned from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan, turning out to be a chunky monkey of about 16HH!

Lucy with my partner in crime, Rich

Joshua (Stable name Josh)

Josh is the veteran of the yard. He has been with us since he was 7 years old and is now 15. throughout his time with us he has competed at Local, County and National level both astride and side ways. He has had numerous wins and realy is the old faithfull.

He has carried out lessons for beginners up to advanced level and can realy turn his hand to anything! He has also done several musical rides!

Jasper

Jasper is our newest arrival! He has kindly been loaned to us for my little niece. He arrived on the 19th August and won his first red rosette on the 23rd!! He is a little cracker and has given Beth lots of confidence already.

Moorelands Stables showing show 23rd August

Pepsi Cola (stable name Pepsi)

Pepsi unfortunately passed away last year. She had been with us for over 20 years and taught me too many things to mention (including how to sit a buck or two!).

She was a truly wonderful pony and her memory still lives on at the yard. I dont think that there is a day goes past when something doesnt remind me of her and make me smile!

RIP Pepsi - we will never forget you! xxx

And last but not least....my doggy, Ralph!

Well, here is a little monkey! I wouldnt have him any other way and couldnt live with myself if I did this page without mentioning him!!

Ralph unfortunately broke his leg when he was 10 weeks old. He is therefore the most spoilt whippet that you will ever meet! He is a true companion and would follow me to the end of the earth and back. We love nothing more than chilling together in front of Corrie on the sofa of an evening!