Michal Lowthorpe Blog

Tegan + DJ + Lucy

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:47:40 GMT

St. Martin's, Jersey

Drumrankin DJ, is a 17.1 hh Irish Sports Horse. He has won a lot of veteran showing classes - he loves to perform to a crowd!

Lucky Lucy, is a 15.1 hh Irish Sports Horse. She has previously won Show Jumper of the Year!

Beau + Nero

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:47:32 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Derecroft Ranero, known as Nero, is a 15.3 hands Irish Sports Horse. Nero's future is clearly pointing towards a successful career as an Eventer!

Caroline + Blue

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:32:28 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Country Blue is a 16.1 hh retired racehorse who tries his best at whatever is asked of him!

Emily + Fred

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:31:16 GMT

St. Mary, Jersey

Fred :)

Olivia + Dennis

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:18:11 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Brookwater Song and Dance is a 13.2 Welsh Section B. Dennis is a playful character who loves to jump and has a remarkable talent for unlocking stable doors. He once got a little tipsy from overindulging in apples!

Sari + Izzy

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:27:41 GMT

St.Marys, Jersey

Bizzbee Gery, also known as Izzy, is a stunning Selle Francaise measuring 16hh.

Milly + Daffy

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:41:55 GMT

Guernsey

Dafira, fondly known as Daffy, has been a beloved companion of Milly for a remarkable span of 3 years. This magnificent creature is a 17-year-old Dutch Warm Blood horse, standing proudly at 16.1 hands high. Daffy possesses a stunning bay coat, and his endearing traits include a voracious appetite, an abundance of affection, and an unparalleled passion for dressage. Truly, he is a diva with a heart as precious as gold!

Ellie + Lulu

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:37:27 GMT

St. Saviours, Guernsey

Loopy Lou II, also known as Lulu, has been Ellie's faithful companion for the past two years. She is a 16 hh European Arab mare, now 16 years old, boasts a stunning bay coat. Lulu is a spirited character, with strong opinions and a keen interest in food. Originally trained as an eventer, Ellie dreams of taking her to the UK to pursue this discipline together in the near future.

Georgia + Rose and Zack + Lucky

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:31:24 GMT

Guernsey

Rose Queen, fondly known as 'Rose', is a spirited 14hh, 17-year-old Connemara with an impressive jumping ability that knew no bounds!

Lucky Bay, fondly known as 'Lucky', is a magnificent 14hh, 22-year-old Irish Sport X. Lucky possesses exceptional cross country skills, making him an absolute force to be reckoned with!

Emily + Bertie

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:25:56 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Tinsley Rock n'roll , Bertie, has been bringing endless joy and laughter to Emily's life for a delightful period of seven whole months. This magnificent creature, Bertie, happens to be a strikingly handsome 21-year-old, standing at a proud 12 hands high, with an exquisite coat of dark bay that only adds to his undeniable charm. Known for his mischievous yet endearing nature, this Dartmoor pony is the epitome of playfulness, constantly finding ways to entertain and amuse all those fortunate enough to be in his presence. With a personality that can only be described as cheeky and a sense of humor that never fails to brighten even the dullest of days, Bertie has become the heart and soul of Emily's equestrian adventures.

Sophie + Polly

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:39:53 GMT

St. Peters, Jersey

Polly, Mistress of the Masquerade, is a 21-year-old skewbald Irish Sports Horse x Thoroughbred standing at 15.2 hands high. Polly has been in Sophie's care for 14 years, with a two-year break in between. Previously, Polly was known for her sensible and calm demeanor, until she experienced the exhilaration of hunting! During her first hunt, she completely lost control, charging through people and becoming excessively excited. Since then, she has displayed a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality, never quite the same.

Debbie + Enzio

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:33:39 GMT

St.Ouen, Jersey

Enzio, a 19-year-old Trakehner with a rare coat color, stands tall at 16.1 hands high. He has been a beloved member of the family for 14 years, initially beginning as Debbie's daughter's horse. For the past 6 years, Debbie has been the fortunate rider to experience the joy of riding Enzio. One cherished memory that stands out for her is witnessing her daughter compete with him in the prestigious UK Summer Nationals dressage event.

Maisie + Ruby and Tillie + Ori

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:46:34 GMT

St.Ouen, Jersey

Ruby is a 13.1 Piebald Gypsy pony

Ori is an 8 year old 10.0 hh Shetland pony

Tayla and Roo

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:55:26 GMT

St. Mary, Jersey

Ashgrove Rhydian, Roo has been with Tayla for 18 months. Roo is a 13 year old, 14 hh, black Welsh Section c.

Harriet + Saphie

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:37:31 GMT

St. Martin, Jersey

Saphie is a 10 hh, black, Shetland.

Rose + Teddy

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:28:29 GMT

St. Helier, Jersey

Rose and Teddy

Alicia and Dennis

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:21:20 GMT

St. John, Jersey

Cynheidwar Dusky Dennis, Dennis and Alicia have been together for 4 years now. Dennis is a 12 year old, 14.2 hh, Welsh Section D palomino.

Poppy and Tammy

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:43:04 GMT

St. Lawrence, Jersey

Poppy + Tammy

Sophia with Rosie + Mim with Polly

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:11:32 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

New Paragraph

Mary + Master Jones

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey Summer 2021

Masterjones, Jonesy, has been with Mary for 4 years. Jonesy is a 14 year old, 16.1 hh, dark bay, Irish Sports Horse.

Fiona + Odin

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

St. Lawrence, Jersey Summer 2021

Colwyn Odin, has been in the family for 19 years!! Odin is a 26 year old, 16.3 hh, bay, Dutch Warm Blood.

Eve and Solo

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:17:12 GMT

St. Brelade, Jersey - Summer 2021

Westceffyl Solo is a 14.2 hh, 13 year old skewbald Welsh X. Eve has had Solo for 2 years now. Although he comes from a showjumping background they do a mix of everything :)

Emily + Ica

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:30:00 GMT

St. Mary, Jersey - Summer 2021

Ica D'Emmaz is a 16hh, 8 year old Belgian. Ica and Emily have been together for 18 months.

Amber + Ruby

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:10:42 GMT

St. Helier, Jersey Autumn 2021

Amber and her gorgeous Ruby!!!

Lauren + Darcy

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:45:01 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey Summer 2021

Lauren and Darcy have been together for 10 years!! He is a 16 year old, 14.1 hh, dark dun, Connemara X.

Maisie, Elsie & Tillie with Rosie

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:23:09 GMT

St. Ouen, August 2021

Rosie is a gorgeous 12.0 hh, 9 year old Dartmoor pony. Her stable name is Mansionhill Flower Power and she has been training these 3 young girls for 2 years. Such a genuine mare!!!

Maisie and Pepper, Rockyiew Black Nite is a 14 year old, 12.1 hh, Welsh Section B

New Paragraph

Drew, Finlay and Rhubarb

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:45:39 GMT

St. Martins, Jersey

Drew and Finlay with Rhubarb. This 16 year old, 8hh Shetland pony is priceless!

Caroline and Falco

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:33:51 GMT

St. Saviour, Jersey

Falco is a stunning 16.2 hh, 7 year old P.R.E. ("Pura Raza Espanola" which translates to "Pure Spanish Horse") Andalusian gelding.

Susie and Dylan

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:05:47 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Harlequin Goes To The Moon - Dylan - is a 16.2 hh, 10 year old Irish Draft x Lusitano who's coloring is blue and white. Susie and Dylan have been together for 3 years now. He is such a lovely person who loves jumping - sometimes a little too much as he gets very excited! Their most memorable competition is winning the Riding Club Derby Trial. ��

Beau+ Romeo with Aussie + Ollie Family Shoot

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:28:12 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

The best times are family times!!

My Romeo - Beau has been riding Romeo for about a year now. He is a 12 year old, 14.2 hh Connemara pony. They jumped in their biggest class- 90cm at the Pony Club heights held at Tamarind. He's grey and loves to roll!

Where's Whally - Ollie is a 10 year old, 13.2 Welsh Cob. He is a Dun white - Tobioano in color. They also jumped their highest class at the Pony Club sh

Freya and Ruby

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:35:54 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Just Ruby - Ruby and Freya have only been together for a few months. She is a 12 year old, 12.2 hh,Welsh/New Forest pony. Their best competition to date has been the Pony Club show at Tamarind jumping. Ruby loves food and has been known to jump a bank just to get to grass!!

Amelia and Guinness

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:25:41 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Glantiefi Dion - Guinness is a 7 year old, Welsh Section C, 12.1 hh pony. Amelia and Guinness have been together for a year and a half. Their most memorable competition was GHOYS last year. They really enjoyed going to Pony Club camp!

Julie with Teddy and Lottie

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:20:29 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Julie with Lottie and Teddy in her favourite place. ��

Spanish Gold, Teddy, is a 7 year old, 16.1, Warmblood-Thoroughbred. Julie has had him since he was 2 and they have done everything together! He's such a trusting soul.

Welcome Duchess, Lottie, is a 12 year old, 15.2, Irish Draft. They have been together for 4 years enjoying the Hunting fields.

Lucy with Rudy, Hughie, Mary and Sid

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:06:53 GMT

St. John, Jersey

Lucy and the gang

Rudy is an 11 yr old Holstein gelding which Lucy has owned for 9 years. The won at Nationals as a 5 year old!

Hughie -Extra Time- is an 11 year old British Warm Blood. They have been in the British Dressage under 21's squad and also competed Internationally at the U25's.

Mary -Jaliva- is a 6 year old. They won a Regional Championship at Bicton last August.

Sid -Millenium Falcon- is a 3yr old who is currently growing in the field.

Alice and Mikey

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:34:54 GMT

St. Lawrence, Jersey

These photos of Alice and Mickey were taken during 2018. They formed a brilliant partnership winning Working Hunter at Liberation Day Horse Show that year. Mikey is a real character with a big buck, but only when he got over excited!

Hannah and Mush

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:57:47 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Essentially M&S Mush 16 yrs old 15.2 hh Chestnut Westphalian

Q & A

Mush

Hannah has owned Mush for 10 years. A Westphalian horse is a warmblood horse originating from Germany.

His favorite treats are Stud Muffins. Mush's special characteristic is that he loves to buck when he gets excited - and everything is exciting!

In 2012 the won the British Dressage Elementary National Championship at Stoneleigh!!

In 2015 he had a suspensory injury, they never thought she would be able to ride him again - but he does everything now!

They have been constant companions doing loads of travelling together over the last 10 year, they came to holiday in Jersey together before actually come to live permanently.

Molly and Joe

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:48:16 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Debbie & Sophie with Bear & Baloo

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:48:11 GMT

St. Peter, Jersey

Rivers Town Buccaneer Bear 13 yrs old 16.1 hh Dun Irish Sports Horse

Westwinds Knightrider Baloo 11 yrs old 16.1 hh Bay Irish Sports Horse

Q & A

Bear

Debbie has owned Bear for 18 months. His favorite treats are 'Anything' especially bananas/trees & apples. His nickname is 'Llama ' since his head is always vertical! Their most memorable competitions have been competing in the Puissance, their first win at GHOYS as Novice Champion 2018 and getting a double clear in the Uk in their first BE 90 Open.

He is nothing like she expected him to be on his flat work but he loves Hunting!

Baloo

Sophie has had Baloo for 2 years now. When he first came to them, he had no idea what treats were. Even now he reluctantly eats those white circles.

Bear's special characteristic is that he has the softest nose of any horse!

Their most memorable competition has to be winning the Masters at St. Lawrence Horse Show this year. The last fence was 1.3 m's. In July they placed 4th in an event in the Uk competing in a BE90!

Louisa, Max and Amelie with Louis, Harry & Bob

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:48:10 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

An Cheathru Chaol Seamus Louis 14.2 hh 9yr old grey Connemara

Honey 12.2 hh 11 yr old dun Welsh Section A

Higgonmore Harry Harry 12.2 hh 9 yr old grey Welsh Section B

Dunbeggan Bobcat Bob 14.2 hh 18 yr old dun Officially Unknown

Question and Answer Session:

Louis

Louisa has owned Louis for 2 years. He's calm and gentle and loves looking pretty. His favourite treat are bananas! Her most memorable competition was pairs poles - he ran off and she spent the rest of the class screatching "L.O.U.I.S.E!!!"

When Louisa first met him she knew that he was the one, even though she hadn't even ridden him! She first saw him at her Aunties stable. It was her Aunt that tried him out and said that he would "do the job."

He's a very clever boy, he and Amelie won most improved at camp!

Honey

Honey has been in the family for 2 1/2 years. She is tiny, but firey! Grass is her favorite food which proved true during her photoshoot! Max's most memorable class was being dressed up as a Knight for the Pony Club Christmas Show (the Knight before Christmas) :) Last year they won most improved for the year at Pony club.

Harry

Max has owned Harry for one year. He loves to eat Everything! Harry can do tricks - Kiss, touch, lifts legs uup and out. He is too clever for his own good - he is learning how to smile! Their best competition to date has been GHOYS this year where they beat their rival.

Bob

He loves to eat Everything!!..and lick everything!! Amelie and Bob's best competition so far has been GHOYS this year where they jumped big - Grand Prix went up to 110cm! She loves riding him with no tack cantering around the field. He too does tricks; lift his leg and gives kisses.

Grace & Bernie

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:47:58 GMT

St. Lawrence, Jersey

Bernie 9 yrs old 14.2 hh

Irish Cob Tricoloured Gelding

Question and Answer Session:

How long have you owned Bernie?

1 1/2 years

Favourite thing to eat?

Anything - not even food - anything!!

Special Characteristics?

He's very chilled and you can do anything with him, even stand on his back!

Most memorable competition?

Pony Club Heights this year at Tamarind, we won the 80cm class! He has also jumped 110cm in the PC Summer Show Chase me Charlie class.

Special story?

If you get him into open fields he gets very excited and bucks!

Kitty and Missy

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:47:34 GMT

St. Helier, Jersey

Miss Misty Missy/Misty 12.2 hh 11 yrs old Connemara Grey Mare

Question and Answer Session:

Favourite thing to eat?

Apples

Special Characteristics?

Nods her head hello when you come around the corner at the stables.

Most memorable competition?

PC Summer Show, won a jumping class. Had loads of fun doing the Jump Swap Jump class with Max!

Memories?

I like to bring her home with me! We've been able to go to Gorey Beach and this summer at to Pony Club camp I loved waking up and seeing her every morning!

Amelia and Ronnie

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:46:31 GMT

Bayview Stables, St. Ouen, Jersey

Brynley Rubin Ronnie 12 yrs old 13.2 hh Welsh Section B Grey

Question and Answer Session

How long have you owned Ronnie?

For 2 years.

Most memorable competition?

St. Lawrence this year - we won the Working Hunter Pony Championship!

Most fun thing not competing?

Camp, our favorite thing to do was Cross Country.

Quirks?

He will happily dip under the stable rail and get out - he also likes to escape from the field!

Favorite thing to eat?

EVERYTHING!

Alice with Bertie & Alfie

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:40:14 GMT

Alice with Bertie & Alfie

St. Peter, Jersey

Katie with Taisie and Bonnie

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:33:06 GMT

12.2 pony to 14.2 pony

Katie has had a successful career riding her 12.2 pony Taisal Daisy May and has now moved up to her 14.2 Bonnie.

Amber and Honey

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:38:57 GMT

St. Helier, Jersey

Honey 11.2 hands 12 yrs old Welsh Section 'A' Dun Mare

Question & Answer Session

How long have you had Honey?

We have loaned her since September 2018

What has been your best competition so far?

Liberation Show, we won 5 trophies in one day!

What has been your most fun thing to do other than competing?

Mounted Games training!!! Stepping stones, because she is small, she is easy to get on and off. The same for tennis ball exchange, she is low to the ground, so bending down to get the balls out of the bucket is easy!

Favourite food?

Anything - well except apples!!!

Gail and Benjy

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:17:03 GMT

St. Mary, Jersey

Tullyboy Prince 15.1 10 yrs old Connemara Cream Dun

Gail has owned Benjy for 4 years after finding him on line in the Uk. She tried many others, but Benjy was the one.

They mainly concentrate on dressage after an injury but are hoping to get back into a little jumping.

Benjy is Very trainable. He picks up his legs for stretching after his girth has been tightened. He follows Gail around starting and stopping with whatever she is doing.

He loves pears, but unusually sucks them instead of chewing them!!

Cliff path walks and going deep into the sea are their favorite adventures.

Karen with Diddy and Foxy

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:40:38 GMT

St. Mary, Jersey

Royal Candyman Diddy 14 yrs old 14 hh Traditional Gypsy Cob Piebald

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Eldrick Firefox Foxy 8 yrs old 15 hh Welsh Section D Chestnut

Question and Answer Session

Diddy

Best Competition?

We won the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA) Dressage league championship this year for all of the UK!

How long have you owned Diddy?

I have owned him for 2 1/2 years. He was originally used as a show pony. I bought him off of a Facebook ad, untried. He really is my Best Pal!! Diddy is a little tryer, especially with all of his issues that he had before I bought him.

Quirks

He loves the camera!! Loves kissing, he will take a polo of your mouth. Loves looking in the mirror at himself in the dressage arena, loves attention-he will kick the stable if you are not paying attention to him!!

Foxy

How long have you owned Foxy?

We have only been together since last October. He was a show horse and couldn't walk a straight line down the dressage arena. He has come on leaps and bounds, is very trainable (and can now walk a straight line!!)

Character?

Foxy is a really nice guy! Scared of his own shadow. He is a 'Towny' and much prefers the tarmac and cars to being in the woods!

Quirks?

He won't go through water, but does everything with a smile!

Katherine and Timmy

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:19:55 GMT

Hidden Garden, St. Lawrence, Jersey

Optimum 16.2

19 yrs old Dutch Warmblood

Bay Gelding

Question & Answer:

Stable name?

Timmy

How long have you owned your horse?

Katherine has owned Timmy twice! She first bought him when he was a 6 year, then 6 years ago sadly sold him only to repurchase him 3 months ago!

Favorite thing to eat?

Timmy's favourite thing is to eat grass which is appropriate for a horse :)

Special Characteristics?

He likes it when you pull his tongue — this is especially handy when you are trying to keep him occupied at the show. He is very inquisitive and can get spooky.

Most memorable competition?

This would have to be GHOYS in 2012 and Wales & West that same year. He jumped brilliantly in the Grand Prix!

Loves?

Timmy LOVES the beach! The first thing we did when we bought him back that week was to take him to the beach. If he could smile, he was surely smiling!!

Matilda with Alfie & Jenkins

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:56:34 GMT

St. Peters, Jersey

Hillgarth Eclipse AKA - Alfie 8yrs old Welsh Section D Dark Bay

Uchin AKA - Jenkins 17yrs old KWPN Brown

Question and Answer Session

How long have you had your horses?

I have owned Alfie for 4 years and Jenkins for 2 1/2 years.

Favourite Food?

Alfie loves anything and Jenkins loves stud muffins (when he's allowed!)

Special Characteristics?

Alfie nibbles everything! He also likes to squeal when he is happy :)

Jenkins will open his door and just trot off!

Most memorable competition?

With Alfie - we had a PB of 71% at Petplan in Jersey so qualified to go and compete in the Uk.

With Jenkins - we placed 10th at Rackham in the South eventing BE90.

Favorite thing other than competing?

They Both love the beach!!

Milly & Jack

Thu, 23 May 2019 07:27:47 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Jack is a 12 year old 14.2 Irish Sport horse.
The Benest family have had him since a foal from their mare Dezzie. He was initially ridden by older sister Paris and has now been passed to Milly. His favourite discipline is Show Jumping.

Poppy & Ruby

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:19:38 GMT

St. Ouen, Jersey

Ruby is nine years old and has been with Poppy for 3 years. Her favourite discipline is Hunting.

Sophie with Romeo, Jake and Bob

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Question and answer session

My Romeo

Q: Most memorable competition?
A: First One Day Event in the Uk at Offchurch where we placed 1st!

Jake

Q: Show name?
A: Ku Hi Karisma

Q: Age and Breed?
A: old! Welsh Section B

Q: History?
A: I have had Jake since I was 8 years old. I've done everything on him: dressage, camp, showjumping - everything! He is the most amazing pony.

Q: Quirks?
A: He is definitely a trouble maker. He will bit you and he thinks that he is a stallion. But he gets away with it because he is so Cute!

Bob

Q: Show name?
A: Dunbeggan Bobcat

Q: Favorite Competition?
A: I've enjoyed all my competitions on him. One of the most memorable being the Cross Country Phase of the One Day Event we competed in the Uk at Broadway.

Grace with Mikey & Cassius

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:41:16 GMT

From 12.2 to 14.2

Grace has had a very successful career with her 12.2, My Little Miracle (Mikey), and is now looking forward to doing the same with her stunning 14.2 Cassius.

Issy and Tobbies

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:57:55 GMT

Question and Answer Session

Tobbies Deux

Q: How long have you owned Tobbies?
A: Just over a year

Q: Age?
A: 10

Q: Favourite food?
A: Stud muffins

Q: Favourite discipline?
A: Show jumping

Q: Most memorable competition to date?
A: GHOYS 2017

Q: Most fun?
A: Bombing off in the field at Ouaisne!

Q: Quirks?
A: Plays with Everything! He won't let you shut the stable door. He REALLY loves food.

India and Darcy

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:36:16 GMT

Question and Answer Session

Mr. Darcy

Q: How tall and what breed?
A: Darcy is a 17.0 hh Irish Draft horse

Q: Age?
A: 11 years old

Q: Favorite Competition?
A: We don't compete, but our favourite outing has been the 'Perry Wood Clinic" from the Spanish Riding School. It was titled, 'Get to know your horse".

Q: Memorable time?
A: When I saw him go to his first dressage competition and saw how beautiful he is!

Q: Quirks?
A: Loud noises! He loves the sound of large or loud vehicles especially my Dad's MK2 Ford Escort rally car - he actually neighs to it. And while other horses are running away from fireworks, he just stands there and watches!

Annika, Unic and Tegan

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:52:42 GMT

Question and Answer Session

Melbrook Tegan

Q: How old is Tegan and how long have you owned her?
A: She is 24 years old and I have owned her for 5 years

Q: Breed?
A: Welsh Section B pony

Q: About her?
A: Tegan was actually considered a dangerous pony so was a give away for £300! She took a year to figure out as she literally had no brakes. We tried everything, then tried a bitless bridle and it was like a miracle. In hind sight she may have had a damaged jaw and was in a lot of pain. She was under a lot of stress when we first got her - she actually fainted in the woods as it was just all too much!

Q: Now?
A: I've out grown her now, but when I was riding her and once we understood each other, we were able to do everything together !

Unic Delinée

Q: How old is Unic and how long have you owned him?
A: Unic is 9 years old and we have had him for 1 year.

Q: Breed?
A: Connomara Welsh X

Q: His story?
A: He used to rear but the dentist removed a piece of a tooth and has since been fine.

Q: Quirks?
A: Is not a lover of dogs!

Jessica and Dude

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:00:06 GMT

Pony Graduate 2018

Question and Answer Session

Who is Dude?
Dude's show name is 'Vermeil du Parc' which means Bright Red of the Park in French. He is an 8 year old Selle Francais /thoroughbred/cob. In France he is know as a pony/horse. A horse bred with a pony so that you get the smaller size.

Most memorable competition?
The Pony Club Christmas show last year at Les Marais indoor arena. That has been our most successful show so far.

Dude's favourite discipline?
Showjumping

Best non-competition memory?
Riding bareback around the fields, woods and cliff paths!

Character?
Dude is a super athletic, intelligent pony. He is very playful and likes to pick up buckets, help you undo velcro on rugs and gives Kisses.

Jemima & Clover

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:06:41 GMT

Pony Graduate - 2019

2019 is when Jemima will be transitioning to Seniors and riding Horses

Photographed at home and by kind permission at the Jersey Lavender Farm

Jemima and Clover Q & A

What breed is Clover?  Clover is an Irish Draft x Thoroughbred mare.
Age? 10
Height? 14.2 Pony
Partnership? Owned her for 2 1/2 years
Favorite Discipline? Jumping
Most memorable competition? Winning the Pony Club Pony Racing Sash in 2016
Favourite food? Polos (of course!), apples & Bubblegum lickits
Clover's quirks? Grumpy when being tacked up. She bites on a towel hanging on the door when you put her saddle on , but once she's tacked up she's back to her sweet self! She also likes opening her own feed bags, always willing to help.

On The Wall

mlowthorpe@aol.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:51:15 GMT

Print your images!

With the digital age, even as a photographer, I find that I don't print my images as much as I should. To see my images on your wall gives me such pride! For you to see your photos they give so many memories of a fleeting time in life. I can see myself reflected in the photo and it only goes to remind me to stop hiding behind the camera and get a photograph of myself!