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News - 2013

Diamond Dressage Regional Championships qualifications gained

Charlston - Medium Restricted - Summer 2013

Charlston - Advanced Medium Restricted AF - Summer 2013

Charlston - Medium Restricted FSM - Winter 2014

Charlston - Advanced Medium FSM - Winter 2014 

Louis - Novice Open - Summer 2013

Louis - Elementary Open - Summer 2013

Louis - Novice Open FSM - Winter 2014

Louis - Elementary Open FSM - Winter 2014 

Molly - Elementery Restricted - Summer 2013

Molly - Elementary Restricted FSM - Winter 2014

5 October

Another new arrival! Little 4 year old Muppet arrived from Cornwall with his owner Hannah! The cutest boy with movement to die for, he came with a bit of a reputation for being naughty, but after assessing him it was obvious his movement was the issue, so big when he became unbalanced he frightened himself and then WAS naughty!!! After a week, he is now a very different boy, much happier and much more confident. Hannah hasn't stopped smiling!

19 September

We are delighted to welcome Valerie and Earl to Diamond Dressage. A lovely bay TB gelding, Earl is proving to be a real gentleman and is getting much fuss and attention being in the stable next to the tea room!!!

14 September

Emma and Marbles return to University today - I was very sad to see them go and have to admit shedding a tear when I said goodbye to Marbles. However, they will be returning next Easter for the Summer, can't wait!!! Emma sent me the picture below of Marbles in his new stable, with her mum and dad! Aww, miss you little man :(

2 July

Helen and Riley joined us at Diamond Dressage. I have known Riley since a foal as he was bred by my great friend, Nicola McGivern. Riley is a full brother to Nicola's Olympic Ride Walero. Helen has done a couple of prelims with Riley and their training with me started the day after they arrived. A lovely partnership destined for great things!

9 April

The lovely Angela and Hazel return for 3 months intensive training - it's good to see them both again!

25 March

Our new groom, David Game joined us today. Trained at Contessa, we are sure he will be a real asset to Diamond Dressage!!

7 March

Charlston gets a mention in the Horse & Hound for his wins at the Essendon and District show!

3 March

Diamond Dressage rock at the Eastern Regional Championships with two top ten placings!!! Charlston was 4th in the Medium Restricted and Molly 10th in the Elementary Restricted FSM. Louis, at this first Regional Championships was a STAR coming 15th in the Novice Open FSM. 

2 March

Emma, Marbles' mum came to visit for the weekend and rode her boy!!! Her mum and dad are so thrilled with his progress (and the massive smile on Emma's face) MARBLES IS STAYING WITH US!!!! Just love riding this little man and am so glad he's not going back to Wales!

24 February

Charlston is now qualified for the Summer Regionals at Medium Restricted and the 2014 Winter Regionals Medium Restricted FSM!!!

News - 2012

15 December

The lovely Marbles and his owner joined us for Christmas while his owner, Emma, is home from University!! Another stunning Connemara, a bigger version of Joey!!!!  

22 November

So proud to have a write up on Louis' recent win at Patchetts in the Horse & Hound today!!! 

1 November

Chiltern & Thames Rider publish a lovely photograph of Louis today, accompanied by a write up on both Louis and Charlston, detailing their recent wins. 

4 July

Hamish, my 14 yo Scottish Terrier sadly died today. He was loved by everyone and will leave a huge empty space both at the yard and at home. I am absolutely heartbroken.

RIP my beautiful boy xxx

8 June

Received Charlston's Medium Regional Qualification letter in the post today!! Can't wait, we will be going to Keysoe to strut our stuff!!

Hazel

This lovely mare, owned by Angela, arrived on 19 May. She will be rebacked, schooled and hacked out while she is with us. Angela will then take her home and have FUN!!!

Charlston

26 April - Horse & Hound - a lovely paragraph reporting his medium wins at Woodlands.

Welcome!!

We have two new arrivals at Diamond Dressage!! 

Boyze who is a lovely chestnut roan, Selle Francais, gelding and belongs to Belinda. Boyze is Belinda's first horse and is just about perfect!! Both horse and owner have settled in very well and are starting to enjoy themselvs out hacking and in the school. Boyze is a been there, seen it, done it, got the t-shirt kind of boy, the photo below sums up his feelings about us mere mortals quite nicely!!

Memphis, a striking ISH gelding belongs to David, who was recommended to come to Diamond Dressage by their vet, Susanna Ballinger. Memphis is the apple of his owner's eye and they can be seen romping around the countryside daily with big smiles on their faces on their daily 3 hour hacks!!!

He's Here!!!!!!!

Qruz has arrived - see blog for more photos!!!

Qrusade MKM

Tracey has bought an 8 month old colt by Quaterback out of a State Premium mare Dorett (Donnerhall x Rubinstein). He will be arriving, from the MKM Sporthorse Stud in Aberdeen, in the middle of January 2012. 

Charlston

Gets his Regional Championship Qualification letter through the post - we will be going to Patchetts in February to contest the Elementary Open FSM.

News - 2011

Joey

Lucky, lucky Alfie Wheeler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Joey a grey 14.2hh, 11 yo Connemara competition pony arrived on the yard to many ooo's and aaaah's from everyone!!!! Previously owned since a 4 yo by Tracey's very good friend, Sandie Gibbs, Joey had been totally outgrown. Happily jumping pony club opens with Sandie's sons, Joey is the perfect schoolmaster for Alfie and they are having a huge amount of fun together already. A huge thankyou to Sandie for agreeing to sell him - she cried the whole way home after delivering him!!!!!

Dakota

Another new arrival!!!!! This beautiful, 17hh, 7yo Trakehner mare and her owner Kirsty have joined the yard. They are training with Tracey and have come on in leaps and bounds (not literally!) in a very short time indeed. Another partnership now sure to go on to great things!!!

Tally

Sue and Tally joined us from sunny Clacton when Sue moved back to Hertfordshire. He is a 14.2hh, Welsh pony with lots of attitude and no manners!!! Poor Sue stressed and stressed about his behaviour when they first arrived, until Tracey explained to her that with patient, firm handling he would be fine. Low and behold, a month later he is a different pony and Sue is starting to enjoy him, her confidence is growing daily in handling him and with Tracey's help she is starting to enjoy riding him again - and that's what it's all about!

Ballereno

Well that didn't take long!!! Just as Tracey was enjoying Baby B, one of her friends came along, fell in love with him and bought him!!!!! He's off to enjoy a life of luxury and dressage. 

Doris

We are over the moon to announce that Doris has been sold to a long-term client Sarah-Jayne Hagon. Doris will stay with us on livery and Tracey will be helping SJ with her training. The plan for this lovely mare is to do the BSJA 6 year old classes next year and maybe some eventing!!! WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

Ballereno

Introducing Baby B, a 7 year old Oldenburg Gelding that Tracey has bought to bring on and sell. A wonderful boy, with a fantastic BD record!! Baby B is by Breitling with Donnerhall on his Dam Line, he is a Rolls Royce of a ride and has an amazing engine!!!

Doris III

We would like to introduce Doris, a 5 year old British Bred Sports Horse, that Tracey has bought to bring on and sell. She is a beautiful, athletic horse, out of a mare that has won at AM and jumped Foxhunter tracks and is by the eventing stallion, McGuigan (sadly, now deceased). She will go on to do any job and has superb paces and a lovely temperament.

Chiltern & Thames Rider Magazine, Issue 230 1-28 June 2011

Charlston receives a lovely write-up and photo (taken by his number 1 fan, Caroline) in the article headed 'Locals dazzle at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships'.

Work Experience Pupil

We are happy to introduce Ellie McEvoy to you. Ellie, who is 18, is studying Horse Care & Management at Oaklands College and has opted to do her 4 weeks' work experience with Diamond Dressage. Ellie is a very capable and likeable young lady and we are thoroughly enjoying having her with us.

Minty

We would would like to welcome Minty to the yard. Minty is owned by Sarah-Jayne and was a livery with us prior to Sarah-Jayne going to Nottingham University and taking him with her! This is her final year, so Minty has returned to us and S-J is revising for her exams!!

Ella

We would like to welcome Ella to the yard. This little mare is 23 years old and has been referred to us on box rest by vet, Lisa Grahame. Her owner Frances bred Ella and we are happy to be able to ensure that her time on box rest is well managed.

BD Winter National Championships

Tracey and Charlston are placed 5th in the Elementary Restricted Freestyle to Music on a great score of 70%!!!!!

Elvis

Elvis arrived on the yard today!! A beautiful 16.1, 8yo Westfalian gelding, bought by Hilary from Garry Willams. After a difficult beginning to the year, Elvis has put a smile back on Hilary's face and we would like to wish Hilary lots of luck with her new boy.

Hilary's Erik enjoyed his last couple of month's with us and was pts at the beginning of the year. A heartbreaking decision for Hilary, but definitely the right decision for her beautiful boy. 

NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships 2011

Charlston has qualified for the Elementary Restricted Music Freestyle at Hartpury, Gloucestershire on 15 April 2011. 

Bradford

Bradford arrived today, what a character - it's already 'all about Bradford' on the yard!!! Referred to us by his vet, Suzanna Ballinger (Chris Harris & Associates) he has an injury requiring 3 months box rest. Suzanna and his owner Sue decided that he would cope with box rest more easily if managed on a professional yard, rather than at home, with his best friends leaving him every morning to go to the field. He loves attention and we will ensure that he gets plenty during his stay with us!  

Expresso

Expresso arrived on Monday, what a cutie!!! A 14.2, mare, owned by Liz. She has settled in well and is enjoying going out in the field and making new friends! Liz hacked out today with me (riding Odhir) and then went in the school for a photo shoot!!!

Molly

Molly arrived on Saturday, a lovely 16.1, 8 yo British Bred Hanoverian by Medoc. Owned by one of my long-standing liveries, Clare. It wont be long before this combination are out winning!!!!

News - 2010

Smokey

Smokey arrived on Thursday, the most gorgeous pony (apart from Chunky of course) ever!!! Smokey is a 13.2, Connie X - I can see him being spoilt rotten, as well as his owner Alfie who is too cute for words!!!!!

Odhir

After selling her previous horse for her and viewing what felt like 100s of horses, we eventually found Lisa, one of our longstanding liveries, a new horse. Dodging the snow to get him home proved difficult and he finally arrived 2 days before Christmas! Odhir is a 16.3h TB gelding, I'm sure Lisa is going have to lots of fun with him!

Erik

We have another new Livery! Eric arrived at the weekend, a 17.1h Westfalian gelding, owned by Hilary.

Honey

We have a new Livery!!! Honey arrived at the weekend, a 15h beautiful Appaloosa mare owned by Alice and her mum Michelle. 

Cheal Stella by Starlight

We lost this beautiful mare on Monday. She was a fabulous little mare, with a big personality and a huge heart. Much loved, she will be greatly missed, we are all in shock and feeling very raw. Our thoughts are with her owner Clare.

Stella, to live in the hearts of those that love you is not to die, RIP angel.

Chiltern & Thames Rider Magazine

Diamond Dressage is featured in Issue 223 of Chiltern & Thames Rider magazine

(27 Oct - 23 Nov 2010). 

Tracey was contacted by Gill Battram who had been asked to write an article on setting up a livery yard - she was only too pleased to help! Gill visited the yard, had the 'grand tour' and then the interview began over a nice cup of coffee! We are absolutely thrilled with the finished article - it really is a true picture of how Tracey feels about the horses in her care and how the yard is run.

Gill took the amazing picture below of Tracey with her horses - which is also featured in the article!

Rusty

We have a new livery!!! He's a 10.2h Shetland, owned by Brandon who is 5 and mum Jo!!

Ruby Tuesday

Nikki Guarnieri, one of our longstanding liveries recently asked us to find her an eventer. After many detailed phonecalls to prospective vendors, a shortlist was drawn up and Tracey and Nikki started to view the horses selected. 

The third horse viewed was Ruby Tuesday, a 16.1hh, 9yo, KWPN mare, and we instantly knew she was the 'one'!!!

Trained by Tracey, Nikki and Ruby have already formed a great partnership and are entered up for their first Event together at Tweseldown. The pictures below show Nikki and Ruby XC schooling, a week after her purchase!!!

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