Scottish Thistle at Longnewton.

So we had a good showing of Chamfrons at the Scottish Thistle with Rebecca and Chamfron by Dand doing a 30km on the Friday and Kirstin with Chamfron Agata de Fuego doing the 30km on Sunday.  Then on the Saturday Jessica and Chamfron Colorado took on the big ride, 160km (100 miles in old money) in one day.  They started at 5am and finished just a few minutes after midnight.  Despite my assurance that it was June in Scotland and would hardly be dark at all, I can confirm it was indeed very dark!!  For safety we fronted her with the car on the road sections of the last loop and in turn we were fronted by a whole team of badgers leading the way.  Tack off, two sloshes and straight in to vet with a 40/41 HR and a Best Condition award.  In other Chamfron news Chamfron Almendra was fourth in her first British Eventing 100 (in her case it’s 100cm fences, not 100 miles!)

Chamfron Outings

Chamfron Osito and Chamfron Perdita have been out winning polo matches, Chamfron Marco Polo has been enjoying a farm ride with friends and Chamfron by Dand was awarded Best Presented at Glenfarg in the 30km.

 

 

Spotted at work

Drove past the Witches memorial at Dunning last week and had outings to Stranraer and the Scone Palace garden fair.  Spotted my first slow worm, would still like to see an Adder!

Cairngorm 100 - Trail Ride

The Cairngorm 100 mile ride runs as a one day ride one year and a four day trail ride the following year.  This year after an epic road trip from South Wales Christine and Chamfron Tizona completed the trail ride.  They got a week of glorious weather and enjoyed the spectacular scenery as they rode across Balmoral estate, Invercauld, Mar Lodge, Glenlivet and Dorback.

 

Update on Kitty

Kitty was one of just four Arrayan foals by visiting mares and we had her back as a youngster to break in and polo school.  She absolutely blew us away she was so athletic and balanced, everyone that saw her schooling that summer loved her but she wasn’t for sale and we were not in a position to make a bold offer for her.  Last year she was sold and she has definitely landed on her feet with Morre Polo team who also think the world of her, she’s a yard favourite.  I was pleased to hear her older sister Lucia has also found a spot at Silver Leys Polo. 

Chamfron Outings

Chamfron Colorado did the 30km at Glendelvine, heart rate out and in 28!  Mojito looking very smart at Brechin.

Polo Ponies

 The season is in full swing for Perdita and Osito.