Walnut Hill Carriage Competition 2012

[Dream]

I just wanted to share some photos from my recent trip to the Walnut Hill Pleasure Show in Pittsford, NY.

The horse is Graham's Queen Bee (Amber) a 5 year old, 36.5", AMHR/ASPC mare that I have been showing for the last 2 years. She is owned by John and Arlene McCallum. At Walnut Hill they only allow Minis 34" and under to be in their Miniature Horse division, forcing horses like Amber into the Small Pony division (up to 12.2HH). I didn't have any expectations for her in the Small Pony division but showing at Walnut Hill is such an amazing experience that I really wanted to go.

I am so excited to say that we won 2 classes and placed well in 2 others earning enough points to be Split A Small Pony Champion! I'm very proud of Amber for showing everyone that Minis are a force to be reckoned with

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Plate presentation for our win in Progressive Cones

Scurry obstacle

Picking up speed in Scurry Obstacle.

Plate presentation for our Scurry win.

Entering the water in Cross Country Obstacle

In the water crossing!

Thanks for letting me share

 

[Reignmaker Miniatures]

Congratulations on your wins! Those are wonderful pictures, you should post them to the driving forum.

 

[MajorClementine]

Wow that looks like so much fun! Congrats on your placements! You guys look amazing.

 

[targetsmom]

Wow, congratulations!! That is really impressive. Some year I might make it to Walnut Hill and I am glad you explained what happens with a B size mini. I knew their mini division was 34" & under so I assumed a B mini was a small pony but so nice to know they CAN be competitive. GREAT JOB and thanks for sharing the pictures. I love your "pony"!

 

[paintponylvr]

Beutiful turnout on a b-u-t-full mini!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your photos!

 

[MindyLee]

Great pics!!!

I believe a woman that I trimmed her minis/small ponies entered and showed at that same show as well. She was telling me all about it and showed me pics of her past wins and the name of the place sounds really familiar...

I'll see her next week to do more trims, I see how she did too!

Again congrats!

 

[drivin*me*buggy]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Excellent work from both of you.

Angie

 

[TMR]

Congratulations. A win at Walnut Hill is something to be proud of and not easily attainable. For those that don't know, Walnut Hill is one of the largest and most prestigious carriage shows in the US. Its has the who's who of carriage driving competing. You must be on could nine and good for you for showing that yet another mini that can compete with the big guys.

 

[CZP1]

Beautiful turnout! I miss going to Walnut Hill! Grew up around there!

 

[Dream]

Thank you everyone

. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

 

[shalakominiatureshowhorses]

I love the pics of ya'll going into the water

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Congratulations! Very elegant turnouts. Enjoyed the photos.

 

[Kendra]

Congratulations!! That last photo is AMAZING!

 

[hobbyhorse23]

Dream, those are outstanding photos of an outstanding turnout. You should be very proud as I'm sure you rightfully are! Amber is amazing and you've done a fine job with her.

Leia