Belle at 9 months.

Belle is growing fast and is now 9 months. Here are some pics of her enjoying the winter sunshine today.

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Performance Arabians' 2012 filly, La Belleza de Picasso (Picasso Kossack x Rodania Karisma), has made a great recovery, following colic surgery two months ago. She wasn't given a good prognosis when Clyde Veterinary Group operated. They had to remove 19' of small intestine and so many things could have gone wrong. They didn't reckon on a tough little Arabian though and she bounced back without any setbacks. Here she is on her first day of freedom, following six weeks box rest. She has been an absolute superstar throughout and won many new admirers when she was in intensive care. She has been so sensible and accepting of all that has happened. Many thanks to Andrew and Will for saving her and to all the team for their dedication, fantastic levels of care and personal interest in her (and her mum).

Qualified for National Finals

Both Ruby Shy and Laguna Flame had previously qualified for the 2nd Round of the National Amateur Series, sponsored by Dodson & Horrell. The 2nd Round was held today at Kingsbarn. Both of them have now qualified for the finals to be held at Aintree later in the year. They were two of only six clear rounds qualifying today. Ruby is now through in two sections, having secured her other qualification place at Rowallan a couple of weeks ago. Sadly, we won't be able to make the trip as we can't leave the other horses and it would be a tad too expensive, not to mention we are both working and it's a 4 day event. Shame really but that's just life.

Riley's Olympic Flame (Alfie)

Linda Riley has just sent some updated pics of Riley's Olympic Flame, Alfie to his friends, (Incandescent Flame x Piece of the Puzzle). He certainly has grown well and is a lovely sportshorse type. I am sure he will have a great future and we look forward to hearing of his progress.

Strenaby Showpiece (Pixie) Update

Strenaby Showpiece, by It's Showtyme and bred by Alma Darville, is growing into a stunning young filly. Wow!

Laguna Flame Cruises to Discovery Win.

Laguna Flame won the Discovery Class at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre today. It was a huge class with well over 50 competitors. The competition was stiff but Laguna Flame showed his Arabian speed and agility, comfortably winning the class. It was also a qualifier for Scottish Horse of the Year Show at Ingliston. Ruby Shy qualified earlier in the year so we have two through to the final.

Foalie Update.

The breeders of two of this year's foals have sent recent pics to show how well they are growing. Turning a lovely liver chestnut tobiano is Apollo by Picasso Kossack and out of Tilly, bred by Kate Hedges. What a smart-looking boy he is! Next up is Blame It On The Bubbles (aka Magnum) by AKA Starbuck's Champagne Star and out of Blame It On The Boogie, bred by Janine Wade. He's getting his dad's black points and is such a looker with his four high white stockings.  He also has dad's white mark on his rump and will be a gorgeous buckskin colour. Lush!