PBSA Youngstock Show 2016

Today was the annual Pony Breeders of Shetland Youngstock Show.   It is held at the Lerwick Marts.

I have never been before but I thought I should go and help (read get in the way) Bergli Stud.

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The little ponies were wearing hay.  Probably not a good look for the show ring. We had to pick it all out before they went in.

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Everyone was involved.

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I was trying to work out how the camera flash worked – I failed dismally and gave up.  I may even have to RTFM.

This is the judge. I could be wrong, but I think he came from Scotland.

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Presentations were made before the show.

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How we all laughed.

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And then on with the serious bit.

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There were big classes.

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Everyone  worked hard.

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The statutory raffle (I think it is actual part of the Shetland Constitution).

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The Loot everyone wanted.

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Some folk kept their ponies in their horseboxes (the weather forecast was vile).

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There was also ample pony parking outside.

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Here are a few moments that grabbed me at the time  …..

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It was a good day, if tiring, and my I couldn’t feel my feet for most of the day, but it was certainly worth it.

My favourite pony, Dimma from Bergli, was Reserve Overall Champion.

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I have always loved her and known she is very special

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I am now officially dead and my feet are returning ownership to me.  Bloody cold.

 

 

4 thoughts on “PBSA Youngstock Show 2016

  1. Roberta Earley

    Fantastic Frances, lovely ponies…out here red is second….Congratulations to all, for ponies that are natural..

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