Anthea Steele Equestrian

IPS northern area

10 ponies in total for the team

5 of which are 4yo’s so we had a very busy day

Brookllan sweet dreams missed her show pony lead rein as I was riding so we went into newcomers with darcie Jackson for the experience

Rotherwood its the business & Jocelyn Hutchinson 2nd show pony

Meeryhill Lorenzo at his first ridden show coming 4th in the large breeds with myself

Dawros voodoo ray in hand reserve supreme led by Rachel Mccoey

Brookllan Beaus Delight
Winner of the part bred ridden at his first ridden show

Quinton Shiraz & Miya Armstrong
Winner of the LR SHP
Taylor Armstrong then rode in the newcomers to place 4th

Musslebrough Darcie & Darcie Jackson competed in the m&m lead rein with a tiny baby blip in their show

Ronelle ebony ridden by miya armstrong
M&m mini reserve champion

Homealone sparkles ridden by Ellie Williams 2nd in the coloured ridden

Thanks again to the owners, helpers and riders and of course the ponies who had a wonderful day off in the field

Balmoral show 2026

Delighted with the ponies in cold wet conditions - can we have a warm sunny show now???

Ronelle Ebony ridden by Miya Armstrong
Pulled 2nd and stayed 2nd in a huge class of top ponies
Both tiny pony and rider can hold their own 🤩

Brookllan sweet-dreams ridden by Alice Shelly
Pacing 5th in a strong class of open show ponies and hunters
She’s just a baby and so much mileage to gain

Musslebouragh Darcie ridden by Alice Shelly & led by Rachel mccoey put in a great performance for another baby pony and ended out of the placing
Alice giving both ponies a great ride and invaluable experience 😃

Rotherwood it’s the business ridden by Jocelyn Hutchinson
Reserve champion show pony
Those little size 3 booties rode her beautifully with the highest ride mark
I love this combination to watch 😍

Thanks again to owners, helpers, leaders and those back home keeping the yard going 👍🏼

A busy few weeks ahead now as we start to get the novice ponies out and about aswell

Well done to all other competitors on fab results 😃

NIF 2026

What a busy weekend, we headed off Thursday morning with 8

Brookllan sweet dreams ridden by Alice Shelly sharing the leading job with me was Rachel mccoey
Novice show pony reserve champion
3rd part bred
3rd open show pony LR
This little pony arrived with me unbroken at the end of January and her results this weekend shows her versatility

Ronelle ebony ridden by Miya Armstrong
Our trusty little steed was tiny tots champion, 2nd in the open lead rein and 2nd in the lead rein working hunter

Dawros voo doo ray who I rode
2nd novice m&m smalls
This little stallion was backed 5 weeks ago and we are delighted with his performance in such an atmosphere

Rotherwood it’s the business ridden by Jocelyn Hutchinson
2nd open show pony
Super pleased with Lulu’s performance and I’m sure she can’t wait to sleep over with Jocelyn 😜

Quinton Shiraz ridden by Miya Armstrong
And lead by both myself and Rachel mccoey
3rd novice show pony lead rein
3rd SHP lead rein
3rd open SHP lead rein
Raz was brought in 5 weeks ago after a very long break since being broken many years ago and Miya was her first tiny jockey to sit on board

Musslebouragh Darcie ridden by Darcie Jackson
No placing in the novice lead rein m&m
Every day is a learning day for the two darcies, Darcie pony was only broke over the winter and Darcie wasn’t doing rising trot 6 weeks ago so we are delighted with both as they have so much more to give

Pickmere Wizard of oz ridden by Ellie Williams as we had a clash of classes and I had to ride the stallion in his class
6th part bred ridden

Homealone sparkles ridden by Ellie Williams
Jumped the performance workers to unfortunately have a pole down

I also had the privilege of leading pom pom in the veteran class with Alice to gain a 4th in great company thanks Rebecca

And chaseford camellia with wynter in the open show pony lead rein to place 2nd

Our little team competed in the fancy dress coming champions as ‘The Arena Party’ accompanying the riders were the 2 little Shetlands who were fantastic from start to finish
The 2 girls Alice & miya went for the hobby horse competition placing 1st & 2nd 🐴

As always thanks to the owners, riders, leaders and those who get handed ponies to hold or trips to the lorry for bits and bobs
Also Thanks to our chef for the weekend I know we are a demanding bunch but on the bright side atleast we do the dishes 😂😂

https://youtube.com/shorts/86NlZBHoSjk?si=mi8gj8nXVCl8KlCF

IPS spring Show

Our first show of 2026 was a successful one

Ronelle ebony & Miya Armstrong
Clear in the lead rein working hunter
3rd m&m lead rein

Brookllan Sweet-Dreams & Rachel McCoey
1st sp 4yo & over
Overall reserve supreme in hand

Rotherwood it’s the business & Jocelyn Hutchinson
1st sp 138-148
Reserve champion show pony

Brookllan Dream Boy & Miya Armstrong
1st sp lead rein
Reserve sp mini champion

Pickmere wizard of oz & myself
2nd part bred ridden

Dawros Voodoo Ray & myself
1st m&m 4yo and over

Musselbrough Darcie & Miya
4th newcomer lead rein

I am forever greatful to have such an amazing team of helpers, owners and liveries, from the endless days of bringing my little lead rein jockey up to ride each pony,the lunch makers, those who help keep the outfits ready for each class, the kids dressed and the craic going Sarah & Ally kept the lorry and kids impeccable yesterday!!

I’m starting another season of showing, with 2 girls who work so hard alongside me daily.. Rachel and Ellie no matter what I ask they are there, without them both we couldn’t do what we do! The dedication they have for our team of ponies is second to none 😃

Brookllan Stud
Rachel Gavan-mccoey
Ellie Williams
Charlotte Douglas

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21yo 12.2hh mare
Lovely little pony who can turn her hoof to anything
Absolutely loves her job and is a complete jumping machine
Suited to a confident child as she is very much point and go
Loves to hack
Easy to work around, stands like a gem to clip Complete schoolmistress
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Lambay Schiaparelli

Sire: Hanmere Icon
Dam : Locksley Donatella Versace

11yo 12.2hh Welsh section B mare

Mini is a super competitive little pony who rides beautifully on the flat, she would make a super dressage pony

Mini loves to hack alone or in company and really loves to hack around the park

Mini loves jumping and will happily canter around a course of fences

Easy to clip trim etc
Loads on the lorry and stands happily when others come on or off

No vices
Open to vetting
Videos available upon request

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Toytown Tantrums ‘N’ Tears

5yo Welsh section a mare 116cm
Sire: penboeth bravo
Dam: llanai thymless

Tia is the ultimate lead rein/FR pony who happily looks after the smallest, wobbliest jockeys on the lead

Tia has previous pony club experience, she pops a course of fences and loves to hack, either alone or in company

She is a very pleasant quiet pony to have on the yard, she is easy to clip trim etc and loves a hot bath after working

Travels easily and happily stands on the lorry whilst others are off working

Easily handled by kids on the ground, pleasant for little people to lead and work around

Only for sale due to owners personal circumstances

Loving family home wanted for the special lady

Videos available upon request
Open to vetting
🌍 Transport can be arranged

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Another very busy week with lots of new and old faces getting out and about with their little jockeys