Our sponsored rider, Geoff Billington has had a busy start to the year. After completing The Champions Tour in January he spent a month competing across Scandinavia, in Denmark and Norway. Here he came second on Pedro in the biggest Grand Prix class in Norway as well as picking up the rides on two new Grade A horses, a nine year old called Quite Cadiz and a twelve year old, Charoix.
After several placings in Scandinavia with his new rides, Geoff has returned to the UK and had great results in the Grand Prix at Towerlands Premier Show, winning on Pedro, and the following weekend coming second on Quite Cadiz in the big class at The Hand Premier Show.
He now has lecture/demo's to do before competing at The British Open in the A&B Championships at the beginning of April and will then be travelling to Hartpury to give a masterclass during the Gala Evening at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships on 16th April.
What this space for all the latest updates, straight from the horses mouth!
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Steph has an action packed March!
"Mr President and I qualified first time out this year for the National Championships in September, when we went to Myerscough Premier League, winning the Grand Prix with just under 70%, this earned us a lovely picture and write up in Horse & Hound magazine and means the pressure is off to go to any more Premier League shows because the other piece of news is that I am nearly 6 months pregnant!"
"I will continue to ride providing I feel well enough and I trust Mr President with my life so even if I can't school him I will keep him ticking along with hacking. Simon, my husband, will keep the horses exercised when I can't ride. I plan on taking Clyde - my 5 year old - out to do the Badminton Young Horse qualifiers in mid April - providing my jodhpurs still fit and also my other 5 year old Ancie will be doing some Young Horse classes."
"Mr President and I have been nominated to represent Great Britain at Addington in the CDI*** Freestyle over Easter but we are not sure whether we will be going yet - it is very nice to be selected all the same. Clyde has been doing very well competing unaffiliated Elementary level - I am not allowed to qualify for anything under Medium level as I am a Grade 1 rider so we will continue at Elementary level unaffiliated for the time being."
"We have also been asked by Horse magazine to help two riders in a masterclass at the end of April. They will travel to our yard and I will give them some assistance and it will feature at a later date in the magazine. Overall it has been a busy month and we have plenty to keep us occupied with!"
"I will continue to ride providing I feel well enough and I trust Mr President with my life so even if I can't school him I will keep him ticking along with hacking. Simon, my husband, will keep the horses exercised when I can't ride. I plan on taking Clyde - my 5 year old - out to do the Badminton Young Horse qualifiers in mid April - providing my jodhpurs still fit and also my other 5 year old Ancie will be doing some Young Horse classes."
"Mr President and I have been nominated to represent Great Britain at Addington in the CDI*** Freestyle over Easter but we are not sure whether we will be going yet - it is very nice to be selected all the same. Clyde has been doing very well competing unaffiliated Elementary level - I am not allowed to qualify for anything under Medium level as I am a Grade 1 rider so we will continue at Elementary level unaffiliated for the time being."
"We have also been asked by Horse magazine to help two riders in a masterclass at the end of April. They will travel to our yard and I will give them some assistance and it will feature at a later date in the magazine. Overall it has been a busy month and we have plenty to keep us occupied with!"
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
An Advance for Nedz suffering from laminitis
Nedz Advance is manufactured using a unique process that steams chopped straw to make it unpalatable before compressing it in to pellets. These pellets break down to form a soft, cushioned and extremely absorbent base for your horse or pony to be stabled on.
Offering a supportive, clean and hygienic bedding alternative ensures that horses and ponies suffering from laminitis, or related issues, can remain comfortable and supported even when stabled for long periods.
Barefoot trimmer, Angela Corner has found Nedz Advance to be the most effective solution on the market. “As a barefoot trimmer I’m always on the lookout for the most suitable bedding for barefoot horses – both my own and my clients. Nedz Advance is the best bedding I’ve found. The unrivalled absorbency means that when horses are stabled their feet do not get damp by standing in wet bedding, which is vital for developing tough feet.”
“Nedz Advance also provides the comfort and support for hooves required by horses transitioning from shod to barefoot and would be particularly beneficial for horses recovering from laminitis and navicular syndrome,” she states. “And it’s a doddle to muck out too, leaving more time for the important stuff like riding! For barefoot horses there is nothing better on the market than Nedz Advance.”
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Stephanie Croxford keeps us up to date...
Progress with Mr P's schooling this month has been affected by the poor weather as we only have an outdoor school. However Mr P is firing on all cylinders and ready for the competition season to start. He is out this weekend for a run out at a local show and to get back into the swing of things after the winter.
His first proper show is going to be Myerscough Permier League on the 13 and 14 March. He is entered into the grand Prix Kur as part of the Gala evening on the Saturday night and then the Grand Prix Qualifer on the Sunday morning.
We have found Nedz Pro to be excellent and all the horses have managed the transition on to it very well. It has made the barn less dusty than conventional shavings and has been very easy to muck out and keep the beds clean.
His first proper show is going to be Myerscough Permier League on the 13 and 14 March. He is entered into the grand Prix Kur as part of the Gala evening on the Saturday night and then the Grand Prix Qualifer on the Sunday morning.
We have found Nedz Pro to be excellent and all the horses have managed the transition on to it very well. It has made the barn less dusty than conventional shavings and has been very easy to muck out and keep the beds clean.
Monday, 1 February 2010
A new Nedz enters the dressage arena...
Having stepped in to the equestrian limelight with her talented and well known chestnut gelding, Mr President, Stephanie Croxford has made an inspirational journey from Novice rider to representing Great Britain in just six years!
Equestrian bedding manufacturer Nedz, are extremely pleased to have established a partnership with Stephanie and her exceptional sidekick Mr President and look forward to assisting her in the coming seasons. “Stephanie is a strong ambassador for her sport and proves that hard work and dedication pays off,” says Nedz Managing Director Lisa Cooper. “She represents all of the Nedz values and I have no doubt that she will be a valued member of our team. We are looking forward to helping form part of her support team and watching her and Mr President’s success.”
"I am very happy to be sponsored by Nedz,” says Stephanie. “It is a good quality product and all my horses seem very happy and settled on it. Nedz is easy to use, cost effective and makes for a clean, dust free environment with the Dutch barn.”
Friday, 29 January 2010
Nedz are the ORIGINAL chopped straw supplier...
Nedz have been producing top quality, chopped straw bedding for over seven years and in that time the dedicated company has established a large following of both professional and amateur equestrian owners.
Nedz Original was the debut product in the Nedz range – as well as being the original chopped straw bedding product launched on to the equestrian market. Over the years the product and manufacturing process has been developed and improved to offer horse owners a superior bedding solution with a host of modern benefits.
Nedz are the original bedding manufacturer to use a totally natural and organic formula to discourage bed eating and maintain healthy, hygienic environments for both horse and owner to spend time in.
The rigorous dust extraction process makes Nedz Original virtually dust free and provides a super absorbent, economical and easy to muck out alternative to other bedding products on the market.
Nedz Original was the first of its kind and is the original chopped straw bedding product!
Priced at £5.50 £6.50 for a 20kg bag, Nedz Original is readily available. Visit our brand new website, www.nedz.co.uk or telephone (01772) 877096 to find out more.
Nedz Original was the debut product in the Nedz range – as well as being the original chopped straw bedding product launched on to the equestrian market. Over the years the product and manufacturing process has been developed and improved to offer horse owners a superior bedding solution with a host of modern benefits.
Nedz are the original bedding manufacturer to use a totally natural and organic formula to discourage bed eating and maintain healthy, hygienic environments for both horse and owner to spend time in.
The rigorous dust extraction process makes Nedz Original virtually dust free and provides a super absorbent, economical and easy to muck out alternative to other bedding products on the market.
Nedz Original was the first of its kind and is the original chopped straw bedding product!
Priced at £5.50 £6.50 for a 20kg bag, Nedz Original is readily available. Visit our brand new website, www.nedz.co.uk or telephone (01772) 877096 to find out more.
Monday, 4 January 2010
What does your choice of Nedz bedding say about you?
A bit of fun to brighten up those dreary January days!
You are a traditionalist who likes a big fluffy bed for your horse to snuggle down in to. You choose comfort first over other requirements and like to provide a cosy feel in your own environment – which you like to re-create for your horse. Your personality is fun loving and you adore giving people around you, and your horse, the fine things in life. Mucking out is part of the enjoyment of having horses and you like to spend time creating a beautiful stable for your horse to live in. You like to create a stable you would happily dive in to yourself!
Time is of the essence for you – you lead a hectic life and like to spend what free time you have focusing on enjoyment. You have high aspirations in your riding and practicality is a main priority, however you do have a soft side and like to maintain comfort levels. You like your stable to look welcoming, smart and tidy but don’t want to spend hours maintaining it.
You like to be in touch with the latest innovations in life and tend to be quite minimalist in your style. Practicality is a very important aspect of the way you run your everyday life and you like things to be functional, cost effective and easy to use. Mucking out is more of a chore and you would far rather spend your time riding and doing more important tasks – it is simply a necessary part of horse ownership and whilst it needs to be clean and hygienic, spending hours presenting it is not a priority.
You are a traditionalist who likes a big fluffy bed for your horse to snuggle down in to. You choose comfort first over other requirements and like to provide a cosy feel in your own environment – which you like to re-create for your horse. Your personality is fun loving and you adore giving people around you, and your horse, the fine things in life. Mucking out is part of the enjoyment of having horses and you like to spend time creating a beautiful stable for your horse to live in. You like to create a stable you would happily dive in to yourself!
Time is of the essence for you – you lead a hectic life and like to spend what free time you have focusing on enjoyment. You have high aspirations in your riding and practicality is a main priority, however you do have a soft side and like to maintain comfort levels. You like your stable to look welcoming, smart and tidy but don’t want to spend hours maintaining it.
You like to be in touch with the latest innovations in life and tend to be quite minimalist in your style. Practicality is a very important aspect of the way you run your everyday life and you like things to be functional, cost effective and easy to use. Mucking out is more of a chore and you would far rather spend your time riding and doing more important tasks – it is simply a necessary part of horse ownership and whilst it needs to be clean and hygienic, spending hours presenting it is not a priority.
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