15th August saw the second of our SQH Challenge Summer Series Shows.  Over 40 horses attended to compete in a wide range of classes for all breeds of horses, and all abilities judged by Alan Payne, ably assisted by his wife Sally as ring steward.  David was let loose with the microphone (which is not always a good idea) before the wonderful Camilla Calverley-Halford wrestled the microphone from Mr Deptford and proceeded to announce the classes with great aplomb.

We've got some exciting news for our SQH Challenge Shows in August and October.

August Training Camp Prior to the Show
Why not come and stay with us for one or two days before the show and train with Lucy Adams, and David and Sarah Deptford - depending on numbers, we may ask additional trainers to be part of this event.  We'll be keeping numbers of the groups small and you can attend Friday and Saturday at a discounted rate, or just Saturday and the show. 

Click below for the schedule
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October Show includes AQHA Novice Classes
For our October show, we're making a weekend of it by moving the show to the 16th and we're in the process of getting approval to add AQHA Novice Classes, (Novice Amateur and Novice Youth).   We'll still have our popular SQH Challenge Classes, and we'll still be PAC affiliated to the Paint Horse Association so the show is open to all breeds.  So it's all the same as before, but with the addition of the AQHA Novice classes.  We're delighted that Bob Mayhew has agreed to be our Judge for this show and he's kindly agreed to carry out a post show training day on Sunday 17th, this is a unique opportunity to learn how to improve your showing experience working with a top class Judge.  Make a note 16th-17th October!  Keep checking back for more details.

The SQH Challenge Show on 30th May proved to be a record breaking show.  Following on from the popular and very successful three day Westernscene Summer Camp, additional horses hauled in for another of the popular SQH Shows.

Over 50 horses on site with 192 runs, with the largest class a record breaking 36 classes had  prizes down to 6th place in most classes.  Class winners took home winners flowers, and as usual there was plenty of chocolate!  Judge Megan Roughley was amazed at the popularity of the SQH Shows.  These shows are aimed at all breeds of horses.  If they wear western tack, we've got classes for all.  Most importantly these shows are meant to be FUN!

High Point winners at this show won Sovereign Rugs, along with winners sashes.  This show is one of three shows being held over the summer with the others being held in August and October.  Keep checking the website for schedules and online entries. 

The UK PHA generously sponsored special awards to all Paint Horses who attended the show, and these were presented to Linda Mott, Lucy Adams and Tracey Eaton.  Well done.

The headlines around the world say "Volcanic Ash stops planes".   Our own personal Headline should say "Volcanic Ash stops SQH Judge getting home"!

(Photo: NRH Photography - Adult High Point Winners: 
L-R  Mike Roberts (2nd)  Sandra Groome (1st) Serge Michel (3rd)  Mandy Miles (Show 3 Highpoint)