Visit TopSpec at The Royal Welsh
THE TopSpec team will be at The Royal Welsh Show, July 23 to 26. Visitors to the stand will receive a warm welcome, with Corrie Green and Jane Powell, on hand to provide nutritional advice and expertise.
Month: July 2012
From Racehorse To Event Horse
WHEN former racehorse, TRC Frogs Gift arrived at the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre at Halton in Lancaster, her owners were simply looking for a loving, permanent home for her. However, still fit and well, it soon became clear to the team that her talent and desire to train should be encouraged. Explains Operations Director, Nicky McDonald: … Read more
King Mac Rises To The Challenge
YOUNG show jumper Emily Ward has hit top form recently with her talented pony King Mac. Now seven-years-old, the chestnut gelding, arrived at Emily’s yard on the Wirral two years ago and they have quickly gone from strength to strength with King Mac winning some major awards along the way. Always looking fit and well, … Read more
Valentine Jak Qualifies for HOYS
RETRAINED Racehorse Valetine Jak has taken to the world of showing in his first season with qualification for both HOYS and Hickstead. Owned by Gill Bolt, Jak is ridden by Jo-Ann Sharp who took over the ride in the autumn and is really enjoying the shows. Said Jo-Ann: “Jak raced on the flat as a … Read more
Show Ring Success for Failed Racehorse
WHEN failed racehorse Just Thomas arrived with the Roylance family from Hyde in Cheshire his condition was poor to say the least. Tom, as he is known at home, went into training as a youngster but never made it to the track as he was deemed too slow. Two years ago, Samantha Roylance started to … Read more
Georgia and Milly’s Blooming Success
A SUPREME Championship ticket at their first show of the season was a brilliant start for young Georgia Wood and her bay mare, Millyonair but success wasn’t always on the cards for this talented duo. Milly as she is known at home arrived at Georgia’s home in Swansea, South Wales with a reputation as a … Read more
Veteran Barney is on Top Form
FORMER racehorse Barney has spent much of his life plagued by serious sand cracks in his hooves but now at the grand old age of 25 is in better shape than ever. Owned by Jan Carey from Sherborne in Dorset, Barney raced up to the age of four and has since taken part in a … Read more
TopSpec Support Supreme Ridden Championship at the Great Yorkshire Show
STAND 126 – Presidents Lawn TOPSPEC is once again supporting the Supreme Ridden Championship at the Great Yorkshire Show. The TopSpec Supreme Ridden Championship will see the overall champion taking home a £1,500 prize with the Reserve Supreme Ridden Champion receiving £250. The Great Yorkshire Show runs from Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 July at … Read more
Retailer training at TopSpec
TopSpec have a busy autumn planned including regular dates for retailer training days at the new training suite at Middle Park Farm Research Unit in Pickhill, North Yorkshire. The days include training sessions with Nutrition Director, Nicola Tyler on equine nutrition and product training on the TopSpec and PetSpec ranges. The days last from 10.30 … Read more
From In Hand Superstar to the Royal International Horse Show
A SIX-year-old Large Riding Horse that had a hugely successful in hand showing career is continuing his winning ways for owner Rebecca Johnson-Townley. Runnon Rio Grande is by Catherston Dazzler and was bred by Emma Edwards-Brady of the Runnon Stud in Devon. Produced this season by Robert Walker, the pair recently qualified for both the … Read more