If Wishes Were Horses...
Horses have been a big part of my life for many years. On this page I have a few pictures of the horses and ponies I've dealt with over the years. This is also one of the only places on the 'net that you're going to find pictures of me... :)
NEW
Kristen Rutten riding Cushendall Roderick in the Senior FEI at Waikanae Pony Club's Break-up Gymkhana, Waikanae Park, New Zealand. 1999. Photo (C) Wilson Lattey 1999.
MINNIE
At home 2002 - Us competing : 1998 at Levin Showgrounds - Showjumping at Te Kawau ODE (Intro) 1999
14.2hh bay mare, 19 years.
By Abdul (7/8 Arab) out of Caprice (NZ Thoroughbred).
Currently unregistered. Previously registered
(NZEF) as Minuette.
Also shown as Wish Me Luck, and Moonlight Bay.
Excels at games. Enjoys long rides down the
beach, over hills, and through forestry.
Dislikes heavy traffic, hard work, schooling, and is not a competitive jumper.
Has competed to Pre-training level ODE, Open SH, SJ to 85cm.
Open on flat (wins and placings Maiden, Paced and Mannered, Rider, and Pony
Hunter).
Enjoys company of other ponies, currently
all alone... probably missing me as much as I miss her.
Residence: Puketia Farm, Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand.
Available for long-term lease (from current property). Sale considered.
If you are a confident, experienced rider
looking for a pony to exercise on a regular basis (from her home in Paraparaumu);
or if you have a horse/pony wanting grazing in the Otaihanga/Paraparaumu area,
please email [email protected]
SHILOH
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This is my 3 year old neice Ceara riding our neighbour's pony
Shiloh (February 2002)
and me with her.
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Photos (c) Kate Lattey 2002 (not me...it's complicated,
don't ask...)
CADDIE
14.2hh grey Arabian gelding, 18 years.
Previously registered (NZEF) as Academy Award
II (or Academy Award 2).
Excels at One Day Events. Loves cross-country,
showjumping and showhunter.
Excels at dressage (although doesn't like it much).
Competitive Training/Open ODE, Open on flat. Graded C4 Showjumping, SH7.
Very competitive pony, excellent Pony Club type.
I owned Caddie for 2 years, and we had one very successful competitive season
in 1999.
SOLD to Judy Page, Te Horo, Otaki, New Zealand.