23/1/11
Koora-Lyn Enchanted was awarded Supreme Australian Pony at the Southern Highlands APSB Stud Show.
16/1/11
At the tender age of 17 years Koora-Lyn Gordost, owned by Gary & Jennah Richardson, attended the Victorian Stud Show held over the weekend. Gordost was awarded Senior Australian Pony of the Year, Champion Australian Pony Stallion, Champion Third Generation Stallion and Reserve Champion Ridden Stallion.
Ponies by Koora-Lyn stallions also had a good weekend. Fairlight Acres Selene by Koora-Lyn Acclaim was awarded Supreme Australian Pony with Kooyong Kismet by Koora-Lyn Kent winning Supreme Third Generation Exhibit. Blackwood Bolshoi by Koora-Lyn Cossack won Junior Australian Pony of the Year and Reserve Champion Australian Pony Colt. Congratulations to the owners of all these ponies.
9/1/11
Ponies attended Bowral Show today with Koora-Lyn Enchanted winning Supreme Australian Pony Exhibit with Koora-Lyn Nathaniel won Champion Australian Pony Stallion. Koora-Lyn Epiphany was 2nd to Koora-Lyn Odette, owned by Jessica Waite and Koora-Lyn Susette, owned by Kim Gibson won the yearling filly class.
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4/1/11
Astrid Harrisson, a famous horse photographer from the UK was in Australia during December and January to photograph Australian horses and ponies for a horse book coming out soon written by British author Tamsin Pickeral. Astrid spent the day taking photos of the ponies.
30/1/11
Alex Cross and her pony Koora-Lyn Calypso attended Bungendore Show today. They had a great time winning Ridden APSB Gelding, Ridden 3G APSB Gelding, Child' Pony, Reserve Champion Ridden Pony Breed and Alex was second in her Girl Rider 11-15 yrs riding class.
30/1/11
Koora-Lyn Rosette attended Bundarra Show and was awared Champion Arabian Pony, Supreme Arabian Exhibit and Australian Pony Mare/Filly class. (No championship was offered for Australian Pony classes). Rosette's owner Kim Barnes is thrilled with the result.
13/2/11
Geldings Koora-Lyn Obama and Koora-Lyn Voodoo have been sold and will go to their new homes after weaning.
19/2/11
Took two ponies to Luddenham Show today. Koora-Lyn Nathaniel won Champion Australian Pony Stallion or Colt with Koora-Lyn Festivity winning Champion Australian Pony Mare or Filly and Supreme Exhibit.
25/2/11
Two ponies went to Canberra Royal today. Koora-Lyn Cossack and Koora-Lyn Enchanted won their respective classes with Cossack being awarded Reserve Champion Australian Pony Stallion. Lynette was very pleased with how they looked and worked. Koora-Lyn Applause was 2nd in the Colt class and Koora-Lyn Viva was 4th in Mare 12.2-13h. Applause & Viva are owned by Gundarimbah Stud from Parkes.
16/2/11
Today our beautiful Koora-Lyn Honeymoon was found dead in the paddock from a suspected snakebite. Honeymoon was always a pleasure to do things with and a lovely mare to have around.
19/3/11
Gratz to Rachel Molloy and Koora-Lyn Misting after a great day at Lithgow Show. Misting won Champion Large Pony, Champion Australian Saddle Pony, Champion Led and Ridden Australian Pony. A top effort!
Jodie McLellan was pleased when her son and Koora-Lyn Image won the Open Pony 13-13.2h at Wodonga Show today.
Three year old colt Blackwood Bolshoi, who is by Koora-Lyn Cossack, was awarded Supreme Australian Pony at Pakenham Show today.
26/3/11
Koora-Lyn Misting continued his winning ways at Blayney Show today. Misting won Champion Large Pony, Champion Led and Ridden Australian Pony and Supreme Champion Hack of Show.
29/3/11
At Toowoomba Royal today, Koora-Lyn Smith has been awarded Champion Australian Gelding for the third year in a row. He was also 2nd in his ridden Australian Pony Gelding class. The Goodchild Family are very happy with their Will.
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2/4/11
Today at Cumnock Show Koora-Lyn Applause was awarded Champion Led Open Pony, Koora-Lyn Misting was Reserve Champion and Koora-Lyn Viva won her class. There was no Australian Pony classes at this show. Koora-Lyn Misting also won Champion Pony Hack.
At the Qld APSB Stud Show today, Koora-Lyn Acclaim was awarded Supreme Australian Pony and Champion Third Generation Exhibit. Acclaim is pictured with his handler Sharon Nihot and judge Ruth Chittick.
9/4/11
Koora-Lyn Enchanted was awarded Supreme Australian Pony Exhibit at the National Pony of the Year Show today. Koora-Lyn Cossack won Champion Stallion, Koora-Lyn Nathaniel won Champion Colt and Koora-Lyn Festivity won her class.
Having a fantastic season in WA, another Acclaim daughter, Aryline Sugar Fairy was awarded Supreme Australian Pony Exhibit & Champion Third Generation at the WA APSB Stud Show today.
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27/4/11
At Sydney Royal today Koora-Lyn Cossack was awarded Champion Australian Pony Stallion for the third year in succession. Koora-Lyn Majestic, owned by Gundarimbah Stud, won Best Junior Exhibit with Koora-Lyn Nathaniel as Reserve Champion Junior. Both Cossack and Majestic worked brilliantly for Supreme with Cossack just missing out on taking the trifecta like his grandfather, Barolin Angwyn did in 80s.
Koora-Lyn Vanilla Sky - 3rd Brood Mare owned by N Merz & R Merton
Koora-Lyn Viva - 2nd Mare 12-12.2h owned by Gundarimbah Stud
Koora-Lyn Prophecy - 2nd Mare ne 12h
Koora-Lyn Enchanted - 1st Filly 3 yrs
Koora-Lyn Rosette - 2nd Filly 3 yrs owned by Kim Barnes
Koora-Lyn Festivity - 2nd Filly 2 yrs & under
Koora-Lyn Evening Star - 3rd Gelding 13-14h owned by Rebecca Barnes
Koora-Lyn Misting - 2nd Gelding ne 13h owned by Molloy, East & Walsh
1st Ridden Mare or Gelding 12-13h
Misting also competed in other sections of the show. He was 4th in his Led & Ridden ASP classes, 7th in his Led Arabian Derivative Gelding & 1st Ridden Arabian Derivative classes and 5th in Novice Pony Hack 12.2-13h.
6/5/11
Congratulations to 7 year old Gracie Berry & her pony Koora-Lyn Daystar who won an unofficial dressage test last week and 1st in her age group at the gymkhana in Qld on the weekend.
30/4/11
At Macksville Show Koora-Lyn Rosette, owned by Kim Barnes was awarded Champion Australian Pony, Champion Riding Pony, Champion Arabian Derivative and Reserve Champion Saddle Pony. She just missed out on back to back Supreme Led Exhibit of Show, Kim's other pony won that award.
4/5/11
Learra Radke was happy to see her new pony, Koora-Lyn Voodoo arrive in Queensland safely.
13/5/11
At Hawkesbury Show Abi Wright and her pony Koora-Lyn May Day competed in the Pony Club Assisted Beginners ring and received first for best presented and first for rider 6 and under 9 years. Mum Alaina is very happy that Abi has such a brilliant pony, considering May Day is only 2yo. Well Done Abi.
May Day and Daystar are out of Koora-Lyn Daybreak.
17/5/11
At Yeoval Show Koora-Lyn Viva won Champion Australian Pony Exhibit with Koora-Lyn Applause winning Reserve Champion. Both ponies are owned by Gundarimbah Stud.
24/4/11
Congratulations to Koora-Lyn Sunrise & Sophie Whitworth after winning the Horsezone Pony Medium championship and MSEDC Pony Advanced championship at the SA Dressage Championships.
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9/5/11
Alex Cross attended Bathurst Royal over the weekend and is proud of her pony Koora-Lyn Calypso who won the Quietest Pony, 3rd in his pony hack class, 2nd in Key Hole, 2nd Australian Pony gelding class and 3rd in his ridden Australian Pony class. He also got 4th in another pony hack class.
18/5/11
Kim Barnes and Koora-Lyn Rosette have been very busy attending shows in northern NSW. Results as follows.
Nambucca River Show: Champion Australian Pony, Champion Arabian Pony, Champion Aust Saddle Pony.
Wauchope Show: Champion Australian Pony, Champion Aust Saddle Pony, Champion Riding Pony, Champion Open Pony.
Maclean Show: Champion Australian Pony, Champion Aust Saddle Pony, Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative, Reserve Champion Riding Pony.
Grafton Show: Champion Australian Pony Mare or Filly, Supreme Youngstock, Supreme Australian Pony, Champion Aust Saddle Pony, Champion Arabian Pony, Champion Riding Pony.
Congratulations! Well done.
Koora-Lyn Angel has moved in and settled with her new owner Rebeckah Pope.
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Koora-Lyn Enchanted
23/5/11
At the Brookfield Australian Pony Feature Show in Qld, Koora-Lyn Acclaim won Champion Australian Pony Stallion, Champion Third Generation Exhibit and Best Purebred Head. There was no Supreme at this show.
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24/5/11
Lisa Berry is so happy with her daughter's pony, she sent a photo of 7 yo Gracie riding Koora-Lyn Daystar at the Eumundi Pony Club Muster in February.
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5/6/11
Koora-Lyn Acclaim continued his winning ways being awarded Supreme Australian Pony and Champion Third Generation Exhibit at the Lowood Australian Pony Feature Show in Qld.
4/9/11
Ponies competed at the APSB Youngstock Show today. In the Australian Pony classes, Koora-Lyn Wedgewood won Champion Colt, Koora-Lyn Lumina won Champion Filly with Koora-Lyn Silverlight Reserve Champion. Koora-Lyn Obama owned by Emma Walsh won Champion Gelding. Lumina was Supreme Australian Pony.
3/9/11
Rebecca Barnes and her pony Koora-Lyn Evening Star had a great day at Campbelltown Show. Chad won Champion Led and Ridden Australian Pony and Champion Led Australian Saddle Pony. He was 3rd in his Ridden Australian Saddle Pony class.
28/8/11
At Penrith Show today Koora-Lyn Lumina was awarded Champion Australian Pony with Koora-Lyn Silverlight as Reserve Champion. Koora-Lyn Evening Star ridden by Rebecca Barnes, was Champion Ridden Australian Pony and Champion Ridden Australian Saddle Pony.
25/8/11
At Peak Hill Ag Show Koora-Lyn Misting was 1st Open Pony 12.2-13h and won Champion Large Pony Hack (Round 1).
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17/8/11
At Tullamore Ag Show, a smiling Koora-Lyn Misting won Champion Pony Hack, Reserve Champion Ridden ASP, 1st Open Pony Hack 12.2-13hh, 1st Ridden ASP 12-13hh and 1st Led ASP 12-13hh. Sponsored by Show Ring Classifieds.
Photo Credit:- Equiscape Photography
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21/8/11
Koora-Lyn Lumina won Champion Australian Pony Filly at the Sydney Regional APSB Show. Koora-Lyn Silverlight won Yearling Australian Pony Filly.
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30/7/11
At the Southern Highlands & Tablelands APSB Foal & Youngstock Show today Koora-Lyn Silverlight won Champion Australian Pony Foal. Koora-Lyn Cadet won his gelding foal class. Koora-Lyn Lumina won Champion Australian Pony with Fairlight Acres Braiden, who is by Koora-Lyn Acclaim being Reserve Champion. Braiden also won Champion Ridden.
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18/7/11
At the Foal Show today Koora-Lyn Silverlight was awarded Champion Australian Pony with Koora-Lyn Obama awarded Reserve Champion. Obama is owned by Janine & Emma Walsh. Arbor Acres Arthur, who is by Koora-Lyn Tishka, won the colt class.
6/8/11
After three years with no ponies, Melissa and David made a whirlwind trip from Kyneton to pick up Epiphany and Fascination to take back to Victoria.
5/8/11
A very sad day.... the time had come to say goodbye to Bewitched. Enchanted and Fascination are out of Bewitched.
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Aryline Sugar Fairy
14/8/11
Koora-Lyn Acclaim and Sharon Nihot competing at Brisbane Royal.
18/9/11
At Blacktown Spring Show Koora-Lyn Nathaniel won Champion Australian Pony Stallion or Colt, Koora-Lyn Prophecy won Champion Australian Pony Mare or Filly and Koora-Lyn Enchanted was Reserve Champion. Koora-Lyn Jubilee owned by Belinda Caffyn won Australian Pony Filly 2-3 years.
At Molong Show Koora-Lyn Misting won Reserve Champion Large Pony plus Champion Led and Ridden Australian Pony.
25/9/11
Today Gracefield Make 'n Magic was awarded Supreme Australian Pony Exhibit at the Youngstock Show in Queensland. She also won Supreme APSB Exhibit, Supreme Arabian Pony and Supreme Exhibit Any Other Breed. Flicka is by Koora-Lyn Cossack out of Kingsfred Eternity and owned by Sharon Nihot. Koora-Lyn Voo Doo (Koora-Lyn Acclaim x Koora-Lyn Bewitched) owned by Learra Radke, won Champion Australian Pony Gelding.
At Nimbin Show today Koora-Lyn Smith, owned by the Goodchild Family, won Champion Australian Pony, Reserve Champion Novice Pony Hack and won the small hunter pony class.
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2/10/11
An update from the Northern NSW Hunter Championships, Koora-Lyn Smith won Novice Hunter Pony, Intermediate Hunter Pony, AHHA Members Hunter Pony, Small Ridden Australian Pony and Reserve Champion, second in Open Hunter Pony and a bunch of other placings. Smith also underwent the Hunter Classification and passed!
3/10/11
Today Nova lost a beautiful filly by Cossack.
Koora-Lyn Voo Doo
Gracefield Make 'n Magic
17/10/11
The first foal by Koora-Lyn Nathaniel was born today, Koora-Lyn Samantha had a grey filly. So far there are four fillies and one colt with about six more to foal. See Foals 2011 for foal pics. More pics to come.
8/10/11
At Boort Show today Koora-Lyn Fascination was awarded Reserve Champion Australian Pony. It was her first show since she was about 6 months old.
9/10/11
At Castle Spring Show Koora-Lyn Lumina won Champion Australian Pony. Koora-Lyn Nathaniel and Koora-Lyn Prophecy won their classes, Koora-Lyn Wedgewood was placed second in his.
15/10/11
Koora-Lyn Fascination spent the day at Kyabram Show. She was awarded Champion Arabian Derivative Mare or Filly and Reserve Champion Australian Pony Mare or Filly.
Koora-Lyn Misting had a very successful weekend. At Tooraweenah Show Misting was awarded Supreme Champion Hack of Show after winning Champion Pony Hack and Champion Led ASP. At the North West APSB Show Misting won Senior Champion Australian Pony Gelding, Champion Led Arabian Pony, 1st Led ASP Gelding 12.2-13.2h, Champion Ridden APSB Exhibit and Champion Open Show Hack.
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5/11/11
It was a fantastic day at the National today with Koora-Lyn Pageant being awarded Supreme Australian Pony. Koora-Lyn Majestic won Best Stallion with Koora-Lyn Nathaniel winning Best Junior Exhibit.
Other results are as follows:
Koora-Lyn Majestic 1st Stallion 12-12.2h owned by Gundarimbah Stud
Champion Stallion ne 12.2h
Koora-Lyn Nathaniel 1st 3yo Colt 12-14h
Champion Colt 12.2-14h
Koora-Lyn Wedgewood 1st 2yo Colt 12.2-14h
Reserve Champion Colt 12.2-14hKoora-Lyn Pageant 1st Brood Mare
Champion Mare ne 12.2h
Koora-Lyn Viva 1st Mare 12-12.2h owned by Gundarimbah Stud
Reserve Champion Mare ne 12.2h
Koora-Lyn Enchanted 2nd Mare 12-12.2h
Koora-Lyn Prophecy 2nd Mare ne 12h
Koora-Lyn Tarasai 3rd Mare 12.2-13h owned by Gundarimbah Stud
Koora-Lyn Lumina 1st 2yo Filly ne 12.2h
Champion Filly ne 12.2h
Koora-Lyn Angel 1st Yearling Filly owned by Rebeckah Pope
Champion Yearling Filly
Arbor Acres Arthur Champion Yearling Colt owned by Karen Kennedy
Arthur is a buckskin colt by Koora-Lyn Tishka
On Sunday, Koora-Lyn Misting once again received the Marnic Merrymaid Memorial Trophy for winning Champion Ridden Australian Pony 12.2-14h.
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26/11/11
Kim Gibson braved the awful weather to take her filly Koora-Lyn Susette to the Emma's Show Horses Show held at Hawkesbury Showground today. Susette won Champion Australian Pony Mare or Filly
22/11/11
Koora-Lyn Acclaim will be staying permanently at Gracefield Park in Qld. Acclaim has lived with Sharon Nihot for the last 15 months, she has grown to love Acclaim and has purchased him.
27/11/11
It was a very busy weekend at Hawkesbury with the Australian Saddle Pony Association having their annual show plus the first All Australian Show in seven years for Australian Ponies.
Supreme Australian Pony at the All Australian was awarded to Koora-Lyn Viva owned by Gundarimbah Stud. Koora-Lyn Lumina won Best Junior Exhibit.
Koora-Lyn Evening Star Champion Gelding
Koora-Lyn Majestic Reserve Champion Stallion owned by Gundarimbah Stud
Koora-Lyn Evening Star Champion Ridden ridden by Rebecca Barnes
Koora-Lyn Jubilee Reserve Champion Ridden owned & ridden by Jessica Caffyn
At the ASPA Show Koora-Lyn Enchanted won Champion Studbook Australian Saddle Pony with Koora-Lyn Prophecy as Reserve Champion. Koora-Lyn Evening Star was Reserve Champion Gelding 13.2-14.2h Rebecca Barnes won Champion Girl Rider.
The ASPA Show also had Australian Pony classes:
Koora-Lyn Viva 1st Mare Champion Australian Pony
Koora-Lyn Wedgewood 1st Colt Reserve Champion Australian Pony
Koora-Lyn Majestic 1st Stallion
Koora-Lyn Lumina 1st Filly
29/11/11
Shellie & Georgia Goodchild have had a busy time and send their news.
Koora-lyn Smith, also know as Will, had an enormous season in 2011, starting with a Royal Championship and ending with many ridden championships with his child rider.
Some highlights included:
Champion Led Australian Pony Gelding - Toowoomba Royal
Champion Ridden Hunter Pony - North Coast Nationals
Reserve Champion Novice Pony - North Coast Nationals
Champion Open Pony - Murwillumbah Ag show
Champion Ridden Australian Pony - Murwillumbah Ag show
Champion Novice Pony - Murwillumbah Ag show
Reserve Champion Hunter Pony - Murwillumbah Ag show
Champion Led Australian Pony - Nimbin Ag show
Reserve Champion Novice Pony - Nimbin Ag show
Champion Ridden Arabian Derivative - Mullumbimby Ag Show
Reserve Champion Show Hunter - Mullumbimby Ag Show
Reserve Champion Hunter Pony - Casino Ag Show
Reserve Champion Ridden Australian Pony - Northern NSW Hunter Champs
Champion Led Australian pony - Alstonville All-breeds hack show
Champion Ridden Hunter Pony - Alstonville All-breeds hack show
plus many many more wins and places.
William also served as a reliable rider class mount taking Georgia to some broad sash wins throughout the season. Next ............. a small break then a transition to a double bridle over Christmas with a return to the ring in February, competing in the Champion of Champions at the National Pony of the Year show in March, a Grand Nationals spot in 2013 and a dressage debut in 2012. Thanks for breeding and selling us such an awesome pony. Koora-Lyn Tyro heads to the breakers in August 2012 so looking forward to newcomers with him in 2013.
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4/12/11
Kimbalee Gibson was very please with her Koora-Lyn Susette after winning Supreme Led Australian Pony at the NSW All Breeds Youngstock Show held at Hawkesbury Showground today.
12/11/11
Champion Australian Pony at the Twilight Show was Koora-Lyn Susette owned by Kimbalee Gibson. Koora-Lyn Jubilee, owned by Belinda Caffyn and ridden by Jessica, was Champion Ridden Australian Pony and Reserve Champion Led.
photo: Jen Tyre
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