December 2019
Two foals have been born so far, Whizards Little Step had a palomino colt to Melody Jay and I Whiz First had filly to Sophisticated Catt (USA).
Catherine was part of the NZRHA Trans Tasman event against members of the SCRHA in Australia at Equidays in October. Whizzel was bought out of retirement after 4.5 years of not even having a cover on and was a gentleman for his Australian rider, it was amazing to see him back out in the showpen at 18 years old and only having been in work for 3 weeks.
Barry's young colt 'Reckless Driver' has been started under saddle and bred a few mares and attended his first show last weekend in Stratford, where he came away with Supreme Champion Quarter Horse.
Two foals have been born so far, Whizards Little Step had a palomino colt to Melody Jay and I Whiz First had filly to Sophisticated Catt (USA).
Catherine was part of the NZRHA Trans Tasman event against members of the SCRHA in Australia at Equidays in October. Whizzel was bought out of retirement after 4.5 years of not even having a cover on and was a gentleman for his Australian rider, it was amazing to see him back out in the showpen at 18 years old and only having been in work for 3 weeks.
Barry's young colt 'Reckless Driver' has been started under saddle and bred a few mares and attended his first show last weekend in Stratford, where he came away with Supreme Champion Quarter Horse.
2018-19 Breeding and Show season
We had 3 foals born at Lin-Bar this year. Billarita had lovely leggy filly 'Gracie' to Riarmas The Last Straw, Whizards Little Step and Melody Jay produced a colt that was sold within a few weeks of age, and Royal Whiz had a pretty filly to Sophisticated Catt (USA).
Instant Whiz and Whizbud competed at the cutting shows and Instant Whiz finished the season with winning the Taurimu Classic at the Futurity show.
Catherine showed Wimpy's King Whiz for owner Rachael Grady to many wins in Reining and Ranch classes and finished the season with winning the Open Reining and Ranch Riding Showcase classes at the NZWRF Champ Show, High Point Horse title at the AQHA-NZ Nationals were the Open and Futurity Champions at the NZRHA Nationals.
3 mares are in foal and due to foal at end of 2019, Whizards Little Step is in foal to Melody Jay, I Whiz First is in foal to Sophisticated Catt (USA) and Instant Whiz is in foal to Kings Playboy.
We had 3 foals born at Lin-Bar this year. Billarita had lovely leggy filly 'Gracie' to Riarmas The Last Straw, Whizards Little Step and Melody Jay produced a colt that was sold within a few weeks of age, and Royal Whiz had a pretty filly to Sophisticated Catt (USA).
Instant Whiz and Whizbud competed at the cutting shows and Instant Whiz finished the season with winning the Taurimu Classic at the Futurity show.
Catherine showed Wimpy's King Whiz for owner Rachael Grady to many wins in Reining and Ranch classes and finished the season with winning the Open Reining and Ranch Riding Showcase classes at the NZWRF Champ Show, High Point Horse title at the AQHA-NZ Nationals were the Open and Futurity Champions at the NZRHA Nationals.
3 mares are in foal and due to foal at end of 2019, Whizards Little Step is in foal to Melody Jay, I Whiz First is in foal to Sophisticated Catt (USA) and Instant Whiz is in foal to Kings Playboy.
December 2017
The 2017 breeding season this year has been busy. Just the one colt (pictured above at 1 day old) foal out of I Whiz First by Hydrive Cat (USA) was born here at home but 2 colts by Melody Jay were born to outside mares. A colt out of Playgirl (owned by Kathryn O’Regan) and a loudly coloured colt owned by Christie Stahurski.
There are lots of arrivals expected for the 2018 season, Spinnin On The Rocks and Royal Whiz are both in foal to Sophisticated Catt (USA), Billarita is in foal to Riarmas TheLastStraw and Whizards Little Step are in foal to Melody Jay.
Sadly we lost Jay Di during the winter (due to natural circumstances) so that was a sad time. Jacob and Olivia had a lot of fun showing her over the years, they still have her 2014 gelding who is in training for the 2015 NZCHA Futurity.
Western Performance shows are in full swing for the season with Catherine showing Wimpys King Whiz and Riarmas TheLastStraw. Barry is showing Senorita Whiz, and Olivia is showing her mares Riarmas Missouri and Rey Of Hope.
Cutting shows are starting up in January and Barry, Jacob and Olivia will all be showing this year.
The 2017 breeding season this year has been busy. Just the one colt (pictured above at 1 day old) foal out of I Whiz First by Hydrive Cat (USA) was born here at home but 2 colts by Melody Jay were born to outside mares. A colt out of Playgirl (owned by Kathryn O’Regan) and a loudly coloured colt owned by Christie Stahurski.
There are lots of arrivals expected for the 2018 season, Spinnin On The Rocks and Royal Whiz are both in foal to Sophisticated Catt (USA), Billarita is in foal to Riarmas TheLastStraw and Whizards Little Step are in foal to Melody Jay.
Sadly we lost Jay Di during the winter (due to natural circumstances) so that was a sad time. Jacob and Olivia had a lot of fun showing her over the years, they still have her 2014 gelding who is in training for the 2015 NZCHA Futurity.
Western Performance shows are in full swing for the season with Catherine showing Wimpys King Whiz and Riarmas TheLastStraw. Barry is showing Senorita Whiz, and Olivia is showing her mares Riarmas Missouri and Rey Of Hope.
Cutting shows are starting up in January and Barry, Jacob and Olivia will all be showing this year.
July 2017
Wow it is over a whole year since I have got around to updating the website!!
News...
Spring 2016 saw the arrival of only one Whizzel baby here at home, Billarita had a chestnut filly. I Whiz First was bred to Hydrive Cat (USA), we are looking forward to seeing what they produce in Spring 2017.
The show season was busy but very successful at both the Western Performance shows and also the Cutting shows.
Barry and Instant Whiz (pictured left) travelled down to Albury, southern Canterbury and won the PW & A Cutting Futurity.They continued on and had a very successful show season ending up winning the 2017 Novice National Champion title at the NZ National Finals.
Royal Whiz was bought back out of retirement and her and Catherine won some U$1500 Non-pro cutting classes during the season.
Jacob and Spinnin On The Rocks had a great season in the cutting pen and had some awesome runs, finishing up with winning the Open Horse class at the 2017 Futurity Show and also winning the trophy for the highest score of the show.
Olivia also had a very succesful season on her young mare Smart Little Fletch.
Catherine competed Riarmas The Last Straw in Western Performance shows, coming away with wins and placings in Ranch Riding, Trail and Hunter Under Saddle. Straw is remaining here until the 2017-18 season for more showing and also standing here for the 2017 breeding season. Senorita Whiz was also campained by Catherine and had wins and placings in Ranch Riding, Trail and Reining.
August 2017 saw Just Ramblin Jack head off to a lovely new home, congratulations to Philippa Croad, we look forward to seeing you and Mikey out enjoying each other.
Catherine has recently become a brand ambassador for Cortaflex NZ www.cortaflex.co.nz , they offer a wide range of Equine Health products, check out Catherine Ladd - Western Trainer for more info.
Wow it is over a whole year since I have got around to updating the website!!
News...
Spring 2016 saw the arrival of only one Whizzel baby here at home, Billarita had a chestnut filly. I Whiz First was bred to Hydrive Cat (USA), we are looking forward to seeing what they produce in Spring 2017.
The show season was busy but very successful at both the Western Performance shows and also the Cutting shows.
Barry and Instant Whiz (pictured left) travelled down to Albury, southern Canterbury and won the PW & A Cutting Futurity.They continued on and had a very successful show season ending up winning the 2017 Novice National Champion title at the NZ National Finals.
Royal Whiz was bought back out of retirement and her and Catherine won some U$1500 Non-pro cutting classes during the season.
Jacob and Spinnin On The Rocks had a great season in the cutting pen and had some awesome runs, finishing up with winning the Open Horse class at the 2017 Futurity Show and also winning the trophy for the highest score of the show.
Olivia also had a very succesful season on her young mare Smart Little Fletch.
Catherine competed Riarmas The Last Straw in Western Performance shows, coming away with wins and placings in Ranch Riding, Trail and Hunter Under Saddle. Straw is remaining here until the 2017-18 season for more showing and also standing here for the 2017 breeding season. Senorita Whiz was also campained by Catherine and had wins and placings in Ranch Riding, Trail and Reining.
August 2017 saw Just Ramblin Jack head off to a lovely new home, congratulations to Philippa Croad, we look forward to seeing you and Mikey out enjoying each other.
Catherine has recently become a brand ambassador for Cortaflex NZ www.cortaflex.co.nz , they offer a wide range of Equine Health products, check out Catherine Ladd - Western Trainer for more info.
June 2016
June has seen the addition of 2 new members to the family, human and horse. Charlie McCallum was born on 12 June and Whizards Little Step has joined the broodmare band to be bred to Melody Jay.
Whizzin With Roses for sale.
June has seen the addition of 2 new members to the family, human and horse. Charlie McCallum was born on 12 June and Whizards Little Step has joined the broodmare band to be bred to Melody Jay.
Whizzin With Roses for sale.
May 2016
The 2015/16 show season has now come to an end. Congratulations to Wayne and Melissa Poingdestre on their Champion titles in the U$1500 and U$750 NZCHA prizegiving riding I Whiz First and to Nicky Carlisle for winning the NZCHA Restricted title riding Spinnin On The Rocks.
Barry and Instant Whiz finished up with season with winning the 2016 NZCHA Open Futurity in Hawera.
Congratulations to Whizzel's progeny and their owners/riders on their successes this past season. Steve Gregory and Play a Melody - NZCHA Novice Horse Champions. Colbie LeQuesne and Jee Whiz - NZRHA Green Reiner Champions. Tania Mapp and Rockin Whiz - AQHA-NZ Nationals Junior Horse Ranch Riding Champions. Stephanie Milligan and Whizzarita - Waikato WRC Show Open Ranch Riding and Trail Extravaganza Winners.
The 2015/16 show season has now come to an end. Congratulations to Wayne and Melissa Poingdestre on their Champion titles in the U$1500 and U$750 NZCHA prizegiving riding I Whiz First and to Nicky Carlisle for winning the NZCHA Restricted title riding Spinnin On The Rocks.
Barry and Instant Whiz finished up with season with winning the 2016 NZCHA Open Futurity in Hawera.
Congratulations to Whizzel's progeny and their owners/riders on their successes this past season. Steve Gregory and Play a Melody - NZCHA Novice Horse Champions. Colbie LeQuesne and Jee Whiz - NZRHA Green Reiner Champions. Tania Mapp and Rockin Whiz - AQHA-NZ Nationals Junior Horse Ranch Riding Champions. Stephanie Milligan and Whizzarita - Waikato WRC Show Open Ranch Riding and Trail Extravaganza Winners.
March 2016 26 March was the wedding of Jacob and Olivia, held in Martinborough. It was a beautiful day celebrating with family and friends.
January 2016
Manawatu WRC Premier Show - Judged by Jan Robinson
Just Ramblin Jack and Catherine - 5th Open Feature Hunter Under Saddle - 6th Senior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 1st Adult Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Senior Horse Trail (20 entries) - 2nd Adult Horsemanship - 4th Senior Horse Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses and Barry - 1st Junior Horse Working Cowhorse
Congratulations to Rockin Whiz and Tania Mapp on their first place in Junior Horse Ranch Riding
Gold Coast WRC Annual Show - Judged by Paula Berg
Just Ramblin Jack and Catherine - 1st Senior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 1st Open Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Open Versatility (out of 20 entries) - 4th Senior Horse Trail - 3rd Open Horsemanship - 5th Senior Horse Pleasure
Congratulations to Rachael Grady and Wimpys King Whiz - Reserve Champion Quarter Horse Gelding at Halter
Also Congratulations to Justine Kidd with Gamble To Win on winning the Open Reining. The top 5 placegetters have all been getting help/lessons from Catherine during the winter so congratulations to you all :-)
Manawatu WRC Premier Show - Judged by Jan Robinson
Just Ramblin Jack and Catherine - 5th Open Feature Hunter Under Saddle - 6th Senior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 1st Adult Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Senior Horse Trail (20 entries) - 2nd Adult Horsemanship - 4th Senior Horse Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses and Barry - 1st Junior Horse Working Cowhorse
Congratulations to Rockin Whiz and Tania Mapp on their first place in Junior Horse Ranch Riding
Gold Coast WRC Annual Show - Judged by Paula Berg
Just Ramblin Jack and Catherine - 1st Senior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 1st Open Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Open Versatility (out of 20 entries) - 4th Senior Horse Trail - 3rd Open Horsemanship - 5th Senior Horse Pleasure
Congratulations to Rachael Grady and Wimpys King Whiz - Reserve Champion Quarter Horse Gelding at Halter
Also Congratulations to Justine Kidd with Gamble To Win on winning the Open Reining. The top 5 placegetters have all been getting help/lessons from Catherine during the winter so congratulations to you all :-)
December 2015
We have had no foals due this year but the western performance shows are now underway for the season with Just Ramblin Jack and Whistle the Blues (owned by Niki Perrett) both being shown by Catherine Ladd. Just Ramblin Jack was Runner-up High Point Senior Horse at the Stratford A&P Show and Taranaki Premier Show and Whistle the Blues won the Open Reining and Ranch Horse Riding (judged out of best scores of Junior and Senior class) classes at the Taranaki WRC Premier Show.
Our condolences go out to Rachael Grady on the loss of her special boy Senor Whiz 'Hitch'. Sadly Hitch suffered from PSSM and was getting more and more uncomfortable even in his early retirement. Our thoughts are with you Rachael as Hitch and you were certainly a great combination.
We have had no foals due this year but the western performance shows are now underway for the season with Just Ramblin Jack and Whistle the Blues (owned by Niki Perrett) both being shown by Catherine Ladd. Just Ramblin Jack was Runner-up High Point Senior Horse at the Stratford A&P Show and Taranaki Premier Show and Whistle the Blues won the Open Reining and Ranch Horse Riding (judged out of best scores of Junior and Senior class) classes at the Taranaki WRC Premier Show.
Our condolences go out to Rachael Grady on the loss of her special boy Senor Whiz 'Hitch'. Sadly Hitch suffered from PSSM and was getting more and more uncomfortable even in his early retirement. Our thoughts are with you Rachael as Hitch and you were certainly a great combination.
2015 AQHA-NZ Trans-Tasman Challenge - October
Congratulations to the AQHA-NZ Amateur and Youth Trans-Tasman teams on successes over the weekend, especially the Youth on your win over Australia.
It was great to see 2 past Lin-Bar horses competing in the Youth challenge. Congratulations to India Holder with Whizzarita on your win in the Showmanship and second placings in Horsemaship and Trail behind Top O The Class being shown by the Australian team.
Congratulations to the AQHA-NZ Amateur and Youth Trans-Tasman teams on successes over the weekend, especially the Youth on your win over Australia.
It was great to see 2 past Lin-Bar horses competing in the Youth challenge. Congratulations to India Holder with Whizzarita on your win in the Showmanship and second placings in Horsemaship and Trail behind Top O The Class being shown by the Australian team.
NZCHA Cutting Futurity Show - 2 May - Judge Stuart Laurie (Aust)
Whizbud (shown by Barry Ladd) - Reserve Champion Open Futurity
Whizbud (shown by Barry Ladd) - Reserve Champion Open Futurity
NZCHA National Finals - Taumarunui - Judged by Grant Mackie and Bryan Lowcay (11-12 April)
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - National Champion Open Horse
Clint McCallum and Moonshine - National Champion U$1500 Non-pro - Equal highest score of the show (148)
Catherine Ladd and Moonshine - National Champion Restricted - Equal highest score of the show (148)
Olivia Waldock and Belles Destiny - National Champion U$750 Non-pro
Steve Gregory and Play A Melody (2009 Progeny) - National Champion Novice Horse - National Champion Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - High Point Open Mare
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - National Champion Open Horse
Clint McCallum and Moonshine - National Champion U$1500 Non-pro - Equal highest score of the show (148)
Catherine Ladd and Moonshine - National Champion Restricted - Equal highest score of the show (148)
Olivia Waldock and Belles Destiny - National Champion U$750 Non-pro
Steve Gregory and Play A Melody (2009 Progeny) - National Champion Novice Horse - National Champion Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - High Point Open Mare
NZCHA North Island High Point Awards
Barry Ladd - High Point Open Non-pro
Belles Destiny (shown by Olivia Waldock) - High Point Open Horse
Catherine Ladd and Moonshine - High Point Restricted Rider
Barry Ladd - High Point Open Non-pro
Belles Destiny (shown by Olivia Waldock) - High Point Open Horse
Catherine Ladd and Moonshine - High Point Restricted Rider
NZRHA National Show (28-29 March) - Judged by Susan Camfferman (Australia)
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 1st Any Handed - 1st 7 & up - 2nd Open
Colonel Whiz (shown by owner Jason Melling) - Non-pro Futurity Champion - Open Futurity Champion
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 1st Any Handed - 1st 7 & up - 2nd Open
Colonel Whiz (shown by owner Jason Melling) - Non-pro Futurity Champion - Open Futurity Champion
North Island Cutting Finals - Ormiston's arena (21 March)
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - 2nd Open Horse - 2nd Open Non Pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - 4th Open Horse
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - 2nd Open Horse - 2nd Open Non Pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - 4th Open Horse
CPCHC Superstakes show - Held at Holmes' arena - (14-15 March)
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 1st Open Horse
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 4th Open Non Pro
- Day 2 - 2nd Open Non Pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 1st Open Horse
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 4th Open Non Pro
- Day 2 - 2nd Open Non Pro
AQHA-NZ National show (24-28 Feb) - Judged by Chad Evans (USA)
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 1st Open Ranch Riding - 1st Senior Horse Ranch Riding - 1st AQHA Senior Ranch Riding - 1st Senior Horse Working Cowhorse - 1st AQHA Senior Horse Working Cowhorse - 1st AQHA Senior Horse Reining - 6th Senior Horse Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - HIGH POINT WESTERN HORSE - HIGH POINT AQHA SENIOR HORSE - HIGH POINT OVERALL AQHA HORSE
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 2nd Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 3rd AQHA Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 6th Open Hunt Seat Equitation
Senor Whiz (shown by Rachael Grady) - High Point Junior Horse
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 1st Open Ranch Riding - 1st Senior Horse Ranch Riding - 1st AQHA Senior Ranch Riding - 1st Senior Horse Working Cowhorse - 1st AQHA Senior Horse Working Cowhorse - 1st AQHA Senior Horse Reining - 6th Senior Horse Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - HIGH POINT WESTERN HORSE - HIGH POINT AQHA SENIOR HORSE - HIGH POINT OVERALL AQHA HORSE
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 2nd Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 3rd AQHA Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 6th Open Hunt Seat Equitation
Senor Whiz (shown by Rachael Grady) - High Point Junior Horse
CPCHC Cutting show held at Mackies arena - 21-22 Feb
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 4th Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Horse
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 3rd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 2nd U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 1st Restricted
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 4th Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Horse
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 3rd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 2nd U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 1st Restricted
Taumarunui A&P Show 14 Feb - Judged by Kimberly Anderson
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 1st Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 2nd Open Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Adult Horsemanship - 1st Open Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Trail - 1st Alonzo Stud Two-up Pleasure and Trail Combined
King Country WRC Ribbons Day 15 Feb - Judged by Kimberly Anderson
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 2nd Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 2nd Adult Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Adult Horsemanship - 1st Open Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Trail
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 1st Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 2nd Open Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Adult Horsemanship - 1st Open Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Trail - 1st Alonzo Stud Two-up Pleasure and Trail Combined
King Country WRC Ribbons Day 15 Feb - Judged by Kimberly Anderson
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine Ladd) - 2nd Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle - 2nd Adult Hunt Seat Equitation - 1st Adult Horsemanship - 1st Open Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure - 1st Junior Horse Trail
C2CCHC Cutting show held at Guthridges 7-8 Feb - Judged by Grant Mackie
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 2nd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 2nd Open Horse - 1st Open Non-pro
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 3rd Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 4th Open Horse - 3rd Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 2nd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 2nd Open Horse - 1st Open Non-pro
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 3rd Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 4th Open Horse - 3rd Open Non-pro
CPCHC Gray Siteman Memorial Cutting show 31 Jan-1 Feb - Judged by Craig Laird
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 1st Open Horse
- Day 2 3rd Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 1st U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 1st Restricted
- Moonshine had highest scores both days
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 1st Open Horse
- Day 2 3rd Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 2nd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 4th Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 1st U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 1st Restricted
- Moonshine had highest scores both days
CPCHC Cutting show held at Ladd's arena 17-18 January - Judged by Craig Laird
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 2nd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 1st Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 1st Open Horse - 3rd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 3rd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 1st U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 First Restricted
- Moonshine had highest scores both days
I Whiz First (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 2nd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 1st Open Horse - 2nd Open Non-pro
Spinnin On The Rocks (shown by Barry Ladd) - Day 1 - 1st Open Horse - 3rd Open Non-pro
- Day 2 - 3rd Open Horse - 4th Open Non-pro
Moonshine - (shown by Clint McCallum) - Day 1 1st U$1500 Non-pro - Day 2 1st U$1500 Non-pro
- (shown by Catherine Ladd) - Day 1 1st Restricted - Day 2 First Restricted
- Moonshine had highest scores both days
12 January 2015
Manawatu Show - Judged by Kim Johnson (Aust)
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine) - 3rd First season Pleasure - 3rd Adult Horsemanship
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 2nd Open Ranch Horse Pleasure - 1st Senior Horse Trail - 1st Open Reining - 3rd Open Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - High Point Senior Horse
Manawatu Show - Judged by Kim Johnson (Aust)
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine) - 3rd First season Pleasure - 3rd Adult Horsemanship
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - 2nd Open Ranch Horse Pleasure - 1st Senior Horse Trail - 1st Open Reining - 3rd Open Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - High Point Senior Horse
5 January 2015
We have had a busy time showing the last few weeks.
Taupo WRC Show (early January 2015) - Judged by Craig Rath (Australia)
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Reserve Champion Gelding
- Placings in Adult Showmanship (5th), Hunt Seat Equitation and Horsemanship (3rd)
- Junior Horse - Hunter Under Saddle (4th), Trail (2nd) Pleasure (3rd)
- 3rd Open Trail (out of 20+ entries) - 6th Open Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses (shown by Barry)
- Junior Horse Working Cowhorse (1st)
Taranaki WRC Premier Show (late December) - Judged by Craig Rath (Australia)
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Champion Gelding - Supreme Champion Quarter Horse - Supreme Led Exhibit
- Placings in Showmanship, Trail, Pleasures, Hunter Under Saddle
- Runner-up High Point Junior Horse (only 1 point behind High Point winner)
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - only bought into work less than a week before the show
- 4th Senior Horse Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - 1st Open Reining - 1st Senior Horse Working Cowhorse
- High Point Senior Horse
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine)
- Competed in Trail, Horsemanship and Ranch Horse Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses (shown by Barry)
- 1st Junior Horse Working Cowhorse
AQHA-NZ Closed Show (mid December) - Judged by Dave Young and Jan Robinson
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Reserve Champion Gelding (under both judges)
- Placings in Pleasure, Trail and wins in Hunter Under Saddle under both judges
- High Point Junior Horse
Just Ramblin Jack
- unplaced but still green and competed in Horsemanship and Trail
We have had a busy time showing the last few weeks.
Taupo WRC Show (early January 2015) - Judged by Craig Rath (Australia)
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Reserve Champion Gelding
- Placings in Adult Showmanship (5th), Hunt Seat Equitation and Horsemanship (3rd)
- Junior Horse - Hunter Under Saddle (4th), Trail (2nd) Pleasure (3rd)
- 3rd Open Trail (out of 20+ entries) - 6th Open Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses (shown by Barry)
- Junior Horse Working Cowhorse (1st)
Taranaki WRC Premier Show (late December) - Judged by Craig Rath (Australia)
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Champion Gelding - Supreme Champion Quarter Horse - Supreme Led Exhibit
- Placings in Showmanship, Trail, Pleasures, Hunter Under Saddle
- Runner-up High Point Junior Horse (only 1 point behind High Point winner)
Melody Jay (shown by Catherine) - only bought into work less than a week before the show
- 4th Senior Horse Trail - 1st Senior Horse Reining - 1st Open Reining - 1st Senior Horse Working Cowhorse
- High Point Senior Horse
Just Ramblin Jack (shown by Catherine)
- Competed in Trail, Horsemanship and Ranch Horse Pleasure
Whizzen With Roses (shown by Barry)
- 1st Junior Horse Working Cowhorse
AQHA-NZ Closed Show (mid December) - Judged by Dave Young and Jan Robinson
RiarmasJacksonCounty (3 year old owned by Vicky Ashton and shown by Catherine Ladd)
- Reserve Champion Gelding (under both judges)
- Placings in Pleasure, Trail and wins in Hunter Under Saddle under both judges
- High Point Junior Horse
Just Ramblin Jack
- unplaced but still green and competed in Horsemanship and Trail
3 December 2014
We had the first show of the season over the weekend, the Stratford A&P Show and it was the first show for all the horses. Catherine showed RiarmasJacksonCounty for owner Vicky Ashton, and Cotton Melody. Barry showed Whizbud, she is being trained for the Cutting futurity but Barry entered her in the Open reining as we get some very good sponsorship from Ballance - Agri Nutrients.
Results - Judge: Paula Berg
RiarmasJacksonCounty - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure, 1st Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle, 1st Adult Horsemanship
Cotton Melody - 3rd Junior Horse Trail, 1st Open Break n Out, 1st Open Ranch Horse Pleasure, 1st Ballance - Agri Nutrients Open Reining
Whizbud - 3rd Ballance - Agri Nutrients Open Reining
Congratulations to Rachael Grady and Senor Whiz on winning High Point Junior Horse. Senor Whiz was bred by Lin-Bar Quarter Horses and trained by Catherine
We had the first show of the season over the weekend, the Stratford A&P Show and it was the first show for all the horses. Catherine showed RiarmasJacksonCounty for owner Vicky Ashton, and Cotton Melody. Barry showed Whizbud, she is being trained for the Cutting futurity but Barry entered her in the Open reining as we get some very good sponsorship from Ballance - Agri Nutrients.
Results - Judge: Paula Berg
RiarmasJacksonCounty - 1st Junior Horse Pleasure, 1st Junior Horse Hunter Under Saddle, 1st Adult Horsemanship
Cotton Melody - 3rd Junior Horse Trail, 1st Open Break n Out, 1st Open Ranch Horse Pleasure, 1st Ballance - Agri Nutrients Open Reining
Whizbud - 3rd Ballance - Agri Nutrients Open Reining
Congratulations to Rachael Grady and Senor Whiz on winning High Point Junior Horse. Senor Whiz was bred by Lin-Bar Quarter Horses and trained by Catherine
11 November 2014
Last of the foals are safely on the ground with Jay Di and Royal Whiz both having colts.
Last of the foals are safely on the ground with Jay Di and Royal Whiz both having colts.
22 October 2014
Whizzel has had another two foals born in the last week, a filly from Belle's Spinner and a colt from Not Mine (owned by Paul & Jo LeQuesne). It has certainly been the year for white faces on Whizzel's babies born this year!! View the 2014 foals here
Whizzel has had another two foals born in the last week, a filly from Belle's Spinner and a colt from Not Mine (owned by Paul & Jo LeQuesne). It has certainly been the year for white faces on Whizzel's babies born this year!! View the 2014 foals here
8 October 2014
Catherine has added a page to advertise her Western Training and Lessons services, Click here to view
Catherine has added a page to advertise her Western Training and Lessons services, Click here to view
7 October 2014
Congratulations to Jason Melling and Colonel Whiz on your placings at the 1014 Reining Australia Championships. 5th place in the Non-pro Futurity and 4th place in the Limited Non-pro Futurity.
Our 2014 foaling season has started with the arrival of a Melody Jay x Cotton Baroness filly, born 2 October 2014. See the progeny page for pictures.
Congratulations to Jason Melling and Colonel Whiz on your placings at the 1014 Reining Australia Championships. 5th place in the Non-pro Futurity and 4th place in the Limited Non-pro Futurity.
Our 2014 foaling season has started with the arrival of a Melody Jay x Cotton Baroness filly, born 2 October 2014. See the progeny page for pictures.
16 August 2014
Congratulations to Jason Melling and Colonel Whiz on recently winning the Intermediate Non-Pro Futurity at the Queensland State Reining Championship in Australia.
Congratulations to Jason Melling and Colonel Whiz on recently winning the Intermediate Non-Pro Futurity at the Queensland State Reining Championship in Australia.
20 June 2014
Welcome to our new website.
It has taken awhile but we are finally able to keep up to date with our new website. After getting a new computer we weren't able to up date our old one so I have transferred everything over to this one.
Our 2013-14 show season has been very successful, Barry, Jacob and Olivia have all had a great season in the cutting pen.
Barry and Spinnin On The Rocks were North Island Open Horse Reserve High Point
Jacob and Spinnin On The Rocks were High Point North Island U$1500 Non-pro
Olivia and Bar Bees Playboy were High Point North Island $750 Non-pro and Rookie
Catherine bought Melody Jay out of retirement again to have some fun as had limited time to show a young horse with having a young baby. We had a very successful season with attending only 4 shows to win 2 Open Reinings, 5 wins at the AQHA-NZ Nationals, a few High Point Awards and the Open Reining at the NZRHA Show.
Welcome to our new website.
It has taken awhile but we are finally able to keep up to date with our new website. After getting a new computer we weren't able to up date our old one so I have transferred everything over to this one.
Our 2013-14 show season has been very successful, Barry, Jacob and Olivia have all had a great season in the cutting pen.
Barry and Spinnin On The Rocks were North Island Open Horse Reserve High Point
Jacob and Spinnin On The Rocks were High Point North Island U$1500 Non-pro
Olivia and Bar Bees Playboy were High Point North Island $750 Non-pro and Rookie
Catherine bought Melody Jay out of retirement again to have some fun as had limited time to show a young horse with having a young baby. We had a very successful season with attending only 4 shows to win 2 Open Reinings, 5 wins at the AQHA-NZ Nationals, a few High Point Awards and the Open Reining at the NZRHA Show.