Barbury Horse Trials in July really should have been renamed BarBERRY Horse Trials! Those little Berry ponies were everywhere.

One extra special pony there was Rockaberry, accompanying the amazing Jennifer Olivier whilst her Willberry Wish was granted. Jenny, her husband Tristan and their two horses arrived at the incredible Ladysmith Equestrian on the edge of the Barbury estate to be met by the incredibly kind and generous owners Rose and John. Once Rocco and Pico were settled, Jenny and Tristan had a chance to settle themselves (with thanks to the pool..) and recharge their batteries before Jenny’s lesson with a mystery instructor the next day...

 

In the morning Jenny and Rocco whizzed of to Barbury Horse Trials where she was met by none other than Emily King!

For a sneak insight into Jenny's lesson, or being a superwoman like her (Jenny only completed chemotherapy a few days before all this!), you can watch head cam footage here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoeVY2n07Ys If this wasn't enough the superhuman has also been back eventing, but not just that, she managed to get one of those red rosettes too!

 

Willberry is buzzing with pride that his best friends charity has been named Olympia's Charity of the Year. Who'd have thought it two years ago when he and Hannah had the best few days there, that fast forward 2 years their little ol' charity would be there with their names in lights. The whole team is so excited for what's to come.

The first bit of exciting news is that anybody who fancies watching a performance from a box who hasn't before will be donating 10% of their box package price to our charity. They are now on sale, so go on, what better excuse to spoil yourself.

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11 year old Jemma Marlow was one of the first Willberry Wishes to be granted. Jemma was diagnosed with osteosarcoma earlier in the year and is yet another incredibly brave and inspirational individual. Like many others Jemma was an avid follower of Han and Willberry so a friend contacted us to ask if it would be possible to loan a berry pony to help put a smile on Jemma’s face and give her a much needed boost. Willberry felt Jemma really needed her own berry to help her through the gruelling rounds of treatment.  “Spicaberry” as he is now known,  has not left Jemma’s side since he arrived and has settled in to his role of nurse, companion and all round wonder pony with great success.Jemma recently had an endo prosthesis fitted to replace the cancerous bone and is having to learn how to walk again as well as finish her chemo. She is planning to get back on her pony Socs imminently and we all wish her the best of luck for the future and keep everything crossed she continues to #kickcancersbutt.        

                                      

 

The team have received the exciting news that we have been

picked to be Charity of the Year for Hannah’s local

Sainsbury’s branch, Frome, we are thrilled.

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Willberry and his team are looking forward to having a fabulous time at the Nunney International Horse Trials this weekend. As usual there will be lots of lovely Willberry merchandise on sale including a limited number of Berry Ponies who are all looking for new homes. 

Come and see us!

16-18 June 2017

Nunney International Horse Trials, Southfield House, Whatley, Frome, BA11 3JY

Find out more by clicking here

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