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Post by v8kate on Sept 14, 2006 20:53:20 GMT
HPS is going to hold another breed show next year instead of having a gap year.
They're hoping it will be at Strathallan again.
Date is Sun 8 July.
Eek - open WHP was upto height this year & frightened me to death until I realised it wasn't the class I was entered in ;D
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Post by comet on Sept 15, 2006 10:39:05 GMT
Doh you mean you only just found this out Kate  Do keep up Yes I'm glad it will be on again next year, it really is a lovely show with the best atmosphere and HiPos as far as the eye can see... bliss!! |
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Post by lochlands on Sept 15, 2006 15:43:11 GMT
Means I dont get to keep the trophies for 2 years  No it is a good idea, I am pleased about and it is something I pressed for while I was on council, so glad to see it has finally happened. |
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Post by v8kate on Sept 15, 2006 19:53:27 GMT
Hmph - that's not fair Jill - how am I meant to know - I only found out because I took a quick look at the HPS website the other night.
Anyway - you know from SU that I always miss the gossip ;D
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Post by rhummy on Sept 15, 2006 20:02:34 GMT
Niamh might actually make this one, if she stops trying to ruin her good looks.
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Post by kermie on Sept 15, 2006 21:00:01 GMT
So is the Olympia qual at the breed show or RHS next year?
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Post by lochlands on Sept 15, 2006 21:30:32 GMT
Breed show.
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Post by kermie on Sept 15, 2006 21:53:26 GMT
Mmmn, really? So what happened to the every 2nd year at RHS then......do I detect some subterfuge!  |
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Post by Lavender on Sept 15, 2006 22:09:31 GMT
Seems a shame they don't hold the Olympia qualifier at the RHS, as I've said before, the RHS is the showcase for Hippos rather than the breed show, as peeps like me won't go to the breed show  Since being a member of the forums (the wonders of the World Wide Web  ), I've always made a point of watching the various breeds at the RHS and as last year was a qualifier, I sought out the ridden Highlands in particular |
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Post by kermie on Sept 15, 2006 22:11:24 GMT
I agree Lav, I love watching the ridden HiPo classes at RHS. I *think* though if its held there that the breed society doesn't have much say over the judge and I have heard that some judging was not particularly liked |
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Post by comet on Sept 16, 2006 9:59:21 GMT
I don't see the problem with it- I think every other breed has an Olympia qualifier at their breed show so why shouldn't the Highlands? I think I can guess which judging you are referring to Kermie, and if that is the case then I'm glad it's moved to the breed show to prevent animals like the one I'm thinking of qualifying again (Sorry for the long, garbled sentances, I'm very hungover!) |
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Post by lesleym on Sept 16, 2006 10:01:58 GMT
Ohh I can guess that judge too. I wish it was back at RIHS too , as it gives that special magic element to the hipo classes
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Post by comet on Sept 16, 2006 10:49:22 GMT
But a placing at RHS will still be as prestigious with or without an Olympia qualifier IMO.
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Post by lesleym on Sept 16, 2006 12:16:12 GMT
Comet I dont really think so as the Olympia Qualifier encourages the really fab Hipos to compete, if there is no Qualifier, sometimes they dont bother
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Post by lochlands on Sept 16, 2006 19:04:57 GMT
Comet I dont really think so as the Olympia Qualifier encourages the really fab Hipos to compete, if there is no Qualifier, sometimes they dont bother If they are that desperate and only going for the Olympia ticket, they will go to the Breed Show, and if they were true supporters of the highland BREED they would be there anyway. |
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Do keep up 
Since being a member of the forums (the wonders of the World Wide Web 
), I've always made a point of watching the various breeds at the RHS and as last year was a qualifier, I sought out the ridden Highlands in particular 