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"Dinky
was the first pony we bought from Candy
and Geoff following
recommendations from friends in our local Pony Club. He has suffered
the attentions of all three of our girls with unending patience and
tolerance, and has proved to be the best friend that every small pony-mad
girl wishes for. He has taken our children from the very beginnings
of riding and provided wonderful foundations for them to take forward
onto subsequent bigger ponies. Our youngest daughter, now 7, trusts
him completely and he in turn will allow her almost complete freedom
to do what she likes with him - from dressing him up to tackling scary
cross country jumps. As a mother I feel his temperament and personality
are so reliable I can be confident that my 7 year old can join in
hacks out with the gang of kids from our stables, and I know that
they will both return safe, and happy. How many other 7 year olds
have that opportunity? It will truly be a sad day for our family when
his job as our first pony is completed and he moves on to another
family to bring some pony magic into another child's life..." Carole Zed |
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"After
such a positive experience with our first pony Dinky I had no
hesitation in returning to Candy and Geoff to purchase our second,
13.2hh Benji. Candy's assessment of Benji's
suitability for my children and their aspirations has proved absolutely
spot on. He was a relatively green 5 year old when we bought him.
With the help and support of the Martins and our Pony Club he
and my competitive middle daughter have progressed through the
grades to achieve recent completion of the Area 10 Riding Club
horse trials at Novice level (85-90cm). As a parent I confess
that my heart was in my mouth as this talented, brave and honest
pony took my 10 year old daughter around cross country fences
that looked almost as big as him, but he never faltered. Yet as
well as fulfilling my daughter's competition dreams Benji
is wonderful to handle and look after, a real softie. He will
have a go at turning a hoof to anything she asks of him. Benji
has turned out exactly as Candy and Geoff predicted - a totally
safe, trustworthy pony with a generous heart the size of a lion.
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"Alice
asked me to let you know that besides her 2nd in the Nursery Stakes
she had a 6th in the best rider, in a class of 15. She was not placed
in the pony club pony because of her bit - otherwise the judge said
she would have been in the top 3. But best of all Alice had 3 clear
rounds, with a good rhythm and jumped her first round a 2'6. She was
very pleased with herself and Africa, just cross
that she did not have faster times!!! Africa has given Alice
so much confidence - its just wonderful to watch. Thank you again
and we look forward to seeing you through the summer..." Maz Montgomerie |
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"Nike - a 1997 16.2 Irish
Sports Horse Bay Gelding was purchased for me 4 years ago by Mr &
Mrs Martin, having given them an idea of what I was looking for. My
requirements were many - I wanted a middle
to heavyweight 16 hand plus gelding, colour/looks not important but
he must be good in the stable,
good manners, good in traffic, good to box clip etc, good to jump
& safe to hack alone and in company. I wanted to do mostly hacking,
a few sponsored rides and a few local shows. What I got was a very
handsome bay gelding who has been everything I ever wanted in a horse
and more. We have been placed in nearly every event we have done.
I thoroughly recommend Martin's Irish Horses as they really try to
make sure that the horse is right for you and vice versa. I can't
thank them enough for finding my dream horse..." Kathy Spence |
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"I got Pippa
in February 2007. As she was only just five, the plan was to have
a quiet first year getting to know each other, but we were soon out
most weekends! We had a busy first summer together successfully doing
all Pony Club activities - dressage, hunter trials, one day events
and camp. She's won many Pony Club pony classes at local shows and
was placed at Edenbridge & Oxted. In June we qualified for the
Riding Club dressage nationals and our team came 4th at Lincoln in
September! Importantly for me, she is also a fantastic hunting pony;
we had 18 brilliant days out over the winter. Pippa
is still keen to learn new things and is constantly entertaining us
with her huge character. I'm looking forward to much more fun with
her! ..." Jemima Willard |
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"I have had Jasper
for 5 months and every Show I have been to I have come 1st and if
I am nervous I feel safe because he will slow down. I love Jasper
and every one loves him in my whole yard. Thank you Geoff, Candy and
Oliver for finding me this lovely pony..." Grace Bartholomew (age 8) "After searching for a pony for over a year, travelling hundreds of miles, only to find that what you had gone to see was not as advertised, we decided to try Martins' Irish Horses and Jasper has proved to be everything and more that Geoff and Candy said he would be. He is 100% out hacking, totally honest and a lovely natured pony. Excellent to handle, load, box, plait, bath - truly one in a million, too often said by sellers but not often the case!!! Since having Jasper my eight year old daughter Grace has completed her first one day event, finishing on her dressage score, gained 6 trophies, a sash and numerous rosettes, but more importantly her confidence has grown enormously. The Martins will retain our business when we are looking for the next size up. I really mean every thing I have said, he's fantastic..." Kay Bartholomew |
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"Having brought a couple
of ponies from Candy and Geoff before, I knew I didn't want to look
anywhere else, other than back at the Martins. The step up from ponies
to horses is a huge leap, so finding the right horse was essential
to me, so I could feel confident and safe, yet also feel as a combination,
we had the ability to achieve highly together. We brought Solomon,
a four year old chestnut gelding and Candy and Geoff assured me that
we would make the most amazing team together. Solomon
rarely goes to a competition without coming home with a ribbon. He
and my friend's pony Casper won the Surrey Hunter Trail pairs. We
even got invited down to Oldencraig to demonstrate in the pony club
instructors' conference where Eric Smiley (Irish Eventer rider) told
me that Solomon was a lovely young horse..." Sophie Etheridge |
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"I purchased my horse Rocky,
a 15hh grey Connemara gelding from Geoff and Candy nearly 4 years
ago. I had ridden a lot as a teenager and had returned to riding in
my late 30’s and finally decided that I had to have my own horse,
so Geoff and Candy found me Rocky. He is the kindest,
most gentle horse in the stable as well as to handle. He is good on
the roads - we spend hours hacking on our own and he is a lively but
sensible ride. I have also started to compete in hunter trials in
which he excels as he is fast and brave and nearly always gets placed
at these competitions. Three years ago we started hunting - he is
brilliant at this - he stands quietly at the meet, never misbehaves,
is snaffle mouthed and, although a very fast, game, little chap will
always pull up when asked. He will jump just about anything I ask
- a real gentleman. He is a sensitive chap and we have formed a strong
bond, he has given me an enormous amount of pleasure and I will never
part with him, also he is an extremely handsome looking fellow - what
more could you want? Thanks Geoff and Candy for finding my best mate..." Liz Biggs |
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"We bought Sparrow
from Geoff and Candy just over a month ago. After telling them what
we were looking for they recommended Sparrow and
they were 100% spot on! He settled so quickly with us
we thought we would get him out and about to see how he behaved
at some local shows - we were amazed. This fantastic pony is safe,
sensible and really looks after my 10 year old who loves him. He
does a lovely dressage test, he shows, he jumps and most of all
he's a true gentlemen to handle. He always comes home with lots
of ribbons and trophies - just to think we were going to bring him
and Emma together slowly as she already has a lovely 13.2 pony that
she does very well on.Thank you for pairing Emma up with this phenomenal
pony! "Sparrow
has already given me heaps of confidence with jumping! He's also
a wonderful show pony. I'm so pleased with this sensational pony!
Thank you Geoff and Candy xxxxxxxx" |
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"I brought Pip
15.1hh, a four year old brown gelding from Geoff and Candy in early
March. Since then I have been doing weekly lessons with the odd
show every month. I am hoping to do some hunting this season and
then pony club/R.C activities including camp next year. I am extremely
happy with the purchase of my pony as he is everything I wanted,
and everything they said he was. I would definitely recommend them
to buy your new horse, whether it be your first ridden pony or your
top class eventer. They are reliable and honest and tell you everything
you need to know about a certain horse. Thank you Geoff & Candy
for such a lovely pony and great service..." |
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