Friday, July 27, 2012

Whoo hoo ........

My eldest son Matt is going to London, a member of the Australian Showjumping Team.  We are so proud of Matt and his little horse "Watchi" (to his friends...... Watch Me vd Mangelaar to everyone else).  I just wanted to share these photos of Matt and Watchi with you all.  You can click to make them bigger.
Photo courtesy of Equinos International Photography.
Matt and Watchi competing in Florida, USA a couple of months ago.  Dont you love Watchi's little white patch on his tummy.

Matt and Watchi relaxing down in the stable area, with Lacey (their dog) watching on.

He's  a relaxed little horse.....so sweet.

And this picture of Matt was taken when he had just turned 8 at his very first competition (you have to be 8 to compete at Pony Club level).  His little pony "Dasher" was a fast little mare .... a great mount for a young boy. 

My husband and I head off to London on Monday .... it will be so exciting!

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NEGATIVE THINKING



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Jacky  xox


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28 comments:

  1. Nat PalaskasJuly 27, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Woo hoo for Matt... Congrats to you all. Have a great time in London. I will follow Matt on Facebook - hugs Nat

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  2. Jen xoJuly 27, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    great photos jacky, you must be sooo proud....we'll be watching out for him on the tele :) have a wonderful time :)

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  3. Elizabeth ArmstrongJuly 27, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Dear Jacky
    I think it is sensational - have a wonderful time and we will be watching and yelling at the televsion as loud as we can!
    Thinking of you all
    Love
    Elizabeth

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  4. A bird in the handJuly 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    How absolutely wonderful and exciting. Wishing Matt and Watchi a touch of gold!
    xoxo

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  5. Caterina GiglioJuly 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    congrats to Matt! woo hoo, how very exciting! x

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  6. handstoriesJuly 27, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    how thrilling!

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  7. deanna7treesJuly 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    oh so exciting. have a great time in London.

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  8. Hoola TallulahJuly 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Can't wait to see you in London Jacky! Will be rooting for Matt and Watchi <3 xx

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  9. Mary Stanley July 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Oh, that is so exciting, Jacky! We will be rooting for your son. Have a wonderful time in Europe. Thanks for letting me know that Denise was coming to the workshop in France. She was so much fun to be with! xoxo

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  10. debJuly 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Jacky, this is fantastic! Safe travels and enjoy the English Summer. Will be watching. How proud you must be. xox

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  11. RachelJuly 29, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I hope Matt and Waatchi have the competition of their lives!

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  12. lynda HowellsJuly 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    How fantastic. The atmosphere over here in Uk is amazing. I live in London and the bike road races yesterday and today when the woman own a silver...was just amazing. Even though your son is not British..l will keep my fingers crossed for you. The "Horse" comps are over at Greenwich Park...beautiful area. You will love it. Also very easy to get into other parts of London, if you have time to go sightseeing!! have you been to UK before?xxxlynda

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  13. AnonymousJuly 29, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Wow! That's amazing! We are watching the Olympics pretty nonstop in this household... it will be a blast to be in London. Safe travels and best of luck to your son!

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  14. JennyJuly 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Whoo Hoo for sure Jacky... how incredibly wonderful and exciting... fabulous photos of Matt... and am sure you are having an amazing time in London... will be certainly looking out for him now...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  15. TitiaJuly 30, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    oh so exciting we followed Matt and Watch me the last year on internet they are a great team. Lataine our broodmare ia a half dauther of watch me from Fontaine she is also so kind! Have a great time in London and wish them good luck from me!

    Greetings from the Netherlands
    Titia and Lataine

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  16. PhilippaJuly 31, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Fantastic Jacky! Have a marvellous time - I'll be looking out for how Matt is doing while also keeping an eye on our Mr Todd.

    Have a wonderful time in England!

    Best wishes and safe travelling.
    Philippa

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  17. Mo'aAugust 1, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    How exciting!!! I will be thinking of and rooting for Matt.
    Wonderful photos.
    Have a great and successful time.

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  18. PeggyAugust 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Fingers crossed for Matt and Watchi. Your hearts must be swelling. xoxo

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  19. MulticoloredPiecesAugust 5, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Hi, Jacky. How very exciting for your son and how very wonderful for you to go to London for the games. Many congratulations!
    best, nadia

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  20. lynne hAugust 7, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    how did i miss this, jacky?! it's all so exciting - watchi, matt - and you going to london! well, by the time you read this you'll be back home. i hope you had the most wonderful of times, and i'm sure you did...

    love,

    lynne

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  21. rivergardenstudioAugust 12, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    So... Jacky, you are probably in London right now!!! How exciting and wonderful. You must be very proud of your son.
    I also love your "fabric of friendship" quote and the fingerless gloves your made for your sister. They are beauties.
    sending hugs, roxanne

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  22. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Wow. Go Matt. That's a big deal to be on the show jumping team. Way to go. I bet your so ecstatic about it. Good Luck!
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  23. Gwen BuchananAugust 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    This is absolutely thrilling... I hope the experience was more than he ever hoped for. Take care and have fun.

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  24. karenAugust 26, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Jacky I am wondering if you are back? I would love to know what you thought of the Olympics...I absolutely loved it and am so sad it is over!

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  25. LOVE STITCHING REDAugust 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    How fantastic to be able to take part on such an occasion. Congratulations to your son and Watchi

    Very best wishes to you Jacky ♥

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  26. quality website designOctober 8, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Wow! Go for it Matt, bring home the bacon. Nice photos Jacky, those are great. Keep posting please.

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  27. waikiki resortOctober 9, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Seems Matt and Watchi really have a great time together. I give you my goodluck. Goodluck in every contest you enter. Thanks for sharing this wonderful photos too.

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  28. embryo testing los angelesOctober 10, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    This one is sooo exciting. I too is excited for the competition. Hope you enjoy there.

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