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Things have slowed down at Kitara Lodge with the eventing season now over for 2008. Most of the competition horses are spelling and we are eagerly awaiting the arrivals of our 4 Budweiser foals.

Budweiser's first foal for this year, owned by Brett, Janelle and Graham Davey was born on the 12th November. 'None the Weiser' or Stella is a chesnut filly with a white face and 2 hind socks, out of a TB mare.

The last spelling paddock has now been completed along with the 2 outdoor showjumping arenas boundary fencing also complete.

There are currently 7 new paddocks being built as we speak to accomodate more horses for boarding.

4th November 2008

The Kitara Team has just returned from Wagga ODE. William was running 6th after dressage in the 1*, Ice - 6th in the Pre Novice and Scout was 10th after dressage. Unfortunately due to the extremely hard ground Dom decided not to run William and Ice SJ or XC.

Scout however did her first XC round and jumped really well. Being still so green she took everything in her stride and cantered around the course confidently with only one green run-out at fence 3b, but got better as the course went on.

Ice and Scout are now being turned out for a 3 week spell, meanwhile Budweiser is being prepared by Dom and Vicky Roycroft to run at a few shows in December.

2nd November 2008

Kitara Lodge and Dom have a new sponsor!

Tuff Rock has become part of the sponsors and support for Dom's team of horses.

Tuff Rock produces and sells great products for horses and cattle such as poultice, conditioner plus, foal plus and more...

Visit the sponsors page for more information or visit www.tuffrock.net

Also see 'Kitara TuffRock' (Scout) out competing in 2009!

23rd October 2008

There are some new photos in the photo gallery and throughout the website. Check out the first photos of the newest member in Foals 2008.

We currently have a horse offered for Half Lease. See FOR SALE page for information.

20th October 2008

The Kitara Team have returned from a successful weekend at Lynton Horse Trials in Goulburn.

Kitara Ice Cool ran 3rd in the Pre Novice B section, being 3rd after dressage and holding his spot until the end.

Kitara William the Conqueror ran 5th in the big CIC* class with 50 competitors. Will was 6rth after dressage and managed to bump up to 5th in the final placings with a clear XC round and a good time.

Fellow competitor Victoria Luxford also travelled with Dom and did well running 6th in the CIC** class on her horse Perfect Encounter.

Next event will be Wagga ODE on the 1st and 2nd Nov and Scout will have her first start there.

16th October 2008

Our first foal has arrived! At 4 pm this afternoon our mini mare popped out her 2nd foal, a colt. Kitara Riccadonna or Ricky is a tiny, black beauty.

Mum and bub are both well and Kitara Passion Pop or Pop watched on with eager eyes to see his little brother arrive.

Our next foal (horse foal) is due in Nov.

Photos will be up soon.

14th October 2008

The Kitara Team has just returend from 4 days showjumping at Canberra for the Australian Championships. A lovely show, great weather and good atmosphere.

Scout had her first outing and was a star. Having never been out or seen any fences like that she took everything in her stride and jumped around all 3 days at 70cm without hesitation. she had a couple rails here and there but overall jumped like a star.

Ice Cool also jumped well. With just 1 unlcuky rail in the first 2 D -grades. Budweiser ran 2nd in the 110cm speed class with Deon Williams in the saddle.

We have a quick turn around at home and then off to Goulburn One Day Event with Ice and Will.

There are some photos on the Gallery section from the weekend.

5th October 2008

We have just returned from Nowra SJ (NSW State Championships) after 1 day of competition as the event was rained out. Ice Cool ran in the D grade and jumped well considering the conditions of the ground and Bud ran in the 1.20m and the Young Rider (1.25m) class, also jumping well, although he struggled a little slipping here and ther in the muddy, boggy, wet and slippery conditions.

It appeared obvious that after day 1 of continuous showers the ground was getting worse and by the next morning the Kitara team made a decision to leave, and soon after most competitors packed up and left aswell and the event did go ahead on day 2.

This does however allow a few extra days of washing, drying and re-charging at home before heading to the 4 day show at Canberra for the Australian Showjumping Champs which 5 horses from Kitara Lodge will compete at, Scout having her first outing in the 70cm classes.

28th September 2008

News over the weekend. Kitara Ice Cool returned from a successful weekend at Canberra CIC ODE. Ice was 3rd after dressage with 68% and showjumped well, had 1 down which Dom admits was her error and were lying 4th after SJ. The XC course was big enough for a Pre Novice run but Ice took everything in his stride and jumped around beautifully adding no jump or time to her score of 52 penalties to finish 2nd behind Chris Burton and Jaybee Calypso.

Next weekend Ice and Bud will go down to Nowra to compete at the NSW State Championships SJ .

Amongst other news, the clinic being held in November at Kitara Lodge is now taking entries.

Kitara Top Contenda or 'Piper' was officially measured and he stands at a big 160 cm (16hh) and he isnt even 2 yet ! His dam, Kitara Topsy has had 1 foal before Piper who grew to a reported 18hh. Veuve, Topsy's 3rd foal by Budweiser is already showing a big size compared to his paddock mate, Moet out of Mogadon Mist and by Magritte who is 2 months older than Veuve.

24th September 2008

Chops was dropped off yesterday for his surgery and it will be performed this morning at Newcastle Equine Centre.

We also have some news of a Showjumping Clinic being held here at Kitara Lodge.

2 Swedish, well renowned Showjump riders and coaches are coming over in November to hols a clinic.

Check the 'new' Clinics link page for the Program and information.

Entry Forms can be found by emailing dominic@ingvall.com

21st Septemeber

Due to problems with our website the old news posts have been deleted.

To re-cap, Kitara Lodge is currently offering a live in grooming position. Please send your resume and applications to dominic@ingvall.com or phone 0401 862264

20th September

Scout did her first under saddle jumping session today. she was super. Very bold and made a nice shape over some little fences. I think she thouroughly enjoyed herself. Photos of Scout training at home on the flat are now in the Photo Gallery along with some other horses.