The performance testing for the ponies is carried out over a 30 day period. They are given scores by the Training Director who in this case was Helmut Schrant in all aspects of temperament and character, willingness to work, ability to work, basic gaits, free jumping, under saddle and cross country. On the final four days of testing , the horses and ponies are given scores by three expert judges, these and the scores given by the TD are what makes up the total result.

Forrest Flame was clearly a favourite with the crowd at the final four days of testing which were open to the public. This small but mighty pony did everything that was asked of him, jumping as high as the big horses, scoring two 9's and looking like he was enjoying every minute of it!

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In the dressage phase Forrest was able to show his talents and superb gaits in a First level dressage test.

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Cross country ...this is where he had the best time. We were told in all his training, he never once refused a fence. Not bad for a pony who had never jumped under saddle prior to the testing AND remember, he was only a 3 year old.

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