BRITANNIA'S BIJOU

Summary

Name: BRITANNIA'S BIJOU
UELN: 826041000169384
Chipnumber: 958000010668425
Colour: BAY
Reg. Type: BRITISH BREEDING
Studbook: SPORT HORSE BREEDING GREAT BRITAIN
Date of Birth: 20/06/17 (7 YEARS OLD)
Sex: MALE
Owner/Keeper: LUCINDA FREDERICKS EQUESTRIAN LTD
Breeder: LUCINDA FREDERICKS EQUESTRIAN LTD

Futurity 2020

Description

Eventing bloodlines in the purple. This very exciting young International competition and breeding
prospect is already broken and going well on the flat. He has been seriously impressive loose
jumping - showing tremendous scope, fantastic technique, three beautiful paces as well as a
superbly relaxed and trainable temperament. He has already been trained to the dummy and his
first mare has been scanned in foal from its first service. The team at home rate Britannia’s Bijou
very highly and see much of his grandam's ability in him. He has been awarded Gold in the 2020
British Breeding Futurity Evaluations and graded Gold Premium by the Sports Pony Studbook
Society.
He received high marks for all his gaits and an excellent vet mark of 8.75. The overall comment from
the evaluators was ‘ a beautiful and well produced young pony with harmonious lines and an
excellent walk, giving a hint of what there is yet to come from this lovely prospect for eventing. 
Britannia's Bijou is the first foal of one of the 4 ET daughters of the Eventing legend, Headley
Britannia. The only mare to win Burghley, Badminton & Kentucky among numerous other wins and
amassing an impressive 1479 BE Points during her career plus an Olympic silver medal. She even has
her own Wikipedia listing. The diminutive chestnut mare with the partnership of Olympic rider
Lucinda Fredericks put mares in competition on the map.
 
Britannia's Bijou is out of Bella Britannia who had two foals, Britannia’s Bijou and a filly called
Britannia’s Rose, before being broken as a 6yr old. She was successfully competed Eventing up to
BE100 and Showjumped upto1.20m before going back to stud and is now in foal to Timolin. She is by
the Sports Horse GB Graded full Thoroughbred stallion Mr Big Cat who, as a 7 year old, was placed at
Intermediate and competed at the world young horse championships at Le Lion d’Angers. 
Britannia's Bijou is by the Top Riding pony stallion Catherston Littledale Bright Star - a high quality
pony stallion that has competed at everything from Vaulting to Showjumping. He only stands at
12.2hh but is currently the only pony stallion to have sired International progeny in all of the
Olympic discplines; Dressage, Eventing and Showjumping. He was awarded SPSS Elite Stallion status
through the results of his progeny.  His progeny include:
Prairie Star – Intermediate Event horse 25 BE Points, 36 Futurity Completed Hartpury CCI**
Catherston Bit of Gold – BEF Futurity Elite as a foal, NPS Dressage Champion 2014, 38 BD points,
£286 British Showjumping, 184 BS points and qualified for the 2nd Round in Newcomers and
Foxhunter.  He has 46 Foundation Eventing Points and 2nd in the Under 18 Championships at
Weston Park.
Prima Picasso – 177 Dressage Points – consistently winning at Elementary
Catherston Bright Spark – Qualified for RIHS SHP & BD Prelim Regionals & Area Festival
Rosewater General Election & Trevalion Button Moon – Foal Champions
Catherston Bobby Bright – international 14.2hh Show jumper.  Higher First Premiums as a foal &
yearling, Reserve Champion Sport Horse at Dorset County Show. Now successfully competing on
nations cup pony teams for GB.

Linear score

August 27, 2019: Futurity Evaluations - Foals - 2yos (Catherston Stud,) - Eventing
Judges Carron Nicol, Katy Holder-Vale, Mikael Nolin, Nick Gauntlett
Veterinary Comment Mark 1 Mark 2
8.75 8.75
Discipline Eventing
Veterinary Assessment
Stance of Forelegs Over at the knee X Back at the knee
Stance of Forelegs Carpal valgus X Carpal varus
Stance of Forelegs Offset laterally X Offset medially
Stance of Hindlegs Acute hock angle X Straight hock angle
Stance of Hindlegs Tarsal valgus X Tarsal varus
Stance of Fetlocks (front) Over-extended X Upright
Stance of Fetlocks (back) Over-extended X Upright
Shape of Feet Wide X Narrow
Heels High X Low
Symmetry of the Shoulder Girdle Symmetrical X Asymmetrical
Symmetry of the Pelvic Girdle Symmetrical X Asymmetrical
Quality of Legs: Tendon Sheaths No effusions X Effusions
Quality of Legs: Joints No effusions X Effusions
Correctness of Walk: front legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Walk: hind legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Trot: front legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Trot: hind legs Toed in X Toed out
Muscle / Body
Muscle Development Well muscled X Poor
Body Condition Score Underweight X Overweight
Growth Plate Development
Knee: Right Front Normal X Abnormal
Knee: Left Front Normal X Abnormal
Hock: Right Hind Normal X Abnormal
Hock: Left Hind Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Right Front Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Left Front Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Right Hind Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Left Hind Normal X Abnormal
Foot Balance
Foot Balance: Right Front No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Left Front No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Right Hind No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Left Hind No issues X Attention needed
Conformation - Frame
Body Shape Rectangular X Square
Body direction Uphill X Downhill
Length of legs Long X Short
Head-neck connection Light X Heavy
Length of neck Long X Short
Position of neck Vertical X Horizontal
Muscling of neck Heavy X Poor
Shape of neck Arched X Straight
Height of whithers High X Flat
Length of whithers Long X Short
Position of shoulder Sloping X Straight
Length of shoulder Long X Short
Line of the back Roached X Weak
Line of the loins Roached X Weak
Shape of the croup Sloping X Flat
Length of the croup Long X Short
Tail set Low X High
Frame Mark 8.25
Movement - Walk
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Rhythm Regular X Irregular
Topline Elastic X Stiff
Engagement Energetic X Dragging
Walk Mark 8
Movement - Trot
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Elasticity Elastic X Stiff
Impulsion Rounded X Weak
Balance Carrying X Pushing
Trot Mark 8
Movement - Canter
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Elasticity Elastic X Stiff
Impulsion Rounded X Weak
Balance Carrying X Pushing
Canter Mark 7.75

Total Mark Overall comment
8.15 GOLD
September 13, 2020: Virtual Futurity Week 9 - 25 - 31 August (Online, Entries Close) - Eventing
Judges Katy Holder-Vale, Hans-Heinrich Brüning, Lucy Simpson, Bert van Wanrooij
Veterinary Comment Mark 1 Mark 2
very slightly laterally offset knees 8.75 8.75
Discipline Eventing
Veterinary Assessment
Stance of Forelegs Over at the knee X Back at the knee
Stance of Forelegs Carpal valgus X Carpal varus
Stance of Forelegs Offset laterally X Offset medially
Stance of Hindlegs Acute hock angle X Straight hock angle
Stance of Hindlegs Tarsal valgus X Tarsal varus
Stance of Fetlocks (front) Over-extended X Upright
Stance of Fetlocks (back) Over-extended X Upright
Shape of Feet Wide X Narrow
Heels High X Low
Symmetry of the Shoulder Girdle Symmetrical X Asymmetrical
Symmetry of the Pelvic Girdle Symmetrical X Asymmetrical
Quality of Legs: Tendon Sheaths No effusions X Effusions
Quality of Legs: Joints No effusions X Effusions
Correctness of Walk: front legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Walk: hind legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Trot: front legs Toed in X Toed out
Correctness of Trot: hind legs Toed in X Toed out
Muscle / Body
Muscle Development Well muscled X Poor
Body Condition Score Underweight X Overweight
Growth Plate Development
Knee: Right Front Normal X Abnormal
Knee: Left Front Normal X Abnormal
Hock: Right Hind Normal X Abnormal
Hock: Left Hind Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Right Front Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Left Front Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Right Hind Normal X Abnormal
Fetlock: Left Hind Normal X Abnormal
Foot Balance
Foot Balance: Right Front No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Left Front No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Right Hind No issues X Attention needed
Foot Balance: Left Hind No issues X Attention needed
Conformation - Frame
Body Shape Rectangular X Square
Body direction Uphill X Downhill
Length of legs Long X Short
Head-neck connection Light X Heavy
Length of neck Long X Short
Position of neck Vertical X Horizontal
Muscling of neck Heavy X Poor
Shape of neck Arched X Straight
Height of whithers High X Flat
Length of whithers Long X Short
Position of shoulder Sloping X Straight
Length of shoulder Long X Short
Line of the back Roached X Weak
Line of the loins Roached X Weak
Shape of the croup Sloping X Flat
Length of the croup Long X Short
Tail set Low X High
Frame Mark 8
Frame Comment
a very beautiful and harmonious colt showing very nice type and very well developed and produced
Movement - Walk
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Rhythm Regular X Irregular
Topline Elastic X Stiff
Engagement Energetic X Dragging
Walk Mark 8.75
Walk Comment
a great walk with energy and reach
Movement - Trot
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Elasticity Elastic X Stiff
Impulsion Rounded X Weak
Balance Carrying X Pushing
Trot Mark 7.75
Trot Comment
showing good impulsion
Movement - Canter
Length of stride Long X Short
Freedom of shoulder A lot X Restricted
Elasticity Elastic X Stiff
Impulsion Rounded X Weak
Balance Carrying X Pushing
Canter Mark 7.25
Canter Comment
a very active canter, now needs to become more relaxed for longer strides

Total Mark Overall comment
8.1 GOLD a beautiful and very well produced young pony with harmonious lines and an excellent walk, giving a hint of what there is yet to come from this lovely prospect for the sport

Pedigree of 'BRITANNIA'S BIJOU'

LITTLEDALE BRIGHT STAR 826060101006797 1970
BAY 1.28m
CATHERSTON NIGHT SAFE
TRIUMPH
PAPILLON DE MATIN XX XX
TABA
PROSPERITY OF CATHERSON
BUBBLY
FORTUNE
GWERSYLLT TOWN MOUSE
BURSTYE TRAJAN
BOTINGELLE KINGFISHER
BURSTYE FORTUNA
GWERSYLLT NANS
COED COCH ASA WPCS
REVEL NONNIE WPCS
BELLA BRITANNIA SHBGB
MR BIG CAT XX 2038
BROWN 1.68m
TAMANGO XX 1970
COMBE XX 1970
GUARD BAND XX 1970
FLORIANOPOLITANA XX 1970
ZOOL XX 1970
SARCHENA XX 1970
HEADLEY BRITANNIA 1993
LIVER CHESTNUT 1.60m
JUMBO SHBGB 1984
BLACK 1.70m
SKIPPY ISH 236898 1970
BETTY SHBGB 1977
ALANS BAMBI XX XX 2000
ALANROD XX XX 1973
HAZY BLUE XX 2000
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