Welcome to Jasper's Page - please help us to rescue another pony like Jasper.
Jasper's Fund was inaugurated eight years ago as a 'thank you' to SPEAR for saving his life
Jasper the Champion Working Hunter Pony
Jasper the rescue pony
Jasper's story is quite amazing - from a rescued pony to a Champion Working Hunter Pony and TV Celebrity! He was chosen as BSPS Pony Personality of the year in 2004. He has appeared on Central TV News several times, Channel 4's Pet Rescue and Carlton TV's documentary Whose Little Pony.When Jasper's not showing he is busy raising money for SPEAR as a thank you for giving him a happy and fulfilled life - so far his fund has raised more than £20,000.
In August 2002 Jasper launched his own fund to help other horses and ponies who are in the desperate situation that he once was. All the money raised for the Jasper of SPEAR Fund will be used for animals in dire need of emergency care. All donations -large or small - will be much appreciated and every penny goes directly to cases in desperate need. No money is taken out for administration.
Please make cheques payable to ' Jasper of SPEAR Fund' and send to 'JASPER' c/o Karen Gray, Woodclose, Seafield Lane, Beoley, Redditch, Worcs B98 9DB, Tel: 01527 62198.
Jasper's Story
As a yearling colt Jasper was carried from a cold, wet, muddy field by a Veterinary Surgeon and two RSPCA officers as he was too weak to stand or walk. He was taken to SPEAR where he was carried into a stable and given 24 hour intensive veterinary and nursing care. It was doubtful that he would survive.
For six weeks he was turned every two hours and lifted to his feet every four hours, day and night. He had liver and kidney failure, was severely anaemic and dehydrated and had an acute infection. His face and body were covered with sores and infected with lice. The skin on his front legs and hip had broken down and for 8 weeks had to be dressed with sterile dressings. Very slowly over the coming months Jasper began to improve and became the lovely pony he was always meant to be.
At three years old, Jasper was referred to the large animal hospital at Liverpool University where he successfully underwent major abdominal surgery.
After his recovery he went to Karen's yard to be broken-in and ridden. He has now lived there for eight years.
Jasper surprised us all by having natural jumping ability so we introduced him to Cradle Stakes classes which he took to 'like a duck to water' and has won at shows throughout the country ever since. At the British Show Pony Championships in 2004, he amazed us all by winning the Novice Nursery Stakes and being well placed in all Cradle Stakes classes with his rider Ashleigh Flear. As a fitting gesture to a brave little pony he was chosen as BSPS Pony Personality of the Year 2004.
When Jasper's not showing he is busy raising money for SPEAR as a thank you for giving him a chance of a happy and fulfilled life. He has also appeared on Central TV News several times, Channel 4's Pet Rescue and Carlton TV's documentary Whose Little Pony.
Jasper Latest Update 2010
Jasper and 8 year old Amber have started the 2010 Summer showing season in fine style.
These are the results from their first two shows:-
May 29th BSPS Area 6 at Solihull - 2nd Open Cradle Stakes
1st Tiny Tots Cradle Stakes
May 31st Kings Heath Horse Show - 2nd Open Cradle Stakes
1st Unregistered M & M Working Hunter Pony
Amber - 4th Best Rider under 12 years
Jasper Update 2009
Jasper has a new rider 7 year old Amber Jackson from Knowle. At present she and Jasper are getting to know one another so we have only been to a few local shows but nevertheless managed to get a rosette each time.
Jasper attended Norton Lindsey fete on July 11th where he made a lot of new friends. He behaved very well considering he was surrounded by a five a side football competition all day!
He and Amber paraded in the main ring while Sue gave a commentary about Jasper's life. Again, he just loved showing off in front of an audience. A lovely picture of Jasper and Amber at Norton Lindsey fete was published in the Stratford Herald newspaper (July 16th issue).
Jasper's Competition History
Ashleigh competed successfully on Jasper until 2005 when she became too old for Cradle Stakes classes and the following year Phoebe Cashmore succesfully took over the ride.
2008 proved to be a super year and the following Cradle Stakes results were achieved:
| Barleyfields (Derbys) | 1st |
| N.C.P.A Notts/Lincs | 1st and Reserve Champion |
| N.C.P.A Open Show | 2nd and Reserve Champion |
| Kingsland (Herefords) | 1st and Champion |
| Kings Heath (Birmingham) | 2nd and Reserve Champion |
| Midland Counties | 2nd |
| Derbyshire Festival | 2nd |
| Cheshire County | 2nd |
| BSPS Area 9B (Bristol) | 1st |
| Maelor (Shropshire) | 2nd |
| Rugby | 1st and Champion |
| N.C.P.A Leics/Rutland | 1st and Champion |
| Blakesley (Northants) | 1st and Champion |
| Minsterley (Shropshire) | 2nd and Reserve Champion |
| Fillongley (Warwickshire) | 1st and Champion |
| Ashbourne (Derbyshire) | 1st and Champion |
| Collingham (Notts) | 1st and Champion |
Jasper and Phoebe also achieved 4 first placings in Nursery Stakes classes.
At the British Show Pony Society Championships held at Arena UK, Grantham in August, Jasper and Phoebe were well placed in all six Cradle Stakes classes. Jasper jumped approximately 100 fences during four days and didn't knock down or refuse any jump - quite an achievement! This made him the most overall consistent Cradle Stakes Pony and he and Phoebe were invited to the Saturday Evening Performance where he was presented with the 'Cefn Charmer Trophy' and sash. He made the most of the opportunity to show off under the spotlight and gave a lovely gallop when he left the arena!
As a climax to a wonderful year, Jasper was the overall winner of the Cradle Stakes, became Champion Working Hunter Pony and the Supreme Champion of Area 6 of the British Show Pony Society. As a result he was awarded the Albert Bates Memorial Rose Bowl for the second year running.
