What a special occassion..... A huge thanks to so many people.... firstly to Simon Brooks Ward, Producer and Creator, Top Man! and all his team at Horse Power who not only created the and produced the HM Q 90 but also ran the Royal Windsor Horse show at the same time.... a mamouth undertaking!
But words fail me in how proud and honoured I am in Dougie Squires..Hats off to him...he was just brillant to watch and learn thats how you do it.. totally calm and in control...Never let it go for a second... to watch every one with such high respect for him was very touching from all the Crew, Marshals, Stewards, Miltary from around the world ,The orchestra, Bands, Acts, Singers, Dancers ,Children and Animals ...
Big thanks to Lisa Lee for being there and all the support.
Big thanks to Simon Garret and all his team...
Also it was great to meet up with and work with friends from years ago, where you just pick up where you left off.. Lisa Hull Hill and Ian Stephenson...and all the new friends one has made Janet Mooney...all the gang at the The Pony Club ,The Shetland pony's and Bradley Slick Cooper and all the Reenactment team....
But the week was made very special by 4 boys from Birds College who became known as Aj boys ! who gave it there all everyday... nothing was too much trouble.. entred the spirit of the whole celebration.. were fabulous to be with .. some great laughs and in admiration of their talents,Rhys Harding,Louis Clarke-Clare,Bradley Salter and Josh Baker
Not only did we do the Evening performances on Sunday we put a 2 hour show on in the Long Walk! Thanks to all that took part Special mention to Jonathan Wilkes who hosted ... he is just brilliant at being Jonny .. I have worked with Jonny since he was 16 and great to see him grow... very proud that he has now created with his wife Nikki Wilkes Wilkes Academy.
The Jersey's came from Blackpool Max Fox and the guys ...were fab..
The lovely Annie Riley with" Happy and Glorious' Who got the whole crowd patriotic!
Yet another special Thanks to the one and only Judy Green.... Thank you for saving the day....and being there with all your support ...Thanks to
Amy Dickson,Rio Sanchez feel like I am writing a oscar speech.....
and my sister Janet Williams....and my dear mum Doris Williams....
Also to Reece Campbell for his continued supportand help, this all started over a year and half ago... shame you weren't there...as you would of loved it... but new ventures lie ahead with every success for you....
Thanks to all behind the scenes... it was vast.... you just can't imagine the scale of it.. from catering... to security... ( a few fall outs!) to all the stables .. all the accomadtion pods ... etc etc etc..
I was honoured to be a small part of this event, with memories that I will cherish. when watching the show on sunday the feeling of pride was enoumous...
As you can imagine I had my camera heres just a few lol 90 of them!!!
