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- "It is with great sadness and heartache we announce the sudden death of
1.45 Preparing for the Highland Show Sonny was my best pal © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group 2001 Won Lorriner tournament at Tidworth, me Capt., brother Mark, Nail from Ireland & Charlie Vernon © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group
Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe
Born July 1985 Tragically Killed August 30 2004
Polo Showjumping Dressage Eventing Racing
A page of tribute to a young lady who enjoyed her horses teaching and schooling for all disciplines
But most of all sharing and giving freely to others !! If you have any thing you would like to see on this page
photo's or comments remberences then Go ---) Here !!

Polo is such a fun game and she just loved Roddie Williams from an early age. Nichola's life was so full of fun giving enjoyments and sharing with others please read on "Hey - Riding's Easy if your taught well - and Mark and I were by our mum"
A quote from Nichola when asked how she managed to do so well in all equestrian sport

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Chris Stewart    05-11-04    21-04hrs
Thanks for your "feedback form" Condolences greatly apreciated - tried to send you mail but knocked back by your system Dave & Jen

- "It is with great sadness and heartache we announce the sudden death of
1.45 Preparing for the Highland Show Sonny was my best pal © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group 2001 Won Lorriner tournament at Tidworth, me capt, brother Mark, Nail from Ireland & Charlie Vernon © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe Aged 19
Nichola was a member of Lanark and Ponyclub, shared editor, author and inspiration of this site.
As a ponyclub member for 12 years, she competed for her club in all equestrian sports including Polo, playing both for her club and Scotland. After completing her standard grades and highers, she worked for three years at Inglesham Polo centre, with talented internationals from all over the world, learning Spanish to be able to converse with the Argentinean Grooms and players. She transferred her interest and determination to racing and following training at the British School of Racing Newmarket; where she was head girl in her course, she settled in Lambourn the heart of racing in Berkshire.
At 1920hrs on Monday evening 30th August, just 30 days after her 19th birthday, Nichola was riding her bicycle out of Neardown Racing Stables Upper Lambourn with friend John, on her way to continue training her own string of former racehorses.

Nichola was struck by a car, suffered extreme injury, and killed out right.
The feeling of loss felt by us her family, those friends, trainers, owners, jockeys and polo players is immense.

As her family we can only thank her for all our yesterdays, the enjoyment of being her friend, being fortunate to see her jump in competitions from Aberdeen to Truro, groom for and play polo with some of the top internationals in the world, and we regret beyond belief, being cheated out of her tomorrows by James Bobbin of London driving his Porsche on a bank holiday, through Upper Lambourn on a family visit.

We thank the Scottish Daily Express, the Scottish Daily Mail, the Racing Post and Radio Clyde for their recognition of Nichola's talents taking time out to print photos and accounts of Nichola's gifts to the Equestrian world, the Racing Welfare Organisation under their president The Princess Royal, for their immediate and continuing support, and the Thames Valley Police for all their assistance in the ongoing enquires.

Nicky at Perth Leading Julia Scott Barret before her game On the rounds at BRS speed at last can't wait to get into a yard © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group 16th September 2004, saw her funeral and service in Lambourn, Wiltshire where she made so many local and international friends. Followed by a Thanks Giving Service on the evening of the 19th    September 2004 at
Kirk -o'-Shotts Hall Church Lanarkshire
               
Folk are preferring to make donations in place of flowers so that her work will continue, with the team she had gathered around her for her new place out side Salisbury, and these can be sent for "Nicky's dream" c/o Ainsley Properties, 5 Windsor Road Barry, South Glamorgan.
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My friend Sula I was given her when I was 18 months and did every thing with her © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group

from mum & dad
We had a daughter so young and fair - with might, energy and all that flair
of youth so keen, ambition great - head fast onward, through life's gate
to be at least, some one in life - prepared and ready, for all life's strife
alas one day, time just ran out - in seconds just, the light went out

2001 On Bonita against Scotland playing for my ponyclub Oh I won the ball ha ha © Scotpolo Mac-Wag Group No more we see, such honest face - No more we see, that poise and grace
On pony cantering, down the field - Bonita pounds, and players yield -
for you my dear, - you take the play - but, no more, there'll be - another day -
no more, there'll be - another day
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! Training at BRS almost over for us all - Pass out tomorrow 16th February 2004 Yeh? !Its The Scottish Pony Club Polo Website
Hey we are out of the BRS tomorrow 16th all trained up Ooops!!
  • Hey Guys all finished up and on to the real world in a trainers yard starting in a few weeks.

    • Oh - don't forget to keep in touch!?!?! and lets arrange to meet when we finish our NVQ2 to celebrate.
    Best of luck to our Swedish friends who no go up and become the seniors, great to train with you and we wish you every success in the second half of you training. Never been to Sweden so don't forget me when you return!?!?! Take care now!!!
    Nichola
! Faking it at Polo 2003? !
  • Did you watch the programme.
    Oh I forgot to say I spent quite some time during the making if the series and played some great chukkas with Malcolm.
  • One of the ponies he rode was Ju Ju a great Argy Pony that helped Lanark and Upperward win the Lorriner Shield at Tidworth and the Rendel Shield at Cirencester.
  • Oh & by the way I'm co author of the book with Mum & Dad a coach and like me a Grade C umpire and having Show-jumped from Aberdeen to Truro why not take a look and do come and play - you won't regret it!!
Take care now Chukka!!! Nichola
! Hey Guys a new Handy Card' !
  • Setting out to the show to the competition. Is all the kit on? Remember the rules? Just take a look at new Handy Card!! for Polo Showjumping Dressage Eventing. The rules taboos First-aid contact numbers and etiquette all made easy. Another great Idea for the Scottish Polo Team We have launched a new series of books for the beginner and old hand alike
! Hey Guys University Polo !
  • Start Playing it's great fun
! Hey Guys a new handy Polo Book 'Sarting to Play' !
  • Just take a look at this new book!! Polo made easy "Makes a change from boring old dressage" Oops!! Hey have you read my book The game of Polo Starting to Play' Click to take a peak 2003 © Mac-wag We have launched a new series of books for the beginner and old hand alike.
    'The game of Polo - Getting Started'
    is in three books and takes the beginner through the basic, shots, rules, pony control and positions so that they can enjoy their first attempt at Chukkas, and hopefully on to tournaments and club membership. Like to know more? Click The Grey to Take a Peak?? at only £3.50 inc p&p each or E-mail scot.polo@btinternet.com Other books in the series
    'Starting to Jump' - 'Start Riding Today' - 'Controling my Pony'
! Young Player Grade C Umpire status - 2003 !
  • Congratulations to:-
    Tim Bromley-Martin, Kirtlinton Polo Club on achieving Grade C umpire Status in 2003.
    Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe, Inglesham Polo Club granted her Grade C Status aged 16 in 2001.
  • Nichola is probably the youngest player in Scotland to pass the exam and be awarded the HPA
    C Grade Umpire qualification.

  • Lets see more Scottish young players taking this quite stringent exam as it can only improve the standard of play, and young players understanding of the rules.

  • It would do no harm for some of the old lags to update thir umpire knowledge and status by way of exam!!.
  • !! Remember only official Grade C umpires are allowed to officiate at Pony-club Chukkas !!
    Nicky
! 4 Goal Polo at Beaufort Inglesham take on Foxcote - 2003 !
  • In the three girl, one guy, 4 goal competition Inglesham took on Foxcote at 1700hrs on Wednesday 20th August 2003 in an exciting 4 chukka match. The Inglesham team Emma Thomlinson (2), Milli Scott (2), Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe (-1) and New Zealander Johnny Coddington (2) Nichola stepping in at the last minute to replace Nicole (-2) who unfortunately suffered a broken arm during a spill from her pony during Chukkas. The 4 chukka match; played at The Beaufort Polo Club, displayed some good polo with some close and exciting play Foxcote ran out the winners 4 goals to 3.
    All at Scottish Polo send our best wishes to Nicole and look forward to seeing her back playing soon
! 2003 into 2004 HPA handicap Changes !
Great to see Andrew Drummond-Morray, Ben and Margaret Coward uplifted to -1 and Tim Bromley-Martin lifted to 0 and having achieved a C grade umpire qualification. He joins Pony-club member Nichola MacDonald-Wagstaffe a member of Inglesham Polo Club who was granted her C grade at the age of 16 two years ago. Chris Crawford a previous pony-club player of Hayfield Polo and Riding club achieved his C grade last year and is well on the way to becoming the first Qualified Polo Coach in Scotland. Well done to you all
! Ponyclub Polo Championships - 2003 !
  • Four Scottish pony-clubs enjoyed the competition in the Ponyclub Polo summer tournaments that culminate in the Cowdray weekend. The Orkney team comprised Ben and Margaret Cowan, (Orkney Area1) Raef Anderson, (Buccleuch Hunt Area 19) Andrew Drummond Murray (Strathearn Area 1).
    The Lanark & Upperward team included Nichola and Mark MacDonald-Wagstaffe (L&U Area 19) Max Agar (Taunton Vale) Nicholas Clague, (Devon &Somerset). The Orkney team having played together in previous tournaments played well and qualified for Cowdray gaining second in the Rendell 11 competition.
    However L&U played some splendid polo and during the three qualifying tournaments at Southam, Cirencester, and Tidworth. As a team they were developing well and their last chukka at Tidworth against Ashton Valley although lost by one goal saw some impressive play. A credit to the team having only met minuets before the first chukka at Southam and more especially since both Nicholas and Max only started playing in May 2003.
    Perhaps in future years more pony-clubs will become aware of the fun and riding skills employed in the game and come to enjoy this two week challenge. All you old games competitors why not give it a go if you think you can ride then come and play
    For more information on Pony club University and Young Folks Polo in Scotland Click Here

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