Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:15 Dal Ati

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-I'm Dave Wakely.

-I've been learning Welsh,

-on and off, since 2008.

-I'm an artist

-and I live in Liverpool.

-I recently held a bilingual

-exhibition in the city.

-It's my dream...

-..to be able to work and socialize

-through the medium of Welsh.

-For two days,

-my dream will become a reality...

-..here,

-on the Urdd Eisteddfod maes.

-For help to follow the programme,

-use the website...

-..and the Dal Ati app.

-I work

-as a traditional sign painter.

-I also use enamel paint and so on...

-..to create my artwork.

-I started to learn Welsh in 2008.

-I've been learning, on and off,

-since then.

-Several years ago,

-I heard Datblygu's music.

-I'm a massive fan

-of music in general.

-I wanted to understand...

-..what David R Edwards

-was saying to us.

-I started by going to a night class

-at a local centre.

-In the meantime,

-I listen to Radio Cymru...

-..and I watch S4C.

-I have friends who speak Welsh,

-both as a second language...

-..and as their first language.

-I try to go to places...

-..where people speak Welsh

-as a second language.

-For example, we went camping in Bala

-over the Bank Holiday weekend.

-The Rees family will look after Dave

-for the next two days on the maes.

-I'm Heulyn and I'm at the Eisteddfod

-with Catrin, Brengain and Mabon.

-We're a family

-and we come from Pontypridd.

-The Eisteddfod is a festival which

-attracts people from all over Wales.

-Children and young people

-up to the age of 25...

-..take part in competitions,

-from singing to acting and dancing.

-It's not everyone's cup of tea,

-including Mabon...

-..who'll spend his time in the fair

-and with his friends.

-We come every year

-because Brengain always competes.

-We have fun,

-going from one prelim to the next.

-We taste success sometimes.

-I enjoy seeing old friends.

-It's always a good day.

-I can't wait

-to take Dave around the maes...

-..and introduce him to a different

-culture and maybe new experiences.

-I'm Dave.

-I'm Dave.

-

-I'm Heulyn. Nice to meet you.

-Heulyn? Nice to meet you.

-I'm Catrin.

-I'm Catrin.

-

-Nice to meet you.

-I'm Mabon.

-I'm Mabon.

-

-Mabon, I'm Dave.

-Brengain.

-Brengain.

-

-Brengain? OK.

-Brengain is competing

-in the Folk Song Solo.

-You can come with us to the prelim.

-You can come with us to the prelim.

-

-Yes.

-Mabon wants to do some archery

-with you.

-Brengain and I will take selfies

-with famous people.

-Oh, really? Who?

-Oh, really? Who?

-

-Whoever we find.

-Rhys Ifans maybe.

-Rhys Ifans maybe.

-

-Maybe.

-Yes, and I'd like you

-to come and work with me.

-The Urdd Eisteddfod is in Bridgend

-next year and we have a stall here.

-I'd like your help on the stall.

-I'd like your help on the stall.

-

-Fine.

-Are you a good salesman?

-Are you a good salesman?

-

-Yes.

-Competing is the most important part

-of the Urdd Eisteddfod.

-Brengain has Folk Song Solo prelim

-in Stiwdio 3, so let's go.

-What's a prelim?

-It's where lots of people compete...

-..then the top three is selected

-to perform in the pavilion.

-Let's go.

-Stiwdio 3?

-Stiwdio 3?

-

-Yes. Let's go.

-Where are we going, Dave?

-I'm lost.

-To be honest,

-I'm not sure where Stiwdio 3 is.

-That sign is pointing towards

-the prelim venues.

-Let's follow that sign.

-We're a bit lost, unfortunately.

-Can you help us, please?

-Yes, no problem.

-Where is Stiwdio 3, please?

-You're not far.

-Not far?

-Where are we now?

-We're around here now.

-All you need to do is go left

-and then right and you'll be there.

-Can you say that again?

-First, go left past the

-science centre and then go right.

-Great. Thank you.

-Here we are, in Stiwdio 3.

-# A little tinker boy

-Wandering the countryside... #

-I like folk songs.

-I like folk music.

-It belongs to the people.

-It's good to see...

-..that young people

-still like folk music.

-# Sitting in the corner,

-One leg across the other... #

-How was that experience for you?

-How was that experience for you?

-

-It was really good.

-Were you nervous?

-Yes, I was really nervous.

-Yes, I was really nervous.

-

-You still look nervous.

-They'll choose the three best

-singers from the 16 entrants...

-..to sing on the Eisteddfod stage.

-When will you find out

-if she'll sing on the stage?

-In around an hour,

-when all the contestants have sung.

-Fingers crossed.

-Toes crossed too!

-Yes.

-He's keen to learn about

-how things are done here.

-He hasn't been

-to the Eisteddfod before.

-He didn't know what a prelim was.

-It was nice for him to see

-how the Urdd Eisteddfod works.

-I explained

-it's a bit like X Factor.

-You get through different rounds

-to reach the stage.

-He won't see Brengain on the stage

-this time, unfortunately.

-I can't believe

-the size of this place.

-It's really massive.

-There were 20,000 people

-here yesterday.

-All those people came to a youth

-festival and they all speak Welsh.

-It's great.

-Archery.

-A left-handed bow for Mabon.

-You'll use a right-handed bow.

-Call.

-Call.

-

-Tails.

-You go first.

-Let's put a doughnut on it.

-HE PRETENDS TO COUGH

-No pressure. No pressure.

-I've never

-used a bow and arrow before.

-I enjoyed the experience.

-The tension on the bow

-is really strong.

-You could kill someone

-with a bow and arrow!

-Another red. Come on, Robin Hood!

-Black.

-Ten points.

-Ten points.

-

-Ten is the score to beat.

-Come on, Mabon.

-Very good.

-Very good.

-

-Three points.

-Black is two points, so that's five.

-Very good.

-The scores are tied.

-One point.

-One point.

-

-That wasn't good, was it?

-Oh! The winner.

-That's 11 points.

-We've both got to buy doughnuts.

-Congratulations. Well played.

-Well done, everyone.

-Thank you.

-Dave, it's time for that doughnut.

-Are you ready?

-Are you ready?

-

-Yes, and I've got money to burn.

-They look tasty, don't they?

-Thank you.

-How much is it?

-How much is it?

-

-Seven pounds, please.

-Lots of celebrities

-visit the Urdd maes.

-It's a great opportunity

-for a selfie.

-That's Nia Roberts.

-Let's have a selfie.

-There's Emma from Eden!

-Let's have a selfie.

-Are you Bethan, from Pobol Y Cwm?

-Yes. Do you watch it?

-Yes. Do you watch it?

-

-Yes, of course.

-Can we take a selfie with you?

-Can we take a selfie with you?

-

-Yes, of course.

-This is Hywel Gwynfryn.

-Hello. How are you?

-I recognize you.

-Meet my fellow presenter

-and also my wife, Rhiannon.

-Let's take a photo.

-Thank you very much.

-Are you Ben Dant?

-Yes, I'm Ben Dant. Who are you?

-Yes, I'm Ben Dant. Who are you?

-

-I'm Dave.

-Alright, Dave?

-Alright, Dave?

-

-Yes. Nice outfit.

-Thanks. Yours is nice too.

-Ahoy!

-See you again. Enjoy.

-Isn't that Osian,

-the singer from Candelas?

-Yes.

-I recognize you.

-You're a music fan, aren't you?

-Yes, and I love Welsh music.

-I like the Candelas too.

-I like the Candelas too.

-

-Thank you very much.

-I'll duck.

-I'll duck.

-

-You're too tall!

-Thank you, Osian.

-Thank you, Osian.

-

-Good luck.

-Enjoy yourselves.

-After a busy first day,

-it's time to grab some supper...

-..and discuss the experience so far.

-What did you enjoy most

-about today, Dave?

-Talking to the lead singer

-of Candelas.

-I knew you'd say that.

-It was good to meet you too.

-Did you enjoy

-the Folk Song Solo Competition?

-Yes, of course.

-Yes, they're great. They're lovely.

-They're friendly...

-..and it's nice to be able to

-speak Welsh with the family.

-I'm looking forward to tomorrow...

-..with them.

-Next year's Urdd Eisteddfod

-is coming to Bridgend...

-..and we're involved with

-the fundraising committees for it.

-There's a stall

-at this year's Eisteddfod...

-..promoting next year's event.

-I thought it would be a good idea...

-..if Dave did some voluntary work

-on the stall with me tomorrow.

-I hope he sells

-some T-shirts and hoodies...

-..and chats to people

-about next year's Urdd Eisteddfod.

-Are you ready for

-another busy day tomorrow, Dave?

-I think

-I'll sleep really well tonight.

-Yes, and get ready for tomorrow.

-I'll sleep like a log tonight.

-I'll sleep like a log tonight.

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-You're tired.

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-Dave is back on the maes, ready for

-another busy day of speaking Welsh.

-Hey, Dave! Are you alright?

-Hey, Dave! Are you alright?

-

-Yes.

-Are you alright?

-Good timing.

-Come and join us to play football.

-I can't be a blue!

-Everton!

-Everton!

-

-I support Liverpool, not Everton!

-This lot plays like Liverpool.

-Come on, people! You're hopeless.

-Come on then, Dave! In it goes.

-Are you ready to do some work?

-Are you ready to do some work?

-

-Yes, of course.

-You agreed to help on the stall.

-You agreed to help on the stall.

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-Yes. I'm looking forward to it.

-Excellent.

-We'll promote

-the Bridgend Urdd Eisteddfod.

-We'll tell people about it.

-We'll tell people about it.

-

-Yes - next year's Urdd Eisteddfod.

-Shall we get ready?

-Shall we get ready?

-

-Yes. Off we go.

-Dave, are you ready for this?

-You look the part.

-Do you like the colour?

-Do you like the colour?

-

-Yes. It suits you.

-You look really hunky.

-You look really hunky.

-

-Cheers, baby.

-Hello. Are you alright?

-Hello. Are you alright?

-

-Would you like a sticker?

-It's a Bridgend

-Urdd Eisteddfod sticker.

-Thank you.

-Do you want a pen or something?

-That green pen?

-Dave will take your money.

-Take the money for the pen.

-That's 1.

-Hiya. How are you?

-Pencils and an eraser, please.

-The pencils cost 1.

-The eraser also costs 1.

-What's eraser in Welsh?

-What's eraser in Welsh?

-

-Dileydd.

-Yes, it's 1 for the eraser too.

-That's 2.

-Two pounds.

-Thank you very much. Goodbye.

-I'd like to buy some pens, please.

-I'd like to buy some pens, please.

-

-That was far too quick.

-Speak a bit more slowly, please.

-Two green pens

-and three orange pens, please.

-Two green pens

-and three orange pens.

-That's 5, please.

-That's 5 exactly. Thank you.

-You're doing a great job.

-You can come again.

-The candyfloss machine is popular

-and Dave must learn to use it.

-Nearly there. Alright?

-Nearly there. Alright?

-

-Yes.

-Are you happy to do one yourself?

-Yes. No problem.

-Yes. No problem.

-

-We just need some customers.

-Hi. Can I have

-some candyfloss, please?

-That's 1, please.

-Thank you.

-Thank you. Ta-ta!

-Hello, Mabon.

-Hello, Mabon.

-

-Good afternoon.

-Would you like some candyfloss?

-Would you like some candyfloss?

-

-One, please.

-That's 1, please. Thank you.

-Here you go.

-Here you go.

-

-Thank you.

-Thank you. Ta-ta!

-# Come and get your candyfloss

-# It's only 1

-# Come and get your candyfloss

-# It's only 1 #

-Good afternoon.

-Would you like some candyfloss?

-Just one?

-Just one?

-

-Yes, please.

-Thank you.

-Here you go. Thank you very much.

-Cheers. Goodbye.

-Have you been competing

-in singing or art competitions?

-Yes, in the cerdd dant party.

-Cerdd dant? Did you win?

-Cerdd dant? Did you win?

-

-We came third.

-Third.

-Oh, really? Great.

-One or two?

-One or two?

-

-Two.

-That's 2, please.

-Thank you.

-Here you go.

-Thank you very much.

-Goodbye.

-How's it going, Dave? Alright?

-How's it going, Dave? Alright?

-

-Yes.

-Have you been busy?

-Have you been busy?

-

-Yes. I've sold lots of candyfloss.

-Excellent.

-Children love it.

-The sugar pot is almost empty.

-Take a break. You worked hard.

-Take a break. You worked hard.

-

-Great. Cheers.

-Go and enjoy yourself. Ta-ta!

-Dave pops into the

-arts, crafts and technology tent...

-..where he meets local carpenter,

-Neil Wyn Jones.

-Neil, a Welsh learner, created

-this year's Urdd Eisteddfod chair.

-Good morning, Neil. I'm Dave.

-You made this year's

-Urdd Eisteddfod bardic chair.

-Yes, that's right.

-I was given the honour

-of creating the chair.

-This is a photo of the chair.

-Hopefully, the winning bard

-will sit in it this afternoon.

-I'm really excited to be here

-to see the ceremony today.

-You work as a carpenter, don't you?

-Yes. I'm a carpenter.

-Like you, I've learned Welsh.

-I also work as a Welsh tutor now.

-I teach Welsh in Flintshire

-and in Wrexham.

-In night classes?

-Yes, in night classes

-and during the day.

-I also have a class on the Wirral.

-I also have a class on the Wirral.

-

-Really? On the Wirral?

-People there are taking up Welsh?

-It's no surprise really.

-People who live across the border

-are starting to learn the language.

-There are Welsh groups

-in Shrewsbury...

-..and somewhere in the north.

-They use Say Something In Welsh.

-Welsh learners all over the world

-use Say Something In Welsh.

-It was nice to meet you, Neil.

-I hope someone brilliant

-wins the chair today.

-Me too. Fingers crossed.

-OK. Good.

-OK. Good.

-

-Nice to meet you too.

-In the learners' tent,

-Dave chatted to Megan Elias...

-..the winner

-of the Learners' Medal this year.

-Good morning.

-Did you learn Welsh

-as a second language?

-Where do you come from originally?

-Where do you come from originally?

-

-Old Colwyn, which is in Colwyn Bay.

-Why did you learn Welsh?

-I learned Welsh as a second language

-when I was at school.

-I studied Welsh as a second language

-to A Level standard.

-I decided to keep learning Welsh

-at university.

-Two years ago, when the

-Urdd Eisteddfod was held in Bala...

-..I visited the maes for a day.

-By the end of that day, I had a

-feeling that I should learn Welsh.

-I had a sense that I was

-meant to become fluent in Welsh...

-..and live my life

-through the medium of Welsh.

-Great.

-You speak Welsh really well.

-You're fluent.

-You're fluent.

-

-Thank you.

-I'd have assumed

-Welsh was your first language.

-Thank you.

-It's great. Well done.

-What sort of experience

-was winning the Learners' Medal?

-It was incredible.

-I was really nervous.

-I didn't know who'd won it

-until the ceremony itself.

-Congratulations.

-Congratulations.

-

-Thank you.

-It was incredible.

-I was crying.

-It was really emotional.

-It was a proud moment

-for you and your family.

-My family and friends

-came to support me.

-Thank you very much for the chat.

-Thank you very much for the chat.

-

-Thank you.

-Congratulations again

-for winning the medal.

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

-Cheers.

-How are things, Dave? Are you OK?

-Did you have a tasty lunch?

-Yes.

-Are you ready for your next job?

-I have some stickers here to promote

-the Bridgend Urdd Eisteddfod.

-I want you and Mabon

-to go around the maes...

-..handing out these stickers

-to promote next year's eisteddfod.

-Alright.

-Alright.

-

-Here you are, boys. Off you go!

-I'll see you back here.

-Bye. Ta-ta!

-Excuse me.

-Would you like a sticker?

-Would you like a sticker?

-

-Thank you.

-Hiya. Would you like a sticker?

-Hiya. Would you like a sticker?

-

-Yes, please.

-There you go. Thank you.

-There you go, boyo.

-There you go.

-There you go.

-

-Thank you.

-How many stickers

-have you managed to get rid of?

-Three.

-Three.

-

-Ha, ha! Five.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

-

-Thank you.

-Are you learning Welsh? Keep going.

-Are you learning Welsh? Keep going.

-

-I try.

-Fantastic! Keep going.

-Would you like a sticker?

-It's a bit heavy.

-It's a bit heavy.

-

-Have another one.

-I'm not sure I can manage three.

-They're really heavy.

-Would you like to wear our sticker?

-Yes.

-OK?

-And one for you.

-Thank you.

-Thank you. Goodbye.

-Thank you.

-Excuse me. Hiya.

-We're trying to promote

-the Urdd Eisteddfod...

-..which will be held

-in Bridgend next year.

-Would you like some stickers?

-Thank you very much. Cheers.

-Thank you very much. Cheers.

-

-See you next year.

-Hello and welcome back.

-He's handed out all his stickers.

-How many do you have left?

-Would you like a sticker?

-Would you like a sticker?

-

-One sticker for me.

-Thank you, Dave.

-Have you finished?

-You've finished your work.

-Well done.

-I enjoyed the experience of

-going around the maes with Dave...

-..and teaching him some new things.

-It's nice that he leaves knowing

-more about the Urdd Eisteddfod...

-..than he knew yesterday.

-I love meeting people who make

-such an effort to learn Welsh...

-..and to learn about our culture.

-He's gone to the trouble

-of making a huge effort...

-..and he's really enthusiastic,

-which is wonderful to see.

-Spending time with someone like Dave

-is a positive experience.

-I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

-Some parts of the second day

-have been difficult.

-I had to try to cope with speaking

-nothing but Welsh all the time...

-..and speaking Welsh to everyone

-all day long.

-If I want to make progress

-with my Welsh...

-..I have to make

-even more of an effort to speak it.

-I've arranged to meet the

-Rees family in Liverpool tomorrow.

-The Rees family

-is staying in Birkenhead tonight.

-I'll meet them tomorrow...

-..to act as a tour guide for them

-around the city.

-I think my spoken Welsh

-is a little bit better...

-..after this experience.

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-This is a series about horses.

-Ponies, people and horseshoes.

-From excitement to hooves,

-from fields to shows.

-It's an exciting, equine feast.

-The Fayre Oaks Pony Sale

-was established in the 1950s.

-It was held under a row of oak trees

-on a farm near Hereford.

-The Royal Welsh Showground

-is the sale's home these days.

-People flock here from

-around the world to do two things.

-Buy and sell ponies.

-The Jones family lives here,

-on Coed Y Rhygen farm, Trawsfynydd.

-Dei and Shan

-and their daughters, Dora and Eleri.

-Arian's bloodline

-is strong and successful.

-The sire, Lacy Buzbee and

-the mother, Bryndansi Muffin...

-..were both champions.

-Her sisters, who include Asbri,

-Dora and Ania were very successful.

-The sire, Lacy Buzbee, was sold

-at the High-Flyer in 2009...

-..for the amazing price of 9,200.

-The difference between the

-High-Flyer and the day auction...

-..is the horses are handpicked

-by the auctioneers, Brightwells.

-This is Islyn Arian.

-You've put a lot of work

-into preparing her.

-She looks lovely.

-Thank you, David.

-Just washing her

-involved a lot of work.

-She's never been shown,

-so we worked hard to polish her up.

-She's in foal.

-She's in foal.

-

-Yes. I scanned her.

-She's carrying

-a foal sired by Lacy Brigadier...

-..who's a well-known stallion.

-Will that be

-an additional selling point?

-Yes, I think so,

-plus it shows she breeds regularly.

-She's genuine in that sense.

-Arian is special to you, Eleri.

-Yes.

-When I qualified as a vet

-ten years ago...

-..my parents gave me a pick

-of their mares and I chose this one.

-She was my present from them

-for qualifying as a vet.

-She has a real

-sentimental value to me.

-The more I think about it,

-the less I want to sell her...

-..for many reasons.

-She's going to auction, so you have

-no control over who buys her.

-What are your thoughts on the type

-of home you'd prefer her to go to?

-Obviously,

-when you take a pony to auction...

-..you can't choose its new home.

-But I'd like her to go to

-people who are serious breeders...

-..so that she continues to be

-a brood mare.

-I hope she's covered

-by a good stallion...

-..and produces good foals

-for her new owners.

-I'd also like her to be shown.

-She wasn't shown by us,

-although she should have been.

-It would be interesting

-to see her being shown.

-I hope they're kind people who are

-worthy owners of this lovely mare.

-People pay a lot of money

-for horses at this sale...

-..so we can rest assured she'll

-receive good care in her new home.

-I'll keep an eye on her progress.

-We'll see Islyn Arian at the

-High-Flyer with David a bit later.

-In the meantime, the Fayre Oaks Sale

-is very busy.

-The first of the three horses

-we're following to be sold...

-..is Maesgwyn Highmark.

-I visited Llwynhywel Stud, Llanilar,

-before the sale to meet the family.

-This family business

-specializes in cobs...

-..but they keep

-some Section A horses too.

-It's run by Irwel, Jane and

-their daughters, Esyllt and Sian.

-Sian will sell the stallion,

-Maesgwyn Highmark.

-Highmark was a champion

-at the Royal Welsh...

-..with his former owner,

-Lewis Edwards, Maesgwyn.

-His mother, Maesgwyn Highball...

-..was a Royal Welsh

-and Winter Fair champion.

-Describe his character.

-Describe his character.

-

-He's gentle.

-He can be out with mares and foals

-and he won't do them any harm.

-He's really good.

-The boys jump on his back

-and it's not a problem.

-He hasn't been broken in.

-He's lovely, fair play to him.

-Don't chew me!

-What's his background?

-He came

-from the mare Maesgwyn Highball.

-She won Female and Supreme Champion

-Section A in 2010.

-The same year

-as Highmark won a title.

-Good stock.

-Are you looking forward to the sale?

-Are you looking forward to the sale?

-

-Yes.

-I hope we get

-the best possible price for him.

-How much do you have in mind?

-Ask me whether or not I'm pleased

-on Saturday!

-Things are hotting up at the sale.

-Everyone's keen

-to show off their horses' qualities.

-Sian, it's nearly time.

-How do you feel?

-Nervous.

-You're always going to be nervous.

-You hope he goes to a good home.

-You hope for the best price too.

-I'll see how I feel when I get out

-but I'll be sad to see him go.

-You'll be sad to see him go?

-You'll be sad to see him go?

-

-Yes.

-Highmark is the first horse

-to go under the hammer.

-The sale's about to start.

-Sian's in the ring

-and Irwel, her father, is with me.

-This is a stressful time for you.

-Yes, you never know what sort

-of money you're going to make...

-..until that hammer falls.

-There's a lot of interest in him.

-Sian and Esyllt are working hard

-to sell their stallion.

-They bought him at this fair in 2010

-for over 2,000.

-It's going up.

-It's still going.

-That's 2,300.

-That means you're in profit.

-Yes, and it may not be over yet.

-He's still going. That's 2,400.

-Sold for 2,500.

-Is that a good day for you?

-Is that a good day for you?

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-Yes. I wish every day was like this!

-Shay Price from Llandyfaelog

-bought Maesgwyn Highmark for 2,500.

-A respectable price,

-and more than they paid for him.

-Join us after the break to find out

-what Ormond Ella will fetch.

-We'll also see

-if the prices will soar...

-..as Islyn Arian, the horse

-I followed, goes under the hammer...

-..in the High-Flyer.

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-We focus on Fayre Oaks Sale,

-at the Royal Welsh Showground...

-..in this episode of Ceffylau Cymru.

-Following the recession,

-buying and selling is improving...

-..and preparations are hotting up.

-The next filly

-has a very short history...

-..but she has a long bloodline

-and a beautiful face.

-This is Ormond Ella.

-Next, the story of Ormond Ella...

-..and her owner,

-Richard Morgan from Cwmann.

-Richard is the fourth generation

-of his family to work with ponies.

-When Sam Morgan, his father,

-passed away...

-..Richard reintroduced

-the name Ormond...

-..which Samuel Davies, his

-great-grandfather, had established.

-Ormond Ella's bloodline stems from

-the Tiffwyl and Baledon studs.

-Ormond Buttercup, her half-sister...

-..was sold for 700

-at Fayre Oaks in 2010.

-You'll sell her on Saturday.

-What are your hopes?

-She's a nice filly.

-A lot of people must wonder

-why we're selling her.

-There are several reasons.

-You can't have it all.

-Horses cost money to keep.

-I'm renting land,

-so I have to find money for that.

-If she makes a bit of money,

-it will cover my costs.

-How much do you hope to get?

-That's a good question.

-It depends how it goes on the day.

-I'd like to get 500 and above.

-We'll see.

-You don't often see

-a filly like this.

-She has a nice colour

-and four white socks.

-And her eyes.

-She has good eyes.

-I remember my father always said...

-..a horse should have eyes

-which you could cut off with an axe.

-They should stick out so much,

-you could cut them off.

-It's important

-that a pony has good eyes.

-How does it feel to let a pony go?

-It's not a nice situation

-to be in...

-..but if you at least know

-that she's gone to a good place...

-..you're not worried any more.

-It's very important.

-It's easy to collect them

-but hard to let them go.

-Yes, it's very difficult.

-You feed them morning and night, you

-brush them and you get to know them.

-My father always said once they've

-gone around the corner, forget them.

-That's the way it's got to be.

-How are the nerves now?

-How are the nerves now?

-

-Not good.

-I hate this time.

-I used to play rugby and this

-feels like just before kick-off.

-The nerves jangled

-and I needed the loo.

-If there was a loo here,

-I'd be in there now!

-Here we are.

-Ormond Ella is in the ring.

-Catrin Reid shows the filly

-on Richard's behalf.

-He's selling her.

-500? 500?

-500? 200 anywhere?

-200, 250, 300, 350.

-200, 250, 300, 350.

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-And we're off!

-400 - lady's bid.

-450 - gentleman's bid.

-500 - lady's bid.

-500 I'm bid, to the lady.

-500 I've got.

-500 and sold against you, sir.

-550, 600 on top.

-650 below.

-650 below.

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-It's shooting up.

-650 now.

-700 got. 800 there.

-900. Gentleman's bid.

-900 I've got,

-against the man in the stands.

-900 and this very smart filly

-is sold.

-Richard, how do you feel?

-Magic. Magic moments.

-I'm happy with that.

-A few hundred more than I expected.

-I'm happy. Good.

-She made 900,

-so I wanted to hit 1,000.

-That was asking a bit too much.

-Congratulations.

-A success for Richard...

-..and a new home for Ormond Ella

-with Meirion Evans, Gwynfaes.

-What sort of day have you had?

-What sort of day have you had?

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-A day in my comfort zone.

-I'm with people

-whose company I enjoy.

-There are ponies everywhere

-and a friendly atmosphere.

-Yes. The sun shone

-and the farmers were generous.

-The evening sale is about to start.

-Expectations are high and the

-standard of the horses is amazing.

-I've dressed smartly to join them.

-I've dressed smartly to join them.

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-He's a high-flyer!

-Eleri is in the ring

-and Islyn Arian looks magnificent.

-The price climbs to 1,200

-but we're off to a slow start.

-1,200, 1,400.

-1,600, 1,800, 2,000.

-The price is going up.

-It's up to 2,500.

-2,600.

-2,600.

-

-There's a bid from here.

-2,700.

-It gets to 2,700

-and bidding grinds to a halt.

-Come on! Beautiful.

-2,700.

-Bids haven't yet

-reached the reserve price.

-3,000.

-Come on. It's very cheap.

-The price climbs to 3,000

-and the hammer falls.

-Sold at 3,000.

-It was an emotional night

-for Eleri...

-..but she's glad to see Arian

-go to the famous Penech Stud...

-..under Brian Thompson.

-You purchased Islyn Arian

-and you've got yourself a good mare.

-Yes, and a nice bloodline

-to have in the stud.

-Will you use her as a brood mare

-or a show mare?

-She'll do a bit of showing...

-..but mainly for breeding, to bring

-a different line into the stud.

-Where will she be going?

-Where will she be going?

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-To Lancashire.

-She'll have a lovely home.

-Good luck.

-Good luck.

-

-Thank you.

-It's the end of a long day

-for you as a family.

-How do you feel?

-Tired.

-Yes, we're tired

-but we're glad things went well.

-Most importantly,

-the mare has a wonderful new home...

-..with people we know well.

-She'll stay in this country

-and she'll be shown next year.

-We got everything we'd hoped for.

-Eleri, you were quiet

-before the sale.

-You seem happier now.

-I'm relieved

-she's gone to a good home.

-You never know who'll buy your horse

-in a sale.

-She's going to a fantastic place

-and she'll be shown.

-I've already told him

-I'm going to keep in touch!

-S4C subtitles by Eirlys A Jones

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