Saturday 19th September 2020
Saturday 19th September once again saw good entries for our third unaffiliated dressage show of the season. The first test of the day was Prelim 15 and our riders started to head down that centre line. The first of our eventual placed riders was Rebecca Johnston and the very smart, Dubai. This combination finished their tests on a score of 65.60% and this was going to be enough to earn themselves sixth place. Rubi Scriven and her horse, Brian, were our first combination of the day to break the 70% barrier. Delivering a lovely test, this duo finished on a score of 73.60% and second place.
As the class progressed, it soon became the turn of Mia Kirby and her lovely horse, Castlewoods Taloulah. This partnership finished their very fluent test to finish on a score of 72.20% which would earn them third place. Towards the end of this strong class, was the turn of Tina Hillman-Green and her horse, Blakeney Night (Nancy 14). Not only did this pair produce a wonderful test, they also gained an incredible score of 75.80%, which made them our first winners of the day.
Prelim 15
Judge: Stacey Ward
1st Tina Hillman-Green and Blakeney Night (Nancy 14) 75.80% (77)
2nd Rubi Scriven and Brian 73.60% (75)
3rd Mia Kirby and Castlewoods Taloulah 72.20% (73)
4th Viv Howie and Eternal Bond 67.80% (67)
5th Lydia Hulf and Sepia Sidney 66.00% (67)
6th Rebecca Johnston and Dubai 65.60% (65)
Prelim 17A followed and once again the standard of riding was very high. Lennon Healy and his partner, Jamaj got the class underway with a beautifully ridden test that gained them a score of 67.07%. This score was eventually going to be enough to gain them third place.
Our third combination of the class was Mia Kirby and her horse Castlewoods Taloulah. This pair have been working so hard together, and hard work certainly does pay off. They delivered an incredible test to gain a score of 72.93%. Another pair to break the 70% barrier in the Prelim 17A class was Tina Hillman-Green and Blakeney Night (Nancy 14), gaining a score of 70.52%. This then meant that Mia and Castlewoods Taloulah’s score had earnt them a very deserved win.
Prelim 17A
Judge: Karla Knapp
1st Mia Kirby and Castlewoods Taloulah 72.93% (75)
2nd Tina Hillman-Green and Blakeney Night (Nancy 14) 70.52% (73)
3rd Lennon Healy and Jamaj 67.07% (68)
4th Susan Peters and Skeheen Silver Fox 66.90% (65)
5th Rebecca Aston and Celton Ajax 66.72% (66)
6th Jane Lockwood and Kilimazing Granite 65.86% (67)
The first of our Novice classes was Novice 23 and once again it was Lennon Healy and Jamaj who were our first combination to head down the centre line. Another lovely executed test from this pair gave them a final score of 65.21%.
With two combinations finishing on the same score, it was their collective score that was going to decide the placings. There was just half a mark between them, so second place went to Hannah Knight and her lovely horse, Indy Pepper. Third place was taken by Louise Prideaux and the handsome Rooney. Sailing into the winners spot was Rebecca Aston and her ride Celton Ajax with a great score of 70.00%
Novice 23
Judge: Karla Knapp
1st Rebecca Aston and Celton Ajax 70.00% (42)
2nd Hannah Knight and Indy Pepper 66.25% (40)
3rd Louise Prideaux and Rooney 66.25% (39.5)
4th Vicky Pearce and Ball of Fire 65.83% (40)
5th Lennon Healy and Jamaj 65.21% (39)
6th Jenna Leight and Prevelly Future 63.75% (38.5)
Sadly, we only had the one entry in the last class of the day, the Novice 37A. However, Hannah and Indy Pepper delivered a lovely test to finish on a great score of 70.39% and complete our day of dressage.
Novice 37A
Judge: Karla Knapp
1st Hannah Knight and Indy Pepper 70.39% (58)
Our current Covid-19 restrictions at the events mean that spectators are not permitted on the showground and there are no score boards to view. Thank you to everyone for adhering to the restrictions and allowing all riders to be able to compete safely.
Congratulations once again to all our deserving winners of the day. Well done to all our competitors that came and supported the event. We are very grateful for your support and patience. We look forward to hopefully seeing you all again soon. Our next unaffiliated dressage show is being held on Sunday 25th October. All entries can be made online via Horse Monkey. Please enter early to avoid disappointment.