VANESSA PROVES SHE CAN GO IT ALONE IN BHS TREC WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Vanessa Warren, from Bridgwater in Somerset, rode to triumph
on her horse Zara IX at the Wynnstay Farmers BHS TREC Welsh
Championships last weekend.
Taking the Level 2 Individual title, sponsored by Performance
Equestrian, Quantock Riding Club member Vanessa was building
on the success she previously achieved as part of the Quantock
Cavalleros partnership, having taken the Level 2 Pairs Welsh
title last year, with Ros Wood.
Ninety riders travelled from all over the UK to take part
in this unique two day competition, on 12-13 June, in the
stunning setting of Oswestry Equestrian Centre. BHS TREC tests
horse and rider on navigating across unfamiliar terrain, control
of the horse's paces and then riding skills around a course
of obstacles. The event, organised by The British Horse Society,
attracted the largest entry seen at a championship in this
country with intense competition in all the classes.
Level 2 Pairs saw another title for reigning British Champions
Elaine Greenwood and Carolyn Hird-Rogers from North Yorkshire.
Level 3 winners were Sue Perks from Kinver riding her Thoroughbred
mare Chloe with Kay Newman (Worcester) and Diana Hawkins (Herefordshire)
crowned Pairs Champions. The Ashby House Young Riders title
went to 18 year old Dani Samuel from Shrewsbury.
The tough Level 4 class, including a 45 kilometre orienteering
course, saw a shake up of the form book, with Cumbrian rider
Mike Myers taking his first championship title on his imposing
gelding Dark Legend, also scooping The Hardy Souls Award for
outstanding achievement for his improved orienteering performance.
Wynnstay Farmers Team Challenge victors were 'Treccing Tykes'
comprising Elaine Greenwood, Carolyn Hird-Rogers and Dave
and Sheila Rogerson.
Results:
Performance Equestrian Level 2 Individual
1st Vanessa Warren (Zara IX), Bridgwater, Somerset
2nd Lynne Mabbitt (Spice of Life), Grantham, Lincolnshire
3rd Fiona Thurnell (Walbro Lucky Jim), Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wynnstay Farmers Level 2 Pairs
1st Carolyn Hird-Rogers (Jake) & Elaine Greenwood (Linford),
Skipton, North Yorkshire
2nd Claire Pollard (Red Arctic) & Sarah Pollard (Willoway
Wendy), Elkington, Northamptonshire
3rd Maggie Longley (Rio) & David Longley (Dawn), Carnforth,
Lancashire
Wynnstay Farmers Level 3 Individual
1st Sue Perks (Chloe), Kinver, West Midlands
2nd Deana Foulds (Thunderer), Gillingham, Kent
3rd Sheila Roberts (Hannah), Skipton, North Yorkshire
Wynnstay Farmers Level 3 Pairs
1st Kay Newman (Indian Tree), Worcester & Diana Hawkins
(Cayuga County), Bromyard, Herefordshire
2nd Dave Rogerson (Feeling Des Cades) & Sheila Rogerson
(Second Edition), Ackworth, West Yorkshire
3rd Ian Macalindin (Connie), Belper, Derbyshire & Nigel
Robinson (Max), Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Ashby House Young Riders Level 3
1st Danielle Samuel (Stormhill Electra), Shrewsbury, Shropshire
2nd Alex Wells (Dolce), Newark, Nottinghamshire
Wynnstay Farmers Level 4 Individual
1st Mike Myers (Dark Legend), Flookburgh, Cumbria
2nd Maddy Jacob (Chance), Hereford, Herefordshire
3rd Anna Weston (Cathelyd Black Boy), Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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