Great day for all at The British Horse Society Equitation
Competition
"Great fun!" "I really enjoyed today."
These comments from two of the 60 children who took part in
the championship finals of The British Horse Society Equitation
Competition at Warwickshire College, summed up the mood of
the day.
The children, aged between ten and 17, were
all taught at BHS approved riding schools. None owned their
own pony. Accompanied by their instructors, they tackled theory,
dressage and show jumping tests.
[North East]
Winner of the 17 years and under class was Philippa Bregazzi
aged 16, from Low Fold Farm, Durham, who rode D'arcy. Her
instructor was Margaret Hedley. Philippa said: "Today
was great. I found it a bit nerve wracking, but it all went
well and I'm so pleased with first place. I've been having
extra jumping lessons and it all came together today."
[East]
In second place was James Pratt aged 16, from Newton Hall,
Suffolk, who rode Fynnlands Donavon. His instructor was Rossie
Theobald. James said: "I was in second place all the
way through today, and my pony listened well to me during
the show jumping phase. Today has been great."
[South West]
Third place was claimed by Rachel Scott aged 17 from Urchinwood
Manor, Avon, who rode Supa Sam. Her instructor was Herrietta
Lesslie. Rachel said: "My pony went really well, I couldn't
have asked for better, today has been great fun."
[East]
The fourth placed rider was Jodie Delande aged 18, from Newton
Hall, Suffolk, but who qualified for the event when she was
17. Jodie rode Fynnlands Dee Dee. Her instructor was Rossie
Theobald. Jodie said: "I was really happy with the way
my pony went and I felt I did well with the theory questions."
[West Midlands]
Winner of the 13 years and under class was Rebecca Morris
aged ten from Grendon Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire, who
rode Willow Hill Elect. Her instructor was Victoria Thirby.
Rebecca said: "I really enjoyed today, my pony went really
well. I've been riding everyday in training for today's final
and it was great to win."
[Wales]
Second place went to Bethan Lewis aged 14, who was 13 when
she qualified, from Golden Castle, Powys. She rode Mini. Her
instructor was Samantha Owen. Bethan said: "Today went
very well and I've really enjoyed myself. Today was only the
second time I have ever ridden Mini, so I was really pleased
with second place."
[East Midlands]
In third place was Adrian Leithead aged 13, from Witham Villa,
Leicestershire, riding Blaze. His instructor was Julie Tomlinson.
Adrian said: "I enjoyed today very much. This is the
first competition I have entered so I'm really pleased to
have won third place."
[South West]
Placed fourth was Eleanor Pond aged 13, from Penewin Stables,
Cornwall, riding Sam. Her instructor was Helen Moore. Eleanor
said: "Today has been great fun and I have enjoyed it
very much."
BHS Chairman Patrick Print FBHS presented the awards, which
included a commemorative medallion for every competitor and
rosettes to tenth place. The overall winner of each age group
each received a sash and prize, including training vouchers,
plus awards for their instructors.
This year The Worshipful Company of Saddlers generously provided
valuable Prize Vouchers for the centres where the overall
winning champions had come from in each age group.
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