Ponies dominated in Sunday’s under-21 novice courses on the 2024 Petplan Winter Space Pageant Championships at Addington Equestrian, topping the podiums in each the silver and bronze.
A flexible buckskin pony delivered the products within the bronze part. Caramelle, ridden by Lydia Jones, produced a superbly constant take a look at to attain 71.59%, and shade Joris Couture (Alexandra Cordingley) into second on 71.18%. One other pony, the palomino Twyford Salamander (Jemima Byam-Prepare dinner), was third.
“I used to be fairly nervous as a result of I’ve not carried out a lot dressage this 12 months, however Caramelle is so good, she is aware of her job,” stated Lydia, 15. “She’s actually constant and her stroll is nice.”
Caramelle stands simply 13.3hh, and Lydia has had the 11-year-old mare for six years. And whereas she’s a profitable dressage machine, she’s no one-trick pony.
“We began showjumping her this 12 months and she or he’s so good, so daring,” stated the 12 months 10 pupil. “She will do something. We’re competing at 90 and hoping to maneuver as much as 100. She’s actually loveable, she simply needs to strive her hardest.”
“Within the zone” on the 2024 Petplan Winter Space Pageant Championships
Within the later silver part, the present pony Treworgan Dancing Diva squeaked forward of Welsh cob Seiont Glesyn (Oliver Lawery) by 0.2%, taking the title on 67.98% for Keira Jasinski. The winner isn’t any stranger to a little bit of ambiance, having beforehand competed as a present pony at Royal Worldwide.
“I believe that helps her cope, as I didn’t must do the sector familiarisation this morning,” stated Keira, who trains with Kate Rowland. “She is filled with sass, however she will get within the zone after we go within the ring and loves her job. She’s sassy however chilled.
“Final 12 months we got here second within the prelim under-21s and now we’ve received this,” added Kate, 17, who’s hoping to coach as an equine physio. “She was actually constant all through her take a look at, straightforward and satisfying to experience. She’s only a pleasure to have.”
Saturday’s silver prelim winners Lilly Newcombe and Lagos completed third on this tight podium on 67.15%.
Within the 32-strong Petplan Preliminary Silver Championships, Rachel Gallop scored a formidable 73.12% on Sazzaro Bellante for his or her rhythmic and constant take a look at. 4 riders on this class exceeded 70%, with Mia Kirby and WFD Wild Thyme the runners-up. Lauren Inexperienced and her eye-catching Connie Dalgan Chester had been third on 70.76%.
Rachel and her sister Sara have had the rising six-year-old Sazzaro Bellante since he was two and she or he is thrilled with how he’s “taken all the things in his stride”. He has solely been competing in British Dressage since November, having been given time to develop into his 17hh body.
“We’re each fairly new to it as I’m actually a showjumper,” stated Rachel, who says he’s coaching at medium at dwelling. “I additionally soar little stuff on him, and my sister’s different dressage horses, for enjoyable. They find it irresistible and so they’re fairly courageous, which stunned me.”
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