The Most Important Development in British Riding for 20 years
On 23 July the finals for the third National BHS Equitation Competition
were held by the British Horse Society at the Markfield Equestrian
Centre in Leicestershire. Prizes to the value of £4000 in training
vouchers were awarded to the 21 winners who came from all over the UK
(for full list see over). The Instructor of the winner in each class
was awarded a trophy and a trip abroad.
In line with the British Horse Society aims, the competition is designed
to:
* Recognise the importance of the welfare of the horse through the
part played by correct riding.
* Broaden the base of British riding and identify talent.
* Give opportunities to young people to benefit from quality
instruction in horse care and equitation.
* Provide a pathway for talented riders to progress to the
national and international scene.
The judges were BHS Fellows Islay Auty and Claire Broad (jumping), and
Sue Payne and dressage judge Barbara Amos (dressage).
Sue Payne said "The standard of flatwork has improved since last year,
and we were particularly impressed by the consideration and care of the
ponies, who were all extremely well turned out."
Islay Auty said "The under 13s Riding School entrants particularly had
some young children who showed a lot of determination and promise. The
turnout was stunning and everyone involved has to be congratulated on
the time and effort put into their ponies. The Competition is hugely
valuable, but I do wish more riding schools would get involved. They
would benefit so much, and would find it really enjoyable - it is such
fun."
Fun really was the order of the day, and even if many of the competitors
found it nerve wracking and challenging, they also enjoyed themselves
immensely.
The sponsor of the competition - The Elise Pilkington Trust - is
delighted with its success. The competition is open to all riding
schools so ask your riding school if you can enter now.
Press enquiries to Nichola Gregory
Press Officer British Horse Society Tel: 08701 20 88 80
BHS Equitation Competition Final 2000
WINNERS
17YRS & UNDER - OPEN CLASS
1st Jonathan Bury, Pembroke, OVERALL WINNER 2000
Horse: Timbuktoo
Instructor: Andrea Beynon-Phillips BHSII
2nd Lindsay McCallum Albrighton, Nr Wolverhampton
3rd Emma LeButt, Ivanhoe Equestrian Centre, Smisby Road, Ashby de la
Zouche, Leicestershire
Tel: 01530 413629
4th Georgina Reynolds, Creeting St Mary, Suffolk
5th Alex Postolowsky, Glentham, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
5th Gemma Avory, Saltwood, Nr Hythe, Kent
13YRS & UNDER - OPEN
1st Jaime Short, Baildon, West Yorkshire OVERALL WINNER 2000
Horse: Little Miss Attitude
Instructor: Sarah Drake
2nd Salena Mastroianni, East Sheen, SW14
3rd Maja Berry-Robinson, Limes Farm Equestrian Centre, Hawkinge,
Folkestone, Kent
Tel: 01303 892335
4th Kory Holloway, Anslow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
5th Kirstie Pask, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan
17YRS & UNDER - RIDING SCHOOL CLASS
1st Hannah Titley, Comins Coch, Aberystwyth
Horse: Rhiwarthen Montgomery
Rheidol Riding Centre Capel Bangor Aberystwyth
Tel:01970 880863
Instructor: Miss Iola Evans BHSII,
2nd Lucy Minta, Needham Market, Suffolk
Riding School Newton Hall Equitation Centre Swilland, Ipswich, Suffolk
Tel: 01473 7856156
3rd Abby Marchington, Rushenden, Queenborough, Kent
Taylors Riding Establishment Minster on Sea. Sheerness
Tel: 01795 872203
4th Sarah Schofield, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire
Croft Riding Centre, Warrington
Tel: 01925 763715
5th Susie Cheyne, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Naval Riding Centre, Nr Fareham, Hants
Tel: 023 9237 9974
5th Sarah Wilson, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire
Witham Villa Riding Centre, Broughton Astley, Leics
Tel: 01455 282694
13YRS & UNDER - RIDING SCHOOLS CLASS
1st Holly Spring, Killigarth, Polperro, Cornwall
Horse: Splash
St Veep Riding Stables Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Tel: 01208 873521
Instructor: Jo Hoskin BHSAI
2nd Cassandra Milburn, Low Willington, Crook, Co Durham
Low Fold Riding Centre Crook, Co Durham
Tel: 01388 747313
3rd Lydia Beales Charlestown, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Tops Riding Centre Blackshawhead, Hebden Bridge
Tel: 01422 843131
4th Joanne Penkywiz, Leigh, Lancashire
Croft Riding Centre Warrington Cheshire
Tel: 01925 763715
5th Laura Woodhouse, Baschurch, Shropshire
Prescott Equestrian Centre Baschurch Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Tel: 01939 260712
Press enquiries to Nichola Gregory,
BHS Press Officer 01926 707707c
British Horse Society
Stoneleigh Deer Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 2XZ
Nichola Gregory
BHS Press Officer
