Equestrianism By Gillian Fraser

Last updated 19:16, Friday, 11 July 2008

This summer may not be winning any prizes as far as the weather’s concerned but it’s turning out to be a memorable one for Kendal’s Simon Buckley.

Shrugging of injury: Margaret Kendall, winner of the Newcomers, pictured in action at Greenlands

Having just secured a place at HOYS with Gordon Graham’s stallion Jericho after winning the Foxhunter Second Round at the Area 15 show, the pair won the HOYS Grade C qualifier at Champions of Scotland at the weekend with one of only two double clears.

And that success came hot on the heels of winning the Renault Jump at the Royal Highland Show with his own Worrior Van Dingeshof.

Incidentally the other double clear was by Douglas Duffin riding Richard Jenkinson’s Cameron Poe who also qualify.

Cumbrian riders were in sparkling form elsewhere, particularly those who took part in the two day Area 12 show at Langley Park, the home of event rider Jamie Atkinson.

Shrugging off a shoulder injury suffered in a fall the previous weekend, Margaret Kendall won the Newcomers on Kec Yokohama.

Then the pair came second to Amy Cowin and Whoopy BJ in the Scope 1.05m Adventurer Qualifier.

Margaret then rode Wellview Aldatus into fourth place in the 1.15m Smarter Builders Members Cup and into fifth in the Classic Sport Horse 1.20m/Open class to claim her third Scope qualifying ticket of the day.

Turn Out 8yrs & Under - On lead rein: 1, John Jo Sharp - Scooby Doo.Novice Show Jumping - Ponies 45cm - On lead rein: 1, Naomi Bates - Misty; 2, Kyra Wilson - Flynn; 3, Roy Day - William. Open Show Jumping - Ponies 75cm: 1, Amber Sullivan - Rory; 2, Sarah Stamper - A Touch of Frost; 3, Joanna Robley - Dooley.Open Horses - 75cm: 1, David Elliot - Bourbon; 2, Ryan Day - Flicka; 3, Amiee Desert - Bright Business.Handy Pony - On Lead Rein: 1, Roy Day - William; 2, Kyra Wilson - Flynn; 3, Jonjo Sharp - Scooby Doo.

Meanwhile Kate Watson and Unarette took third in the Discovery, then went on to win the Paddy O’Brien memorial trophy with one of only two double clears in the Discovery with Jonathon Dixon coming third.

Missing out on a place in the Olympic eventing team when it was almost within grasp must have been a crushing blow for Ruth Edge, but she’s managed to rise above it.

Competing at the Barbury International in Wiltshire for the first time, Ruth rode PC Wilson into first place in the two-star class - ending the event on her dressage score of 37.8.

As you might guess from his name, the German-bred gelding was once destined for a career as a police horse, but showed talent as soon as he was introduced to eventing and Ruth took over the ride in April, bonding very swiftly with the 12-year-old chestnut.

Closer to home and Inglewood held the UK Chasers and Riders regional dressage finals at the weekend. Local riders Stacy Ritson, Hayley Graham, Rachel Graham and Nicolle Murry all secured places at the national finals at Melton Mowbray in September.

This weekend all local eventing eyes will be turning to Cumwhinton for the horse trials hosted by the Bainbridge family. It’s always an extremely popular event, attracting riders from considerable distances as well as being a great favourite with local competitors. It’s also a guaranteed great day out for spectators, with plenty of variety in a beautiful location.

RESULTS

CFPC Charity Show - The Fitz, Cockermouth - June 29

Off lead rein: 1, Tom Martin - Spot; 2, Chrysten Williams - Mr Cheekie.

Turn Out 9-11 yrs: 1, Jessica Murray - Mr Puzzle; 2, Nicole Benson - Angel; 3, Charlotte Cain - Diesel.

Turn Out 12-14 yrs: 1, Bryony Garner - Casper; 2, Alexy Jackson - Jet; 3, Danielle Benson - Simply Sam.

Turn Out 15yrs & over: 1, Celia Jackson - Billy; 2, David Kerry - Gentle Breeze; 3, Lauren McFarland - Captain.

Equitation 8yrs and under - On Lead rein: 1, Kyra Wilson - Flynn; 2, Naomi Bates - Misty; 3, John Jo Sharp - Scooby Doo.

Off lead rein: 1, Kerry Greer - Beacons Hollyoaks; 2, Thomas Martin - Spot; 3, Chrysten Williams - Mr Cheekie.

Equitation 9-11 years: 1, Charlotte Cain - Diesel; 2, Nicole Benson - Angel; 3 Natalie Gray - Bromfield Charisma.

Equitation 12-14 yrs: 1, Sophie Dodds - Royal Sapphire II; 2, Alexy Jackson - Jet; 3, Hannah Blackwell - Penelope Pitstop.

Equitation 15yrs & over: 1, Celia Jackson - Billy; 2, Jenna Lamb - Starlight Dollars; 3, Hannah McCulloch - Spun Gold.

Off lead rein: 1, Gemma Blamire - Merlin.

50cm: 1, Chrysten Williams - Mr Cheekie; 2, Amelia Tyson - Sunrise; 3, Sophie Finlinson - Midnight Run.

60cm: 1, Harriet Ashbridge - Abbie; 2, Amy Johnson - Audrey; 3, Chrysten Williams - Mr Cheekie.

70cm: 1, Sophie Dodds - Royal Sapphire II; 2, Chrysten Williams - Mr Cheekie; 3, Jessica Murray - Mr Puzzle.

80cm: 1, Joanna Robley - Sprinter; 2, Jenna Lamb - Celtic Star; 3, Sophie Dodds - Royal Sapphire II.

Novice Horses:

50cm: 1, Abigail Short - Seamus; 2, Melissa Robley - Regent; 3, Amy Johnson - Maggie May.

60cm: 1, Amy Johnson - Maggie May; 2, Abigail Short - Seamus; 3, Sean Messenger - Ella.

70cm: 1, Michelle Jenkinson - Jay; 2, Amy Johnson - Maggie May; 3, Sean Messenger - Ella.

80cm: 1, Judith Quinn - Rosie Quinn; 2, Sean Messenger - Ella; 3, Emma Harris -Treacle.

85cm: 1, Anna Humphreys - Cody; 2, Sarah Stamper - A Touch of Frost; 3, Charlotte Nichol - Just Sprite.

95cm: 1, Nadine Field - Sally; 2, Jane Garstang - Zeemax; 3, Melissa Robley - Dooley.

105cm: 1, Jane Garstang - Zeemax; 2, Carla Hurst - Lucky Dot 4; 3, Nadine Field - Sally.

85cm: 1, Harriet Ashbridge - Daddys Girl; 2, David Elliot - Bourbon; 3, Kris Messenger - Quaryside Catino.

95cm: 1, David Elliot - Bourbon; 2, Francesca Tiffen - Le Coeur d’Ete; 3, Elliot Dessert - Feathers McGraw.

105cm: 1, Hannah McCullogh - Jake; 2, Emily Cottom - Beyond Question; 3, Kriss Messenger - Quaryside Catino.

Off Lead Rein: 1, Chrysten Williams - Cheekie; 2, Gemma Blamire - Merlin.

9-11yrs: 1, Nicole Benson - Angel; 2, Natalie Gray - Bromfield Charisma; 3, Emma Wise - Falcon.

12-14yrs: 1, David Elliot - Jay; 2, Harriet Ashbridge - Abbie; 3, Keenan Wilson - Sox.

15yrs & over: 1, Sarah Wilson - Solo; 2, Lauren McFarland - Moonie; 3, Carla Hurst - Lucky.

On Lead Rein: 1, Roy Day - William; 2, Jonjo Sharp - Scooby Doo.

9-11yrs: 1, Nicole Benson - Angel; 2, Natalie Gray - Izzy; 3, Emma Wise - Falcon.

12- 14yrs: 1, David Elliot - Roscoe; 2, Harriet Ashbridge - Abbie; 3, Anna Humphries - Cody.

15yrs & Over: 1, Lauren McFarland - Moonie; 2, Emma Harris - Treacle; 3, Amy Messenger - Serenade.

INGLEWOOD

UK Chasers & Riders Regional Dressage final

P.18 junior: 1, R.Graham - Tico; 2, L. Graham - Just Ruby; 3, N.Murry - Twilight Treacle.

P.18 senior: 1, S.Ritson - Sea Saga; 2, R.Martlew - Lewyn; 3, L.Bateman - Merlin.

Nov 36 junior: 1, N,Murry - Twilight Treacle; 2, L.Graham - Just Ruby; 3, R.Graham - Tico.

Nov 36 senior: 1, H.Graham - Blackhill Prince: 2, S.Ritson - Sea Saga; 3, D.Hewitt - Crackenthorpe Four Square.

DIARY DATES

CUMWHINTON HORSE TRIALS: Saturday and Sunday July 12-13.

GREENLANDS: Sunday July 13: Unaffiliated Show Jumping - Mixed - 10 am start.

Wednesday July 16: Suzie Gibson Training - contact Heather Metcalf 016974 76786

KINGWATER: Sunday July 13: Cross-country practice

INGLEWOOD: Sunday July 13: Unaffiliated Show Jumping “UK Chasers” Regional Final (Ponies AM) (Entry on day)

CFHS: Saturday and Sunday July 12-13 - Pony Club Area 2 Tetrathlon, Bishop Auckland.