British Riding Clubs Festival of the Hunter proves a success
By Amanda Stevenson
Event diary
26 June 2008 11:00
The 2008 Festival of the Hunter sponsored by Kbis Equestrian Insurance enjoyed glorious sunshine this year. The new two-day format, which took place from May 31-June 1, proved a resounding success for the Festival which was held at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls near Daventry, Northants.
The Senior Novice was a busy class on Saturday morning with a win in the individual for Alys Jones on Secret Service, representing Mid Somerset RC. The Pairs title went to Cropthorne and Evesham RC who were represented by Laura Fiddes and Gaynor Brundle, riding Blue Revenge and Toby.
Team honours were taken by the High Wycombe RC team comprising Laura Salisbury, Port Fontaine; Lucy Chappell, Super Starlet; Jane Adderley, Harbridge Budapest; and Rebecca Brown, Bazaars Amazon. The Four Scores Counting trophy went to Frampton Family RC represented by Sandy Bragg, Lady’s Challenge; Fiona Porter, Unity; Holly Bevan, Dubrovnik; and Holly Bragg, Bluebell.
The Senior Open individual title was won by Richard Jones and What a Prize, who are members of Radnorshire RC. The team champions were Abinger Forest, who were also awarded the Four Scores Counting trophy. The team comprised Benedicte Barford, Anna Curtis; Rebecca Harvie, Stormy Hill Road; Sue Walker, Lowmore Rio; and Jenny Boakes, Just Furgal.
Winner of the Working Hunter Horse Championship was Tracey Anne Light from Berkeley RC with Master of Disguise. The Working Hunter Pony title was awarded to Claire Moreton, riding Forest Breeze, for Evenlode RC. The Working Cob Championship went to Kathleen Botting and Bristol Blue from West Sussex RC.
Mr Paul Scott, judge for the Cob classes, said: “The quality of horses in the cob sections has been outstanding and comparable to horses I have placed in HOYS qualifying shows.”
Finn Valley RC took the Heavyweight, Novice Hunter and then Best in Show with Lisa Moulson and Finnegan. The Reserve Champion came from Calderdale Saddle Club, namely Lesley Scutter riding Phoenix Park Two, who had won the Ridden Cob Championship.
The Lightweight title was won by Marjorie Glasgow, riding Rosscarberry’s Royal Flush from Evenlode RC. The Middleweight then went to Hawley RC in the form of Chloe Baglin and Millenium Cruiser.
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