New Zealander eventers were a busy lot all around the world this weekend. We start with the off-shore coverage and finish with the results and beautiful photos (thanks to Take the Moment) at a wet Te Rapa.
The Whatley Manor International Horse Trials at Gatcombe
At one of the UK’s most beautiful venues, there were huge fields in each of the twelve classes. Here’s the long list of top ten placings by Kiwis.
Dan Jocelyn had a great win on Beaucatcher in the CIC2*, adding just 0.4 to his dressage score. It was a tough event with about a third of the entrants not finishing. Dan was also fifth on Blackthorn Cruise in the Intermediate Section D.
Congratulations to Dan Jocelyn & BEAUCATCHER who win the CIC** on a score of 48.7 @Whatley_Manor @GatcombeHTrials pic.twitter.com/3NNTkFsiJt
— Gatcombe Horse Trial (@GatcombeHTrials) September 18, 2016
Neil Spratt had a busy and successful weekend, ninth on Galway Bay Echo in the CIC2*, fifth on Director General in the CIC1*, fifth on Emotion in the Intermediate Section E, ninth on First Lancer in the Open Novice Section L and eighth on Willow Lancer in the Novice section G. That’s Neil in the tweet below (bottom left).
CIC** XC @Whatley_Manor @GatcombeHTrials #TwoHearts pic.twitter.com/6XNNWykSzn
— Gatcombe Horse Trial (@GatcombeHTrials) September 18, 2016
Jonelle Price was fourth on Cekatinka in the Open Intermediate Section F and fourth on Obos Impressive in the Intermediate Section E.
Tim Price had a good win on Falco IV in the CIC1*, adding just 0.4 to his 39.4 dressage score to finish at the top of the 101 competitors in that class alone. He was also fifth on Koh I Noor in the Intermediate Section C.
Congratulations to CIC* Winner Tim Price & FALCO IV on a score of 39.8 @Whatley_Manor @GatcombeHTrials #TwoHearts pic.twitter.com/TabNUDqD0M
— Gatcombe Horse Trial (@GatcombeHTrials) September 18, 2016
Jesse Campbell was ninth in the CIC1* on Fado.
Allerton Park (UK)
James Avery had a good win on Cadillac in the Open Intermediate, beating Caroline Powell in the process. Caroline was third on Flying Finish and fourth on Chance Encounter IV. James was also second in the Intermediate Novice on Legaland Cooley, and Caroline was second on Silver Touch in a Novice class.
Ballindenisk International (Ireland)
It was a wet weekend for Irish eventing. Jock Paget and Angus Blue had led all the way in the CCI3* until the show jumping, when two rails cost them the win. They finished second to Michael Owen on The Highland Prince. Lucy Jackson was fourth on Bosun.
WEC’s One-Day Horse Trial at Te Rapa
A very wet weekend for all those eventing in the North Island at Te Rapa. Hope you have started to dry out!
And here’s the results:
| Hamilton Veterinary Services – CNC1* plus | ||
| Will Moffett | Mustang’s Edition | 1 |
| Samantha Felton | Ricker Ridge Pico Boo | 2 |
| Jeffrey Amon | JA Candy Girl | 3 |
| Megan Finlayson | Greensleeves | 4 |
| Ashleigh Mckinstry | Pioneer Brass Monkey | 5 |
| Wade Equine Coaches – CNC1* | ||
| Georgia Bennett | Johnny Castle | 1 |
| Campbell Draper | What A Choice | 2 |
| Holly Morrell | Pampero | 3 |
| Helen Connett | Lea Rosa | 4 |
| Rachel Cave | Figurato | 5 |
| Magnum Industries – CNC105 | ||
| Kate Herdson | Eon | 1 |
| Charlotte Edwards | Coroglen Ziva | 2 |
| Kari Wratten-Lowe | Jacs Ladd | 3 |
| Madison Crowe | Logan | 4 |
| Susan Le Mesurier | Felton Road | 5 |
| Harrison Lane – CNC105 Restricted | ||
| Rebecca Ward | Bellissima | 1 |
| Alex Chambers-Steward | Zenvo | 2 |
| Dana Hawkins | Savannah Mist | 3 |
| Donna Edwards-Smith | Our Airfare of Renton | 4 |
| Jenny Bevege | Ngatamahine JJ Airtime | 5 |
| CNC95 Open | ||
| Anna Mesman | Chester FW | 1 |
| Lily Patterson | Milika | 2 |
| Shelby Davys Olsen | Final Wishful | 3 |
| Patrea ter Steege | Danny | 4 |
| Brittany Welsh | City Blues | 5 |
| Equissage Therapy – CNC95 Restricted | ||
| Brea Walker | Washingtonia | 1 |
| Libby Coster | Good As Gold | 2 |
| Bryar Kirkeby | HNS Supreme | 3 |
| Paula Henderson | Renegades Night Rider | 3 |
| Petra Eatson | Hold the Phone | 5 |
| The Animal Feed Barn – CNC80 Open | ||
| Brittany Welsh | Sovereign | 1 |
| Hannah McAvoy | Trade Secret | 2 |
| Nicole Hawkins | Purple Wetiko | 4 |
| Katrina McQuarters | Scotty | 3 |
| Hannah Watson | Sonrise Dallas | 5 |
| Take the Moment – CNC80 Restricted A | ||
| Ashleigh Mckinstry | Pioneer Canny Lad | 1 |
| Donna Edwards-Smith | CHS Royal Commando | 2 |
| Janine Hayde | Brentwood Bravo | 3 |
| Georgia Bennett | Casa Noble | 4 |
| Jordan Stephenson | Crimson King | 5 |
| Spot On Photo – CNC80 Restricted B | ||
| Leisa Keightley | Black Attire | 1 |
| Ashleigh Butler | Double Flashback | 2 |
| Donna Edwards-Smith | Henton First Council | 3 |
| Kaysey Reed | Peaches n Cream | 4 |
| Sarah Revis | Dance Elite | 5 |
