Novice Indoor Show Jumping – Hartpury – 9th February 2008
Sarah Brooks
Otto and I were members of the “Cheltenham Chasers” Team. We had got our very civilised times of midday-ish – so no bleary eyed early morning and we awoke to bright blue skies and a spring-like day, I even needed to find my sunglasses.
Hartpury car park was bursting at the seams when we arrived. We went to walk the course –however fence No. 2 – a scary black filler seemed to be the “tricky” one. Otto was a star and jumped a clear, all be it not the most flowing of rounds. Jumping towards the gallery she was so busy looking at the people I was amazed she made it over the fence. We then had a CDRC lunchtime soiree – kindly hosted by Noel on his lorry (yes there was wine)!!
Otto exceeded my expectations (unlike my dog – food stealing and general begging). On and off the trailer four times and patiently standing on the trailer eating haylage in between jumping (she’s never ever done patient).
2nd course was clear, they had altered the course and it jumped a lot more smoothly for us, as no jumping towards the gallery. No. 2 however was still proving tricky. Third clear round in the timed section – although I don’t think I was switched on by then - 8.00 p.m.!!!!
Cheltenham Chasers came 6th out of 32 teams – I was very pleased and ready for my glass of wine awaiting me at the Kilkenny. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and many thanks to Di, Sharon and Meg for their support and cheer leading skills.
CHELTENHAM CHASERS TEAM 6TH PLACE
| Polly Schreuder |
Rocky |
0 |
0 |
| Victoria Stinchcombe |
VW |
0 |
4 |
| Liz Hayden |
Tieske B |
E |
E |
| Sara Brooks |
Ottoline |
0 |
0 |
CHELTENHAM HURDLERS
| Camilla Russell |
Toome Yankee |
E |
8 |
| Michelle Holder |
Daisy |
4 |
8 |
| Ali Lloyd |
Dirty Harry |
E |
0 |
| Donna Mallon |
Senna |
0 |
4 |
CHELTENHAM POINTERS
| Noel Ennett |
Haphazard II |
0 |
0 |
| Dawn James |
Millie |
4 |
E |
| Hannah Gwilliam |
Prince |
16 |
8 |
| Carol Strachan |
Grey Man |
8 |
8 |
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Winter Progress Points Table
| Prelim |
|
Novice |
|
35
33
18
15
14
12
12
12
11
10
10
9
9
8
8 |
Chloe Hull
Lynette Ayres
Zandra Hyland
Liz Hayden
Di Cook
Anita Coaster
Georgina Bull
Sian Evans
Heather Williams
Anna Bates
Ron Medland
Jenny Tritton
Julia Cater
Linda Medland
Michael Bates
|
Mac
Magpie
Claude
Rio Tieske
Jaycoozie
Max
Tony
Bow Street Runner
Mount Shannon
Hardship Umbrella
Rhythmic
Castle Hill Glen
Logie GB
Ted
Lucky Streich
|
19
18
17
12
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
|
Jenny Tritton
Sue Ford
Noel Ennett
Jackie Cuncliffe
Julia Cater
Carol Strachan
Jane Chivers
Beckie Northover
Heather McLain
Jan Russell
Jennifer Robins
Di Cook
Diana Dickenson
Emily Powell
Sian Evans
|
Castle Hill Glen
Final Command
Hazza
Red Rock Brave
Logie GB
Grey Man
Alice
Torchwood
Diamond Clover Lad
Sunny Jim
Autumn Red
Jay
Buddy
Finley
Ruby Walsh |
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