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Moody magic at Myerscough Premier League
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:36
Becky Moody led the charge at Myerscough Premier League (11-15 March 2026) with a host of Small Tour victories as the show proved busy for Brits aiming for international qualification and LeMieux Nationals tickets.
Pictured: Becky Moody & Sieben Siegel SL | Lottie Christian Photography
Across a packed schedule of competition, it was a standout show for Becky Moody, who proved unbeatable across the Small Tour ranks with a string of top scores and multiple victories. Moody dominated the D&H Intermediate I Gold classes aboard Magic Dream, posting an impressive 72.94% before bettering her own mark with a leading 73.23% later in the show. She also headed both Fairfax Prix St Georges Gold classes with Sieben Siegel SL (Secret x Sir Donnerhall), scoring two consistent marks of 70.24% and 70.83%.
Moody’s winning streak extended into the Advanced Medium 6, where topped the class with Don Galahad on 69.72%, ahead of Greg Sims with First Dance T (68.43%) and Eilidh Grant with Lebora (68.06%), both combinations also enjoying strong shows across multiple classes.
The Stuebben Intermediate II classes showcased depth of talent, with Gareth Hughes and Mowgli Olympia MC taking a convincing win on 72.50%; the pair earned their second win of the week in the high-quality LeMieux Grand Prix Gold with 70.83%. Sarah Higgins and new ride Gray Lambero were consistently in the placings, finishing second in both classes, while youth team graduate Isobel Lickley secured a podium finish with Katniss. In Friday’s Intermediate II Gold, Greg Sims added another strong result to his tally, winning aboard Waverley Fellini on 67.89%.
Freestyle competition brought exciting performances, with Mark Walters and RFW Fatal Attraction leading the Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold on 68.83% in a closely fought class where the top three were separated by less than half a percent. Whilst Anna Wilson delivered one of the highest freestyle scores of the show, winning the Intermediate I Freestyle Gold with Escojunio Ballante on 70.38%.
Matt Frost proved dominant in the Grand Prix Freestyle Gold, filling both first and second places in the Grand Prix Freestyle Gold with Helga and Kerouac respectively.
The Youth classes were hotly contested with plenty of returning and new combinations stepping into the limelight. Demi Howard-Cartwright and Newton Astro Nascente were a combination to watch; they claimed victory in the Young Rider Team test on 70.34%, whilst also finishing second in the Prix St Georges Gold, showing impressive consistency. Emma Van Damme and the Apache-sired Maykel topped the Young Rider Individual with 70.83%, while Francesca Cawley delivered consistent performances for placings across both team and individual tests with Dame Blanche.
In the Children on Horses division, Sebastian Houlston and Full Fusion BS dominated, winning both team (75.35%) and individual (71.99%) competitions with commanding scores. Sebastian has recently taken over the reins of the lovely schoolmistress ‘Florence’ from Charlotte Lutener, after the combination achieved a U25 team bronze medal together at the European Championships in 2025.
The Pony classes saw strong competition, with Amelia Dovey and Derano B taking the Pony Team class, whilst Ever Sinfield Day turned the tables in the Individual, winning aboard Broomwich Wizard on 70.45%. Georgie Morgan was another consistent performer, finishing on the podium in both sections.
Junior riders delivered polished performances throughout, with more family success for the Dovey sisters as Ella-Grace lead the way. She claimed victory in the Junior Team test with Escomond (70.05%) and went on to top the Junior Individual with Creto on 70.15%, also placing third with Leslie Forlee’s Boccelli 6.
Results
Advanced Medium 6
1. Becky Moody and Don Galahad, 69.72%
2. Greg Sims and First Dance T, 68.43%
3. Eilidh Grant and Lebora, 68.06%
Prix St Georges Gold
1. Becky Moody and Sieben Siegel SL, 70.24%
2. Demi Howard-Cartwright and Newton Astro Nascente, 70%
3. Anne-Marie Cowan and Kracka GH, 68.82%
D&H Intermediate I Gold
1. Becky Moody and Magic Dream, 72.94%
2. Anna Bates and Gitina, 68.09%
3. Anna Wilson and Ivano II, 67.99%
Fairfax Saddles Prix St Georges Gold
1. Becky Moody and Sieben Siegel SL, 70.83%
2. Anne-Marie Cowan and Kracka GH, 68.73%
3. Eilidh Grant and Lebora, 68.63%
D&H Intermediate I Gold
1. Becky Moody and Magic Dream, 73.23%
2. Anna Wilson and Escojunio Ballante, 69.66%
3. Louise Bell and Peaky Blinder II, 69.51%
Stuebben Intermediate II Gold
1. Gareth Hughes and Mowgli Olympia MC, 72.50%
2. Sarah Higgins and Gray Lambero, 69.41%
3. Isobel Lickley and Katniss, 67.21%
Young Rider Team
1. Demi Howard-Cartwright and Newton Astro Nascente, 70.34%
2. Francesca Cawley and Dame Blanche, 68.18%
3. India Hamilton-Burnet and Kissingdale, 67.60%
Children on Horses Team
1. Sebastian Houlston and Full Fusion BS, 75.35%
2. Sophia Parry and Floran, 74.90%
3. Sophie Mansell and Millfield Lancelot, 64.45%
Stuebben Intermediate II Gold
1. Greg Sims and Waverley Fellini, 67.89%
2. Emma Jablonski and Higgens Van De Uilenhoek, 67.25%
3. Lyndal Yelavich and Jens, 66.47%
Young Rider Individual
1. Emma Van Damme and Maykel, 70.83%
2. Francesca Cawley and Dame Blanche, 67.55%
3. Mia Smith and Dutch Discovery, 66.52%
Children on Horses Individual
1. Sebastian Houlston and Full Fusion BS, 71.99%
Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold
1. Mark Walters and RFW Fatal Attraction, 68.83%
2. Jess Davies and Kadanz II, 68.59%
3. Tyler Bradshaw and Mexx, 64.59%
Intermediate I Freestyle Gold
1. Anna Wilson and Escojunio Ballante, 70.38%
2. Nicholas Lawson and Timor, 65.25%
3. Tyler Bradshaw and Mexx, 62.92%
Grand Prix Freestyle Gold
1. Matt Frost and Helga,
2. Matt Frost and Kerouac,
3. Jess Davies and Jodan,
16-25 Grand Prix
1. Morgan Haerr and GrolschStar, 63.85%
2. Lily Kelly and Vino 34, 57.99%
LeMieux Grand Prix Gold
1. Gareth Hughes and Mowgli-Olympia MC, 70.83%
2. Sarah Higgins and Gray Lambero, 69.09%
3. Fenella Quinn and Hawtins Delicato, 68.37%
Pony Team
1. Amelia Dovey and Derano B, 69.57%
2. Ever Sinfield Day and Broomwich Wizard, 69.05%
3. Georgie Morgan and Brouwershaven’s Jasper, 67.76%
Junior Team
1. Ella-Grace Dovey and Escomond, 70.05%
2. Ellie Harrington and ICE LH, 69.29%
3. Lily Cawley and Damon's Dan Farrington, 68.94%
Pony Individual
1. Ever Sinfield Day and Broomwich Wizard, 70.45%
2. Georgie Morgan and Brouwershaven’s Jasper, 69.14%
3. Amelia Dovey and Pencwarre Butty Bach, 68.89%
Junior Individual
1. Ella-Grace Dovey, and Creto, 70.15%
2. Ellie Harrington and ICE LH, 67.84%
3. Ella-Grace Dovey and Boccelli 6, 67.75%