Festival Focus - Beacons Equestrian 21

The second of the welsh festivals in May, Beacons Equestrian (22 – 24 May) meant it was the last opportunity for qualified riders to gain a place at the Petplan Equine Winter Area Festival Championships in a few weeks. A few ‘famous’ names were in attendance… 
 

Petplan’s Picks! 

For all the Harry Potter fans, Josie Kent won the Intermediate I on Serious Black, a sixteen-year-old, who stepped up to this level late last year in 2020 with a result of 70.46%. This will be their second time at the Championships after placing first in the Advanced Medium in 2020. Josie, a University student, who has ridden Serious for six years says that “We work on keeping him supple and enjoying his work with plenty of hacking and pole work. He’s cheeky but you have to make friends with him before he’ll trust you but then he’s lovely.” 

Previous Quest rider and winner of the Winter Championship Prelim Bronze in 2018, Amy Daye, has come back after a quiet few years to gain qualification in the Novice Bronze with 70.42% on Prince William MBS. The ten-year-old, who came to Amy at three months old, suffers with allergies and hypersensitivity which has resulted in sinusitis, affecting his lungs. “We’ve scraped together every penny to keep him fit and competing,” says Amy.  

There was nothing spooky about Casper VII result, winning the Prix St Georges Bronze class with 67.37%. Rider Judith Helen Johnson started her career in dressage thirteen years ago but has competed Casper VII for nine years, working towards their current level in 2019. Also winning the Elementary Silver on her other horse, Ice with 70.44%, a newer ride for Judith, who stepped up to Medium level in 2020.  
 
Beacon Equestrian Winners 
 
Petplan Equine Preliminary Bronze 
Bryley Llewelyn and Meadmoor Zara, 72.85% 
 
Petplan Equine Preliminary Silver 
Diane Vivienne Dickson and DST Bulgari, 69.79% 
 
Petplan Equine Novice Bronze 
Amy Daye and Prince William MBS, 70.42% 
 
Petplan Equine Novice Silver  
Sam Whyley and Daybreak Dancer, 70.07% 
 
Petplan Equine Elementary Bronze 
Cerys Cormican and Honeys Charmer, 68.38% 
 
Petplan Equine Elementary Silver 
Judith Helen Johnson and Ice, 70.44% 
 
Petplan Equine Medium Bronze 
Michelle Atkins and Apollos Mist, 66.76%  
 
Petplan Equine Medium Silver 
Jaz Armistead and Shiraz 11, 67.35% 
 
Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Bronze 
Brendan Peter Tegg and Sunset Boulevard, 66.92% 
 
Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Silver 
Gemma Somers  and Glen Lomond, 65.60% 
 
Petplan Equine Prix St Georges Bronze 
Judith Helen Johnson and Casper VII, 67.37% 
 
Petplan Equine Prix St Georges Silver 
Helena Mary Charlesworth and Hennerwood Discovery, 64.47% 
 
Petplan Equine Intermediate I Bronze 
Josie Kent and Serious Black, 70.46% 
 
Petplan Equine Intermediate I Silver  
Jane Elizabeth Morris and Quinet Du Buisson Z, 70.13%