Festival Focus - Kingston Maurward College Equestrian 21
The festival at Kingston Maurward College Equestrian (1 – 3 June) was the last opportunity for riders to secure their place the Petplan Equine Area Winter Championship at the end of the month.
Everyone pulled out all the stops to put their best tests forward and show the judges they deserve the last places at the Championships.
Petplan’s picks!
It was a very close competition in the Preliminary Bronze, with the top three riders all scoring over 70% and with half points between them, however Olivia Luscombe was the winner with 70.76% with Wynwillow Corniche. The pair have only been competing since 2020 and have had a very successful year with the U21 rider also competing in My Quest.
Another pair who were new to each other in 2020 and winners of the Novice Silver and Elementary Bronze, Vicky Gawler and Scirocco with almost identical scores of 72.57% and 72.30%. Stepping up to Elementary level early on together, they have competed regularly in the South West.
Another one-two winner but in the Prix St George Silver and Intermediate I Bronze was Sian Turner and Loverboy II with 71.18% and 71.38%, retrospectively. Starting at a new level late in 2020 to Inter I, the couple have also had a very competitive year. Rider for Sara Gallop, she expressed her pride on social media “She did it!...off to the Winter Championships at Hartpury end of June!...So proud of you Sian.”
Kingston Maurward College Equestrian Winners
Petplan Equine Preliminary Bronze
Olivia Luscombe and Wynwillow Corniche, 70.76%
Petplan Equine Preliminary Silver
Charlotte Alison Roberts and Debbicot Mac, 70.28%
Petplan Equine Novice Bronze
Joanne Marsh and Wilderness Halcyon, 70.14%
Petplan Equine Novice Silver
Vicky Gawler and Scirocco, 72.57%
Petplan Equine Elementary Bronze
Vicky Gawler and Scirocco, 72.30%
Petplan Equine Elementary Silver
Stacey Adele Escrig and Goldfrapp R, 70.00%
Petplan Equine Medium Bronze
Helen Marsh and Disco Chick, 69.80%
Petplan Equine Medium Silver
Anita Butler and The Limited Edition II, 70.64%
Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Bronze
Susan Jane Lanz and Wellshead Foxtrot, 65.94%
Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Silver
Sarah Louise Holmes and Harley Brown, 68.55%
Petplan Equine Prix St George Bronze
Sarah Jane Colborn and Furst Love 1, 69.87%
Petplan Equine Prix St George Silver
Sian Turner and Loverboy II, 71.18%
Petplan Equine Intermediate I Bronze
Sian Turner and Loverboy II, 71.38%
Petplan Equine Intermediate I Silver
Carrie Payne and Camillo Van De Ponderosa, 66.84%