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The Bahrain Dukeries 23^rd-25^th of May 2008 and CEIJY 3* 120km – 11^TH August 2007 – Keruth (Germany)

 

The Bahrain Dukeries 2008

Report By Alice Beet

Dukeries 80km National ER class

 

I entered Nobel for his first race at Dukeries in the 80km National class. We arrived Friday lunch time and met Nobel’s identical twin- Cziko!! It really is quite scary how similar they look! A YR team with identical horses- how perfect!!

Nobel’s morning started at 3.30 am as I managed to convince Philip to feed Nobel when he fed his own horse and Tricia’s 160km entered horse. Nobel was slightly confused as my race did not start until 9am- lay in!! Having his breakfast that early was fantastic though and he thought by 6 am he was due another feed!

I wasted time in the morning hand grazing him and gossiping until it was time to start. The start of the race was slightly scary, we did the first mile on 2 legs purely through excitement. After this I luckily managed to hook up with Dace and Lottie who were also doing 80km and we decided to ride together. It was the beginning of a beautiful love story for Nobel and Lottie. Nobel came into the VG and went out slightly ahead of Lottie so we ended up doing the second loop alone which didn’t phase him. He completely loved being crewed by my dad, Sarah and Doug, however, he needs to learn that not every crew is out there for him- bless him!!

After flying straight through the second VG with Nobel and trotting past the stables to go out again Dace had managed to catch up and we rode the last black loop together, having got that far we were both surprised to still find a slight breaking problem with our ponies! They happily cantered round the last loop and other than Nobel’s massive spook at a log in which he nearly squashed Dace’s leg it was all peaceful and thoroughly enjoyable. We trotted over the finish line together with our two loved up ponies and both presented straight away been as our heart rates were low. I was so proud of him being only just 7 and behaving so perfectly at his first race ride. I was delighted to hear he had been placed fifth as I did not ride the distance as a race and just treat it as a learning curve for him. We averaged at just under 16kph.  Nobel is off to Euston Park next, all being well, to do 120km fei as his qualification for Young Riders. It is my last year this year so I’m feeling very old and very sad- I’m not ready to grow up yet!! Thank you to my crew - ever committed dad, Sarah and Doug xx

 

Young Rider 120km FEI 3* Results:

1^st Beth Langley and HS Ametista

2^nd Laura Short and Summers Place Jumanji

 

Young Rider 80km FEI 2* Results:

1^st Alex Tennant and Cicerone

2^nd Dace Sainsbury and Ballota

 

Other Young Riders riding over the weekend:

Young Rider 120km FEI 3*:

Helen Perry and Mishal, Laura Brown and Melinwynt Indiana, Rachel Rogerson and Gryphon, Louise Rich and Ground Kontrol.

Young Rider 80km FEI 2*:

Tash Sainsbury and Kofi

80km EGB:

5^th Alice Beet and Nobel De Plagnes

 

80km CR:

Hannah Shotton and Miss Molly Malone

Helen Perry and Bashir Kala Shah

Louise Rich and Oakleaze Farm Cziko

Alex Tennant and Ne Nada

 

64km CR:

Shelby France and Magi

 

40km CR:

Dean Brown and Woodlands Gem

 

40km NOVICE CR:

Sarah Rogerson and Oakleaze Farm Czako

 

30km NOVICE CR:

Jodie Watts and Lickeen Lakeview Milo

 

CEIJY 3* 120km – 11^TH August 2007 – Keruth (Germany) 2007

The team which competed on the day was
Abbi Tennant on Chador
Beth Langley on H.S. Ametista  
Carri-Ann Dark on Elmstead Poloistique

Charlotte Robinson on Puleski

Sadly Beth and H.S.Ametista were lame at the final vetting.

 

Scroll down to see photos from the whole experience.

 

Report from Maggie Maguire:

Maggie Maguire reports:  We are delighted to report that the four Young Riders who journeyed to Kreuth in Germany to have their first experience of competing abroad  in a CEIO [ or Team Competition ]all completed the full distance of 120km. Unfortunately Beth Langley's horse Ametista was vetted out lame at the end. Carri -Ann Dark and Elmstead Poloistique,Charlotte Robinson and Puleski and Abigail Tennant and Chador all completed successfully .
Well done to the riders crews and Young Riders Team Management who supported them throughout. A pleasing result for Rosemary Attfield [Chef] and a continuation of Derek Grantham's[Vet] good record for getting teams home . Caroline Barton[Asst Team vet] and Chris Pell[ farrier ]will also be pleased with this trip. Thanks are also due to Philip Hirst who travelled to support Rosemary [Asst Chef]

 

RIDERS 

• Abbi TENNANT
• Beth LANGLEY
• Carri-Ann DARK
• Charoltte ROBINSON

HORSES 

·         Chador

·         H.S. Ametista  

·         Elmstead Poloistique

·         Puleski

 

 

Abbi, Carri-ann and Beth

Charlotte on course

Beth and Carri-ann

Charlotte

Beth’s Crew

Elmstead Poloistique drinking

Beth and Charlotte finishing

Abbi and Chador

Elmstead Poloistique being cleaned

Abbi on course

Phil trotting up Puleski

Puleski at the pre-ride vetting