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Vale View High Profile sets the scene for 2025
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:57
The Vale View High Profile show (24 – 26 January), sponsored by Kevin Sparrow Photography, delivered a spectacular start to the season, showcasing talent and promising partnerships for the year ahead.
Saturday’s Grand Prix class proved to be one of the weekend’s highlights, featuring exceptional performances from a highly competitive field judged by Pamela Bushell (B), David Trott (C) and Steph Cooper (H). With a margin of less than 0.005%, the contest for the top spot was incredibly close; however, Gloucestershire-based German rider Kathleen Kröncke (pictured above) and the 15-year-old mare Uniteds Maerchen (United x Heraldik) secured the win with an impressive 70.69%. Kathleen moved to the UK five years ago with her husband, Nikolas Kröncke; after having her second child in the spring of last year, she returned to competing in July and certainly seems to have set the bar for 2025. Tom Goode and Richard Jackson’s 10-year-old stallion Furstenrausch PS (Fürstenball x Festrausch) claimed second place with 70.65%, followed by Olympian Fiona Bigwood and her own Daytona Platinum (Dante Weltino x Charon) with a score of 69.82%.
25-year-old Angus Corrie-Deane enjoyed a successful show securing five wins including a victory in Friday’s Intermediate II aboard Mary Corrie’s Jack Johnson (Johnson x Scandic) with a score of 71.81%. The pair also showed promise at Grand Prix level earning 69.25% for their Freestyle, finishing just 0.76% shy of the top three in the Grand Prix on 69.060%. Taking to Facebook to express his pride in the gelding’s progress, Angus said, “He made solid improvements in the Grand Prix from our last high-profile event, even with a few costly mistakes. He’s feeling stronger than ever and I’m beyond excited for what 2025 holds with him!”
Angus also saw success aboard his talented eight-year-old stallion Maigret VD Watermolen (Daily Diamond x Johnson), taking the top spot in Saturday’s and Sunday’s Medium Gold on 69.24% and 71.17%, as well as Sunday’s Advanced Medium Gold on 70.86%. “His kind soul and incredible temperament have me totally smitten. I’ve only had him for a short time, but the bond we share is truly special,” said Angus, praising the stallion and reflecting on the growth in their partnership.
Two West Sussex-based riders also delivered multiple victories. Andrew Gould and his 11-year-old stallion Active Solaris (Sezuan x Fidermark) won Friday’s and Saturday’s Intermediate I Gold classes with two consistently strong performances, which were rewarded with scores of 71.57% and 71.23%. Meanwhile, Sarah Millis enjoyed three notable victories, including an impressive performance in Sunday’s Prix St Georges Gold, where she achieved her highest score of the competition, 72.11%, aboard her own nine-year-old Le Zorro (Hero x Florencio I).
The youth classes over the weekend highlighted the next generation of dressage talent, with the competition’s highest score of 73.85% being awarded to Lillian Waller McSweeney (14) and Willinga Park Sky Diamond (Sir Donnerhall x Don Schufro) for their exceptional Children on Horses Team test performance. Lillian’s exciting new partner Willinga Park Sky Diamond is the former rider of Australian team star Jayden Brown. Meanwhile, also topping 70%, Ruby Hughes (17) continued to see success at the Junior level aboard Claire Wyatt’s eight-year-old stallion Fire Kracka. After their double victory at Arena UK High Profile in December, the duo secured a win in the Team test with a score of 70.25% and narrowly missed first place in the Individual test. Ruby expressed her pride on Instagram, saying, “So unbelievably proud of Kracka who stayed with me within the test, putting his trust in me. With many highlights, yet lots to work on.”
Sunday’s para dressage classes concluded the week with plenty of promise and positive results. Among the top scorers was Alice Begg, who claimed victory in the Grade 5 Grand Prix Freestyle Gold aboard her 10-year-old mare Kiolita, scoring 71.39% to place just ahead of her second ride mare Nalique (Ferdeaux x Serano Gold), who earned 71.25%. Alice and Nalique also excelled in the Grade 5 Grand Prix Gold, taking first place on 69.15%.
Well done to all the riders, horses, owners, grooms and everyone taking part. Thanks go to the team at Vale View for hosting a successful BD High Profile Show and setting the tone for an exciting 2025 season.
Results – top three
Friday 24 January
HorseQuest Elementary Gold
1. Lara Edwards and Beaumont Franziska, 70.00%
2. Daniel Watson and Noble Aster, 68.13%
3. Emma Littlewood and Woodcroft Nolan, 67.81%
HorseQuest Elementary Silver
1. Madelaine Hinchliff and Mynosa, 69.14%
2. Lilly Davies and Killowen Victor, 60.55%
TopSpec Medium Gold
1. Holly Woodhead and MSJ Batchelor, 70.58%
2. Ben James and Clapton Banks Primadonna, 70.00%
3. Mary Pritchard and Evergreen 11, 66.17%
TopSpec Medium Silver
1. Emma Littlewood and Woodcroft Nolan, 66.83%
2. Violet Hawkins and DZL Royal Sunrise, 66.08%
3. Madelaine Hinchliff and Mynosa, 64.00%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Gold
1. Sarah Millis and Odessa de Massa, 68.09%
2. Mary Pritchard and Evergreen 11, 66.78%
3. Ben James and Camarilla-calimero, 66.38%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Silver
1. Isabel Hooley and Fireball 44, 68.75%
2. Emma Littlewood and Camacho, 67.04%
3. Ewan Hills and Hancock V, 63.95%
Fairfax Saddles FEI Prix St -Georges Gold
1. Nikki Barker and Iwan, 70.20%
2. Chloe Hill and Bon Jovi, 68.48%
3. Holly Woodhead and Extra II, 68.28%
Fairfax Saddles FEI Prix St -Georges Silver
1. Nicola Naylor and Humberto L, 69.46%
2. Chris Hammond and Jersey Boy, 63.38%
3. Lindsay Jane Wilcox-Reid and Sanbonani, 62.70%
Saracen Horse Feeds FEI Intermediate I Gold
1. Andrew Gould and Active Solaris, 71.57%
2. Nikki Barker and Dan Icarus, 69.51%
3. Nikki Barker and Iwan, 68.82%
Stubben FEI Intermediate II Gold
1. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson, 71.81%
2. Jessica McConkey and San Mateo, 68.78%
3. Kathleen Kroencke and Kiriakos TSF, 68.58%
Saturday 25 January
HorseQuest Elementary Gold
1. Lara Edwards and Beaumont Franziska, 69.09%
2. Emma Littlewood and Woodcroft Nolan, 68.03%
3. Daniel Watson and Noble Aster, 66.67%
HorseQuest Elementary Silver
1. Freya Percival and Happy Vemma, 66.14%
2. Lilly Davies and Dream Mistress, 59.17 %
TopSpec Medium Gold
1. Angus Corrie-Deane and Maigret VD Watermolen, 69.24%
2. Ben James and Clapton Banks Primadonna, 68.89%
3. Mary Pritchard and Evergreen 11, 67.71%
TopSpec Medium Silver
1. Ewan Hills and Hancock V, 68.13%
2. Laura Woodcock and Lightning Texel W, 67.92%
3. Jackson Black and TCE El Paso VDJ, 64.86%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Gold
1. Isabel Hooley and Fireball 44, 72.15%
2. Flora Hayes and Woodcroft Jamais Noubliez, 69.10%
3. Angus Corrie-Deane and Maigret VD Watermolen, 68.26%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Silver
1. Emma Littlewood and Camacho, 65.69%
2. Ewan Hills and Hancock V, 61.11%
FEI Children on Horses Team
1. Lillian Waller Mcsweeney and Willinga Park Sky Diamond, 73.85%
2. Annabella Howe and Brouwershaven's Leonie, 71.60%
3. Ever Sinfield Day and Ola Jupiter, 68.60%
FEI Pony Team
1. Queenie Moule and Amden Supreme Golden Dancer, 69.86%
2. Izabel Worthington and Breakheart Bridget Jones, 67.24%
3. Rose Punchard and Sport Awole, 66.71%
FEI Junior Team
1. Demi Howard-Cartwright and Newton Astro Nascente, 69.65%
2. Ruby Hughes and Fire Kracka, 69.34%
3. Hannah De Wit and Christianson, 66.31%
FEI Young Rider Team
1. India Hamilton-Burnet and Kissingdale, 66.91%
2. Sofia Games and BOCCELLI 6, 65.98%
3. Francesca Cawley and Dame Blanche, 65.59%
FEI Prix St Georges Gold
1. Sarah Millis and Le Zorro, 69.51%
2. Claire Abel and GF Sezuki, 68.33%
3. Nikki Barker and Iwan, 67.26%
FEI Prix St Georges Silver
1. Nicola Naylor and Humberto L, 66.42%
2. Emma Littlewood and Camacho, 65.00%
3. Sacha Hamilton and Netstutteriets Nero, 61.03%
Saracen Horse Feeds FEI Intermediate I Gold
1. Andrew Gould and Active Solaris, 71.22%
2. Nikki Barker and Dan Icarus, 69.66%
3. Claire Abel and GF Sezuki, 68.92%
Saracen Horse Feeds FEI Intermediate I Silver
1. Georgina Jane Howard and Howards Mystrey, 58.53 %
Sunday 26 January
LeMieux Grand Prix Gold
1. Kathleen Kroencke and Uniteds Maerchen, 70.69% (GER)
2. Tom Goode and Furstenrausch PS, 70.65%
3. Fiona Bigwood and Daytona Platinum, 69.82%
TopSpec Medium Gold
1. Angus Corrie-Deane and Maigret VD Watermolen, 71.17%
2. Ben James and Clapton Banks Primadonna, 70.31%
3. Ellie Roberts and Koning Albert, 65.63%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Gold
1. Angus Corrie-Deane and Maigret VD Watermolen, 70.86%
2. Ben James and Camarilla-calimero, 68.36%
3. Flora Hayes and Woodcroft Jamais Noubliez, 67.70%
Bret Willson Dressage International Advanced Medium Silver
1. Ellie Roberts and Lyon HK, 66.78%
FEI Children on Horses Individual
1. Oriana McNamara and Woodcroft Icon, 66.48%
2. Ever Sinfield Day and Ola Jupiter, 64.44%
3. Hugo Hamblin-Brown and Ricciolan, 64.40%
FEI Pony Individual
1. Ella Fraser and Brouwershavens’s Viceroy, 70.77%
2. Molly Powell and Mr Diego, 68.06%
3. Ever Sinfield Day and Machno Excalibur, 67.48%
FEI Junior Individual
1. Ruby Hughes and Fire kracka, 70.25%
2. Flora Hayes and Woodcroft Jamais Noubliez, 69.22%
3. Madi Mai Haerr and Floran, 68.09%
FEI Young Rider Individual
1. Mia Smith and Dutch Discovery, 66.77%
2. Tabitha Leicester and Eires Rock, 66.42%
3. Isobel Knight and Finero, 65.44%
Fairfax Saddles FEI Prix St Georges Gold
1. Sarah Millis and Le Zorro, 72.11%
2. Sarah Millis and King IV, 65.44%
Fairfax Saddles FEI Prix St Georges Silver
1. Jessica Parr and Juvat FCS, 67.55%
2. Nicole Turner and J'Eton Hit LDS, 66.77%
3. Sacha Hamilton and Netstutteriets Nero, 63.97%
Saracen Horse Feeds Intermediate I Gold
1. Jodie Pharaon and Best of Art, 71.67%
2. Claire Abel and GF Sezuki, 65.93%
Saracen Horse Feeds Intermediate I Silver
1. Alex Chick and Giovanni BM, 68.53%
2. Nicole Turner and J'Eton Hit LDS, 65.74%
3. Georgina Howard and Howards Mystery, 62.94%
Medium Freestyle Gold
1. Georgina Howard and O'Malley de Massa, 66.22%
2. Ellie Roberts and Koning Albert, 66.06%
Advanced Medium Freestyle Gold
1. Sacha Hamilton and Netstutteriets Nero, 68.78%
Advanced Medium Freestyle Silver
1. Ellie Roberts and Lyon HK, 70.11%
Prix St Georges/Young Rider Freestyle Gold
1. India Hamilton-Burnet and Kissingdale, 67.67%
Prix St Georges /Young Rider Freestyle Silver
1. Jessica Parr and Juvat FCS, 66.08%
FEI Grand Prix 16-25 Gold
1. Charlotte Lutener and Full Fusion BS, 67.61%
2. Tyla Schou and Dennis DeNiro, 67.52%
3. Josephine Clewlow and Bon Jovi AKW, 59.23%
Equissage Pulse Grade 3 Intermediate A Silver
1. Danielle Smith-Turner and Barravalley Breeze, 66.29%
2. Judith Bennett and Legato II, 65.71%
Equissage Pulse Grade 3 Grand Prix B Gold
1. Charlotte Arling and Midline Rioja, 68.17%
Equissage Pulse Grade 3 Freestyle Intermediate Silver
1. Danielle Smith-Turner and Barravalley Breeze, 66.98%
Equissage Pulse Grade 3 Freestyle Grand Prix Gold
1. Vicky Earnshaw and Midline Rioja, 70.98 %
Equissage Pulse Grade 4 Grand Prix B Gold
1. Laura Gulliver and Vilan, 66.89 %
Equissage Pulse Grade 5 Intermediate A Silver
1. Flossie England and Sankro, 68.04%
2. Donna West and Hio Lookswell, 61.07%
Equissage Pulse Grade 5 Grand Prix B Gold
1. Alice Begg and Nalique, 69.15%
2. Donna West and Hio Lookswell, 64.74%
3. Alice Begg and Kiolita, 62.57%
Equissage Pulse Grade 5 Freestyle Grand Prix Gold
1. Alice Begg and Kiolita, 71.39%
2. Alice Begg and Nalique, 71.25%
Grand Prix Freestyle Gold
1. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson, 69.25%
Grand Prix Special Gold
1. Darren Hicks and Tramontana Tiger Feet, 66.21%
2. Jonathan Dunkley and Treldegards Sander, 59.99%
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