Festival Focus - Myerscough College 21

The second festival in the North, at Myerscough College (22 – 25 July) was the riders chance to gain their qualification at the PetPlan Equine Summer Championships in October. Showing judges their best tests to be awarded top marks. In a busy weekend of festivals, the Lancashire combinations were determined to put their best foot forward.

 

Petplan’s picks!  

Alexandra Ratcliffe is back to contest her title after winning the Novice Bronze at the PetPlan Equine Winter Championships. This time with two horses, winning the Elementary Bronze and Silver with Heaven V/H Trichelhof, 71.47% and Shadana, 70.88%. Alexandra cannot believe they ‘pulled it out the bag,’ especially with two horses at this level, “this was genuinely a big ask of both of them, but somehow with the luck of the gods he made all the lifts and turns and smashed it to win the elementary bronze.” Shadana has been out of work for a while and she was unaware if she would be ready for the competition but she smashed her expectations, Alexandra being proud that both horses gave their all.

Emily Bailey took her debut in the Novice Bronze with Valentina II with 68.33%, the pair who have been together since 2019 took to the arena to showcase their skills together to gain their place at the Petplan Equine Summer Championships. Lauren Williamson, trainer to the winners took to social media to express their excitement, “So happy for these superstars! Great team effort and a super proud trainer moment.”

No stranger to competition, Ellie Roberts and Zante won the Prix St George Bronze with 65.70%. After a busy year at the Keysoe International, Under 21 Championships and Premier League they have come to claim their title in the PetPlan series. BD Youth rider, Emily recently took part in the National Academy program, where she game home, “feeling so inspired and motivated to improve in so many areas. We covered so much in every aspect of being an athlete.” We look forward to seeing what this combination can achieve.

  
Myerscough College Winners  

Petplan Equine Preliminary Bronze

Kristy Nuttall and Briarwood Ultimate Gift, 69.38%             

Petplan Equine Preliminary Silver 

Vikki Fowler and Icarus IV, 67.99%                       

Petplan Equine Novice Bronze

Emily Bailey and Valentina II, 68.33%     

Petplan Equine Novice Silver    

Alison Unsworth Calvert and Woodlander Frampton, 70.69%

Petplan Equine Elementary Bronze 

Alexandra Ratcliffe and Heaven V/H Trichelhof, 71.47%                            

Petplan Equine Elementary Silver          

Alexandra Ratcliffe and Shadana, 70.88%                          

Petplan Equine Medium Bronze 

Heather Hopkinson and Brackenspa Houdini, 66.81%             

Petplan Equine Medium Silver 

Lucy Taylor and Delfino, 68.97%

Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Bronze 

Ann Clegg and Danny BoyVII, 63.12%                                               

Petplan Equine Advanced Medium Silver 

Fiona Stryjewski and Devon B, 66.62%                               

Petplan Equine Prix St George Bronze

Ellie Roberts and Zante, 65.70%                            

Petplan Equine Prix St George Silver

Tori Jane Peter and EPA, 64.56%