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Star gazer video5/7/2023 ![]() ![]() “I’ve known him since he was a foal and bought him after I backed him as a three-year-old,” explained Dannie. The five-year-old was bred in Hampshire by the Bowlake Stud where Dannie is based. A strong performance in the freestyle put him back on the podium for a second time.ĭannie Morgan has a justified reputation for success with young horses and took both Novice Gold regional titles with Fever Tree (Foundation x Dayona). The pair were first to go in a huge class so Gareth had a long wait before realising he had won the title. She was a bit tired in the second test but when I looked at the video it was soft and harmonious.”īoth Advanced Medium Silver tests were won by Gareth Bulley and Hannah Lebon’s 13-year-old Lorentin I mare, Lorentina (Loti). “In the first test she had lots of energy and was off the floor. I went to the Regionals thinking ‘Have I still got it?’ but my competitive edge is still there! “She can do everything at home but lacks exposure in the ring. “I’ve taken my time with her and just done enough shows to qualify,” commented Roland who has represented Ireland at international Grand Prix but has had a break from competing after selling his GP horse and building up his yard. The eight-year-old mare was bred by Caroline Watson and Roland bought her a year ago. Posting scores of 70.88% (HorseLight Medium Gold) and 75.28% (Spillers Medium Freestyle Gold) were Roland Tong and CHS Fonteyn. He won’t do anything serious until he’s six or seven.” ![]() He’s relaxed about life but still has enough pzazz to get 80%. The youngster took the Championship atmosphere in his stride. This year we’ll do the Nexgen series and aim for the World Breeding Championships,” explained Jody who is based in Sussex and trains with Sarah Millis. He was too weak to do the four-year-old classes. “I backed him but he’s been brought on slowly as he’s massive – 17.2hh and all legs. His record is already very strong – seven out of eight wins and seven scores over 75%. ‘Brian’ was bought from Holland after Jody saw an eight-second video and loved the way he moved. The show’s top-scorer was Jody Haswell with a stonking 80.75% in the HorseHage Preliminary Gold with his stunning five-year-old Valentinio (Feinrich x Vivaldi). “I’m very grateful to Anna Ross for all our training.” In the Medium the music is more powerful to suit the extensions and half passes. I had lovely music from Equidance – I have Ellie Goulding in the Elementary programme which really suits her athleticism. I’ve done everything with her and she gave me three lovely rides. “I was quite emotional after the tests – we have a close relationship. She’s really come together in the last six months. “Really she’s a little advanced horse who is better with the more difficult movements – just doing circles not so much! She’s quite feisty and you have to be on top of her. “She didn’t have much success at Prelim or Novice,” commented Jess who took the Elementary Silver, Elementary Freestyle Silver and Medium Silver Freestyle Winter Regional Championships. For Jess, who is a rider for Anna Ross’s Elite Dressage, it was extra-special to do the treble on her own horse. Jess Ralton was thrilled with the performance of her ‘special mare’, ‘Della’ (Dimaggio x Fidermark) - pictured above, a six-year-old bred by Nicola McGivern. There was a lot of talent on display at Wellington Riding in Hampshire (25-28 February 2023) with six combinations scoring over 74% to win their titles. Active Delamotte delivered three golden national tickets for Jess Ralton at a high-scoring Winter Regional Championships. ![]()
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