Age Is Just a Number: The Veteran Horse Online Championships
The Veteran Horse Online Championships are a celebration of horses aged 15 and over, and this year's show proved once again that experience, harmony and a bit of golden-oldie sparkle are a winning combination.
Introductory
🏆 Introductory 15-19 Champion: Annie Wiles and Midnight (68.65%) just edged out Angus Glen-West and Kyro, with just over half a percentage point between them.
1st Annie Wiles and Midnight 68.65%
2nd Angus Glen-West and Kyro 68.08%
3rd Jess Thomas and Lady Breeze 67.31%
4th Brian Mazonas and Dora 66.15%
5th Lone Dybdal and Odd Athene 65.00%
6th Karen Harrison and Ramblinvale Susie 60.38%
🏆 Introductory 20+ Champion: Nicola Bell and Azola Mighty Mission (68.85%) with the top five placed within just over one percentage point of each other.
1st Nicola Bell and Azola Mighty Mission 68.85%
2nd Bridget Wood and Shamus 68.46%
3rd Kate Woolman and Solomon 68.08%
4th Lesley Buchanan and Lottie 67.88%
5th Debbie Dyke and Jeffreyston Crystal 67.69%
6th Katy Gold and Wigwam 65.38%
Preliminary
🏆 Preliminary 15-19 Champion: Sue Murphy and Who Sez (70.63%) took the Preliminary 15-19 title, with Annie Wiles and Sophie in second.
1st Sue Murphy and Who Sez 70.63%
2nd Annie Wiles and Sophie 66.25%
🏆 Preliminary 20+ Champion: Lisa Middlebrook and First Class (73.96%) lived up to their name, posting the highest score of the show. Jane Schofield and Billy XI were runners-up, and Bridget Wood and Shamus added a third place to their earlier second in the Introductory.
1st Lisa Middlebrook and First Class 73.96%
2nd Jane Schofield and Billy XI 70.00%
3rd Bridget Wood and Shamus 67.08%
4th Kate Jarvis and Toux Never Say Never 64.79%
5th Madeline Owen and Durrenmatt 64.17%
Novice
🏆 Novice Champion: Ella and Confectioners Delight (67.40%) were convincing Novice winners. Louise Muir and Fairways Legacy took second, and Sue Murphy and Who Sez added a third place to their Preliminary win.
1st Ella and Confectioners Delight 67.40%
2nd Louise Muir and Fairways Legacy 64.20%
3rd Sue Murphy and Who Sez 63.80%
4th Jill Tuffrey and Sparky 62.60%
5th Kirsty Wigg and Mowgli IV 61.40%
6th Christine Whitehouse and S.H.W Mr Footings 61.20%
Elementary and Medium
🏆 Elementary Champion: Caroline Vergo and Solloway Black Jack (67.04%) were the sole Elementary champions.
🏆 Medium Champion: Lucy Boynton and Jecca (66.41%) took the Medium title.
Congratulations to all of our veteran horses and their riders, and thank you for taking part. See the full results on the scoreboard.