Sunday 25th February saw the area 3 British Riding Clubs battling it out at the winter
team show jumping competition. The event was held at Osbaldeston Equestrian Centre in Lancashire which benefits from two indoor arenas and plenty of hard standing for car parking. The heated café was also hugely appreciated by all the competitors and helpers who helped themselves to plenty of coffee and food throughout the day. On this occasion Pole Moor Riding Club had one team submitted in the senior 80- 85cm class which was made up of Hannah Pedley, Louise Harper, Lucy Thompson and Nikki Richmond. The competition was run over two rounds; fences started at 80cm in the first round and the course was changed and fences went up to 85cm in the second round. The course flowed nicely but was still a true test of accuracy and was up to height with some aspects catching out competitors from all teams throughout the day.
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Our teams had an amazing time on the weekend, despite the severely cold weather! We had plenty of rosettes and some fabulous riding all round. As the event had been postponed from Christmas due to many of the competitors being snowed in – the dress theme was still Christmas Jumpers (which was fortunate really as these helped keep out the cold). Our novice team (60/65cm), quite aptly named 'The Christmas Jumpers' was made up of our own Pole Moor members Joanne Hallinan riding Bonny and Holly Killburn riding Beau. We were joined by Ackworth member Emma Martin riding her mothers youngster Louis and Colne Valley's Danni Shaw riding Bambi. All of the horses were young or green so it was a big test for them to compete in a spooky indoor arena over a winding course with plenty of fillers. Everyone jumped at least one clear round and the team ended up on a total of 8 faults resulting in them being placed 4th. |
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