Equestrian latest

Cumbria's Alex Jones disappointed as final day cancelled

Equestrian competition isn’t always a glamorous life as Whitehaven schoolteacher Alex Jones proved when she took part in the Championships of Great Britain showjumping Winter League finals at the David Broome event centre in Chepstow.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Class win qualifies Amy Wybergh for Royal International at Hickstead

This week’s column is a real mixture of triumph, crashing disappointment and renewed hopes – which probably sums up life for most equestrian competitors.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Success for Noble and Morandi in ex-racers points season

The ex-racers points season ended on an exciting note at Greenlands, even though there had been little doubt about the winner for several weeks.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Winter championships cheer for Cumbrian riders

Two young Cumbrian riders won an extra cheer at the BSPS Winter Championships when they celebrated taking the top two slots in the Royal International class by giving each other a delighted ‘high five.’

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Success for Cumbrian riders at 'away-day' events

Distance is no object to Cumbrian competitors when there’s a good show on offer.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Unaffiliated riders get chance to shine at County Show

Unaffiliated riders will get their chance to shine at the County Show this year following the decision by British Showjumping not to run classes.

Last updated 30 March 2012
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Cumbrian riders praise new venue

Local riders who made the trip to Richmond for the Jump Training fixture have praised the venue and the organisers for putting on a well-organised and enjoyable day.

Last updated 23 March 2012
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Flying start for Cumbria's Ruth Edge at Somerford Park

Top Cumbrian eventer Ruth Edge started the new season as she intends to continue, with a win. Ruth went to a new fixture at Somerford Park in Cheshire and came away with an Open Novice win for Mister MacCondy and a second in the BE100 with Carnaval Joy.

Last updated 16 March 2012
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Fast and furious action at Greenlands' Open Team Show

Greenlands had its busiest weekend of the year so far – kicking off with fast and furious action in the CFHS-hosted Open Team Show jumping event on Saturday.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Newcomer Pattinson storms to victory at Greenlands show

Local riders came up trumps at the Area 1b British Show Pony Society Show at Greenlands even though entries came from far and wide.

Last updated 2 March 2012
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Cumbrian equestrian centre closing after Strangles all-clear

There is good and bad news from the Lakeland Equestrian Centre near Dearham. Centre owner Sarah Richardson has announced that the yard is now clear of Strangles and all the horses there are fit and well.

Last updated 24 February 2012
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Libby Todd and Murphy the ones to catch in showjumping league

The weather may still be a tad on the chilly side, but riders are already looking ahead to the spring and summer seasons, and weather conditions have proved kinder to most than last year when we all suffered the long freeze.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Weekend results qualify Beth Ion for Hickstead

Carlisle teenager Beth Ion had a weekend to remember at Ingliston’s Pony Premier Show.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Affiliated Dressage show at Newton Rigg a huge success

The first Affiliated Dressage show to be held at the Newton Rigg equine centre as part of a new series has been hailed as a great success, with the judges saying they were very impressed with the standards.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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