Hartpury Festival of Dressage
CDI***, CPDI*** and Premier League
July 16th - 20th 2008
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Hartpury Festival of Dressage 2010
Over whelming number of entries received for the International Festival of Dressage
Once again Hartpury College is delighted to host the International Festival of Dressage which provides five days of outstanding equestrian sport incorporating an FEI CPEDI***, an FEI CDI***, Premier League and a Gala Evening with entertainment and hospitality.
The event is in its sixth year and Hartpury provides a fabulous setting for the most powerful and elegant sports with 11 nationalities for the Para section and 13 for the International CDI.
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Sunday, 18th July
PREMIER LEAGUE
The Pony, Junior & Young Team Test 2009 – Supported by Mr. & Mrs. D. Manning - was the first class of the day in the Hartpury Arena. Winners Lucy Fallen riding Nurejev 65.70, 2nd Olivia Towers riding Merican Donavan 2F 65.50, 3rd Gaby Lucas riding Top star 64.72
The prizes were presented by the judge Elizabeth Day
Medium 61 2002 – 1st Open Abbie Hughes and Da Vinci II 69.31, 1st Restricted Marie Griffin D-J 68.62, 2nd Open Justine Sole and Konig 66.21, 3rd Open Epernay Kaylor and Quaisi Dizy Ay
Medium 75 2002 WG 1st Open Zoe Sleigh riding Christine Sleigh’s Fantastic Light 2nd Open Denise Hallion riding Wervelwind 68.92, 3rd Open Theresa Smyth Holme riding Grove Bernini 68.65,
1st Restricted Debbie Halstead riding Reluctantly Rubin 65.14.
Fab Horses FEI Intermediate II - Sponsored for Hartpury Premier League by Fab Horses – Belinda Skipper and her very striking chestnut gelding Capettov Estervang won this class on a score of 65.18, 2nd Lindsey Jenkins and Senorita 62.81, 3rd Lottie Seal and Dingaan 62.11.
The prizes were presented by Fabian Rammenzweig of Fab Horses
Cushionbed FEI Prix St Georges - the winners of this very large class were Henrietta Anderson riding Tessa Thorne,s Di Spirito on a score of 69.91 closely followed by Michael Eilberg and Woodlander Rockstar 68.77 and 3rd Anona Young and Di Angelo 67.19
The presentations were made by Rod Gifford of Cushionbed
FEI CDI3* INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE
Lehel FEI CDI Intermediate I Freestyle – Once again Michael Eilberg and Torino out shone their rivals to win this competition on a score of 71.083 in 2nd place Gareth Hughes and Duvie 70.667 and 3rd place Rebecca Hughes and Shining Light 69.750
The presentations were made by Barbara Lee of Lehel
Devoucoux FEI CDI Grand Prix Special – Congratulations to Steph Croxford and Mr President on their excellent performance finishing on a score of 69.542. Steph has just started competing again having given birth to her second child two weeks ago. In 2nd place on a fine score of 68.208 Nikki Crisp and Pasoa and in 3rd place Ellen Birgitte from Norway riding CC Roya 65.167
The presentations were made by Didier Braily of Devoucoux
Thank you to all of our very generous Sponsors.
This concludes a wonderful five day Festival
Saturday, 17th July
SHEARWATER YOUNG HORSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The brilliant sunshine was perfect for the early morning start for the Shearwater Young Horse Championships. These competitions for 4 year, 5 year and 6 year olds are hotly contested classes with qualifying rounds held thoroughout the country.
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Charlotte Du Jardin was pipped into second place in both the 5 year and 6 year classes.
BD Basic Test 4 year old - 1st place went to Michael Eilberg riding Woodlander Farouche owned by Ferdi Eilberg, Lynne Crowden and Alison Walton on a score of 8.44 closely followed in 2nd place by Andrew Gould riding Dornoeschen 8.30 and 3rd place Henry Boswell riding Breichio 7.98
BD Elementary Young Horse Test 5 year old – 1st place Jane Gregory and Sirus Black III 8.90 2nd Charlotte Du Jardin and G.F. Deville 8.24, 3rd Jacky Stolper on Luciano Pavarotti 8.10
BD Medium Young Horse Test 6 year old - 1st Gemma Green riding Zolansky 8.34, 2nd Charlotte Du Jardin riding Don Archie 8.26 3rd Calum Whitworth riding Ramazotti III 7.66.
BYDS
BYDS A Squad Ride Off – The Inter Regionals were held at the College EQ at Keysoe last weekend. The top 9 A Squad riders qualified to compete here at Hartpury.
The three winners today were Amy Blount -North West Region, Katie Knight - Wales region and Charlie Sawyer - South West region.
FEI CDI3 * INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE COMPETITION
Dodson & Horrell FEI Intermediate I – this was very competitive class with the top three scoring over 70%. Once again Michael Eilberg (GBR) collected the winners sash and rug riding Torino 71.404, 2nd place went to Gareth Hughes (GBR) riding Duvie 70.526 and 3rd place for Norway Siril Helljesen riding Dorina 70.175
The presentations was made by the judge Stephen Clarke
GALA EVENING – Hartpury Arena
BYRDS – Supported by Mr. & Mrs David Manning
The BYRDS A final started off the programme for the Gala Evening. The winner was Amy Blount who carried off the 1st prize of a £500 training voucher, rug and jacket, 2nd place Charlie Sawyer, 3rd place Katie Knight
The prizes were presented by Mrs. David Manning
Shearwater Young Horse Supreme Championship- 4, 5 and 6 year old – the outstanding champions came in the Arena and three of the judges – Isobel Wessels, Cara Whitham and Karin Kruger then explained to the audience why they had chosen these horses as the winners.
During the interval Justine Pendlebury and the Lusitano Horses gave a display
FEI CDI3* INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE COMPETITION
Superflex FEI Grand Prix Freestyle – this was a very exciting competition - Richard Davison riding the Countess of Derby’s Hiscox Artemis gave an outstanding performance to win on a score of 77.150 2nd Michael Eilberg who has enjoyed great success during this Festival finished in 2nd place on Moet 74.000 and 3rd Henriette Anderson on Louis d’or 73.950
The presentations was made by Tracey Lloyd of Superflex
This concluded a very successful fourth day.
Friday, 16th July
FEI CPEDI3* INTERNATIONAL PARA DRESSGE COMPETITION – Hartpury Arena
Kindly sponsored by Markey Group
FEI Para Freestyle Test Grade II – Once again Jo Pitt (GBR) and Estralita were in great form and were the winners with a score of 77.167, 2nd place went to Eilish Byrne (IRL) riding her own Youri with a score of 71.667. This was a personal best for Eilish, who was the sole representative for Ireland at Para Olympics in Beijing said, ‘today has been like a dream come true’, 3rd Natasha Baker (GBR) riding Cabral 70.667.
FEI Para Freestyle Test Grade 1b – An outstanding test by Lee Pearson (GBR) and Gentleman made them the clear winners 81.750, over his other horse Zion who finished on a score 77.250, 3rd Ricky Balshaw and Academy Award 76.583.
FEI Para Freestyle Test Grade 1a – Joint winners - both on an equal score of 76.000 Emma Sheardown (GBR) riding Purdy’s Dream and Anne Dunham(GBR) riding Teddy Edwards and in 3rd place Sophie Christiansen riding Rivaldo of Berkeley 75.083.
FEI Para Freestyle Test Grade III – 1st Deborah Criddle (GBR) riding Pavaroti 73.833, 2nd Simon Laurens riding Ocean Diamond 73.033, 3rd Emma Kent (GBR) riding Gentle II 69.583
FEI Para Freestyle Test Grade IV – 1st Rosemary Gaffney (IRL) and Aldham Milldubloom 73.083, 2nd Rosie Andrews (GBR) and Tango V 71.833, 3rd Nicky Thompson (GBR) Welt Santa Cruz 70.417.
The prizes for the above have been kindly donated by B.J. Cowles, J.S. Equine and G. & R Hyett
FEI CPEDI3* Team Competition
1st Great Britain 448.948 Anne Dunham-Teddy Edwards, Emma Shearwater - Purdy’s Dream, Lee Pearson – Gentleman, Jo Pitt – Estalita
2nd Ireland 397.154 Eilish Byrne – Youri, Breda Bernie – Tula, Angela Lyons – Latino, Rosemary Gaffney – Aldham Milldubloom
3rd Poland 360.366 Marius Woszczek – Daria, Tomasz Zdankowski – Ernal, Patrycja Gepner – Romeo, Patrycja Dziubinska – Amaretto 129
4th Russia 343.14 – Maria Zagorskaya – Saffron, Oleg Burmistrov – 4 Sox, Yevgeny Nikolayev – My Passion, Alyona Yaremenko - Haeron Sweetpea
Prizes for the Team Competition have been kindly donated by Woof Wear
Best overall performance on a borrowed horse – Anthony Dawson from the Republic of South Africa riding Miss Gillian Drew’s horse Gazel
Individual Champion in each Grade:
Grade Ia – Anne Durham (GBR) – Teddy Edwards
Grade Ib – Lee Pearson (GBR) – Gentleman
Grade II – Jo Pitts (GBR) - Estralita
Grade III – Simon Laurens (GBR) – Ocean Diamond
Grade IV – Rosemary Gaffney (GBR) – Aldham Milldubloo
Overall Individual Champion – Lee Pearson – Gentleman
Prizes for the Individual Championships have been kindly donated by Callinan’s Carpets Ltd.
The presentations were made by Katie and Emily Brookes from the Markey Group and three of the judges – Hanneka Gerritson (NED), Alison King (HKG) and Marc Urban (BEL)
Following the prize giving the Chairman of the British Equestrian Federation, Mr. Keith Taylor presented Mr. David Hunter with a British Equestrian Medal of Honour.
David was a British Army Cavalry officer for 10 years, serving in Germany, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and the UK as well as spending a year at the National Equestrian Centre in Saumur, France.
In 1993 he left the army and was appointed Director of Equine Welfare for the ILPH, a role he occupied for 5 years. In 1998 he moved to Fakenham racecourse as Chief executive and Clerk of the Course and in 2002, in addition to his racing duties, he took on the role of Performance Manager to the British Para-Equestrian Dressage Squad.
David has been instrumental in leading the British Paralympic Dressage Team to unrivalled success. Since his appointment, Great Britain have been unbeaten in all team Championships, winning gold in both Athens and the Bejing Paralympic Games, as well as two World Championships and three European Championships. In addition to that, riders under his direction have amassed a phenomenal medal haul of 33 golds, 16 silvers and 12 bronzes.
Thanks to David, the British really are – The Best in the World.
FEI CDI3* INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE COMPETITION – Parkway Arena 1
Equimat FEI Prix St Georges – 1st Gareth Hughes (GBR) riding his own and Ann Newton’s Duvie 70.175, 2nd Siril Helljesen (NOR) riding Dorina 69.386, 3rd Vicky Thompson-Winfield Oldencraig Papillion 68.684
Holiday Inn FEI Grand Prix – 1st Richard Davison (GBR) riding Countess of Derby’s Hiscox Artemis 70.596 2nd Henrietta Andersen riding Louis d’or 69.362, 3rd Michael; Eilberg (GBR) riding Marakov 68.383.
The presentations were made by the judge Mr. Peter Holler from Germany.
This concluded a very successful third day.
Thursday, 15th July
The day started in brilliant sunshine after heavy rain during the night.
Once again the British have dominated the Para competitions
FEI CPED13* INTERNATIONAL PARA DRESSAGE COMPETITION – Hartpury Arena
Kindly sponsored by Markey Group
FEI Para Individual Championship Test Grade III – Simon Laurens (GBR) riding Ocean Diamond were the winners on a score of 71.000, 2nd Deborah Criddle (GBR) riding Pavaroti 67.889, 3rd Emma Kent (GBR) riding Gentle II 66.333.
FEI Para Individual Championship Test Grades 1b – Once again Lee Pearson (GBR) on Gentleman were the clear winners on a score 76.667, 2nd Ricky Balshaw (GBR) on Academy Award 73.043, 3rd Lee Pearson (GBR) on Zion 72.319.
FEI Para Individual Championship Test Grade 1a – 1st Anne Dunham (GBR) riding Teddy Edwards excelled again to win with a score of 74.833, 2nd Emma Sheardown (GBR) riding Purdy’s Dream 73.043, 3rd Sophie Christiansen (GBR) riding Rivaldo of Berkeley 72.500.
FEI Para Individual Championship Test Grade II – this was a very close competition but the winner was Jo Pitt (GBR) riding Mr Bo Pitt Mrs Hazel Pitt’s Estralita on a score of 72.222 2nd place Erin Orford (GBR) riding Mrs Diana Barley’s Nirvana Pure Indulgence 72.063, 3rd Natasha Baker (GBR) riding Mr & Mrs P Baker and Mrs D. Alder’s Cabral 71.270.
FEI Para Individual Championship Test Grade IV –Sophie Wells (GBR) and Valerius performed a great test to this competition on a score of 73.548. Sophie leaves tonight to go off to Germany to compete in the Young Riders European Championships. 2nd place was Rosie Andrews(GBR) on Miss Kate Butling’s Tango V and 3rd place Nicky Thompson (GBR) on Welt Santa Cruz 63.763.
The prizes for the above have been kindly donated by Countrywide, D.C. Butcher and NAF.
PREMIER LEAGUE – Parkway Arena 1 and 2
Nicola Gillespie was in great form winning the first two classes of the day.
Advanced 100 2002 – Twenty six competitors took part. 1st Nicola Gillespie riding Gillespie Equestrian’s Lendel 68.44, 2nd Lisa Marriot riding S. Penny’s Vanity Fair V 66.41, 3rd Camilla Anderson riding her own U-Rockstar 64.84.
Advanced 106 2002 – Sponsored for Hartpury Premier League by Levington Ice
This was a very close competition with less than a mark between the first two horses - 1st Nicola Gillespie on Fearless owned by Gillespie Equestrian 65.81, 2nd Gillian Davison on Hiscox Aliano 65.32, 3rd Liz Winter on Calimero Z 62.74.
FEI Intermediate I 2009 Q – Sponsored for Hartpury Premier League by Comfort Zone
1st place went to Rhett Bird riding Donzello 68.07, 2nd place went to Henrietta Anderson riding Tessa Thorne’s Di Spirito 67.81 and 3rd place went to Daniel Watson riding Barbie Marceau 65.18.
The presentations were made by the judge Peter Holler from Germany.
FEI Grand Prix 2009 Q – Sponsored for Hartpury Premier League by Teviot Design
Once again Mary Sharman and Wohler Vanhet Gerenshof produced an excellent performance to win on a score of 67.59, 2nd Michael Eilberg and Marakov 65.89, 3rd Rhett Bird and Cascade 65.89.
The presentations were made by the judge Cara Whitham from Canada.
This concluded the end of a very successful second day.
Wednesday, 14th July
On the Opening day of this wonderful Festival the British dominated all of the Para competitions.
FEI CPEDI3* INTERNATIONAL PARA DRESSAGE COMPETITION – kindly sponsored by The Markey Group. The Markey Group have worked with Hartpury College for over 11 years through firstly the construction company and latterly by providing off site accommodation which can house the many students enrolling for the College developed under the ‘Move in With Markey’ Brand.
The FEI Para Team Test Grade IV was the first competition to get this Festival underway in the Indoor Hartpury Arena. 10 competitors took part and the clear winner was Sophie Wells (GBR) riding Valerius with a score of 70.417. Sophie has been chosen for the British team to go Young Riders European Championships in Germany. She was due to compete on Pinochio at Hartpury this weekend but has now had to withdraw as they leave for Germany tomorrow. In 2nd place Angela Lyons (IRL) riding Latino J 65.729, 3rd Rosemary Gaffney (IRL) riding Aldham Milldubloom 65.625.
The FEI Para Team Test Grade III was won by the well established European, World and Olympic medallist Deborah Criddle (GBR) on Mr. & Mrs. Criddle’s Pavaroti with a score of 69.383, 2nd Simon Laurens (GBR) on Ocean Diamond 68.272, 3rd Emma Kent (GBR) on Gentle II 67.778.
The FEI Para Team Test Grade II - this competition was won by Erin Orford (GBR) riding Mrs Diana Barley’s Nirvana Pure Indulgence 72.222, 2nd Jo Pitt (GBR) riding Mr & Mrs Pitt’s Estralita 71.587, 3rd Natasha Baker (GBR) riding Mr & Mrs Barker and Mrs D Alder’s Cabral 69.841.
The FEI Para Team Test Grade lb – Lee Pearson (GBR), 9 times Para gold medallist, took first and second place. 1st went to Gentleman on a score of 75.152 and 2nd Zion 72.273, 3rd went to Ricky Balshaw (GBR) riding Academy Award, 71.818.
The FEI Para Team Test Grade la – Anne Dunham riding Teddy Edwards took 1st place with a score of 75.098, 2nd Sophie Christiansen riding Rivaldo of Berkeley 74.706, 3rd Emma Sheardown riding Purdy’s Dream 73.529.
PREMIER LEAGUE
In the outdoor Parkway Arena 1 - The FEI Prix St. Georges 2009 Q was the first competition of the day starting at 8.30 a.m. This was won in fine style by Michael Eilberg riding Woodlander Dornroschen with a score of 71.93, 2nd Lisa Marriott riding Vanity Fair V 67.46, 3rd Sonya Richards riding Balzer 67.28.
The Advanced Medium 85 2009 was won by Gillian Davison riding Hiscox Aliano owned by her and her husband, Olympic medallist Richard with a score of 74.71, 2nd place went to Zoe Sleigh riding her own Fantastic Light 71.76, 3rd place Anne-Marie Perry riding Feine Dame 69.41.
The Advanced Medium 98 2002 WQ – This was a very close competition with Sarah-Jane Elmslie just taking 1st place with Wellington Worbaal on a score of 69.47, equal 2nd place went to Nicola Gillespie riding Fearless 67.89, and Nick Lawson riding Abbey Tiron 67.89.
The Final competition of the day was the NAF FEI Intermediate II 2009 Q – kindly sponsored by NAF. 1st with a score of 67.72 was Mary Sharman riding Wohler Vanhet Gerenshof, who is by the stallion Ragazzo, which is owned by Hartpury College. 2nd Belinda Skipper riding Capettov Estervang 66.32, 3rd Kate Attlee riding Teutone. The prizes were presented by Tracey Lloyd of NAF 66.32.
This concluded the end of a very successful first day.
