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BRITISH PONY TEAM CROWNED EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS IN SAUMUR
The British Pony Team competing at the 2006 European Pony Championships, have this weekend taken the Team Gold Medal in Saumur, France.
The quartet of John Whitaker International Pony Squad members, led by Chef d’Equipe, Katrina Moore finished on a total score of 21 penalties, taking the Gold medal with two fences in hand from Germany (29 penalties). France took the Bronze medal with 37 penalties. Results as follows:-
2006 Pony European Championships, Saumur (FRA)
Team Final
Gold Medal Great Britain 21
Daniel Neilson Micklow Madness 4/0
Louise Saywell Kadia Mouche 4/8
Matthew Sampson Lakeland Little Wonder 5/0
Rebecca Roe Aroldo 20/8
Silver Medal Germany 29
Bronze Medal France 37
4th Belgium 39
5th Sweden 40
6th Switzerland 70
7th Norway 72
8th Netherlands
9th Italy |
11th Denmark
We won individual gold and bronze too!
After a six pony jump off at the Pony European Championships in Saumur France, a triumphant Daniel Neilson, from Saltburn By The Sea, Cleveland riding his mothers Micklow Madness took the Individual Gold Medal, with the only clear round in a time of 42.33 seconds. Woulter Voss from the Netherlands riding Hertogin finished with 4 faults in a time of 35.89 taking Individual Silver and Louise Saywell from Retford, Notts, riding her fathers Kadia Mouche finished on 4 faults in a time of 36.69 seconds to take the Individual Bronze Medal.
BRITISH JUNIORS & YOUNG RIDERS SWEPT THE BOARD IN LE TOUQUET
British Juniors, Young Riders and children competing on horses swept the board in a friendly at Le Touquet over the weekend.
Two teams competing on the small tour were placed first and second and on the large tour the teams took first and third honours. The teams were as follows:
Small tour
1st- GBR
Grace Horseley from Beckington, Avon on Keano
Louise Godber from Ripley, Derbyshire on Nastara
Emily Davies from Tickenham, Clevedon on Gloire FLB
Florence Bellm from Alton, Hants on Old Mill Alibi
2nd GBR
Claire Bailey from Bury St. Edmunds on F.A.N Piz Palu
Aimee Pierce from Heathfield, E Sussex on Viktor van de Kerkakkers
Heledd Thomas from Llandysul, Dyfed on Manhattan
Graham Gillespie from Alexandria, Dunbartonshire on Ara 12
Big Tour Teams:
1st GBR
Sarah Needham from Preston, Lancs on Kingston
Brett Gardner from Newent, Glos on Valeriane de Laftia
Emily Daives from Tickenham, Clevedon on Granita
Daniel Neilson from Brentwood, Essex on High Tone Z
3rd GBR
Tim Page from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on Verdi
Lucy Bunn from Haywards Heath, W Sussex on Littlear
Jason Smith from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire on Touche
Jessie Drea from Horsham, W Sussex on Cordalu
Heledd Thomas went on to win Sunday’s Small Tour Grand Prix on Manhattan followed by Daniel Neilson in third (Ungaro) and Florence Bellm on Kyliane de Mont in fourth.
The Big Tour Grand Prix was won by Jason Smith on Touche followed by Daniel Neilson on High Tone Z in second place.
Graham Gillespie won the Children on Horses Grand Prix riding Ara 12 and has qualified for the Children’s World Championships.
2007 John Whitaker International Pony Squad Announced
The John Whitaker International Squad has just been announced for the 2007 season. Following the success of the first junior international squad Clare Whitaker stated “The squad this year has increased in size and will consist initially of twelve riders. We may wish to increase the squad size further as other children gain more experience throughout the season. It was a very difficult selection process this year as the standard was excellent; every rider selected richly deserves the benefits that the squad will bring to them”
The 2007 Squad Riders are as follows:
Rebecca Roe from South Hykeham, Lincolnshire – PREFECT
Roberta Roe from South Hykeham, Lincolnshire
Danielle Willett from Grantham, Lincolnshire
Pippa Allen from Thornaby, Stocton-on-Tees, Cleveland
Zoe Adams from Halstead, Essex
Jessie Drea from Horsham, W Sussex
Oliver Evans from Trelogan, Holywell, Clwyd
Carian Scudamore from Cardigan, Dyfed
Emma Stoker from Great Heck, Goole, N Humberside
George Whitaker from Huddersfield, W Yorkshire
James Smith from Tongland, Kirkcudbright
Trilbie Cook from Chelmsford, Essex
The Whitaker family firmly believe in the training and producing of riders that will become future champions for Great Britain. John Whitaker International has sponsored the Pony Teams since 2004 and secured title sponsorship of the Squad which was launched in 2006. The company is investing a significant amount of money into the squad plus supplying team uniform, casual clothing, fly rugs, waffle rugs and saddle cloths; all in team colours. John Whitaker himself has also offered his input, training and course walking advice – a value that cannot be measured.
The John Whitaker International Pony Squad is for riders aged sixteen and under, riding ponies that are 148cm or smaller. These riders could well be the Olympic medallists of the future. Many of our senior riders came through the ranks of Ponies, (U16) Juniors (U18) and Young Riders (U21). From this current squad the BSJA selectors will choose a team of riders who will go forward to represent Great Britain at the European Championships later this summer. The John Whitaker International Signature range of equestrian products have been developed and worn by riding professionals. With national pride, John Whitaker International is proud to sponsor the Pony Squad.
The Squad are further supported both Northern Crop Driers and UK Sport who recognise the value of supporting youth.
Pam Dear of Northern Crop Driers who have been involved with the John Whitaker International Squad since it’s inception said “We are really enjoying supporting the John Whitaker International Squad and helping such talented youngsters who are the future hopes for British Show Jumping at senior level”. The squad receives Graze-On and Gold Blend feed as well as Megazorb bedding when they are on team duties. Many of the squad use the products at home and have been delighted with the results.
Vikki Underwood, World Class Start & Potential Manager for the BEF said “Pony riders are the first key step on the performance pathway exposing them to high class international competitions. The structured environment that the John Whitaker International Squad gives, allows a perfect foundation for competing successfully on the international stage which links to the philosophy of the World Class Start & Potential programmes”.
