International News

The 2010 John Whitaker International Pony European Team travelled to Bishop Burton College earlier on in the week to compete in their European Championships.

 

Yesterday saw Pony Riders from across the world compete against each other in the first of the Individual qualifying competitions.

 

Amy Inglis and Jessica Mendoza both stood out as serious contenders jumping foot perfect rounds.

 

13 year old Amy Inglis from Haywards Heath, West Sussex partnered Mandy Hall’s 9 year old bay gelding Nils D’hurl Vent. Amy jumped a faultless round in a time of 82.31 seconds placing her 5^th on the leader board after round one.

 

 

13 year old Emily Roe from Lincoln partnered her father’s 13 year old grey gelding Aroldo. Emily and Aroldo had an unlucky pole down and were just outside the time giving her a total score of 5 faults.

 

16 year old Lara Whiteway from Preston Lancashire rode her mother’s 17 year old bay gelding ABC Juri. This combination are making their debut at European Championship level and finished the first round on a total score of 8 faults.

 

All of the above 4 combinations will take part in the Team competition which takes place today at 13:00 where they will compete against all the nations for the 2010 Pony European Championship Title.

 

 

John Whitaker International Ltd was established in 1998 with the aim of finding top quality equestrian clothes and equipment.  Today they lead the field for innovative design and the use of modern fabrics to bring equestrian clothing to the cutting edge of sporting achievement.   John and his wife Clare, have a huge input into product development and selection.  Consequently the John Whitaker range has been tried and tested at the highest levels. The company is investing a significant amount of money into squad plus supplying team uniform, casual clothing plus, fly rugs, waffle rugs and saddle cloths; all in team colours.