ABBIE GRIFFIN WINS THE 2009 JOHN WHITAKER INTERNATIONAL WINTER JA CLASSIC QUALIFIER

Sixteen year old Abbie Griffin from Wolverhampton, West Midlands took first place in the 2009 John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic qualifier held at Ingliston Equestrian Centre, booking her place in the final. The Final will take place in the summer at The Royal Show. 

Abbie took first place riding Heidi Griffins’ thirteen year old bay gelding Maximus Gladiator. Abbie had four faults in a jump off time of 38.95 seconds, booking her place in the final. Second place went to Pippa Allen riding Natasha Sewells’ thirteen year old bay stallion Indien De Here. Pippa had four faults in a jump off time of 40.80 seconds. Third place went to Yazmin Pinchen riding Nancy Pinchens’ eleven year old chestnut mare, Edsilia. Yazmin had four faults in a jump off time of 42.45 seconds, booking her place in the final. Laura Robinson, Graham Gillespie and Jessica Crosby all shared fourth place, with Jessica Crosby taking the last qualifying space of the competition. Jessica was riding Steven Whitakers’ sixteen year old grey gelding Shearwater Miami Bound.

 

1^st Abbie Griffin riding Maximus Gladiator – 0/0/4 – 38.95 seconds – Qualified

2^nd Pippa Allen riding Indien De Here – 0/04 – 40.80 seconds

3^rd Yazmin Pinchen riding Edsilia – 0/0/4 – 42.45 seconds – Qualified

4^th=Laura Robinson riding Paddy Power – 0/0/E

4^th= Graham Gillespie riding Tequila Sunrise II – 0/0/E

4^th= Jessica Crosby riding Shearwater Miami Bound – 0/0/E – Qualified

7^th Pippa Allen riding Caprice III – 0/0/R

 

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.

 

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