JESSICA MENDOZA WINS THE 2009 JOHN WHITAKER INTERNATIONAL WINTER JA CLASSIC QUALIFIER

Twelve year old Jessica Mendoza from Chippenham, Wiltshire took first place in the John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic Qualifier, held at The Hand Equestrian Centre in Clevedon. Jessica had already qualified at Keysoe for the 2009 final which is to be held at The Royal Show in the summer.

 

Jessica riding Sarah Mendoza’s eleven year old chestnut mare Tixylix jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 40.67 seconds. Pippa Allen from Stockton-On-Tees took second place, qualifying her for the 2009 John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic final. Pippa was riding Bilton Ward Developments eleven year old dark bay mare Caprice III. Third place went to Abigail Newbery from Southampton securing her place in the final. Abigail was riding Tony Newberys’ eight year old bay mare Pauldarys Pocket Rocket. Fourth place went to Pippa Goddard from Canterbury snatching the last qualifying place of the class. Pippa was riding Pauline Plowmans’ nine year old bay gelding Delfino.

 

1^st Jessica Mendoza riding Tixylix – 0/0/0 40.67 seconds

2^nd Pippa Allen riding Caprice III – 0/0/Rtd - Qualified

3^rd Abigail Newbery riding Pauldarys Pocket Rocket – 0/4 38.22 seconds - Qualified

4^th Pippa Goddard riding Delfino – 0/4 39.02 seconds - Qualified

5^th Pippa Allen riding Indien De Here – 0/11 45.73 seconds

6^th Chad Fellows riding Snatch – 0/E

7^th Alice Palmer riding Knockbeg Westbury – 4 62.09 seconds

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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