LAURA PRITCHARD WINS THE 2009 JOHN WHITAKER INTERNATIONAL WINTER JA CLASSIC QUALIFIER

Fourteen year old Laura Pritchard from Holyhead, Gwynedd took first place in the John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic Qualifier, held at The Hand Equestrian Centre in Clevedon. Laura had already book her place for the 2009 final which is to be held at The Royal Show in the summer.

 

Laura riding Tracy Pritchards’ twelve year old grey gelding Baussy Jones jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 31.45 seconds. Second place went to Jessica Mendoza from Chippenham, Wiltshire. Jessica riding Sarah Mendoza’s eleven year old chestnut mare Tixylix jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 31.57 seconds. Third place went to Timothy Wilks securing his place in the final. Timothy riding Caroline Wilks eleven year old coloured gelding The colour Of Money jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 33.35 seconds. Fourth place went to Laura Robinson securing her place in the final. Laura riding Neal Robinsons’ ten year old grey gelding Paddy Power jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 36.38 seconds. Fifth place went to Chad Fellows securing his place in the final. Chad riding Amanda Hilliards’ twelve year old dark bay gelding Snatch, jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 36.53 seconds.

 

1^st Laura Pritchard riding Baussy Jones – 0/0/0 31.45 seconds

2^nd Jessica Mendoza – 0/0/0 31.57 seconds

3^rd Timothy Wilks riding The Colour Of Money – 0/0/0 33.35 seconds - Qualified

4^th Laura Robinson riding Paddy Power – 0/0/0 36.38 seconds - Qualified

5^th Chad Fellows riding Snatch – 0/0/0 36.53 seconds - Qualified

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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