Juniors win Nations Cup in Opglabbeek
Friday 27 May 2016
The British Showjumping Junior Team claimed their respective Nations Cup as their own in Opglabbeek this afternoon.
As per the Pony and Children teams before them that finished 2nd in each of their Nations Cup competitions earlier today it was a jump-off that dictated the final placings in this, the Junior Nations Cup; this time between GB and Spain.
Emily Ward (16 years) from Neston, Cheshire with Doobally a 12 year-old bay mare owned by Michael Whitaker took on the role of pathfinder. A fence down in each round saw her pick up 4 penalties in each however a brilliant clear in the jump-off played a pivotal role greatly assisted in delivering a 1st place finish for the team.
Scarlett Charles (15 years) from Alton, Hampshire with Sacree Du Rouet a 10 year-old bay mare owned by Peter Charles couldn’t have performed any better when she posted a phenomenal clear across all three rounds; the only rider to do so. Katinka Brogaard (17 years) from Devizes, Wiltshire with Belfast a 10 year-old dark bay gelding owned by Annabelle Bowman-Shaw was the third member of the team to come forward. For Katinka it was a 16 penalty finish in the first round and 22 penalties in the second to become the drop score in each round however a marked improvement in the jump-off saw them pick up 5 penalties in this final round.
Leonie Aitkenhead (18 years) from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire with Clane K a 9 year-old bay mare owned by Beverley Aitkenhead had the unenviable role of anchor. A foot-perfect clear in the first round saw them deliver a zero penalty score for GB in the first but an unfortunate pole down in the second round saw 4 penalties accrued in the second.
Further information on the show and full results can be found by visiting www.sentowerpark.com.
British Showjumping would like to thank their consortium of Business Partners who assist support the Youth Squads.
The British Jumping teams are also supported by the Equestrian World Class Programme. The programme, which encompasses both Podium and Podium Potential squads, focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal winning performances on the world stage. The Programme has been funded by the National Lottery via UK Sport since 1998 and is a portfolio within the British Equestrian Federation.
