Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifiers Kick Off at Nottinghamshire County Show
Tuesday 12 May 2015
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The first of this year’s Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifiers took place on Sunday 10th May at Nottinghamshire County Show in Newark. The qualifiers got off to a successful start with seventy-one combinations getting their Championship Final qualifying campaign in motion.
All seventy-one of the starters were aiming to take home one of the three sought after direct qualifying tickets for the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Championship Final at Horse of the Year Show and they were of course aiming to do this with the production of a double clear.
Twenty-four of the starting combinations secured a place in the jump off after putting in a first round clear. The jump off proved to be hard fought and with seven double clears being produced; each rider had the clock in the back of their minds as this was to now determine the allocation of the Championship Final places.
The eventual winners, 25 year-old Joe Clayton from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Helios, an 8 year-old bay gelding owned by Michael Whitaker, set the pace early on in the jump off after having been drawn tenth to go. Joe knew that four double clears had been produced before him and with this in mind; he ensured that he not only rode a clean round, but also a quick one on board Helios. The combination’s turn of pace saw them cross the finishing beam in 41.22 seconds and this was to prove unbeatable.
Louise Saywell, aged 24, from Retford, Nottinghamshire secured second place with Louise Abba’s 7 year-old bay mare Dienna. Their immaculate double clear in 42.75 seconds proved to be good enough to not only give them a top two finish, but also a Championship Final spot.
Joe cemented a successful day of competition as he also picked up third posiiton with Steve Barnes’ 8 year-old bay gelding Millioninmind. On this occasion, Joe gained the double clear in 43.01 seconds to take the third and final qualifying spot.
Nottinghamshire County Show – Sunday 10th May 2015
Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier
1st Joe Clayton & Helios – 0/0 – 41.22 seconds
2nd Louise Saywell & Dienna – 0/0 – 42.75 seconds
3rd Joe Clayton & Millioninmind – 0/0 – 43.01 seconds
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results.
The Horse of the Year Show 2015 will take place from the 7th – 11th October 2015 at Birmingham’s Genting Arena.
Speedi-Beet from British Horse Feeds:
British Horse Feeds, makers of Speedi-Beet, is the equine feed division of I’Anson Bros Limited and is based in Masham, North Yorkshire. British Horse Feeds is best known for its flagship product ‘Speedi-Beet’ which, thanks to the unique patented process has revolutionized the feeding of beet pulp. Speedi-Beet has improved nutrient availability and soaks in just 10 minutes, compared to 24 hours for sugar beet pellets. It’s a great way to add quality fibre to your horse’s diet for slow release energy. Fibre-Beet, a formulated blend containing Speedi-Beet and alfalfa has the benefits of Speedi-Beet with extra conditioning. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are approved by the Laminitis Trust.
For more information contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit our website on www.britishhorsefeeds.com.
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