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 2009 John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic qualifier, held at Towerlands Park. The Final takes place at The Royal Show in the summer.

 

Jessica riding Sarah Mendozas’ eleven year old chestnut mare, Tixylix jumped three clear rounds in a jump off time of 43.29 seconds. Second place went to Chad Fellows from Shifnal, Shropshire. Chad riding Amanda Hilliards’ twelve year old dark brown gelding, Snatch had four faults in the second jump off in a time of 46.05 seconds. Third place went to Abbie Griffin from Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Abbie riding Heidi Griffins’ thirteen year old bay gelding, Maximus Gladiator had four faults in the first jump off in a time of 41.34 seconds.

 

1^st Jessica Mendoza riding Tixylix – 0/0/0 43.29 seconds

2^nd Chad Fellows riding Snatch – 0/0/4 46.05 seconds

3^rd Abbie Griffin riding Maximus Gladiator – 0/4 41.34 seconds

4^th Pippa Goddard riding Delfino – 0/4 45.03 seconds

5^th Jordan Nason riding Another Dooley – 0/8 40.75 seconds - qualified

6^th Daniel Thompson riding Crown Jewel – 0/8 41.37 seconds

7^th Pippa Allen riding Farouk Van De Schanshoeve – 0/4 53.64 seconds - qualified

8^th Melissa Cadden riding Derravaragh Gambler – 8 54.36 seconds - qualified

9^th Chloe Aston riding Touch Of Joy – 8 53.55 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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