Exciting Start to the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Horse of the Year Show Grade C Championship Series
Tuesday 28 May 2024
The British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Championship Series began over the bank holiday weekend, featuring two qualifiers at Herts County and Cheshire Horse Show.
Herts County Show Qualifier – Saturday, 25th May
The Championship Series kicked off at Herts County on Saturday, 25th May, with a fiercely contested competition. The jump-off was incredibly close, with the top three positions separated by just 1.27 seconds, but it was on-form Benjamin Bick, who secured the top spot for the second consecutive year at Herts County. Riding Abbie Summers' If Evers Girl M.S., Ben triumphed over a field of 31 riders to claim first place. This pair’s victory follows their win in the Events Through a Lens Talents Seeker Incorporating the Seven-Year-Old Championship Final at Chard Equestrian just two weeks prior.
William Fletcher, aboard Alison Walton’s Quintine Van D’Abdojhoeve, narrowly missed out on the win but still earned a spot in the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Final alongside If Evers Girl M.S. Chloe Winchester, with her horse Korlenski, took third place and also secured a place in the final.
Cheshire Horse Show Qualifier – Monday, 28th May
On Monday, 28th May, the Cheshire Horse Show hosted the second British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Qualifier. Carmen Edwards emerged victorious, clinching two tickets to the final by taking first and second place with Feel the Wind Semilly and BP Nickita, respectively.
Riding Oakingham Stud’s Feel the Wind Semilly, Carmen posted the fastest time of the day at 40.79 seconds. His other ride, Carl Edward’s BP Nickita, finished close behind with a time of 41.01 seconds. The third ticket to the HOYS final was claimed by Hannah Bate, jointly owned by Carmen Pierce and Hannah Bates herself.
The opening weekend of the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship Series has set a high standard, with exceptional performances and thrilling competition. We look forward to more exciting events as the series progresses.
Long term sponsor British Horse Feeds is the equine feed division of the family business, I’Anson Holdings, animal feed manufacturers 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.
For more information and expert advice from our nutritional team contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit our website on www.britishhorsefeeds.com.
Herts County Show - Saturday, 25 May 2024
1st - Benjamin Bick & If Evers Girl M.S 0/0 39.69
2nd - William Fletcher & Quintine Van D’Abdojhoeve 0/0 40.48
3rd - Chloe Winchester & Korlenski 0/0 40.96
Cheshire Horse Show - Monday, 28 May 2024
1st - Carmen Edwards & Feel the Wind Semilly 0/0 40.79
2nd - Carmen Edwards & BP Nickita 0/0 41.01
3rd - Hannah Bate & Marshmallow II 0/0 44.04
NB: Results pending official grading.
Image: MAjestic Photography / SBM Photographic
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