Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Parwood Equestrian Centre
Tuesday 09 September 2025
Parwood Equestrian Centre played host to the Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds on 6–7 September, where riders competed for the coveted chance to secure their place at the upcoming Equiyd National Amateur Championships. The Championships will be staged at Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool from 11–16 November, with the top eight horse-and-rider combinations in each class qualifying—provided they produced a clear round in the first stage of their qualifier.
The action began in the 85cm class, with 16 starters taking on Alison Naylor’s inviting course. Ten made it through to the jump off, but it was Ellie-May Payne aboard La Bamba IV who delivered a smooth double clear in 40.13 seconds to take the win. Sophie Jones riding Jannan Des Imoo followed closely behind in 42.05 to claim second, while Megan White with Young Loula completed the podium, clear in 42.64.
Parwood Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 85cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Ellie-May Payne & La Bamba IV – 0/0 40.13
2nd – Sophie Jones & Jannan Des Imoo – 0/0 42.05
3rd – Megan White & Young Loula – 0/0 42.64
4th – Rosie Cullingham & Maximum Charlie – 0/0 47.03
5th – Sophie Charalambous & Ardaugh Lad – 0/0 49.71
6th – Zachary Jones & Billy Da Vinci – 0/0 50.76
7th – Kathy Loweth & Pauldarys Ayanda – 0/0 52.57
8th – Ava Richardson & Carnsdale Chicago – 0/4 39.21
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
A strong field of 30 combinations came forward for the 95cm second round, where 14 progressed to the jump off. The competition proved tight, but victory went to Amelie Parkes riding Janout A, who jumped a decisive clear in 45.03. Jane Kenny on Pauldarys Lolita secured second with a clear in 45.29, while Natasha Hansen on Giraldo claimed third just fractions behind in 45.37.
Parwood Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 95cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Amelie Parkes & Janout A – 0/0 45.03
2nd – Jane Kenny & Pauldarys Lolita – 0/0 45.29
3rd – Natasha Hansen & Giraldo – 0/0 45.37
4th – Isabell Turner & Untouchable VII – 0/0 46.46
5th – Sophie Jackson & Rosshill Simon – 0/0 47.75
6th – Jade Hall & Indy Van De Moeren – 0/0 48.77
7th – Rubi Harper & Maverick XXI 0 0/4 36.89
8th – Ellie-May Payne & Lancelot Dwerse Hagen – 0/4 42.34
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
The 1.05m class saw 10 combinations come forward, with just three reaching the jump off. It was Bryony Lewis riding Kearns Boy who held her nerve to take the win with a clear round in 57.27. With the other two riders withdrawing, Lewis’s performance secured the top honours in what proved a testing second round.
Parwood Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.05m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Bryony Lewis & Kearns Boy – 0/0 57.27
2nd – Jodi Randall & Miss Mara – 0/-
3rd – Cassadra Cope & Hamlets Fire 0/-
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
In the 1.10m second round, nine riders took on the challenge, with six making it into the jump off. Cassandra Cope produced a standout performance on Hamlets Fire, delivering the only clear in 43.32 to secure first place. She also claimed second aboard Michelob, though an unfortunate fence down left her just outside her winning time. Nuno Ferreira with KNH Louis rounded off the top three in 45.67, but with four faults on the board could not threaten Cope’s dominance.
Parwood Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.10m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Cassandra Cope & Hamlets Fire – 0/0 43.32
2nd – Cassandra Cope & Michelob – 0/4 45.05
3rd – Nuno Ferreira & KNH Louis – 0/4 45.67
4th – Mia Stathopoulos & Mon Ami – 0/4 48.37
5th – Ellie Govier & Netalopa – 0/4 56.77
6th – Ruby Robinson & Centabouet – 0/12 54.67
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
The competition at Parwood demonstrated the depth of talent within the amateur ranks, with riders delivering determined and polished performances across all classes. Attention now turns to Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Dorset Showground and Tillyoch Equestrian Centre, where the next second rounds will be held.
Images: LRG Photography
