British Showjumping Cornwall Academy – Lots of teamwork, fun and knowledge shared after a successful season!
Tuesday 07 April 2020
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Cornwall’s brightest and best young showjumpers came together, whilst they were still able to, to mark the success of another good season of competing at the many local shows across the county, at the Annual Junior Presentation and quiz night held at Truro Golf Club in March. Many young and talented showjumpers gathered to receive their awards for last year’s performance, in which hot competition dominated throughout the long season.
Claiming the Pony British Novice honours was the combination of Lucy James and Westerlake Fagus, followed by Neve Kemp and Wivollet Something Special in second, Hattie Grose and Pocket Rocket Murphy in third, and Jessica Luker and Roseways Fantasia in fourth.
It proved to be an evening to remember for Lucy, who also won the Pony Discovery section with Westerlake Fagus, and took third place with her other pony, Rio XV. Jessica Luker and Coffestown Colour finished in second, while Tabitha Williams and Cranberry Twist were in fourth place.
A different victor emerged in the Pony Foxhunter as Izabella Walters and Camus Cream took first place, ahead of Lucy James on Rio XV, Izabella and Bishwell Flakes in third and William Ellery and Shalom Marlboro in fourth.
In the Pony Open, Arwen Scoffin took first and third place with Sligo Knowall and Foxgrove Helena Lou respectively, while brother Dominic took second place with Emerys. Flora Tieken riding Coolatinn Sassy finished fourth.
Results were close, with final results as follows:
Pony British Novice –
1st Lucy James – Westerlake
2nd Neve Kemp - Wivollet Something Special
3rd Hattie Grose – Pocket Rocket Murphy
4th Jessica Luker – Roseways Fantasia
Pony Discovery –
1st Lucy James – Westerlake Fagus
2nd Jessica Luker – Coffestown Colour
3rd Lucy James – Rio XV
4th Tabitha Williams – Cranberry Twist
Pony Newcomers
1st Lucy James – Rio XV
2nd Izabella Walters – Camus Cream
3rd Jessica Luker – Coffestown Colour
4th Tabitha Williams – Cranberry Twist
Pony Foxhunter
1st Izabella Waters – Camus Cream
2nd Lucy James – Rio XV
3rd Izabella Walters – Bishwell Flakes
4th William Ellery – Shalom Marlboro
Pony Open
1st Arwen Scoffin – Sligo Knowall
2nd Dominic Scoffin – Emerys
3rd Arwen Scoffin – Foxgrove Helena Lou
4th Flora Tieken – Coolattin Sassy
Sue Ferries (Junior Academy) presents awards to Jessica Luker and Lucy James
Before the annual presentation, Academy members competed in a very different competition on the night, demonstrating the broad range of skills and knowledge covered by Academies. The quiz began with all the members working in teams to identify famous riders and venues, as well as recognising equine veterinary injuries and conditions. Studying graphic photographs, their task was to suggest causes, and recommend treatment, which led to a lot of serious discussion and thought among the teams. Round three focussed on knowledge of the important BS Junior Code of Conduct, and in the final round, competitors were required to draw a horse and rider showing a perfect shape over a jump, demonstrating their understanding of Style and Performance. As well as causing a lot of laughter, the round did uncover some amazing artistic talent among the young showjumpers! The prize for the best drawing went to William Ellery.
William Ellery receives his prize for the best artwork!
Overall Team Quiz results:
1st: Sophie Jinks, Billy Vincent, Kara Anthony & Lexy Sparrowhawk
2nd Flora, Amelia & Eve
3rd: Arwen, Dom & Lucy
=4th: Jessica, Amelie & William
=4th: Hattie, Neve & Zack
The winning team – Lexy, Kara, Sophie & Billy
At the end of a very happy and successful evening, all the young riders and their parents joined Jessica Luker in thanking our Area Representative, Penny Harvey, for her incredible support throughout last season, recognising that without her determination and hard work, so many showjumping opportunities in Cornwall would not have been possible.
Lead Image: On behalf of all the riders in Cornwall’s Junior Academy, Jessica Luker thanks Penny Harvey (Area Representative) for her support.
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