England takes the 128cm Home Pony International Title

The Scottish Home Pony International (HPI) took place last week up in Ayrshire at the Rowallan Activity Centre. Ponies from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland travelled to Lord Rowallan’s Show Centre to compete against each other for the 128cm, 138cm and the 148cm HPI titles.

 

The English 128cm Team set the standard high by each member of the team jumping clear to finish in pole position on a score of 0. First to jump for England was 11 year old Emily Ward from Cheshire riding her fathers (Nick) 15 year old dun gelding Rockingham Shadow. The pair jumped an immaculate double clear. Next to go for England was 11 year old Olivia Poole from Shropshire riding her mothers (Michelle) 20 year old grey mare Justalk Atlanta. This combination mirrored Emily’s performance by also jumping a double clear. Third to represent England was 12 year old Zoe Smith from Buckinghamshire riding her fathers (Peter) 14 year old bay mare Night Star II. This partnership also produced a double clear meaning that England had won the competition on only 3 scores allowing Jessica Hewitt on Pendini no need to jump.

 

Ireland showed what young talent they have coming through by taking both the 138cm and 148cm HPI titles. The 138cm team jumped 2 fantastic rounds with 3 out of the 4 riders jumping foot perfect double clears meaning they finished on a total score of 0 to take the title. The team consisted of Nathan Evans riding Ballindooley Queen, Francie Fahy riding Mr Rock & Role, Lucy Allen riding Lough Gill and Tom Foley riding Tyson.

 

Irelands 148cm also jumped 2 fantastic rounds with 3 of the riders jumping clear in the second round meaning the fourth rider had no need to jump. The Irish 148cm team members were Shannon Mckenzie riding Dollar Girl, Cali O’Donnell riding Ard Fry Selimoor, Kelly Taggart riding Hopola and Tom Foley riding Crown Jewel.

 

            Emily Ward riding Rockingham Shadow – 0/0

            Olivia Poole riding Just Talk Atlanta – 0/0

            Zoe Smith riding Night Star – 0/0

            Jessica Hewitt riding Pendini – 0/0

            Morgan Carpenter riding Credon Tip Top – 16/8

            Jodie Hall McAteer riding Spring Disney – 4/E

            Phoebe Locke riding Get Ready Freddie – 0/0

            Joshua Bridge riding Grianagh Harley – 0/4

            Sandy Maclean riding Tattie Desire – 0/4

            Shaunie Greig riding Bellfield Benjamin – 4/12

            Claudie Dinning riding Matthews Girl – 4/4

            Graham Babes riding Red Ranger – 6/9

            Jessica Johnston riding My Perfect Puzzle – 4/5

            Ellie Hughes riding Strawberry Twist – 8/E

            Mike Foley riding Thingamajig – 4/8

            Harry Evans riding Springhill Tuppence – 4/8

 

            Nathan Evans riding Ballindooley Queen – 0/0

            Francie Fahy riding Mr Rock & Role – 12/8

            Lucy Allen riding Lough Gill – 0/0

            Rom Foley riding Tyson – 0/0

            Alex Chitty riding Llwynhaid Llewellyn – 0/4

            James Whitaker riding Milou Delagrange – 0/4

            Isabelle Rae riding Thelma’s Gift – 0/4

            Emily Ward riding Emoe Jessie – 0/12

            Alisa Black riding Mitchel Troy Welsh Express – 0/8

            Graham Babes riding Try To Hit Me – 0/4

            Rebecca Hamilton riding Diego 111 – 0/4

            Rory Aird riding Sonas Barney - -/4

            Amy Pritchard riding Iouar Giorgio – 0/4

            Rhoddalaw Parry riding Varcombe Erin – 8/E

            Joshua Bridge riding Silken JJ – 4/15

            Christie Pritchard riding Parla – 0/-

 

            Shannon McKenzie riding Dollar Girl – 8/0

            Cali O’Donnell riding Ard Fry Selimoor – 13/0

            Kelly Taggart riding Hopola – 0/0

            Tom Foley riding Crown Jewel – 0/-

            Jessica Crosby riding Maximus Gladiator – 0/4

            Natasha Dean riding Sequila True Legacy – 12/4

            Christine Harkin riding Forthview Master – 0/4

            Millie Allen riding Little Ryan – 4/-

            Chloe Slater riding Cappage Coach – 4/21/0 41.02 seconds

            Katrina Frew riding Smirnoff De Bruyeres – E/4/0 38.62 seconds

            Jordan Young riding Calvadon – 24/4/8 45.50 seconds

            James Robertson riding Irish Hot Shot – 0/0/0 36.83 seconds

            Austen Lewis riding Caramel – 3/0/0 45.52 seconds

            Georgia Bassett riding Forthview Better Days – E/16/E

            Christie Pritchard riding The Irish Builder – 17/E/0 39.61 seconds

            Laura Pritchard riding Baussey Jones – 0/0/0 35.78 seconds