Harry Bateman Dominates the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Petley Wood Equestrian Centre
Monday 04 July 2016
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Harry Bateman took on the challenge of Petley Wood Equestrian Centre’s KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice on Saturday and he rode away with both first and second place in to add to the two qualification spots that he gained in earlier second rounds.
Forty-two eager starters began the day, all looking to grab a qualification place in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final, which will be held during the British Showjumping National Championships this summer. Two strong rounds whittled the competitor numbers down until eighteen fine combinations were left to contest for the top spot.
Harry Bateman from Hockley, Essex rode into first place on Ingrid Wood’s 4 year-old bay mare, Heerdelon. Showing their talent for speed and accuracy, this combination crossed the finish line in an untouchable 33.90 seconds, a time which even Harry himself could not beat.
On board his own 4 year-old chestnut mare, Zuniek VD Tojopehoeve Z, Harry went on to claim second place. Drawn near the end of the jump off, this pair had had time to eye up the competition, allowing Harry steer himself to another treple clear in 36.56 seconds.
Third place went to Catherine Fowdrey from Polegate, East Sussex riding Fortunato J UK, a 5 year-old bay gelding owned by Petra Dawes. This pair was hot on the heels of Harry, posting their treble clear in just 37.51 seconds.
With only another two combinations also achieving a treble clear, a total of five combinations now go forward to the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship Final.
Petley Wood Equestrian Centre – Saturday 2nd July 2016
KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round
1st Harry Bateman & Heerdelon – 0/0/0 – 33.90 seconds
2nd Harry Bateman & Zuniek VD Tojopehoeve Z – 0/0/0 – 36.56 seconds
3rd Catherine Fowdery & Fortunato J UK– 0/0/0 – 37.51 seconds
4th Deborah Scott-Garrett & Cofie Z – 0/0/0 – 38.35 seconds
5th Lucy Wood & Homme – 0/0/0 – 41.05 seconds
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending grading of results.
Image Credit - Cliff Willard - Novo Photography
The British Showjumping National Championships 2016 will be hosted at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire during the 9th - 14th August.
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