Rachel Proudley seizes victory in the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C at The Rookery Equine Cheshire Horse Show
Tuesday 30 May 2023
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Rachel Proudley judged her jump-off round perfectly to land the top spot in the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier at The Rookery Equine Cheshire Horse Show, Knutsford, with Edwin Cumberland's C Rouet Du Darco Z.
The win marks their second national finalist place at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show, the pair claimed their Foxhunter Championship ticket at Stainsby Grange three weeks earlier.
The field of 36 competitors faced a 1.35m course on the brilliant green turf in the main arena and 12 supplied initial clears to join the jump-off. Rachel made the most of the Cidane x Baloubet Du Rouet 8-year-old’s stride to smoothly ride into the top spot by 3.37 seconds.
“He loves his job and lights up in the ring but most of all, he loves jumping on grass and the more you dare him, the more he likes it,” said Whitby, North Yorkshire-based Rachel, 17. “When I went in [to the ring] there was only one steady clear so I aimed to do a nice round and leave all the fences up but he has such a big stride and is very quick across the ground. He’s also very careful so I can trust him to gallop, he loves a long run to a fence.”
The pair have now set their sights on qualifying for the HOYS Talent Seeker Final.
Hannah Bate claimed the other two coveted HOYS places, taking second on Hannah Van De Kapel and third with Kingfisher VI.
The Rookery Equine Cheshire Horse Show – Monday, 29 May 2023
British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier
1st Rachel Proudley & C Rouet Du Darco Z – 0/0 - 42.79 seconds
2nd Hannah Bate & Hannah Van De Kapel – 0/0 - 46.16 seconds
3rd Hannah Bate & Kingfisher VI – 0/0 47.22 - seconds
NB: Results pending official grading.
Image credit: Majestic Photography
British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet:
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.
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