TEAM CHAMPION SECOND IN LISBON

Sunday 30 May 2010

TEAM CHAMPION SECOND IN LISBON

Adding to Great Britain’s fantastic second place in the Italian leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup series on Friday, the British squad competing in Lisbon, led by Chef d’Equipe Di Lampard, also finished in second place in Sunday afternoon’s 
Portuguese Nations Cup.
 
British pathfinder, Charlotte Platt riding her own Ulien unfortunately retired from the first round. William Funnell riding the Billy Stud’sBritish bred Billy Congo finished with four faults in both rounds, whilst Robert Bevis riding Kate Mustill’s Courtney 6 produced two foot perfect clear rounds, a performance emulated by British anchorman, Tim Stockdale riding Colin Garratt’s Fresh Direct Kalico Bay.
 
The Netherlands took victory over Great Britain with Italy in third place.
 
CSIO4* Lisbon POR
Nations Cup - Sunday 30th May 2010
1st Netherlands – 1 fault
 
2nd Great Britain – 8 faults
Charlotte Platt & Ulien – Ret/DNS
William Funnell & Billy Congo – 4/4
Robert Bevis & Courtney 6 – 0/0
Tim Stockdale & Fresh Direct Kalico Bay – 0/0
 
3rd Italy – 9 faults
=4th Belgium – 12 faults
=4th Switzerland – 12 points
=4th Ireland – 12 points
 
Full results can be downloaded at www.csiolisboa.com

Champion’s sponsorship of the British Nations Cup Team is the result of the brand’s deep-seated belief in the importance of continual development, dedication and professionalism, together with a desire to offer British equestrian talent every possible opportunity to reach the very top of competitive show jumping.
 
The British Showjumping Teams are strongly supported by the UK Sport lottery funded BEF World Class programme.