Team LeMieux Ponies take second place in Wierden
Thursday 31 May 2018
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As the first of our Youth Teams to take to the arena in The Netherlands at Wierden, the Pony team riding under the sponsorship banner of Team LeMieux put in a strong performance to finish in second place.
Tackling the course with determination, they secured their place on the podium by finishing on just 3 penalties behind Ireland who took the win on a single time penalty. The Netherlands claimed third place with 4 penalties.
Pathfinder Shaunie Greig, aged 15, from Dunfermline delivered a strong opening round with Casino Royale, a 15 year-old bay gelding owned by Anne Greig. A tremendous performance leaving all jumps untouched, but unfortunately just short of the tight time allowed, saw them come home with 1 time penalty accrued. Building on their performance in the first round, Shaunie picked up the pace to deliver the team a foot perfect clear in the second round.
Perdita Digby, aged 15, from Dorchester, Dorset was next in for Team LeMieux on board Kayleigh’s Star, 13 year-old coloured mare owned by Lady Sophie Digby. Delivering a stylish clear in the first round they picked up 4 penalties in the second when a touch of a pole saw it lower.
GB’s third team rider was 13 year-old Claudia Moore from Brentwood, Essex on Elando Van De Roshoeve, a 14 year-old bay gelding owned by Katrina Moore. Claudia proved to be on fine form as she rode two superb clear rounds for the team, one of only two riders to achieve this within the entire competition. Quite an achievement for someone so young and making only her second team appearance.
Last in was Faye Sutton, aged 16, from Whitchurch, Shropshire with Robe Ruadh, a 14 year-old dun gelding owned by Jacqueline Sutton. Faye was unlucky to finish with 4 penalties in each round despite putting in two solid and stylish performances for the team within the time allowed.
The Pony Grand Prix takes place on Saturday 2nd June. The Chef d’Equipe accompanying the squad is Clare Whitaker.
For further information on the show and full results, visit www.dutchyoungsterfestival.com
British Showjumping would like to thank LeMieux, title sponsors of the Pony teams.
LeMieux is now established as the leading manufacturer of saddle pads in the UK and one of the fastest growing equestrian brands in Europe. The latest range of jumping pads has been developed with Scott Brash to precisely fit the cut of modern jumping saddles. The LeMieux product offering for horses extends beyond saddle pads to boots, bandages, fly hoods, headcollars and rugs - widely available through most good retailers or online at www.horsehealth.co.uk.
The GBR showjumping teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.
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