TONY FRENCH AND ZOMONE WIN THE EQUISSAGE DISCOVERY REGIONAL FINAL AT BOLD HEATH
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Sixteen combinations went through to the third round of the Equissage Discovery Regional final held at Bold Heath Equestrian Centre, Cheshire. Drawn first in the jump off wasPreston based Nigel Coupe on Sue Simmons, 7 year old bay gelding, Goldvers Hill, who set the standard by jumping clear in a time of 34.56 seconds. Drawn in the middle of the jump off on his first of two rides was Cheshire based Tony French on the 6 year old mare Zomone owned by Paul Strafford. He jumped clear in what proved to be an unbeatable time of 34.12 seconds. Tony’s second ride, the 6year old bay gelding Zicher owned by Judith Price was drawn towards the end and although jumping clear he wasn’t quite quick enough to knock Nigel off the second qualifying place.
Both Tony French riding Zomone and Nigel Coupe riding Goldvers Hill qualify to compete at the Cushionbed British Showjumping Scope Festival at Stafford County Showground from 29th August to 4th September 2010.
Bold Heath Equestrian Centre
Equissage Discovery Regional Final
1st Tony French riding Zomone 0/0/0 in 34.12 seconds
2nd Nigel Coupe riding Goldvers Hill 0/0/0 in 34.56 seconds
3rd Tony French riding Zicher 0/0/0 in 36.19 seconds
4th Kath Truman riding Typhoon S II 0/0/0 in 39.97 seconds
5th Wendy Dyas riding Mullingans Velux 0/0/0 in 42.30
6th Vicky Jefferies riding Clover Lux 0/0/4 in 35.84 seconds
Equissage are leaders in equine physiotherapy and are keen supporters of the equestrian world.
They are well-known as sponsors of Britain’s show jumper Ellen Whitaker.
The benefits of Equissage include increased circulation and lymphatic drainage, relaxation of muscles and increased joint mobility which in turn produces better movement and performance.
