CHARLOTTE WHITE confessed to being “completely shocked” to win the individual 100 class aboard her 21-year-old Irish mare Sienna II at the BRC Arena Eventing Championships. These championships were the last BRC event to take place before the first lockdown ensued in March 2020 and were the first of their flagship competitions to return.
“I had to double-check the results as I couldn’t believe we’d won,” said the Abinger Forest RC member. “We’ve been together for 10 years and we’ve often done well but we’ve never quite won. She’s a quirky mare and has certainly tested the waters over the years but she has a heart of gold and I’m so pleased.”
The competition required horses and riders to negotiate a series of showjumping fences before immediately tackling a course of cross-country obstacles which included logs, ditches and a water jump. The final “joker” fence was a showjump set up to 10cm higher than the rest of the course and incurred six penalties if dislodged.
Charlotte and Sienna were one of two combinations to complete this class without jumping or time-faults, and took victory by the narrowest of margins after finishing 0.4 of a second closer to the optimum time than runners-up Imogen Sheldrake and Glenvilla Belle (Area 14).
Team honours were awarded to Crown RC, their second victory in this class in three years. Lauren Shelley (Cardinar Surprise), 10th individually, and her sister Morgan (Cavandjo’s Silver Fox) were members of the victorious 2019 quartet, as was Zoe Young, although this time she rode Westfields Galaxy. Izzi Heathcote was a new addition to the team with Master Herbert.
This story is from the June 03, 2021 edition of Horse & Hound.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 03, 2021 edition of Horse & Hound.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Gemirande provides 24-carat magic
Venetia Williams sparkles again in the December Gold Cup and jockey brothers dead-heat
‘Happy hunting, everyone'
“The season for talks, dinners and parties has finally arrived for Tessa Waugh, whose distress about the snags of middle age fades away with some rousing festive spirits
'Monaco deserved this victory
Seemingly destined always to play the bridesmaid’s role, Harrie Smolders’ great partner Monaco finally tops an incidentpacked Rolex grand prix
'It had to end sometime'
The closure of beloved Hampshire saddlery Calcutt Sons is a loss to the hunting and wider equestrian worlds, as Octavia Pollock reports
'You couldn't want for more
The Ludlow's peaceful country makes for a day in \"hunting paradise\"
The greatest gift of all
Christmas is fast approaching and while we all like a bit of tinsel, the festive season is also a perfect time for giving to a horse charity. Niki Hinman finds out some of the options
Winter him well
A horse's winter routine can differ dramatically from his summer structure but what’s the knock-on effect? Ellie Hughes asks vets how to optimise routine management for the season
Neat feet
Excellent hoof care is a year-round concern but the winter months present their own problems. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains the seasonal challenges afoot and how to stay one step ahead
In bygone days
Modern vets have much scientific knowledge behind them, but what about their forebears? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opens up the world of Victorian vets in London
'When I joined the Pony Club it was just two boys and 48 girls'
Pepsi Kohler on being delightfully outnumbered by girls in the Pony Club, a leg-up from a royal and the H&H advert that changed his life
