News
May 2012
Horton High Jump Results
The results for the opening round of The Horton High Jump 2012 competition are as follows:
- Rachael Roxburgh – Horsa: 10 points
- Michelle Bowen – Megan: 9 points
- Eleanor Pile – Ariel: 8 points
- Cathy Tapp – Schroeder: 7 points
- Julia McMenemy – Marshall: 6 points
- Emma Tapp - Sherlock: 5 points
- Hannah Neicho - Mozart: 4 points
- Any Wharrier - BB: 3 points
- Farran Leach - Jimmy: 2 points
Stone Challenge Trophy Results
The results for the opening round of The Stone Challenge Trophy 2012 competition are as follows:
- Eleanor Pile – Ariel: 10 points
- Julia McMenemy - Marshall: 9 points
- Vicky Grimshaw - Phoebe: 8 points
- Hannah Neicho - Mozart: 7 points
- Rosie Pratley - Celica: 6 points
- Rachael Roxburgh - Horsa: 5 points
- Cathy Tapp - Schroeder: 4 points
- Sarah Grimshaw - Hans: 3 points
- Emma Tapp - Sherlock: 2 points
- Louise Nash - Lenny: 1 point
April 2012
Blue Chip Championships, Hartpury
Unbelievable Darc Blue travelled to the Championships to compete from Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th April.
The facilities at Hartpury for these Championships were absolutely amazing! The indoor Championship Arena resembled Olympia and we were lucky enough to have two of the countries best course designers working in both the indoor and outdoor arenas. Considering that with nearly 1000 horses competing over the five days, the centre was kept very clean and tidy.
Blue was stabled in a barn that housed 23 others and was very close to the lorry where Jo was staying. This was ideal as we had quite a few torrential downpours where we all had to make a run for either the lorry or the stable!
The first class, which was held indoors, was pulled forward to start at 7am. Blue was drawn second to go! She jumped clear in this class and was one place from being in the money. On the second day the jumping for her section was held in the outdoor arena. The class had almost 100 entries so we were delighted when Ben & Blue finished in 7th place with a fast double clear! This qualified her for another Championship Final which was held late on Friday evening. Unfortunately, this was to be our 'Friday the 13th' and wasn't so successful for Blue as she had two down for 8 faults at the final double.
Watch the videos....Sally Gosling 'Unbelievable Darc Blue' & Sally Gosling 'Caporetto' on You Tube.
Sunday October 30th
Unbelievable Darc Blue attended the Blue Chip Qualifier at Longwood, Basildon, Essex. 68 started the class with 28 going forward to the Jump off. Blue jumped double clear and won the class by two seconds. She qualified for the Blue Chip Championships 2012 at Hartbury Arena, Gloucestershire in April 2012. Watch it live on YouTube.
Friday September 9th
Unbelievable Darc Blue finished in 8th place at the final of the Four Year Old Championship in the International Arena at Hickstead. Watch it live on YouTube.
Thursday September 8th
Unbelievable Darc Blue attended the All England Jumping Championships at Hickstead today, qualifying for the Four Year Old Championship in equal first place. Watch it live on YouTube.
July 2011
Staff News
Michelle Bowen has been promoted to Assistant Yard Manager.