Saturday, 11 October 2008

Equestrian latest

Eventing fans have a muddy good time

Published 10 October 2008

nichol Eventing fans had an extremely muddy time of it at the weekend - Witton Castle and Coniston Hall at Skipton both decided to hold their scheduled events despite very difficult conditions.

Molly collars it after seven-week injury lay-off

Published 3 October 2008

CUMBRIAN teenager Molly Waugh was back on winning form at the weekend after a seven-week lay-off from competing.

Senior service as Cumbrians land top prizes

Published 26 September 2008

CUMBRIAN riders continue to prove they can shine even without the sun. The Carlisle contingent snatched all the senior honours at the Haydon Hunt Hunter Trials at Hexham.

Katie holds her nerve in triple Grand Prix success

Published 19 September 2008

LOCAL riders have been getting some spectacular results recently and at Arena UK, Katie Walker qualified for three Grand Prix championships.

Hard task is finding a place to compete

Published 12 September 2008

Finding a place to compete is proving a harder task than actually competing this year.

Great day out for Katie

Published 5 September 2008

FOR the second year running a dismal summer has put paid to many country shows - and some of those that did go ahead, did so without their usual horse classes as the ground was just too wet for safety.

Farmers Hunt team just miss out on title

Published 29 August 2008

CUMBERLAND Farmers Hunt South members really had the bit between their teeth at the Pony Club National Championships and came within a hair's breadth of victory.

Rachel and Velica set for world of eventing

Published 22 August 2008

SHE’S already made her mark in the showjumping world, now it looks as though Rachel Walker’s Velica could be set for a glittering new career in Eventing.

Ruth has no Thyme for regrets

Published 22 August 2008

TWO THYME stands in his field happily munching grass, blissfully unaware that he and his rider Ruth Edge should have been on the plane to the Beijing Olympics.

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Published 15 August 2008

TORRENTIAL and relentless rain may have turned the green pastures of Lowther into a swamp, but the hardy souls who braved the conditions were treated to some fantastic and highly varied performances in the main arena on Saturday.

Fab five head for Lowther

Published 8 August 2008

FIVE of Cumbria's top riders have been invited to take part in the Invitational Show Jumping classes held as part of the Lowther Country Fair on Saturday.

Simon’s on the spot for Penrith success

Published 1 August 2008

MANY of Cumbria's top riders were in action and on top form at the Penrith Show, including the Midas-touched Simon Buckley who came third and fourth in the Discovery with Cassanet and Wizardlea, then won the Newcomers with Cassanet and topped the day off with second place in the Foxhunter/1.20 Open with Silvano.

Gentle Breeze wafts Helen to the top spot

Published 25 July 2008

A keen horsewoman from Hesket Newmarket has won the British Horse Society Northern Regional Award 2008.

It’s a relief as Cumberland Show survives cancellation fears

Published 25 July 2008

It’S TURNING into a summer of mixed fortunes as far as the weather’s concerned – not as big a washout as we all had to suffer last year, but still throwing enough wet stuff at us to cause considerable disappointment.

Double clear lands Simon second Renault title

Published 18 July 2008

THIS glorious summer of great content is continuing for Kendal's Simon Buckley, who has won his second Renault Jump in succession. GREENLANDSCALDEW RIDING CLUBCFHSCUMBRIA ENDURANCE RIDING GROUP

Buckley’s making the most of the summer

Published 11 July 2008

THIS summer may not be winning any prizes as far as the weather’s concerned but it’s turning out to be a memorable one for Kendal’s Simon Buckley. Turn Out 8yrs & Under - On lead rein: 1, John Jo Sharp - Scooby Doo.Novice Show Jumping - Ponies 45cm - On lead rein: 1, Naomi Bates - Misty; 2, Kyra Wilson - Flynn; 3, Roy Day - William. Open Show Jumping - Ponies 75cm: 1, Amber Sullivan - Rory; 2, Sarah Stamper - A Touch of Frost; 3, Joanna Robley - Dooley.Open Horses - 75cm: 1, David Elliot - Bourbon; 2, Ryan Day - Flicka; 3, Amiee Desert - Bright Business.Handy Pony - On Lead Rein: 1, Roy Day - William; 2, Kyra Wilson - Flynn; 3, Jonjo Sharp - Scooby Doo.

Olympic star in Cumbria

Published 11 July 2008

DOUBLE Olympic silver medallist Jeanette Brakewell will be in action at this weekend’s Cumwhinton Horse Trials, near Carlisle.

Ruth’s Olympic dream in tatters

Published 4 July 2008

DREAMS of Olympic glory crashed at the first fence for Cumbrian-based eventer Ruth Edge after her horse Two Thyme suffered an injury to a front leg.

It’s simple for Simon as he lands £3,500 prize at Highland fling

Published 27 June 2008

CUMBRIAN based BSJA riders came away from this years Royal Highland Show with more than a fistful of rosettes. Simon Buckley and Worrior Van Dingeshof had particular reason to celebrate.

Denise and Maximillian so close to Novice title at Hutton

Published 20 June 2008

WITH its beautiful setting and challenging courses, Hutton-in-the-Forest was always a dead cert to be highly popular with eventing fans.

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