2012 Fidelity, Blenheim International Horse Trials
Report by Hilary Legard
Blenheim Horse Trial’s three star competitions, the CCI and the CIC had a strong Olympic flavour amongst their top places. The hotly contested CCI3* was won by GB silver team medalist, William Fox Pitt with Seacookie, second was New Zealand Olympian Mark Todd riding Conair, while third was GB Olympic medalist Tina Cook and De Novo News.
The CIC3* for 8/9 year old horses was taken by NZ Olympic team member and 2012 Burghley winner, Andrew Nicholson riding Quimbo, William Fox Pitt and Bay my Hero in second place, while Izzy Taylor and KBIS Starchaser were third. Lucy Wiegarsma with Simon Porloe was reinstated after an elimination in the cross country was ruled incorrect, however she withdrew before the Sunday morning trot-up.
Tri-Zone BE100 Eventer Challenge
The third running of this increasingly popular grassroots competition, sponsored by Tri-Zone equine boots, was won by 19 year old Dorset based Philippa Kerby on Mr Jingles III(0).
What a wonderful end to the summer, as she shortly heads off to university. In second place was Theresa Knott on Rumex II(6), with Becky Reeves and Amberton Lad(6) third.
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The Style prize went to Alice Collard and Optimist II, and the Veteran prize (rider over 45 years) was awarded to Amanda Bettle with Royal Lizzie (8), who were eleventh overall.
As a couple of spectators observed about the competition,’ it’s handy for those not so keen on dressage’! Although obviously it’s a great experience for young horses, and as a general arena-based challenge. Competitors must qualify within a hundred mile radius of Blenheim at
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