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Consistent results for Lara Dyson and Jazzed Up at Winter Dressage Championships
Only the unconquerable Charlotte Dujardin stood in the way of Grimsby rider Lara Dyson taking home a National title, having to settle for second place in the Medium Gold by only 2%, at The Winter Dressage Championships.
Riding Jazzed Up, who is jointly owned by Lara and Tracey and Laura Milner, the pair enjoyed an incredible four days of competition, securing reserve champion in the Elementary Gold, third place in the Medium Freestyle, and fourth place in the Elementary Gold, to add to her second place in the Medium Gold.
A canter in one of the trot circles proved to be an expensive mistake in the Elementary Gold Freestyle, and a couple of unwanted changes in the middle
of the last medium canter in the Elementary Gold, after a member of the audience tripped, terrifying Felix, dropped them down from second to fourth.
Lara, who is a brand ambassador for The Lifeforce Range from Alltech, describes Felix as ‘Mr Consistent’: “I feel very lucky to ride such a superstar! As a genuine amateur rider, I am more than happy to accept second place to Charlotte. A serious commitment to win is what drives me on through the long days, trying to fit in a full- time job, as well as being mum to Annabelle.
“I have so many people to thank; my trainer Rhett Bird for all his help and hard work with me and the horses over the last four years. All the team at home, from the grooms, to
the massage therapist, dentist, farrier and finally but by no means least to all my amazing sponsors and family.
“Weeks like this don’t happen
often and although I didn’t manage to win another national title this year, I’m over the moon with Felix, and know that we have got a great future ahead of us.”
Lara Dyson and Jazzed Up at the Winter National Championships. Photo courtesy of Kevin Sparrow
NAF and British Dressage unite to develop stars of the future
British Dressage (BD) is delighted to confirm NAF as the new headline sponsor of its youth teams for riders under 21 in an exclusive, three year deal. The Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Children on Horses squads will ride under the Team NAF banner throughout the season, culminating at their European Championships in July and August. The announcement was made at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships at Hartpury in Gloucestershire on the seventh anniversary of the brand’s sponsorship of the sport’s largest Championship fixture.
The Monmouthshire based equine supplement manufacturer will now also be recognised as one of the sport’s official partners, alongside Shearwater Insurance and Harrison Clark
Rickerbys.
With over 30 years of experience, NAF has grown into the most respected and well known equine supplement brand in the industry and its commitment to quality mirrors that of British Dressage.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome NAF on board as an official partner and sponsor to our youth teams,” said Jason Brautigam, British Dressage Chief Executive. “It’s a brand which has a long association with dressage and this extension to cover our stars of the future is a mark of its commitment to long, lasting partnerships and supporting talent development. The team at BD and those behind the youth squads are immensely grateful for the
contribution and looking forward to working closely with NAF to make its support count where it matters most and hopefully bring home some more medals for Britain.”
Richard Cleeve, Chairman of NAF said; “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce our partnership with BD to sponsor the British Dressage Youth Teams, riding as Team NAF. It is of paramount importance to cultivate the talent of the future to ensure the success and longevity of the sport. My father was a great supporter of developing young riders and I know he would be delighted too.”
The four youth teams administered by BD include the Ponies (riders aged 12 – 16 on ponies 148cm or under),
Juniors (riders 14 – 18) and Young Riders (riders 16 – 21), as well as Children on Horses (riders 12 – 14). Some of the sport’s top names like Laura Tomlinson, Maria Eilberg and Fiona Bigwood have all been part of the youth teams and gone on to win medals in the Senior ranks. NAF also proudly supports Bobby Hayler, Alice Oppenheimer and Phoebe Peters, who’ve all competed on one of the teams at the youth European Championships.
NAF’s support will go towards a year-round programme dedicated to nurture future talent, getting the most out of our riders to realise their full potential – and ultimately win medals at their annual Championships.
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