end up with.” Ginny’s oldest homebred, Time to Cavort is six and is currently jumping New- comers. “All of my homebred horses are from showjumping lines”, informs Ginny. “It’s something I’m enjoying exploring whilst pursuing my other passion of eventing.” Ginny’s reputation and
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eventers. “I started getting owners when I was about nineteen when I would ride the naughty horses that no one else would want to ride”, says Ginny. “I can’t explain how, but I would get a tune out of them when no one else was mad enough to try!” At twenty-one years old, Ginny was one of the youngest riders ever
to qualify and compete at Badminton Horse Trials. “I had the most amazing horse called Covort that I brought on from Intermediate to 4*”, recalls Ginny. “We had a fantastic, clear cross-country round.” The duo finished ahead of many Olympic riders at Badminton, but sadly their partnership ended abruptly at Gatcombe where Covort sustained a fatal injury. “This was and still is the lowest point of my career”, reflects Ginny. “I loved that horse and the unique partnership we built together but losing him has definitely made me stronger and more determined to succeed at the top level.” Today, Ginny finds herself splitting her time between eventing and
showjumping. “Since the end of last season I have really got into my showjumping”, explains Ginny. “I have a horse called Silver Lining aka Oli that is owned by one of my loyal owners Claire Forster. Oli loved his eventing, but we struggled to achieve higher marks as the dressage got more technical. He evented up to 2* then following injury we decided to focus on his favourite phase which was showjumping.” Ginny is also very enthusiastic about breeding and has a string of homebred horses. “I am very passionate about breeding and at the end of the day, it’s an affordable way of perhaps landing yourself with a world class horse”, says Ginny. “Obviously this comes with a huge amount of risk because you never really know what you are going to
GINNY’S STABLE: Undalgo De Windsor-
16.1hh, 11 year old, 3* Owned by Ginny. Trendy Captain Clover- 16hh, 9 year old, 3*
owned by Antonia and Milly Kaye Interlaken W
16.3hh, six year old -Stallion-
Novice Eventer/Foxhunter Showjumping owned by Ginny and Nickie Bennell Confession Time-
17hh, 5 year old - BE100 Eventer owned by Emily Tweedie
CHF Archie –
16.2hh, 6 year old, BE100 Eventer- owned by Jane Blakesley-Grimes Tango Blu-
16.3hh, 7 year old, Eventer/Showjumper Hero’s Row –
16.3hh, 9 year old, Novice Eventer owned by Iona Dent and Lady Rosanagh Dent
Silver Lining X :
16.3hh, 9 year old, 1m30 Showjumper - owned by Claire Foster. Echo P –
16.1hh, 10 year old, 1m 20 showjumper owned by Ginny’s sister, Rachael Sheppard.
giſted skills have not gone unnoticed and she is now proudly and gratefully sponsored by Voltaire. “I have always loved their saddles, they are the best saddles around. I never thought I would ever be able to afford for all my horses to be adorned with such luxury, so it really is a dream come true”, says Ginny. “Their saddles fit me, and my horses perfectly and undoubtedly enhance our performance; the horses simply love them.” Looking to the future, Ginny is very excited about a horse she solely
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owns called Undalgo de Windsor. “He should be aiming for a 5* this year”, says Ginny. “I have really enjoyed producing him up the levels and competed him at 3* (now 4*, aſter BE changes) last season and I truly believe he could go all the way. He is fearless cross country, and it’s a very exciting prospect aſter nine years out of competing at 4* (now 5*) level.” Ginny’s idol in the eventing world is Andrew Nicholson. “He rides many different types of horses but manages to bring out the best in every single one”, says Ginny in adulation. “He’s not particularly a people person at events because he’s in the zone, but he’s always been open to give advice and support.” Looking back, Ginny’s proudest moments obviously include being one of the youngest riders ever to compete at Badminton, but it was last year that gave Ginny hope for the future. “Having three horses that I produced from BE100 to Novice up to 3* and then going clear on all three at Bleinham was pretty cool”, says Ginny. Ginny has a wonderful and grounded personality so it’s no wonder she is also proudly sponsored by the Juniper Company. “They are my longest standing sponsors and they look aſter my website and deal with all my social media”, says a grateful Ginny. “I am also sponsored by Linnell Countrywear based in Northampton, and they always make me look the part for all my trot ups. I am also thankful to Peter Haines engineers that make sure I get from A to B in my 18-tonne lorry.” The future is undoubtfully looking bright for this charismatic and
down to earth giſted lady and the CHN team look forward to following Ginny’s journey to the top.
Loletta:
16.hh, 8 year old Showjumper owned by Karen and Chloe Barlow Renegade Cruising:
17hh, 6 year old showjumper owned by Lorene and Dom Watson
HOMEBREDS
Time To Cavort: 6 year old showjumper owned by Ginny Time To Gamble:-
5 year old showjumper/eventer owned by Ginny and Iona Dent
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