Jamie Atkinson

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Waterford Equestrian 20th and 21st AUGUST 2011

Written by: Jamie Atkinson

 

August 20th & 21st saw the last summer season shows at Waterford Equestrian. We had a fantastic weekend of show jumping and thank you all for your support including those who made those long journeys in these difficult diesel times.   
 
Thank you to everyone who came to Waterford throughout the summer and good luck to everyone who qualified in their relevant classes at the Finals.  
 
Helen Swailes took the lions share of the prize money on Saturday winning the first 3 classes. Annabel Shields won 2 and Jade Flannigan the other.
 
Sunday produced some fantastic jump offs in all the classes with Courtney Brown taking the Novice, Laura Whitfield the Discovery, Holly Gair who won the 1m Amateur (Wendy Gair who produced the biggest smile), Brooke Johnson who won the Newcomers, Jade Flannigan the 1.10m Amateur, Elkie Peters who won the Fox.1.20m from a very competitive field and just pipping Melissa Gair into 2nd, And Pippa Allen who won the 1.30m Open in an exciting class including Melissa on 2 rides, Elkie on 2 rides, Carla Bolam and another of Pippas.