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Another super day at the Wellington Premier League yesterday. Maria Dent’s Nazareno Vicon scored just under 67% in the Intermediate 1, he’s gained confidence each time out at this level. A few green blips but so much more to come, even one of the judges commented he’s going to be super. Homework time now before Hickstead at the end of June. Big thanks to Emma & Beth for grooming and keeping the yard at home running smoothly. Client Mari Durward-Akhurst Para Dressage had another amazing day, a win and a 2nd place on her boys with amazing scores of 72% & 70% meaning that she has qualified both for the National Championships in September!
Home from a super first day at Wellington Riding School Premier League. Nazareno was in the PSG and finished a great 9th place with just under 68% out of 42 riders!! Some really lovely comments from the judges especially the international judge. A lot more confidence at this level for him after Addington. Mari Durward-Akhurst Para Dressage finished an amazing 1st place in the Grade One team test with over 70%! Super result for her.
Looking forward to our next Stateside trip.
A super result for client Lieneke Happel, 3rd in the Novice Silver today at the Wellington Area Festivals and off to the second rounds!
Super results for clients Gemma Dainty and Carol Fletcher today at the Wellington Area Festivals. Both qualifying for the second rounds at Medium & Elementary.
Yesterday morning Stuart Equine & I welcomed a group of lovely ladies for our first Coffee morning dressage club of 2019. This session focused very much on improving our positions using the fantastic Franklin balls. Each rider felt a huge improvement after using them in various positions to enhance movement and relaxation. Each rider was then treated to a relaxing massage from Sharon of Stuart Equine followed by the all important coffee & cake. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next session on the 28th June which is focusing on Polework to improve your flatwork along with a well deserved massage for your horse. We do have some space on our next session so please do get in touch to book your slot.
What a super horsey weekend. Two great days at Addington Premier League with Nazareno Vicon, lots learnt and lots to take forward ready for our next show at Wellington. I love the fact you never stop learning with horses. Incredible results as well from clients at the Inter regionals at Keysoe and a special mention to Johan Redelinghuys for a fantastic 3rd place today at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the Andalusian class. Look at the size of that plaque he won for highest place gelding!!
Super result for client, Mari Durward-Akhurst Para Dressage in Belgium. A super finish in the Individual test followed by a 3rd place in the freestyle.
So whilst I am away coaching in Waregem, Belgium with Mari Durward-Akhurst Para Dressage, Ben Franklin Dressage helped deliver this bundle of beauty into the world at 2.30am. A chestnut filly by Foundation x Sarkozy x Lauries Crusador. Sanssouci first baby via embryo transfer. Mum and baby are doing well
We had so much fun working with Horse & Hound on their Spring/Summer clothing feature. Sanssoucj and Nazareno the perfect models as usual, even Daisy got in on the show!! We think she steals it! Out in today’s issue.
