Team Equihunter at Welsh Home Pony International

28 Sunday Jul 2013

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[Team Equihunter] The team have been in Wales at WHPI (Welsh Home Pony International) this week, at the fabulous facilities provided by the David Broome Equestrian Centre, at Crick near Chepstow, South Wales.

Libby Newman waiting for her turn to jump. Photo: Equihunter

Libby Newman waiting for her turn to jump. Photo: Team Equihunter

A packed venue saw lots of really warm weather this year, punctuated by a disappointing Saturday when the heavens opened from Midday through to the following morning.

This 4-day event is held in a fabulous Show Centre with fantastic views, amenities and a very large capacity for visitors.

Team rider Libby Newman looking taking off over a 1 metre jump and looking for the next. Photo: Team Equihunter

Our team rider Libby Newman has had a successful week, at her first appearance at this event she has been placed in 3 rounds.

A large contingent of visitors have come from far afield with many competitors travelling from Eire and Scotland to be here.

The Equihunter Endurance parked up at the packed venue. Photo: Team Equihunter

Apart from the competition element, Team Equihunter have also been putting the Equihunter Endurance through it’s paces and are happy to report that living in this fantastic home form home has been as comfortable as ever.

The on-board kitchen and bathroom facilities have been especially welcome during this long hot spell.

Another jump in the One Metre Amateur Class. Photo: Team Equihunter

All in all a fabulous week and a fantastic test of the Equihunter Endurance……

Details of the David Broome Equestrian Centre can be found here…….

Directions to the centre … plus public transport details to Chepstow…..

Team Equihunter
28th July, 2013

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Horse Trailer overturns on Sussex roads: Sussex Police

21 Sunday Jul 2013

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[Sussex Police] A major link road in Sussex was closed earlier today after a horse trailer overturned while travelling northbound on the A24 earlier today (Sunday 21st July).

The road was closed after the accident. Image: Twitter

Police attending the scene of the incident had to close the road while recovery was attempted. Eventually one lane of the dual carriageway was re-opened to alleviate the build up of traffic.

The incident happened near Dial Post. The cause of the incident is subject to an on-going investigation.

The Police later thankfully confirmed that the woman driver of the Land Rover vehicle and the horses in the horse trailer were all OK .

Sussex Police
21st July, 2013

A Double First for Team Equihunter

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

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[Equihunter] A very hot sunny Sunday afternoon saw a really successful day for Team Equihunter this Sunday. Our team rider Libby Newman came in first twice in the same afternoon. Well done to Libby.

Libby is placed first in two rounds. Photo: Team Equihunter

With temperature soaring to 30 degrees locally and with no wind or clouds to provide any respite, jumping conditions were challenging for both horses and riders at the Felbridge Showground.

The young rider entered two classes, Class 6, the Blue Chip Feed Balancer Pony Newcomers 1st Round and then, Class 7, the Squib Demolition Pony Foxhunter 1st Round … and we are pleased to say that it was a very successful day when Libby gained a first place at both heights.

When asked what was the most challenging part of the competition was Libby said that she was most concerned about the ponies getting overheated and made sure that there was plenty of water available for them straight after the competition came to a close.

A lot of hard work and training has gone into making this day such a success and that

It was a late finish on the day for both seniors and juniors as jumping was still progressing well into the early evening, but with the cloudless sky continuing late into the day, some riders took full advantage of the the slightly cooler evening air temperatures to continue with the more demanding competition classes.

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Felbridge next holds affiliated competitions for Seniors on Saturday 20th July (further details and schedule here) … and also on Sunday 21st July (schedule here).

Directions to Felbridge Showground….

Team Equihunter
15th July, 2013

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Team Equihunter: Get a first at The Royal Leisure Centre this weekend

01 Monday Jul 2013

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[Equihunter] Saturday was somewhat how we like to remember English summers to be, warm, dry, a slight breeze and just a light dusting of cotton wool clouds in the sky above.

To make a good day a perfect one, our sponsored rider Libby Newman scored a first place in the British Showjumping Discovery Class.

Libby Newman takes 1st place in the Discovery Class

We took the relatively short drive from the Felbridge Show Ground towards Brighton and set off in glorious dry and warm conditions. The traffic was kind too.

The Royal Leisure Centre is located in part of the South Downs National Park, with stunning views of the Sussex countryside. Look to the south of the outdoor arena, towards the rolling chalk hills of the Downs and you could clearly see the myriad of Para-gliders circling in the warm thermals above the famous Devil’s Dyke.

It was a a busy day with a very full schedule and The Royal Leisure Centre attracted a good attendance.