Release date: 07/08/2011 |    

Sunday 7th August

Special Invitational 1.35m

The jump-off of the final 1.35m invitational class on the program for the Horse Festival was an international affair that saw 3 Brits, a Syrian, Brazilian and Dutch rider join two Americas for the jump-off. Four of these went double clean and results set on time given.

Seventeen year old Rebecca Marsh, (above) from Cheshire, UK was second on course with the plan to have a cut knowing that some very good combinations were to follow.  The round was stylish and quick as Rebecca could trust her ride Onarco who she has been riding for about 4 years. They showed a clear set of heels and across the finish line in 39.50 seconds.

“I knew Claire Beecroft (UK) was directly after me and knowing she could go fast  I had nothing to lose,” commented Rebecca after the ride. “It is the best win for me and 100% worth coming here from England.  My mum Mary won here four years ago with this same horse.  My parents give me great support and we are really enjoying the Horse Festival.”

Claire Beecroft showed how consistent her and the Sergeant Pepper mare Sally are jumping clear.(above)  They were a little slower through the double as the mare appeared to get a little more airborne and they completed in 40.06 to be second.

Dutch rider Lauren van Berkel chose a tighter track with Little Lancer and posted the fastest time 38.88 but felled the oxer at the second last.  Brazilian Isabella Salles, (below) who has had a very successful weekend, didn’t quite capitalize on the first available inside line and finished clean in 40.06 seconds.

Last to go Flaminia Straumann (USA) chose to produce a nice round from the big jumping grey Tarpan completing clear in 44.84 seconds to be 4^th in line.

photo credits; Fotosport/www.fotosport.com