After a lovely holiday away with my friend Rose Bridgewood (also an event rider) it was back to business with 3 horses competing at Richmond Horse Trials. We had a good run with On stage in the Novice, doing a 29 dressage test, clear xc but a very expensive show jump, leaving us in a happy 9th place but cost us the class! Alphonso competed in the Novice and did a lovely double clear abeit slow xc just to build his confidence up! On Cue did her first pre novice and didn't disappoint, she did a lovely, possibly wobbly test, one down show jumping (jockeys error as i completely missed!!) and clear xc.
Next we had 4 horses competing at Winkburn Horse Trials. On Stage shone with a 28 double clear in the Novice and won! Alphonso did a lovely test, one down show jumping and then flew around xc until he ducked out with me at the second to last, which again cost him the class. Alfie thought that was hilarious! Julie Davis (Alfie's owner) and myself saw the less funny side!!!!
On Springs came out for a jolly feeling rather fresh! She warmed up fantastic for the dressage but just as I went down the centre she went wah whoooo! and did the test as quick as possible which reflected in her poor mark, she had the last fence down showjumping through been a little cocky so i decided withdraw her before xc which put a major sulk on her face!
On a Star kept up her good form from Hopetoun and did a lovely test in the Intermediate Novice and went double clear to finish second!
Our next stop was Burghley Young Event Horse final with On Cue. She impressed us with her mature level head and did a smart test and went clear in the jumping to finish on a penalty score of 70.4. The cut off for the final 10 was 72 so she just missed out. We were so happy as we felt she couldn't have performed better.
Allerton Park was next with On Cue in the pre-novice. Again we had a nice confidence giving run with a pleasant test, one down and clear xc. On Stage was in the novice and did another stunning test and just rolled a pole show jumping, she just felt a bit tired and quiet so i decided to with draw her before the xc. Next were the big girls, in the Strong Open Intermediate. On a Star did a stunning test for a 30 and double clear, and On Springs, who did a stunning test for a 27, also went double clear to come 7th and 5th respectfully!
Aske Hall was next with On Cue proving she can produce a good test with a 29 but then just couldn't untangle her legs over the show jumps to have 2 down. She flew around the xc and now understands she has to do all three phases well on the same day. Alphonso did a nice test but got a little tense over his back in his dressage and the same in the showjumping to have 2 down, but he impressed xc going a very confident clear. It was Alphoso's last run for the 2011 and although we had a few blips he has proved he is one for the future. He has come to the sport at an older age so he is still grasping it. Alfie's aim is Osberton CCI 2 star. Alfie's owners, Nigel and Julie Davis have given me so much support and confidence this year and I am so grateful to them for choosing me to ride their very talented horse.
This was also my last run for On Springs who didnt let us down in the intermediate to finish 4th! Clover again will be aimed for Bramham next year!
The last 3-day of the year! Osberton International with On a Star in the CCI 2 star and On Stage in the CIC 1 star Young Horse Championship. On Stage did a nice but green test with a on score of 57. She rolled a pole showjumping but did a clear xc. I thought we might have produced a better result but On Stage has had a successful but busy year and she definitely feels likes she needs to have a holiday in the field. My aim with her next year is the CCI 2 star Young Horse Championship.
On a Star did a cracking test in the CCI 2 star to be 9 th after the dressage, there were over a 100 competitors in the CCI 2 star. She flew around the xc inside the time to move up to 7th for the final phase. She did a classy clear and then we just had to wait; poles were falling every where and we moved up to 2nd behind the reining World Champion Ingrid Klimke. We were best of the British, highest U25 rider and highest placed mare.
The whole team were over the moon especially my parents, which with out their support none of this would be possible. I was interviewed by different magazines and by Sky Sports which was so exciting although we don't have sky at home so I haven't yet seen my interview! On a Stars aim next year is Bramham.
My last run of the year was at Askham Bryan with On Cue, she did a lovely test, although we were disappointed with her mark. She did a double clear to finish 6th. Cue's aim next year is the CIC 1 Star Young Horse Championship.
Woodhead before Christmas in preparation for 2012.
I have a couple of new horses for next year a mare called On Show, a gelding called On 'n' Away and a mare called French Classic.
Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a smashing New Year!
All the best, Jolyse x
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Tuesday 2 August 2011
A busy summer so far for Fulmart's sponsored rider.
Recent update...
"Uttoxetter went well with On Cue coming 7th and On Show coming 15th , there were about 65 in the class so i was pleased with that result!
Buckminster was a learning curve with Alphonso doing a a beautiful dressage to score a 26 and clear showjumping. After his 'almost' fall at Cumwhinton we were unsure how he would take the xc but he set off with full steam, so much so we ran past a fence giving us a horrible 20 penalties! Although very disappointed we were happy that he felt so bold! On Stage did a lovely test with a 33 and just rolled a pole showjumping. She felt tired after winning at Aske the week before and as she's only 6 years old I decided to withdraw her and not run her xc.
Hutton in the Forest started and finished early!!!! A lovely 3 am start...when we arrived they cancelled the event so we were back home by 10 am! never mind....!
Clover ( On Springs) had a brilliant, confident run around the Advanced at Aston Le Walls doing a 35 test, one down showjumping and clear xc just finishing out of the top 10.
We then went to Ryedale Country Show with On Cue who came 2nd scoring the highest mark of the day in the jumping with 38/40. She has now qualified for the Burghley Young Event horse Finals held in September.
Then had the trip up to Edinbrough for Hopetoun. Clover did a lovely test in the 3 star, a 55 and then just rolled a pole in the showjumping which was so unlucky as she jumped amazingly. We then think she must have trod on a stone coming out of the arena as she went very lame and I had to get the vet to look at her. At first we were all really worried that she had strained something and after we had spoken to the vet, they advised us to withdraw, so we did. I bandaged her up and she stood on the lorry while I competed On A Star who was doing the 2 star. Roller (On A Star) went really well doing a 48 test; again with just one down in the showjumping and clear xc to finish 12th in a really strong section! After we had done Roller I pulled Clover off the lorry with no heat in any of her legs she trotted up perfectly sound! Very annoying but as she is my pride and joy we felt we had made the right decision to withdraw her.
Alphonso, On Stage and On Cue are all heading to Richmond, On Cue making her eventing debut in the BE100.
Clover and Roller are now heading to Winkburn for a nice easy run around the Intermediate-novice before they both head to Blenheim to do the 3 star, roller doing the 8/9 year class.
On Cue is then heading to Burghley for the 5 year old finals and then we have Blenheim!
And before all that kicks off I'm having a sneaky holiday to Spain with my friend Rose Bridgewood".
"Uttoxetter went well with On Cue coming 7th and On Show coming 15th , there were about 65 in the class so i was pleased with that result!
Buckminster was a learning curve with Alphonso doing a a beautiful dressage to score a 26 and clear showjumping. After his 'almost' fall at Cumwhinton we were unsure how he would take the xc but he set off with full steam, so much so we ran past a fence giving us a horrible 20 penalties! Although very disappointed we were happy that he felt so bold! On Stage did a lovely test with a 33 and just rolled a pole showjumping. She felt tired after winning at Aske the week before and as she's only 6 years old I decided to withdraw her and not run her xc.
Hutton in the Forest started and finished early!!!! A lovely 3 am start...when we arrived they cancelled the event so we were back home by 10 am! never mind....!
Clover ( On Springs) had a brilliant, confident run around the Advanced at Aston Le Walls doing a 35 test, one down showjumping and clear xc just finishing out of the top 10.
We then went to Ryedale Country Show with On Cue who came 2nd scoring the highest mark of the day in the jumping with 38/40. She has now qualified for the Burghley Young Event horse Finals held in September.
Then had the trip up to Edinbrough for Hopetoun. Clover did a lovely test in the 3 star, a 55 and then just rolled a pole in the showjumping which was so unlucky as she jumped amazingly. We then think she must have trod on a stone coming out of the arena as she went very lame and I had to get the vet to look at her. At first we were all really worried that she had strained something and after we had spoken to the vet, they advised us to withdraw, so we did. I bandaged her up and she stood on the lorry while I competed On A Star who was doing the 2 star. Roller (On A Star) went really well doing a 48 test; again with just one down in the showjumping and clear xc to finish 12th in a really strong section! After we had done Roller I pulled Clover off the lorry with no heat in any of her legs she trotted up perfectly sound! Very annoying but as she is my pride and joy we felt we had made the right decision to withdraw her.
Alphonso, On Stage and On Cue are all heading to Richmond, On Cue making her eventing debut in the BE100.
Clover and Roller are now heading to Winkburn for a nice easy run around the Intermediate-novice before they both head to Blenheim to do the 3 star, roller doing the 8/9 year class.
On Cue is then heading to Burghley for the 5 year old finals and then we have Blenheim!
And before all that kicks off I'm having a sneaky holiday to Spain with my friend Rose Bridgewood".
Friday 8 July 2011
Update on our sponsored rider Jolyse Clancey
"Cumwhinton Horse Trials went well with Alphonso (owned by Julie and Nigel Davis) completing his first Novice and On Stage coming 4th in her Novice section
Aske Horse Trials went well too and I thought the cross country course was a really tough track. On Stage won her section there, which is very pleasing as shes only 6 years old. On Springs (Clover) is back in work after having 2 weeks off after Catton, her next run will be Aston Le Walls Advanced.
On a Star is due to come out in a couple of weeks, we are just in the process of trying to manage her nerves as she gets quite stressed and often windes herself up that much we cant get her in the start box and then if we manage to get her in we cant get her out!
On Cue and On Show my two 5 year old's are making there debut at Field House EC in Uttoxeter in the Burghley Young Event Horse class next week . On Show has been ridden and produced by my mum at home so this will be my first competition on her. Next stop is Buckminster this weekend!"
Aske Horse Trials went well too and I thought the cross country course was a really tough track. On Stage won her section there, which is very pleasing as shes only 6 years old. On Springs (Clover) is back in work after having 2 weeks off after Catton, her next run will be Aston Le Walls Advanced.
On a Star is due to come out in a couple of weeks, we are just in the process of trying to manage her nerves as she gets quite stressed and often windes herself up that much we cant get her in the start box and then if we manage to get her in we cant get her out!
On Cue and On Show my two 5 year old's are making there debut at Field House EC in Uttoxeter in the Burghley Young Event Horse class next week . On Show has been ridden and produced by my mum at home so this will be my first competition on her. Next stop is Buckminster this weekend!"
Monday 20 June 2011
JOLYSE FINISHES 9TH AT CATTON
"Ive just come back from Catton and had a very good 2 days. Alphonso who is owned by Nigel and Julie Davis won the BE100 on a fantastic score of 23. My own horse On Stage ( On Springs aka Clovers daughter) did the BE100 but because she went double clear in her last novice course she gained a point so had to go HC. If she had been competitive she would have won on a score of 20.5.
Clover had her first run after Bramham scoring a 30.5 dressage and jumped double clear in the Intermediate with 15 time faults. My trainers, Ian and Heidi Woodhead, said the time at Catton is tight but we finished 9th in a very competitive section! Next week it's Cumwhinton where Alphonso and On Stage will be competing in the Novice Class".
Clover had her first run after Bramham scoring a 30.5 dressage and jumped double clear in the Intermediate with 15 time faults. My trainers, Ian and Heidi Woodhead, said the time at Catton is tight but we finished 9th in a very competitive section! Next week it's Cumwhinton where Alphonso and On Stage will be competing in the Novice Class".
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Jolyse retires from the Cross Country section at Bramham
We've been updating our blog with details about our sponsored rider, Jolyse Clancey. Sadly, Jolyse's good start to the international 3 day event didn't continue into the cross country.
"I started off really well (flew through the water!) and then, coming up to near my half way marker and up on my time, I came too quickly into the double of corners on a turn. I did the first corner really well but swung out too far on the turn and lost my line to the second corner so ended up doing 2 circles (40 penalties) to try and get back on my line. As it is still quite early in the season I decided to save my horse for another day and retire. She's running in a weeks time at Catton Horse Trials and will be aimed for Blair or Blenheim 3 star".
"I started off really well (flew through the water!) and then, coming up to near my half way marker and up on my time, I came too quickly into the double of corners on a turn. I did the first corner really well but swung out too far on the turn and lost my line to the second corner so ended up doing 2 circles (40 penalties) to try and get back on my line. As it is still quite early in the season I decided to save my horse for another day and retire. She's running in a weeks time at Catton Horse Trials and will be aimed for Blair or Blenheim 3 star".
Friday 3 June 2011
BRAMHAM UPDATE
Well done to Jolyse, who at the time of blogging is currently lying equal 3rd with a dressage score of 50.4.
"I'm really pleased with how things have gone today. Clover can be quiet but I tried hard to get some expression from her and it paid off".
Ian Woodhead, Jolyse trainer, thought that she would go 16 marks better than last year and he was absolutely spot on!
Jolyse competes in the cross country section tomorrow.
"I'm really pleased with how things have gone today. Clover can be quiet but I tried hard to get some expression from her and it paid off".
Ian Woodhead, Jolyse trainer, thought that she would go 16 marks better than last year and he was absolutely spot on!
Jolyse competes in the cross country section tomorrow.
Friday 27 May 2011
Jolyse Clancey Continues her Bramham International Horse Trials preparation.
"This week Clover had a lesson with Ian Woodhead, she has had new shoes put on by Simon Jackson and had her back treated by Roy Midwood. Over the weekend from friday to tuesday she will be swimming as part of her continued preparation. The vet has also given her a once over to make sure evrything is ok.
Im running two horses at Bishop Burton this Saturday and then have two 5 year olds doing the Burghley Young Event horse at Hambleden show on Sunday."
Friday 20 May 2011
Jolyse tells Fulmart Feeds about her preparation for Bramham International Horse Trials
"We've just returned from Chatsworth, which is our main preparation event prior to Bramham. On Springs (Clover) did really well with a 34 test. We did a double clear in the show jumping and I was very pleased with the results of the cross country given the conditions. We accumulated a few time faults on the cross country but it was a huge course and I really wanted to give Clover a good run out and not test her too much in preparation for Bramham. The course at Chatsworth was designed by Ian Stark too, so it's a great way to prepare for Bramham.
Now it's just a case of keeping her fit. She's had a couple of days off and we're just keeping her sound with some hacking and schooling. We have a couple of lessons with Ian Woodhead coming up and Clover will have her regular swimming session". Just 2 weeks to go now.
Now it's just a case of keeping her fit. She's had a couple of days off and we're just keeping her sound with some hacking and schooling. We have a couple of lessons with Ian Woodhead coming up and Clover will have her regular swimming session". Just 2 weeks to go now.
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